Making Room by Gather

Most of us have been there,  a part of a community but still wishing we had friends or felt more connected. Colby and Kayty moved to their current community 2 years ago and upon coming back they felt a longing for connection. In this episode Kayty will talk about what it looked like to create "group blind friend dates" with people she was meeting in community and how those relationships turned into her best friendships! In this episode, you will get actionable steps on: 1: How to identify "friend attraction" and who to extend an invite to 2: How to extend the invite. What to say/not say3: How to plan an event that balances recreation & vulnerability 4: Follow through: How to continue to grow the relationships Our hope through this episode is that you feel ready to extend the invite and confident that community is just an invitation away! Support the show

Mangia! Have you ever been to an Italians house for dinner? Chances are, if you did, you have some vivid memories! It's likely that you have memories of the food they served and even they way the gathering is centered in the kitchen. A few months ago I connected with Dina on Instagram. We connected quickly on our love of hospitality and Italian culture. Today Dina and I will be sharing glimpses into what the table looked like in our Italian families, along with the role that food played. Also you will find us focusing on the areas we hope to cultivate in our own homes, along with those we hope to change. Join us in this conversation about how one culture approaches hospitality, and what we can learn from it! Follow Dina at: www.dishitgirl.com@dishitgirldinaSupport the show

We've all seen a movie when someone comes home for the holidays and is asked, "So, Where's your boyfriend". As viewers, it always makes us cringe. Why? Because we know that the approach wasn't exactly the greatest & that there's a bigger story at play! Kat Harris, author and relationship coach, walks us through how to navigate the topic of dating, relationship status and singleness at the table. The richest part of this whole episode for me is how she brings to light the fact that our celebrations are typically focused on couples & families. With this, she helps us see how we can as friends, and families, can better celebrate the whole personal through ALL of life's milestones. Looking to re-enter the dating scene? Kat walks us through the best online apps to use as well as how to "go first' in a practical way all while managing expectations. The approach she gives I know will empower you and encourage you as you take the step towards romantic relationships! Whether you are single, or currently in a relationship, this conversation is one that will make you laugh, will open your eyes and leave you inspired. Support the show

 Just wanted to start off by making sure you know that this conversation is NOT to convince you to be sober. In fact, I drink wine! So what is this conversation? One that will equip YOU with conversation and drinks to support those are your table that are living alcohol free. If we're honest, most of our culture revolves around alcohol. While I really enjoy a glass of wine, I am fully aware that alcohol is an area of pain for many at our table. Whether its someone who avoids alcohol because they are trying to overcome an addiction, or they avoid it because of being raised with an alcoholic,  it's important that we rewrite the narrative. Jenna Dillulio is joining me today to discuss her journey to sobriety and ways host can embrace and make those on the same journey comfortable at their table. Interested in the Non-Alcoholic Drink Brands Jenna Referenced in this Episode? Find them Here! Fre WineSpirity Cocktails Welches Sparkling RoseSupport the show

Have you felt like you don't have the energy to host? Do you feel that your symptoms or illness effect your relationships? If you've never thought about the connection between health and hospitality, today is going to be a very empowering day! Gather owner, Kayty, shares her journey with illness and how it negatively effected her relationships and her hospitality. On the contrary, how focusing on holistic health transformed everything and gave her the ability to fill her table again. Today's conversation is with Kayty's  holistic health coach, who she actively is working with to approach her health ...holistically! Megan Tantillo, founder of Holistic Health Code will be sharing some of the many symptoms and health concerns that our culture is facing that keeps us from entertaining with our fullest. With that, ways that you can find hope, resolution and healing in the midst. We know that you will be empowered today by the conversation that will show you that you are understood, and not only that there is health on the other side, but that there is also a team that can walk you through it! Megan Tantillo is a nurse health coach and founder of Holistic Health Code, online health coaching practice for women and families. Megan helps women set and achieve health goals, navigate the health system, and get the most out of their care. Megan believes health care should be holistic, rooted in science, a true collaboration between patient and care team and meet people where they are with Telehealth services where possible.@megtantillorn@hollistichealthcode www.hollisthealthcode.com Be sure to mention that you heard about them from Making Room Podcast! Support the show

Many of you know that Colby & I lived and worked in Chiang May Thailand. While we were there we had the privilege of working under the leadership of a Thai Native, Boom Mosby and alongside an incredible international team, including Helen Naples. We understand very well that this conversation is not just difficult to navigate, but often one that can spark fear and hopelessness. Our hope through is to make room for a difficult conversation in a comfortable way.  Also, to give you actionable steps, empower you with knowledge and give you hope through the work that is being done! While today’s conversation contains mature content, it is not explicit. In this entry level conversation you will learn about resources to protect your children, ways to become involved and about the very important work for the Hug Project Thailand. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Give to the Hug Project here Hug Projects Website National Center on Sexual Exploitation National Center for Missing & Exploited Children KidSmartzCulture Reframed: Resource for Tweens & Teens Support the show

We often think of hospitality as just the food & decor. However, it's really the background of the table that sets the tone for the gathering. Today we will be exploring how to cultivate a trust culture at our gatherings through: 1. Eliminating gossip 2. Intentional/engaging question asking 3. Apologizing 4. Celebrating people through gratitudeWhile these are not your conventional hospitality tips, we know fully that when practiced these areas will bring levels of depth to your gatherings that you didn't know were possible! Join us as we make room for another difficult, yet empowering conversation! Support the show

Maine Crisp Owner Karen Getz has had a long journey with food. From Coast to Coast her journey learning the importance of ingredients with integrity lead her to Maine where she now has founded and operates Maine Crisp . Bringing decadence and innovation to the industry, Maine crisp brings you a crunchy, sweet, gluten free cracker that everyone will feel good about eating! You may have noticed that we are BIG fans here at Gather and can't imagine making a charcuterie without them!Join us in this conversation about how to break through in a new community, small business start up & the importance of knowing what goes in your food. You will love Karen and the insight she has to share with any foodie! For all Making Room listeners Maine Crisp is giving 15% off all orders with code Gather15 at www.Mainecrisp.comSupport the show

Friendship is equally one of the sweetest and most complex areas of our lives. In my conversation today with Phina & Ruthie we discuss not only why friendships are so critical but how we navigate them in our own lives. Its easy to let friendships take the back seat, but what would it look like for us to re-prioritize and give more space to this need we all have! Through todays conversation you will laugh, maybe cry, but ultimately hopefully feel compelled to go out to Be the Party & Make The Party! Get to know our guests! Phina - Hey y’all! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Phina! I’m 34 years old and work for a tech company in Sacramento. My husband’s name is Trenton and we have a dog named Piper. Trent and I have been married for three years and are currently residing in Citrus Heights, CA. @phinaellermanRuthie - Hey girls! Ruthie here! I’m excited to share a little bit about me! I am 36 years old. I have a husband of almost 12 years – 3 kiddos ages 11, 9 and 8 – a dog Charlie and a kitty Bella, both whom we are all obsessed with! @ruthieridley Make sure to tune into their podcast too @mygirlpodcast www.mygirlpodcast.comSupport the show

Today’s conversation is a mix of beautiful and vulnerable! Diving deep into something that I personally struggle with, I know that I am not alone in this unspoken topic in culture. Learning how to say no to relationships that aren’t healthy for me has never been something I navigated well! While this topic can become an entire podcast series, today Hala Sahlman walks me through what makes a healthy friendship and empowers me in a live coaching session to overcome guilt and trust myself moving into new spaces. Relationships are necessary, but also incredibly complex! Join us in this conversation that we hope inspires you and compels you into healthy relational boundaries. Here’s More about Hala!As a trained Life Coach and Educator, Hala partners with women to help them reimagine their lives. Born and raised in Massachusetts, Hala lives on the North Shore of Boston with her husband Jack and baby on the way! She started her business HRS Life Coaching in December of 2019 and has since enjoyed coming alongside women to help them create a life they love.  Hala works with women in various settings including one on one coaching, group coaching, a monthly membership, and online courses. You can learn more about Hala and her coaching business by joining the community of women she serves through free weekly coaching and encouragement via email, following her on social media, or signing up for a free inquiry call on her website. Free coaching and encouragement email sign up:  https://mailchi.mp/07455d7802c6/encouragement-and-coaching-straight-to-your-inboxFree inquiry call: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=18692080&appointmentType=12234401Instagram: www.instagram.com/halasahlman Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/hrslifecoaching/Website: www.hrslifecoaching.comSupport the show