Making Room by Gather
Kayty Helgerson
Hospitality. What do you think of when you hear that word? For some it's old school 'stuffy' entertaining for others it's something to do with the hotel industry. One thing is for sure, as a culture we're not talking about it much. Food * Design * Relationships have seemed to have taken a back seat to what our culture focuses on and values yet...we find ourselves in the midst of a loneliness epidemic. Something has to change, it's time to get back to our tables, and we're making room for it! Making Room by Gather invites you into a new conversation on everyday hospitality. One that rewrites the way we approach opening your doors and filling your tables. Shifting the narrative from 'how does this make me look' to 'how does this make you feel' these buildable conversations aspire to inspire connection through everyday gathering. Kayty's chic and a little quirky interview style will make you feel like you're sitting with a friend talking about how to grow in confidence as an everyday host. You can expect conversations from navigating challenging relationship dynamics to foundational cooking techniques and everything in between. Whether you are a seasoned host or looking to develop new friendships and grow in your skills for the first time, there is a seat at the table. Join us weekly for new conversations with expert guests and with Kayty in her beloved Date with Kayt episodes. Continue the conversation @gatheritentionalliving
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Jun 30, 2020 • 56min
Cotier Brand: Inter-Racial Hospitality, Meaningful Gatherings & Your New Favorite Hospitality Essential
I have the honor of introducing you to my new friends from Cotier Brand, Amber & Marx Succes. Since childhood they both had a yearning for, and deep understanding of the value of hospitality. Through their relationship they realized that culture needed more tools to help lead to meaningful gatherings. Together they have launched a brand with products to help give hosts confidence, and to promote intentional dialogue with beauty and ease. In addition to diving into the heartbeat of their brand we also discuss how inter-racial hospitality is the key to healing, unity and moving forward as a nation! I am so thankful for their vulnerability, truth, grace and space for navigating this conversation. As always here at Making Room, we want to make space for difficult topics. This conversation is not exempt from that. We hope that through this incredible dialogue you feel empowered and hold deeper understanding. Please be sure to follow them @cotierbrand and buy your very own Convokins through Amazon! Support the show
Mar 26, 2020 • 53min
Mike McDonald: Politics Around the Table
We live in a time where political affiliation can divide a room as quickly as it can gather it. As critical in nature as it is to all of our cultures, it can be just as intrinsically destructive. I knew that I couldn't tackle this conversation on my own so I invited on my new friend and long time politician, Mike McDonald, to help navigate the dialogue. Our goal in this conversation is not to sway, we didn't come with any political agendas, nor did we directly talk about any pressing topics. Our goal in this time is to give you the tools and perspectives needed to help navigate heated dialogue and land in respectful, community focused, understanding, & honoring space. Ultimately, our goal is to keep tables, families, friends, and communities unified even in the face of conflicting values.Politics, in and of itself, is a necessary community. We support, engage in, and stand behind it. However, what would it look like if we learned how to respect, dialogue, and love through all the values (political or not) that present themselves at our table? The topic of politics is important, but not more than our communities. Let's together engage in the dialogue of what it looks like to uphold and honor both. Support the show
Mar 17, 2020 • 1h 6min
Kristi Rowles: The Enneagram & Hospitality
There are so many of us going through the Enneagram journey to learn more about ourselves and the way we relate to others. If you haven't stared on the journey yet, this is the perfect invitation to begin! In this conversation with Kristi Rowles from Full & Free Enneagram Co, we dive into how each type approaches hospitality & ways they may react in health & stress. This conversation has great take aways for understanding those around us and better understanding how we too may approach hospitality! To follow Kristi you can find her on instagram @fullandfreeenneagram or Kristirowles.comGrab your seat, this is a conversation you will not want to miss! Support the show
Mar 3, 2020 • 31min
It’s Common Sense...Or Is It?
We live in a society where we have developed absolute "right" and "wrong" when it comes to behavior, everyday expectations, societal norms, and ....hospitality. We are so quickly angered, offended, and put up walls to the belief of "common sense”. However, as I've jumped into thinking about this over the past few years, I’m beginning to wonder...is common sense even real? Is it really a standard that we can hold people to? Is it possible that we are so different that common sense is actually causing an unnecessary divide? Is it possible that the concept of common sense is faulted all together? Join me, as today you have me all to yourself, and we dive into the first of many conversations about the concept of common sense when it comes to relationships and hospitality. Support the show
Feb 5, 2020 • 57min
Brandi Brownlee Howard: Design & Connection
We've all felt it- or at least I know I have! You look at social media and feel that the design in your home doesn't measure up. Or, that you have to follow a particular design in order to open your doors. Our conversation today is one of invitation and is 100% attainable. It would be easy to say that design doesn't matter at all. However, what I would say is that it may be one of THE most important elements of hospitality. While design is often seen as exclusive our goal is to bridge this divide. I hope that todays episode inspires and empowers you to make the little, attainable changes that reflect YOU and essentially make both you and your guests feel welcome in your space! Brandi refers to Hipster Cocktail Party as her favorite Spotify playlist for company, im going to go listen to it, I hope you are too! Support the show
Jan 24, 2020 • 46min
Neat Method: Meg Wittman. Organizing & Hospitality, Creating Home.
Have you ever felt like you are not comfortable enough with your space to open your doors? Are you overwhelmed by the thought of where to start or how to start? Meg Whittman from Neat Method Orlando sits down to talk to us about the connection between organization and hospitality, and how it's not just for the Danny Tanners of society. Everyone has something to learn from his powerful conversation! Make sure to head over to Instagram to follow this incredible company sweeping our country and our new friend in the center of it all! Welcome back to the table! Referenced in this article are the following resources: https://neatmethod.comhttps://www.artkiveapp.com/Support the show
Jan 20, 2020 • 52min
Tess Clark: Managing Difficult Conversations Around The Table
In our culture there's no question that more and more conversations enter our tables followed by tension. This conversation with Tess Clark from Seek the Peace gives practical, refreshing, insightful, and actionable steps on how to approach these very conversations with grace and truth. I know that some of the topics discussed in this episode come with weight. As we approach this entire podcast with the hopes of bringing various perspectives and overall "space" for difficult conversations, lets vow to be kind and open-hearted in the process. Furthering the conversation about Tess' work with refugee communities, talking about engaging in diversity and even a little on parenting...this conversation is bound to encourage YOU. Welcome back to the table! Support the show
Jan 20, 2020 • 27min
Why Our Greetings Matter: The Power Of Hello
Have you been a part of the same community for a while? Are you new to a community? I have been in both seasons many times! It's easy to pass the same people everyday and not make connections. This past week I noticed something about myself that gave me insight into why it may be that it's so easy to come across hundreds of people a week and still feel...disconnected. Join me in this conversation into why our greetings of one another matter and how we can make steps towards deeper connection together. Support the show
Jan 17, 2020 • 35min
About Me & A Love Letter to You!
I'm sure many of you know me, but just as sure that many of you don't! I'm overjoyed to meet you! This episode is a conversation about our story up until now and where we are headed, from America to Thailand and back...social worker turned hospitality guru. This conversation takes all of the twists and turns and shows how life is a series of stepping stones that leads you exactly where you are called to be! This episode is unlike the rest but consider it our first conversation at the table. Were so glad you are here!Do you want to take a look inside our brand and learn more about us through pictures? Follow us on instagram @gatherintentionalliving or visit our website www.gatherintentionalliving.comSupport the show
