Only One In The Room

Laura Cathcart Robbins

Hosted by Laura Cathcart Robbins, a writer and a recovery thriver and survivor, Laura found herself in an all too familiar position. In September 2018, she was the only black woman in the room at Brave Magic, a famed writer’s retreat. After it was over, she wrote about her “only one” experience in The Huffington Post and comments started flooding into her DM. These comments were from people from all races, ethnicities, creeds, and nationalities who had felt “othered”. Laura beautifully interviews a person about their Only One story each episode and addresses as many of those DM’s as possible in the process. In this podcast, you’ll hear raw, vulnerable accounts from people who are, like most of us, just eager to connect. Our hope is that The Only One In The Room will inspire a change of perspective in how we all see and hear each other’s stories. We want you to think twice before judging the person standing next to you at a party, in the pick-up line at school, or in a crowded subway car. This is a podcast for anyone who has ever felt alone in a room full of people – which is to say, that this podcast is for everyone.

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Nov 11, 2022 • 20min

On My Nightstand: Bookends, A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature by Zibby Owens- Chapter Seven, Into Thin Air

I don't know about you, but I just can not get enough of Zibby Owens. She’s been a guest on the show and I’ve read her work before for On My Nightstand. This incredible, powerful memoir is just one more reason for me to love her work.Zibby Owens is an essayist, memoirist, award-winning podcaster, book publisher, entrepreneur, and CEO. Owens founded Zibby Media, a privately held media company, in 2018, and the company has since grown to include the publishing house Zibby Books, the magazine Zibby Mag, and the podcast network Zibby Audio, which produces her award-winning podcast “Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books." Owen’s daily podcast has become an essential destination for writers (she has interviewed more than 1200 authors on the show) and it recently surpassed 9 million downloads. Her advocacy on behalf of writers and their work has earned her the moniker “New York’s Most Powerful Book-influencer” by New York Magazine. Owens is a regular contributor to ABC-TV’s "Good Morning America" and other broadcast outlets, where she shares her mission-driven enthusiasm for books. She is the author of the memoir Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, the children’s book, Princess Charming, and the editor of two anthologies on motherhood. Owens is a graduate of Yale University and Harvard Business School. She lives in New York with her husband and four children.Visit: https://zibbyowens.com/Instagram: @zibbyowens, @zibbymag, @zibbybooksPATREON SHOUT OUTS:Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloomCheck Out How To Do The PotThanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcastBe sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 2022 • 19min

Scott Talks to Wayne Boatwright

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Wayne Boatwright right after the show.PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloomCheck Out How To Do The PotThanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand.Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more.You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.comAlso visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2022 • 52min

Wayne Boatwright Is The Only Ivy League Attorney Who Served Time In San Quentin Episode 148

What if while driving drunk you took someone’s life and were sentenced to prison?Father, attorney, and essayist, Wayne Boatwright left his career, wife, and two children behind when he arrived at California’s infamous San Quentin prison to serve his time.But what would you do if four months into your sentence, your wife asked you for a divorce? Would you figure that without being married, there was no way to stay connected to your children and give up trying to be a dad? Or would you humble yourself and ask for the help you needed to stay in their lives?More From Wayne Boatwright:Visit: wayneboatwright.medium.comFinding Wayne Boatwright:Facebook: @Wayne BoatwrightInstagram: @wabfreeLinkedIn: Wayne BoatwrightPATREON SHOUT OUTS:Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloomCheck Out How To Do The PotThanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcastBe sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 6, 2022 • 42min

Keith Corbin Is The Only James Beard Nominated Chef Who Started By Cooking Cocaine Episode 147

While drugs changed hands and bullets flew outside, his grandmother’s kitchen was a haven for him.James Beard nominated chef, Keith Corbin literally grew up in the drug game and ended up working in the kitchen of the maximum security prison where he served seven years as an adult.So what would you do if after serving your time, you were both a skilled cook in a restaurant where you gained valuable experience, and a skilled cocaine cook, where they paid you very well for your time? Would you continue to do both for as long as you could? Or would you make a decision to leave one life behind for good, and pursue the other with everything you had?More From Keith Corbin:Read: California SoulFinding Keith Corbin:Instagram: @chefkeithcorbin & @altarestaurantSpecial thanks to our sponsors:Hello Fresh:We know you’re going to love Hello Fresh as much as we do because it’s America’s #1 Meal Kit! Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/onlyone/65 and use code theonlyone65 for 65% off…PLUS free shipping!PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloomCheck Out How To Do The PotThanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcastBe sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 2022 • 15min

On My Nightstand: CALIFORNIA SOUL: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival by Keith Corbin

Today I chose two excerpts from this page-turner by chef, author, and upcoming guest, Keith Corbin. Keith Corbin is the James Beard Award-nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in Los Angeles, named one of the best restaurants in the country by Esquire, Thrillist, and the Los Angeles Times. A native of Watts, Corbin was formerly director of operations for the LocoL restaurant group and worked for Daniel Patterson at his Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant Coi in San Francisco.Twitter & Instagram: @chefkeithcorbinBook: California SoulVisit Alta Restaurant PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloomCheck Out How To Do The PotThanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcastBe sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 2022 • 19min

Scott Talks to LaNisa Williams

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest LaNisa Williams right after the show.PATREON SHOUT OUTS:Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloomCheck Out How To Do The PotThanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand.Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more.You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.comAlso visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2022 • 54min

LaNisa Williams Is The Only One Explaining How Coffee Saved Her Life Episode 146

What if after serving time, you were able to return to a job that you loved without telling anyone that you were a felon?LaNisa Williams, owner and CEO of Barista Life LA went back to work at Pete’s Coffee after she’d served her time for embezzlement, theft and robbery, without telling anyone about her status.So what would you do if your boss wanted to reward your hard work, but the promotion they offered came with a background check? Would you decline the promotion and keep your head down? Or would you come clean to your boss and hope they didn’t fire you on the spot?More From LaNisa Williams:Visit: www.baristalifela.comEmail: baristalifela@gmail.comFinding LaNisa Williams:Facebook & Instagram: @baristalifelaPATREON SHOUT OUTS:Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloomCheck Out How To Do The PotThanks to Kathleen HahnCute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty!Join our Patreon:Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you’ll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcastBe sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more.We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show!All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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