Only One In The Room

By: Laura Cathcart Robbins
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  • 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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  • Toni Will - The Only Female Professional Hockey General Manager in the Room

    Toni Will - The Only Female Professional Hockey General Manager in the Room
    Oct 1 2024
    Toni Will, the only female professional hockey general manager, discusses her experiences and challenges in a male-dominated industry in which she can be the only female in the room during board meetings. She also talks about her commitment to living an alcohol-free and drug-free lifestyle. Toni shares her love for her community in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and the philanthropic initiatives, such as the Kalamazoo Promise, make it a special place to live. She discusses her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in hockey and her efforts to create more opportunities for women in the sport. Toni shares her journey to sobriety and the importance of speaking up and advocating for oneself in professional settings. She then outlines her six leadership pillars, which she applies to various aspects of her life, including her role as the general manager of the Kalamazoo Wings hockey team. To wrap up the show, Toni shares her various coaching businesses. For More on Toni Will: Email - tonilwill78@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imtoniwill/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonilentini/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonildaniels/ Only One In The Room: • Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com • Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/ • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA • iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast • Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom • X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1 • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/ • TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom • Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Scott Talks to Hyeseung Song

    Scott Talks to Hyeseung Song
    Sep 26 2024
    The Only One in the Room host Laura Cathcart Robbins is joined by HyeseungSong, a first-generation Korean American artist and author. Today’s interview explores themes of living in the 'shoulds,' navigating college life, the model minority myth, mental health, and the pursuit of success. Hyeseung shares her experiences growing up as an Asian American immigrant, dealing with conditional love, and hiding her family's imperfections. She discusses the pressure to excel academically and the impact of societal expectations on her mental health. Hyeseung also talks about finding solace and self-expression through art and the importance of unconditional love for oneself and others.She shares her journey of finding an identity outside of the model minority myth and healing from mental illness through art. The conversation also touches on the cultural expectations placed on first-generation immigrants and the struggle to be authentic in a society that values perfection. Haesung's book, 'Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl,' delves into these themes and aims to bring awareness and understanding to the struggles faced by Asian Americans. For More on Hyeseung Song: • Email - hyeseungs@gmail.com • Website - http://hyeseungsong.com • PUBLICIST: Shannon Hennessey, Simon & Schustershannon.hennessey@simonandschuster.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/hyeseungs • X:https://twitter.com/hyeseungs • Book - Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl https://www.amazon.com/Docile-Memoirs-Not-So-Perfect-Asian-Girl/dp/166800366X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XD2YOM6NGYS6&keywords=hyeseung%20song%20docile&qid=1701392504&sprefix=docile%20hyeseung%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1 Only One In The Room: • Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com • Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/ • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA • iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast • Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom • X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1 • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/ • TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom • Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Hyeseung Song - The Only Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl In The Room

    Hyeseung Song - The Only Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl In The Room
    Sep 24 2024
    In this episode of 'The Only One in the Room,' host Laura Cathcart Robbins interviews Hyeseung Song, a first-generation Korean painter, and author of 'Docile: Memoirs of a Not So Perfect Asian Girl.' Hyeseung shares her experiences growing up under the pressures of the model minority myth and societal expectations and how she ultimately found solace and unconditional self-expression through art. The conversation delves into themes of mental health, cultural identity, and the evolving definition of success, offering profound insights into Hyeseung's life story and her debut memoir. They also discuss the challenges of transitioning from a small Texas town to an affluent environment, family dynamics, and the journey of publishing her memoir. The episode highlights the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance amidst external pressures and expectations. For More on Hyeseung Song: Email - hyeseungs@gmail.com Website - http://hyeseungsong.com PUBLICIST: Shannon Hennessey, Simon & Schustershannon.hennessey@simonandschuster.com Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/hyeseungs X:https://twitter.com/hyeseungs Book - Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl https://www.amazon.com/Docile-Memoirs-Not-So-Perfect-Asian-Girl/dp/166800366X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XD2YOM6NGYS6&keywords=hyeseung%20song%20docile&qid=1701392504&sprefix=docile%20hyeseung%2Caps%2C76&sr=8-1 Only One In The Room: Email: cathcartrobbins@gmail.com Website: http://www.theonlyonepod.com/ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2P3sYOA iTunes: https://apple.co/2UUZ04Y YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOnlyOneintheRoomPodcast Instagram: instagram.com/theonlyoneintheroom X: https://x.com/TheOnlyOnePodc1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheOnlyOneInTheRoomPodcast/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@theonlyoneintheroom Patreon: patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
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