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Only One In The Room — Personal Journals
Only One In The Room

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.

Latest Episodes:

COVID Warriors: Marisa Sullivan Is The Only One Fighting Breast Cancer During COVID 19 Jun 14, 2020

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Spunky Chicagoan, Marisa Sullivan is a journalist, writer, actress, and survivor based in Los Angeles. As a former Us Weekly staffer, Marisa has interviewed everyone from 50 Cent to Meryl Streep. Marisa has worked for Variety, Life & Style, In Touch Weekly, TMZ, and Hollywood Life, and you can find her on Instagram @sullivanmarisa.

After a 2019 triple-negative breast cancer diagnosis, Marisa started seeking more fulfillment outside of the entertainment world and has been writing for health sites to bring more awareness and inspiration to her infectious energy and fighting spirit. Recently featured in the New York Times and Reuters, Marisa was declared an official breast cancer survivor on May 26th when she beat the disease.

Dignitana https://dignitana.com/

TMI Hollywood https://tmihollywood.com/

Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays and Scott Talks now released on Wednesdays 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.

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COVID Warriors: Gregg Garfield Is The Only One Who Had 1% Chance Of Survival From COVID 19 Jun 11, 2020

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Covid 19 has claimed the lives of over 100,000 Americans. But today’s guest, Gregg Garfield, is a man who made national headlines over the last few weeks, appearing on The Today Show and most recently, Ellen after beating the odds. His unbelievable story begins earlier this year with a fabulous yearly February ski trip to Italy. And ends with him checking into Providence St Joseph's Medical Center in Burbank, California, as patient zero and was given a 1% chance of survival. Sixty-four days after arriving at St. Joe’s by ambulance, and literally supported by his ride or die girlfriend, AJ Johnson and sister, Stephanie Bruno, he was able to go home.

Gregg Garfield lives in Studio City California with his girlfriend, A.J. and his furbaby, Bear the dog.

You can donate to Gregg’s Gofundme HERE

Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays and Scott Talks now released on Wednesdays 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.

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Scott Talks To Misha Euceph Jun 10, 2020

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Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Misha Euceph right after the show.

Don't miss our new COVID Warriors series releasing every Thursday.

If you'd like to ask a question on the Dear Laura segment or of an upcoming guest on COVID Warriors be sure to join our Facebook Group.

You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com

Also 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!

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Misha Euceph Is The Only One Who Refuses To Be Tokenized Episode 48 Jun 09, 2020

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Imagine being born in Pakistan and then moving to the United States at age 12, where your family settles into the Tony Beach community of Palos Verdes, California. Can you picture arriving at your new middle school and not knowing where to sit for lunch or who to sit with?

Misha Euceph, Founder and CEO of Dustlight Productions, started her podcasting career with “Beginner” an autobiographical podcast series about learning to belong as an immigrant in America and went on to quickly become one of the most admired and prolific podcasters around.

But what would you do if, after making a SECOND multi-award winning podcast titled, The Big One: Your Survival Guide, you felt called to make a podcast that honored your Pakistani roots? Would you ignore your instincts and continue to pursue podcast ideas that were more “mainstream”? Or would you follow your heart and create a podcast where all the voices were Muslim but the stories were universal?

More From Misha Euceph:

Visit Dustlight Productions

Listen to her podcasts:

The Big One: Your Survival Guide

Finding Misha Euceph:

Instagram: @mishaeuceph

Be sure not to miss our new COVID Warriors series releasing every Thursday.

If you'd like to ask a question for either the Dear Laura segment or of an upcoming guest on COVID Warriors, be sure to join our Facebook Group .

You can also DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website www.theonlyonepod.com.

Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more.

Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest immediately after the interview.

*If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "Only One" be sure to share this or one of our other unique episodes with them. Also be sure to subscribe, comment and review us on iTunes!

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The Now Normal: Conversations On Race With Levy Lee Simon & Noel True Jun 04, 2020

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Our Featured Guests:

Levy Lee Simon

Harlem native, Levy Lee Simon is a multi hyphenate, award winning producer, author, actor and playwright. He is also a black American historian.

Plays include:

For Love For Freedom

The Bow Wow Club

God The Crackhouse and The Devil

The Stuttering Preacher

The Guest At Central Park West

The Last Revolutionary

Gentrified - The Metaphor of The Drums

Instagram: @levyleethejazzlion

Find him on Facebook: Levy Lee

Noel True

Noel True currently works as a communications professional. In an eclectic career path, she has also been a professional actor, bookkeeper, entrepreneur and business owner. She volunteers for youth organizations in her community and is active in her recovery community. A proud parent to two young African-America boys, she is invested in education and making sure they knew about their rich heritage.

You can find her and the fabulous document that she created HERE

Or find her on Facebook: Noel True

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No New Release This Week Jun 02, 2020

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Since our launch over a year ago, The Only One In The Room hasn’t missed a week. No matter what was going on we made sure you’ve had an episode to listen to every single Tuesday. But if you’re like us this week, then you are distraught, exhausted, heartbroken and confused. And because the world is such a fragile, tumultuous place right now, we’ve decided not to release the beautiful interview that we had all ready for you until next week.

We’d like to tell you that we’ve put something special together for you, but the truth is we haven’t. We didn’t hustle to get some fabulous celebrity guest who could beautifully articulate what we’re all feeling right now. We’re not releasing a new episode. We’re not promoting anything on social media. Everything feels so heavy right now that we’re just taking this week to rest and to give you a chance to rest and process too.

And next week, as long as it feels right, we’ll have that episode for you, and then one every Tuesday and Thursday as usual. In the meantime, please check out some of our favorite episodes with guests who have educated us about what we’re all facing right now.

Guests like:

-Jay Conner, The Only Black Man In The Writer’s Room

-Sharoni Little, The Only Single Black Mother Who Honors The Value Of Education

-Mario Van Peebles, The Only African-American Father & Son In the Business

-Dolores Robinson, The Only Octogenarian Living Her Best Life Ever

-Jon Cryer, The Only Supervillain fighting wrongful convictions

We posted a video in our Facebook Group today asking for your thoughts and feelings about what’s going on. We want to create a safe space for you to have those conversations. We want to have those conversations with you.

So look for us there this week, and we’ll see you next week with all new episodes. And if you find yourself feeling alone, like you’re the only one in the room having these experiences, please know that you aren’t alone. We’re right here with you.

*Be safe, be well and look out for each other, from all of us at The Only One In The Room.

Be sure not to miss our new COVID Warriors series releasing every Thursday.

If you'd like to ask a question for either the Dear Laura segment or of an upcoming guest on COVID Warriors, be sure to join our Facebook Group .

You can also DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website www.theonlyonepod.com.

Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more.

Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest immediately after the interview.

*If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "Only One" be sure to share this or one of our other unique episodes with them. Also be sure to subscribe, comment and review us on iTunes!

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COVID Warriors: The Only Lifeguard Patrolling Our Beaches During COVID 19 May 28, 2020

Show notes

Colin Simon is a southern California Ocean Lifeguard, actor, artist, and small business owner who lives in Topanga Canyon with his wife Jackie, their puppy Lupine and their cat Jacques. You can find Colin on his off days teaching swimming at Zuma Surf and Swim Training at www.Zumasurfandswim.com. You can also find Colin on Facebook at Colin Simon or on Instagram @aguacowboy. To donate food or send cards to your local lifeguards, contact your local fire department. In Los Angeles county you may contact, https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/lifeguard/

Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays and Scott Talks now released on Wednesdays 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

Scott Talks To Riz Mirza May 27, 2020

Show notes

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Riz Mirza right after the show.

Don't miss our new COVID Warriors series releasing every Thursday.

If you'd like to ask a question on the Dear Laura segment or of an upcoming guest on COVID Warriors be sure to join our Facebook Group.

You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com

Also 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

Riz Mirza Is The Only Psychic/Mystic/Trance-Channeler In The Room Episode 47 May 26, 2020

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Imagine meeting someone for the first time and instantly knowing their date of birth or inadvertently blurting out some eerily accurate detail of their lives, moments into your first conversation.

Riz Mirza, psychic, mystic, medium, trance-channeler, born to Indian immigrants in New York City, had his first psychic experience at age 7 and then spent the rest of his youth trying to tame the intuitive impulses that often made him feel like the only one in the room.

But what if one day you decided you were tired of suppressing the extraordinary abilities with which you’d been born? Would you choose a few select friends or family members and reveal the nature of your powers to them in private? Or would you hang out your “the psychic is IN” shingle and offer your services to the world?

More From Riz Mirza:

Website: www.RizMirza.com

Check out his books: Here

Finding Riz Mirza:

Instagram: @psychic_riz_the_wiz

Be sure not to miss our new COVID Warriors series releasing every Thursday.

If you'd like to ask a question for either the Dear Laura segment or of an upcoming guest on COVID Warriors, be sure to join our Facebook Group .

You can also DM us on instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website www.theonlyonepod.com.

Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins such as live events, appearances, featured articles and more.

Don't miss our bonus after show Scott Talks, where co-host and producer Scott Slaughter (aka Hon) briefly chops it up with our guest immediately after the interview.

*If you know someone who might be feeling like they're the "Only One" be sure to share this or one of our other unique episodes with them. Also be sure to subscribe, comment and review us on iTunes!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

COVID Warriors: Rehani Slipock Is The Only Teacher Conducting Her Classes Virtually During COVID-19 May 21, 2020

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Rehani Slipock lives in Northridge, California with her husband, Mark, their three children, Jackson, Shanna, Scarlett and their puggle, Maggie. A member of the Sierra Canyon day school community for the past 27 years, Rehani has done everything from play yard supervisor to school bus driver! And for the past 11-years, Rehani has been a much-beloved, first-grade teacher.

Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays and Scott Talks now released on Wednesdays 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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