Gathered Here
Society & Culture
About
The stories from the places where people gather.
Episodes
- The Venue Masterclass: Not Every Venue Needs to be a Wedding Venue
This episode of Gathered Here features venue consultant Adrienne Gardner discussing how diversifying beyond weddings with events like corporate functions, galas, and community partnerships can lead to a healthier, more stable business mode…
- Quick Chat: If You Look For The Good, You Will Find It
This episode explores leadership lessons, team culture, and the complexities of employees no longer aligning with a company's vision. It discusses leadership mistakes and the importance of finding positive aspects even in challenging profe…
- Quick Chat: Where I Got Culture Wrong — And What I’m Doing Differently Now
This episode discusses reflections on company culture, addressing past mistakes and new approaches to building teams and venues. It covers defining culture, understanding purpose, and building relationships based on trust and respect.
- Origins: When Culture Is the Strategy- Building a Catering Company and Venue
This episode features Anthony Lambatos, who discusses building a catering and events company by prioritizing company culture. He explains how a people-first approach led to increased revenue and team retention.
- The Venue Masterclass: You aren't stuck - You're Just Building Without a Plan
Dana and Sara Kincaid from Aisle Planner discuss building a business for success. They cover topics including client selection, working on your business, and the importance of technology and systems.
- Origins: The Story of The Bradford
In this episode of Gathered Here, the host recounts the story of The Bradford, a venue built from the ground up, detailing the challenges, partnerships, and personal growth experienced along the way. The narrative explores themes of identi…
- Quick Chat with Dana: The Cost of a Yes: What We Trade to Chase the Dream
In this episode, Dana discusses the sacrifices and trade-offs involved in pursuing ambitious goals, sharing insights from her own experiences and Brittany's journey. She explores the balance between achieving dreams and maintaining persona…
- Quick Chat with Dana: When It's Time to Leave the Table
In this episode of Gathered Here, Dana discusses recognizing when to leave situations that no longer serve you, the fears associated with moving on, and the eventual freedom this decision brings. The conversation includes personal experien…
- The Dream That Wouldn’t Let Go: How Every No Became the Foundation for the Ultimate Yes
Brittany Schrader, owner of The Colonial at Sunset, shares her experiences in venue ownership, including the challenges and sacrifices involved. She discusses how past setbacks ultimately contributed to her success in the industry, emphasi…
- Quick Chat with Dana: We're not Perfect - We're People
In this episode, Dana reflects on the pressure to be perfect in business, emphasizing that mistakes happen and emotions are part of the process. She discusses reframing the value of work and the importance of charitable assumptions, drawin…
- Quick Chat with Dana: The Hardest Thing to Say - "I Can't Do This Alone."
This episode of Gathered Here features Dana discussing the personal topic of asking for help. She reflects on the challenges of balancing care for others while neglecting personal needs and highlights that asking for help can be a sign of…
- When the Business is People, You Lead with Heart
Leah Nadu, co-owner of Historic Ashland, shares insights on running a family-built venue, focusing on the human element of hospitality. She discusses overcoming challenges, the legacy of her late father, and leading a team with heart.
- Quick Chat with Dana: When Empathy Guides Us Through the Hardest Moments In Life
This episode of Gathered Here features Dana Kadwell, who explores the power of empathy and how caring for others can be healing. She shares her own stories and a conversation with hospitality professional Kate, discussing how showing up fo…
- Quick Chat with Dana: Beyond the Surface: Why Complacency Costs us Relationships
In this episode, Dana discusses how complacency can negatively impact relationships. She shares personal experiences and insights on the importance of intentional and authentic connection for personal and business growth.
- When Hospitality Heals: A Lesson in Adaptability and the Heart That Keeps us Here
Kate Foster shares her experiences in the hospitality industry, highlighting themes of resilience and adaptability. She discusses her career path from politics to opening venues and training sales teams, and touches on how hospitality has…
- Quick Chat with Dana: The Cost of Being the Boss - When the Business You Built Starts to Break You
In this solo episode, Dana Kadwell reflects on the price entrepreneurs pay to lead, discussing the challenges of burnout, resentment, and health impacts. She shares moments when the demands of building a business begin to take a personal t…
- Quick Chat with Dana: Sink or Swim: Why Sinking Isn't Always a Failure - Sometimes It's the Win
Dana Kadwell, in a solo chat on Gathered Here, explores the idea that not every goal needs to be pursued. She shares her personal experiences with goal-setting and the realization that sometimes what appears to be a failure can actually be…
- Dixie Wasn't Looking For a Wedding Venue - It Found Her
Dixie Bagley shares her experience of unexpectedly becoming a wedding venue owner. She discusses the challenges and realities of running a venue, including managing events and property maintenance.
- Quick Chat with Dana: The Validation I Didn't Know I Needed
In this solo episode, Dana discusses a conversation with Sarah Narcus of Olio. She reflects on the experience of sharing her vision and connecting with clients, and rediscovering her spark.
- Quick Chat with Dana: If Your Whole Heart and Whole Truth Aren't in it..What's the Point?
In this episode, Dana discusses her experiences with people-pleasing and the challenges of authenticity in life and business. She reflects on the importance of aligning one's heart and truth with their endeavors.
- Building A Venue With Intention: Because Authenticity Isn't a Strategy - Its The Whole Damn Job
Sarah Narcus, founder of a Boston venue, shares her experiences with a million-dollar loan, historic renovation, and opening during a pandemic. She also discusses balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship.
- Quick Chat: Getting To The Yes
This episode of Gathered Here discusses how to navigate situations where the desired outcome is clear but the path to achieve it is blocked. It focuses on staying persistent, being creative, and believing in the possibility of success even…
- Quick Chat: When The Dream Feels Too Big
In this solo reflection, Dana shares her journey of gut instinct, fear, failure, and supernatural moments, prompted by Kim Moody's story about a dream feeling too big.
- The Estate That Almost Wasn't: How Faith, Grit, and One Phone Call Changed Everything
Kim Moody discusses her journey to owning The Estate at River Run. She shares details about the renovation of the venue.
- Gathered Here Trailer
This is a trailer for the Gathered Here podcast, which explores the world of venue ownership.