From Building the Party to Building People with Richie Romero

The Interruption That Changed My Life

One of the biggest interruptions in my life wasn’t a breakup or a loss. It was my bipolar diagnosis. And for a long time… I felt like I was the only one going through it. This episode is about the moment that changed that. The moment I realized I wasn’t alone. If you’ve ever struggled with your mental health — or loved someone who has — this one is for you. 🎙️ Party Girl Interrupted — solo episode #MentalHealth #BipolarDisorder #Healing #NotAlone Resources: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — support groups + educationDepression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) — peer support + resources If you’re in the U.S.: Call/text 988 for mental health support Follow / Subscribe: @partygirl.interrupted

When The Music Stops with Josh Donaldson

This week on Party Girl Interrupted, Kathy sits down with nightlife veteran and founder of When the Music Stops, Josh Donaldson. From building one of the biggest nightlife careers in Las Vegas to navigating grief, addiction, and a life-altering breaking point, Josh shares what really happens behind the scenes of a life that looks successful on the outside. This conversation explores: -the pressure of the nightlife machine -identity and burnout -loss and unprocessed grief -addiction and hitting rock bottom -rebuilding with purpose At its core, this episode is about what happens when the life you built… no longer fits. Content note: This episode includes discussion of mental health and suicide. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 in the U.S. for support. Connect with Josh IG: @joshuacdonaldson @whenthemusicstops

You Don’t Have to Quit the Party to Evolve With Megan Klein

We’ve been told that changing your relationship with alcohol means losing your social life, your edge, your connection. But what if that’s not true? In this episode, I sit down with Megan Klein, founder and CEO of Little Saints, to talk about nightlife, drinking culture, and what it really looks like to evolve without disappearing from the rooms you once loved. We talk about: – The fear of losing connection when you stop drinking – The identity shift that comes with changing your habits – Why people don’t actually want to quit — they just want another option – How to stay present in the room without abandoning yourself. This conversation isn’t about becoming boring. It’s about becoming conscious. Connect with Megan: Instagram: @meganjoklein Little Saints: @littlesaintsco Website: www.littlesaints.com [http://www.littlesaints.com] Follow Party Girl Interrupted: IG/TikTok/YouTube: @partygirlinterrupted Listen on Spotify + Apple Podcasts

From Building the Party to Building People with Richie Romero

Description: Richie Romero helped define an era of New York nightlife. From Limelight to 1OAK, he wasn’t just in the room — he was building it. But at some point, the energy shifted. In this episode, we talk about:– what nightlife used to be vs what it became– the psychology behind bottle service and “being seen”– why those spaces can feel empty even at the top– and what it looks like to walk away and build something real. This is a conversation about identity, evolution, and what happens when the life that once felt like everything… doesn’t anymore.

From Building the Party to Building People with Richie Romero

Description: Richie Romero helped define an era of New York nightlife. From Limelight to 1OAK, he wasn’t just in the room — he was building it. But at some point, the energy shifted. In this episode, we talk about: – what nightlife used to be vs what it became – the psychology behind bottle service and “being seen” – why those spaces can feel empty even at the top – and what it looks like to walk away and build something real This is a conversation about identity, evolution, and what happens when the life that once felt like everything… doesn’t anymore.