Supper Club Made Easy with Christina Conrad

Supper Club Made Easy with Christina Conrad

In this episode, Becky is joined by Christina Conrad, creator of Foodie With a Life and her newest program, Supper Club. Christina shares how a simple dinner can become an easy rhythm for connection, without the pressure of perfect food, a perfect home, or doing it all yourself. From sharing the work to starting small, this conversation is a reminder that gathering can be simple, meaningful, and worth making room for. https://www.foodiewithalife.com/ [https://www.foodiewithalife.com/] https://hostwithconfidencepodcast.com/ [https://hostwithconfidencepodcast.com/]

The Casual Invite: Gathering Made Easy with Peggy Vert

What if hosting worked even when life looks a little messy? In this episode, Becky sits down with Peggy Vert to explore the beauty of the casual invite — the low‑pressure, high‑connection way of gathering that keeps things simple and enjoyable. Peggy shares how small, everyday invitations can build real community, why spontaneity boosts confidence, and how letting go of perfection opens the door to more authentic connection. Together, they unpack the mindset shifts, tiny habits, and real‑life stories that make casual gathering feel not just doable, but deeply rewarding. Whether you're a seasoned host or someone still working up the courage to bring people together, this conversation offers a lighter, braver way to think about saying "come on over" — wherever "over" happens to be.

What 2025 Taught Us About Gathering: 8 Lessons from a Year of Conversations

After a year of conversations with chefs, writers, community builders, lifelong hosts, and hesitant hosts alike, clear themes began to emerge about what truly makes gatherings meaningful. In this solo episode of Host with Confidence, Becky reflects on what 2025 revealed about gathering—eight lessons shaped by real conversations and real experiences. Rather than focusing on perfection or doing more, these insights point toward a calmer, more intentional way of bringing people together. This episode is about easing the pressure around hosting and creating space for comfort, inclusion, and connection—one invitation at a time. Whether you host often or are just beginning to invite people in, this conversation offers encouragement to keep showing up. www.hostwithconfidencepodcast.com [https://www.hostwithconfidencepodcast.com]

From Chaos to Calm: Thanksgiving Hosting with Meggen Wilson

Meggen Wilson, creator of Pine & Palm Kitchen and founder of Wild Montana Foods, joins us to help new and seasoned hosts tackle Thanksgiving with ease. From planning your menu and delegating dishes to creating a realistic timeline (and remembering to sharpen your knives!), Meggen walks us through her tried-and-true steps for a relaxed, joy-filled holiday. www.hostwithconfidence.com [https://www.hostwithconfidence.com]

Worth the Effort: Overcoming Hosting Anxiety with Linda Schiller

Linda Schiller joins Becky to talk about what it's really like to work through hosting anxiety and take that leap to invite people in. After years of enjoying other people's parties, Linda decided to host one herself—a backyard celebration for 55 guests. She shares what she learned about planning, outsourcing, and finding joy in bringing people together. This candid conversation reminds us that gathering doesn't have to feel effortless to be deeply rewarding—and that connection is always worth the effort. www.hostwithconfidencepodcast.com [https://www.hostwithconfidencepodcast.com]