The Art of Hospitality, High-Stakes Events, & Creating Unforgettable Experiences | Kristin Mitchell | Founder of Gathered In Style

What does it really take to create luxury events for premium brands, high-profile talent, and private clients? Kristin Mitchell, founder of Gathered In Style, joins Kara Duffy to pull back the curtain on the realities of the event industry - from managing million-dollar expectations and navigating unexpected crises to building a thriving referral-based business. Together they discuss entrepreneurship, confidence, client relationships, team building, and why kindness, hustle, and adaptability remain some of the most valuable assets in business. Kristin also shares stories from the front lines of event planning, proving that success often comes down to solving problems no one else sees. The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. WEBSITE: https://www.gatheredinstyle.com/about INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/gatheredinstyle/ INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/itskristinmitchell/ 00:00:00 Welcome & Introducing Kristin Mitchell 00:01:00 Starting Gathered In Style During COVID 00:03:00 Growing Up in West Virginia & Discovering Event Planning 00:06:00 The Reality of Luxury Event Planning 00:08:00 Wildfires, Weather & Crisis Management 00:10:00 New York City's Resilience After COVID 00:12:00 Housing, Renting & Entrepreneurship 00:15:00 Finding Inspiration Through Travel & Design 00:18:00 Building a Referral-Based Business 00:21:00 Turning Passion Into Profit 00:24:00 Adapting to Clients & Staying Positive 00:25:00 Confidence Growth as an Entrepreneur 00:27:00 Finding Your Niche & Entrepreneurial Community 00:28:00 Hospitality Stories: The Salmon Incident 00:30:00 Entrepreneurship & Expecting the Unexpected 00:32:00 The Sod Story & Event Logistics 00:35:00 Building and Delegating to a Team 00:37:00 Defining a Powerful Lady 00:39:00 Fitness, Friends & Family 00:40:00 Growing a Following & Demystifying Events 00:43:00 Work Ethic, Gen Z & Leadership 00:47:00 Lifelong Learning & Embracing AI 00:48:00 Final Reflections & Where to Connect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices