Laura Cathcart Robbins, the creator, and host of 'The Only One In The Room' podcast discusses her experience of being 'othered'. Her and co-host Scott Slaughter share their story. brbrbrbrbrScript:brSLaura Cathcart RobbinsHost & Creator, The Only One in the Room Podcastbr"Hi I'm Laura Cathcart Robbins, and this is the Only One in the Room"brbrIn Studio City, California, one voice is shedding light on what it's like to be "othered" following her experience at a writer's retreat back in 2018.brbrSLaura Cathcart RobbinsHost & Creator, The Only One in the Room Podcastbr600 people were there. I was the only black person there, um, for a three-day retreat. And so I wrote about my experience." (:08)brbrThat article that Laura Cathcart Robbins wrote went viral, spawning an entire brand, including a podcast aptly named "The Only One in the Room."brbrHer partner, Scott Slaughter, was brought on board as a co-host.brbrScott SlaughterCo-Host, The Only One in the Room Podcastbr"Her and I would go into rooms together. And, you know, I would start to notice that she might be the only person of color in a room." (:06)brbrThese combined experiences became the genesis of the message.brbrLike so many entrepreneurs, the couple was forced to pivot once COVID hit. brbrFrom in-person studio interviews…brbr...To interviews from home.brbrNew guests, for this new normal.brbrAnd then came the death of George Floyd, and for Laura, the all-too-familiar fears of what it feels like to be a black American, in today's world.brbrSLaura Cathcart RobbinsHost & Creator, The Only One in the Room Podcastbr"I have two black sons. And I am scared every time they leave the house. And I, um I don't wanna have to worry that they're going to die because they're black." (:14)brbrThe uprising sparked another pivot for the podcasters…br br…now highlighting Black voices.brbr"Scott and I named this Thursday edition of the Only one in the room, The Now Normal"brbrToday, Laura is a sought-after speaker and writer.brbr...Using her experience as a touchstone for understanding, compassion, and connection.brbrSLaura Cathcart RobbinsHost & Creator, The Only One in the Room PodcastbrSOT: 28:14-28:29: "The point is that I want everybody to be able to connect with how I felt.