READ THE ROOM
Introducing
Read the Room
Think you can read the room? This podcast dives into the lives of the people who do it for a living. Hosted by designer and founder Erin Haskell, Read the Room explores the real stories behind creative minds—designers, entrepreneurs, and cultural disruptors—who navigate spaces, trends, and people with intention and intuition. Brought to you by Design for the PPL, this show pulls back the curtain on what it takes to build, balance, and boldly create in a world that’s always evolving.
Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 1
Kasey Dobbins
In this episode of Read the Room, Erin Haskell sits down with Kasey Dobbins — designer, contractor, and founder of Foxwood Design.From the humble beginnings of flipping houses with her dad to running a full-scale design-build business. They go deep into the realities of managing client expectations, the awkward conversations, the boundary-setting, the pressure to deliver magic on a budget — and why getting clear upfront is everything. It’s a raw, honest look at the emotional labor behind design, and what itreallytakes to build spaces (and relationships) that last.
Episode 2
Bradley Irion
Read the Room with host Erin Haskell welcomes celebrity Hair Stylist Bradley Irion for an inside look at his journey to the top of the beauty industry. From humble beginnings to styling some of Hollywood’s most iconic names — including Jennifer Coolidge, Elizabeth Hurley, and more — Bradley shares the grit, passion, and creativity it took to build his career. Tune in for behind-the-scenes stories, lessons learned, and a candid conversation about what it really takes to make it in the world of celebrity styling.
Stream now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Episode 3
Sadie Lake
In this episode, Erin sits down with Sadie Lake, who brings over 15 years of experience in construction and interior design. From navigating the realities of job sites to the creativity of design decisions, Sadie shares her journey, lessons learned, and how she continues to shape spaces that truly reflect the people who live in them. It’s an honest, insightful conversation about the craft, the challenges, and the joy of building and designing spaces.