# Checking In: The Room Behind Talk Derby To Me Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-innovators-radio-1010612/checking-in-the-room-behind-talk-derby-to-me Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-innovators-radio-1010612/checking-in-the-room-behind-talk-derby-to-me.md Podcast: [Business Innovators Radio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-innovators-radio-1010612) Published: 2026-05-01T18:22:34+00:00 Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/checking-in-the-room-behind-talk-derby-to-me--71819004 Audio file: https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71819004/interview_with_shawndrell_marcell_talk_derby_to_me_9c0385cd.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/business-innovators-radio-1010612/episodes/checking-in-the-room-behind-talk-derby-to-me Duration seconds: 863 ## Resource In this episode, Lisa C. sits down with Shawndrell and Marcell, the creators behind Talk Derby To Me — a GlowHouse production that’s quickly becoming one of the most intentional and talked-about rooms in Santa Clarita. A sold out room of 300 professionals, business & community leaders at the Sand Canyon Country Club, Santa Clarita CA. What started as an event has evolved into something more: a curated environment where culture, connection, and real opportunity meet. Together, they unpack: what was missing in Santa Clarita that led to creating this experience how intentional curation changes the entire energy of a room the importance of an inclusive room was the intention why layering fashion, social moments, and experiences like the Check-In Lounge matters and how the right room can lead to real business, collaboration, and continued relationships This conversation goes beyond events — it’s about building spaces people actually feel, remember, and move within. Key Takeaways: Not all rooms are created equal — intention changes everything Curation isn’t about exclusivity, it’s about alignment Culture doesn’t happen by accident — it’s built The right environment can accelerate connection and opportunity People don’t just remember events — they remember how they felt in the room Connect / Learn More: Talk Derby To Me — GlowHouse https://www.eventbrite.com/e/talk-derby-to-me-2025-tickets-1298662968899 About GlowHouse Studios GlowHouse Studios is a premium event and experience company specializing in immersive environments, creative production, and high-impact social experiences. From concept to execution, GlowHouse transforms events into curated moments designed for both in-room engagement and lasting impact. GlowHouse Studios is a division of GlowHouse Enterprises. Com… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/business-innovators-radio-1010612/episodes/checking-in-the-room-behind-talk-derby-to-me/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-innovators-radio-1010612/checking-in-the-room-behind-talk-derby-to-me.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.