Hi, everyone. You're listening to Radio Cherrybaum, and I'm your host, Carrie Diamond, coming to you from newsstand studios at Rockefeller Center in the heart of New York City.

So many people are here at Rockefeller Center today because of the famous tree. I'm actually going to run over and see it right after our recording.

Today's guest is Roti Brown, the Los Angeles-based creative force whose fresh take on

entertaining food and personal style has made her a standout voice online. What began as a love

of cooking passed down from the women in her family, and a brief detour into political science,

has grown into a multifaceted career that blends content creation, creative direction,

and a uniquely warm, welcoming approach to hosting.

Roti is a new friend, and I'm so glad you'll all get to meet her.

If you're curious how someone becomes a professional content creator,

this will answer a lot of your questions. We also talk about entertaining, of course,

because it's the holidays, and because ROTI is a pro at making everybody feel so at home.

From her oversized fabric tablecloth hacks and self-serve drink stations to her philosophy that if you're calm, you're not really hosting,

I can relate to that.

Roti has made entertaining, joyful, communal, and completely approachable.

Stay tuned for my chat with Roti Brown.

Today's show is presented by J. W. Marriott. Nature is healing.

Those words may come up often as an internet meme in all of our social

feeds, but there is truth to be found there. Research has shown that spending time in a natural

setting can have a positive effect on our mental and emotional well-being. At J. W. W.M. Marriott,

nature is part of the brand's DNA. Founder J. Willard Marriott treasured

and his wife, Alice, was an avid gardener. Now every J.W. Marriott property around the world

has its own J.W. Garden, providing a sustainable source of fresh herbs and vegetables that are

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