Founder & editor-in-chief Natasha Magino is back to break down how The Vibe Room spotlights under-represented DMV talent—and why the new art-book series is her biggest swing yet.

• From frustration to platform: launching The Vibe Room in 2017 on a $35K salary and a lot of grit
• Bouncing back after the pandemic valley—re-growing the team and pulling 200-person turnouts again
• The art-book pivot: fewer essays, more visuals, and a faster way to fund future issues
• What real collaboration looks like—respect, bartering skills, and zero gate-keeping
• Tips for keeping attention in a scroll-crazy world: show up, say your name, and host your own events

Want to hear where it all began? Revisit Natasha’s 2022 interview here → https://share.transistor.fm/s/25813f0d

This episode was recorded at Eaton DC, my creative home away from home, a hotel that's also a vibrant cultural center. 

Host: Rob Lee
Music: Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard and TeTresSeis.
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• Produced by Rob Lee & Daniel Alexis
• Edited by Daniel Alexis
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