{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Her Seat At The Table","title":"Inez Ribustello on the Sweet Life of Retiring From Business Ownership","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3130,"description":"Discover the inspiring journey of Inie Ribustello, a Tarboro-based restaurateur, author, and hospitality leader, as she navigates career transitions, personal growth, and community impact. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone contemplating change, overcoming burnout, or seeking purpose beyond entrepreneurship.Key Topics: Inie's transition from restaurant owner to W2 employee and director of hospitalityOvercoming the shame and fear associated with stepping back from ownershipThe emotional labor of running a community-centric business like a brewery or restaurantHow writing and journaling serve as emotional outlets for deep feelers and empathsThe power of community events like Triangle Wine and Food Experience and Piggy FestivalBalancing the demands of leadership with personal well-being and mental healthThe significance of legacy, purpose, and redefining success after major life shift Inie's reflections on motherhood, aging, and the imminent 'empty nest' chapterHer experience as a Beverage Director at Windows on the World pre-9/11 Upcoming writing projects inspired by her evolving family and personal journey Resources & Links:Tickets - Gettin' Piggy With It - May 17, 2026Life After Windows - Inie Ribustello (Memoir) (search for her book on Amazon)Frankie Lemmon FoundationTriangle Wine & Food ExperienceMis En Place Publishing Connect with Inie: LinkedIn InstagramFacebook ‼️JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY 🥰 to support this work and keep these conversations going for the women who need them.  ‼️","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6lyeuQ0b2fb_iJpBoCFpZfv6vFIDvGl1c3g49jBbRQ8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yZDAx/YzhmZjZhYzQ3NWRk/ZDUxNTE1MTUwM2Y1/NWVkNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}