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In this episode of The Realtor Who Wines, Rashelle Newmyer visits the stunning Chateau de Harpe in West Linn, Oregon. This venue evokes a European estate, making it an ideal setting for weddings and special events.  Rashelle is sipping Jackson Vineyard Rosé from Sherwood Hills Winery while having an honest, laughter-filled conversation with Portland, Oregon event powerhouse Katie Kern. 

Katie is the prime example of someone who wears many hats: owner of Portland Event and Design, co-owner of Portland Catering Company, venue manager at Chateau de Harpe and Bella Vita 360, volunteer, coach, and busy mom. Katie shares her journey from being a teenage catering lead at just sixteen to becoming the business owner and entrepreneur she is today. 

Katie shares how she built a career that isn’t just about beautiful weddings and Instagram-worthy details, but about people: the brides, grooms, vendors, and even the parents who sometimes need gentle reminders about what really matters.  Rashelle and Katie laugh about salsa stains on wedding dresses, pasta bars that save budgets (and outfits), and why social media perfection rarely matches real life.

Together, they open up about the unseen side of entrepreneurship: the countless hours, the quiet problem-solving, and the behind-the-scenes hustle that no one sees but everyone benefits from. Katie explains why being a planner is part logistics expert, part therapist, and why real success comes from listening first and always being willing to learn.

The conversation drifts from the elegance of Chateau de Harpe to the newly launched Sherwood Little League for girls softball. Katie talks about rolling up her sleeves, literally getting muddy, and discovering how hard it is to keep a field game-ready in Oregon weather. They reflect on the parents who give feedback without offering help, and the deep satisfaction of seeing girls play, laugh, and grow because someone decided to step up and volunteer.

Between sips and laughter, Rashelle and Katie discuss motherhood and what it means to show up fully: setting the phone down, being intentional with family time, and remembering that presence matters more than perfection. They share the moments of being underestimated, especially as women in leadership, and why sometimes the best answer is a smile paired with a firm, “Actually, no, thank you.”

By the end, it’s clear this conversation isn’t just about weddings or business, it’s about community, courage, and finding joy in messy, real life. It’s about how two five-foot-two moms coach basketball, run companies, and still make time for rosé-fueled honesty.  So pour yourself something good, settle in, and join Rashelle and Katie for an episode that’s funny, heartfelt, and refreshingly real.  

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