Setting the Standard: Beauty, Hospitality, and Excellence in Catholic Events
Refiner's Fire
In this episode, Natasha Goodwin sits down with Rachel Zayas, co-founder of Fiat Events, the Catholic events firm behind the 2026 YCP Conference experience. Rachel shares how beauty, hospitality, and intentional event design can create space for people to encounter Christ. From transforming conference spaces into sacred environments to bringing industry-level excellence into Catholic ministry, Rachel reflects on the importance of serving every person as if receiving Christ Himself.She also shares the story behind Fiat Events, the role of discernment in building a business, what it means to integrate faith, work, motherhood, and entrepreneurship, and why Catholics should once again set the standard for excellence in the world.
Categories
Business • Careers
About Podcast
Join us for inspiring, real-world conversations with Catholic professionals and young leaders navigating faith and career. Produced by Young Catholic Professionals (YCP), Refiner’s Fire offers practical insights, spiritual encouragement, and personal stories on living boldly as a Catholic in today’s workplace. Each 30-minute episode equips you to grow in virtue, thrive in your career, and embrace work as a path to holiness.