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Hosted by Katrina H McLarin, with co-host and author V. Cheryl Womack: Camp Confidential dives deep into Cheryl’s powerful, firsthand account of surviving a women’s federal prison camp. Based on her eye-opening book How to Go to Camp, this season is a raw, real, and necessary guide for any woman facing incarceration — and for anyone who wants to understand what really goes on behind the gates. From intake to release, Cheryl shares the truth no one talks about — the rules, the culture, the me ...
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The Ups and Downs of Buying a Stately Manor Follow the wild, inspiring, and sometimes chaotic journey of Katrina McLarin and her wife Brenda Laverick as they trade in the ordinary for the extraordinary—purchasing and restoring Casa Nova House, a breathtaking 1861 Oamaru Stone mansion nestled in New Zealand’s stunning South Island. From entrepreneurial dreams to real-life drama, this podcast dives into the highs, lows, and unexpected twists of taking on a historic property with no manual and ...
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This conversation delves into the intricacies of commissary in women's federal prisons, highlighting budgeting, essential items, food quality, communication challenges, and the economic realities faced by inmates. Cheryl Womack shares her firsthand experiences, emphasizing the importance of understanding the commissary system, the impact of markups…
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Cheryl Womack returns to share one of the most harrowing days of her life—her self-surrender to a women’s federal prison camp. In this gripping episode, she walks Katrina through the raw emotions of leaving her family behind, the administrative chaos at check-in, and the unexpected moments of kindness and confusion during intake. From the teary goo…
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In this episode, Katrina McLarin and Cheryl Womack discuss the complexities of managing life and assets before and during incarceration. They break down the critical moves you must make before surrendering—like selling off assets, choosing who (if anyone) you can really trust, and understanding the brutal legal and financial fallout that comes with…
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Katrina McLarin and Cheryl Womack dive deep into the chaos, confusion, and hard truths of navigating the criminal justice system. From media spin to the pressure cooker of plea deals, they unpack how women are often forced to make life-altering decisions under extreme stress. Cheryl gets raw and real about her own journey—how she prepped for prison…
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In this podcast episode, Katrina McLarin and Cheryl Womack share their personal and professional journey, detailing the rise and fall of Cheryl's entrepreneurial success, leading to her unexpected incarceration in a federal women's prison camp. They discuss the importance of trust in business, the consequences of financial mismanagement, and the le…
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Hosted by Katrina McLarin, with co-host and author V. Cheryl Womack: Camp Confidential dives deep into Cheryl’s powerful, firsthand account of surviving a women’s federal prison camp. Based on her eye-opening book How to Go to Camp, this season is a raw, real, and necessary guide for any woman facing incarceration — and for anyone who wants to unde…
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Series 1 of The Last Resort Podcast comes to a close with this final, reflective episode of Casa Nova House – The Journey. Over the past five years, Katrina McLarin has shared the highs, lows, and everything in between of restoring and transforming Casa Nova House. From its grand Victorian beginnings in 1861 to its modern-day reinvention, this stun…
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Despite a series of unexpected obstacles, Katrina and Brenda remain determined to turn their dream into reality. From a fallen tree blocking their path to a damaged car, nothing can stop them from working toward opening their business to the public. However, with winter fast approaching and timing working against them, they are forced to adjust the…
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Battling a pandemic and tackling extensive renovations is one thing—but facing the possibility that it may all be for nothing? That's where Katrina and Brenda find themselves in this episode. As the Casa Nova House project becomes one of the most challenging endeavors they've ever taken on, the stakes rise when they are forced into a hearing that c…
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Ep 5 - Honouring the Past & Inspiring the Future
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163 years of history come to life as Katrina is joined by Sarah Gallagher, Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga Area Manager for Otago & Southland. Together, they explore the rich past of Casa Nova House, uncovering a tragic love story tied to its original owner, and tracing the evolution of this grand mansion—including over 60 years as a beloved ho…
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With funding finally secured, major renovations at Casa Nova House are ready to begin—until the world comes to a screeching halt. As Covid-19 sweeps across the globe, Katrina and Brenda find themselves in lockdown, juggling halted progress, limited income, and growing financial pressure. In this episode, hear how they navigate isolation in a half-r…
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Expect the unexpected—now a daily mantra in the early stages of restoring Casa Nova House. In the dead of winter, with freezing temperatures and no heating, Katrina and Brenda brave the elements to begin breathing life back into this once-grand old lady. This episode dives into the gritty reality of heritage repairs, the surprises hidden behind old…
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The dream of relocating to New Zealand’s stunning South Island takes an unexpected turn. As Katrina and Brenda enter a tense bidding war for the majestic Casa Nova House, emotions run high—and victory comes at a surprising cost. Though they secure the keys to their dream mansion, they find themselves unexpectedly homeless in the town they’ve fallen…
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What starts as a simple bicycling holiday turns into a life-changing adventure. Join host Katrina McLarin and her wife Brenda Laverick as a few unexpected twists of fate lead them to stumble upon the charming town of Oamaru—and eventually, a forgotten treasure: Casa Nova House. In this episode, you’ll hear the serendipitous story of how they discov…
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