Host Atticus LeBlanc, founder and CEO of PadSplit, interviews PadSplit member Wanda Roshell, who works at Cox Automotive and has lived in a metro Atlanta PadSplit for over two years. Wanda shares her background, then explains choosing a PadSplit room after a roommate situation ended, and she wanted to avoid costly, stressful apartment hunting. She prioritized safety, community, and affordability, noting that utilities are included, and the neighborhood feels more secure and less noisy than many apartments. Wanda describes initial fears about living with strangers but says respectful communication and boundaries created a “family” dynamic, challenging policymakers’ narrow definitions of family. She praises her host’s communication and compassion during a period of financial hardship, discusses minor challenges, and outlines savings goals tied to retirement, family, and her future.

00:00 Welcome to the Show

00:59 Wanda’s Backstory

02:19 Finding PadSplit

04:24 Why a Room Not Apartment

07:49 Work and First Impressions

09:12 Skepticism to Comfort

11:52 Roommates as Family

14:20 Safety and House Rules

15:47 Savings and Future Goals

17:00 Host Relationship Matters

23:18 Living With Six Roommates

26:32 Dreaming Bigger and Wrap Up

One Room at a Time podcast: https://padsplit.com/podcast

Connect with Atticus LeBlanc on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atticus-leblanc-3960466/

References:

• Cox Automotive: https://www.coxautoinc.com/brands/manheim/