April Convo: Staying Engaged and Inspired as a Community Builder
Originally published August 17, 2016. Updated May 13, 2023. A few days ago I went into the bathroom at a coworking space and the
Photo credit: Credit: Erika Goldring Before I went all-in on coworking, content and community, I worked in record stores for 20 years, including 16 years
From my NextSpace Santa Cruz days: Maya, me and Jennifer. I was so fortunate to be a member of a coworking community run by these
I fancy myself a pretty savvy independent professional. I work out of coworking spaces, I know my way around podcast rooms and media booths, I
Now that virtual coworking is the rage, we’re all spending a lot of time on Zoom. So we may as well make it interesting, right?
A: Acceptance B: Breathe C: Create and collaborate D: Dig deep and distance yourself E: Engage with your people F: Focus on friendship G: Give
There’s an old saying in coworking circles that your competition is not other coworking spaces, but people working from their couch, or kitchen table, or…closet?
For Coworking Day 2018, I wrote an open letter to community managers. They are the heartbeat of coworking, they have an almost-impossible job, and they
For the last couple of years, I’ve heard buzz about the included.co Secret Santa project for coworking space operators and members. To be honest, I had
If I see another article about how open workspaces are bad, I’m going to scream. It’s a tired old conversation that we long ago laid
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Each year, when the Global Coworking Survey comes around, I post all over social media that workspace operators, coworking members and everyone else should take
Whether you love the Grateful Dead, hate them or don’t really care either way, the band offers a masterclass in marketing, building community and making
Game night at the coworking space with my coworking buddies. Anyone who has spent more than five minutes with me has heard me talk about
Thinking of joining a coworking space? Nor sure if you’re ready to take the plunge? Here’s a flowchart to help you make your decision.
I made my debut on the local news last week. I was wearing my pajama hoodie, with no bra and no makeup. My hair was
Every week at NextSpace, my home coworking space in Santa Cruz, California, the community managers post a question on our whiteboard. We have some very
There are a ton of different types of coworking spaces, with more being built all the time. Some cater to rock climbers, some to social
The word “hustle” is a bit misunderstood. In startup culture, it’s generally celebrated as a lifestyle of little sleep, little time off, little self-care, a
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