Belonging is a core part of being human. Without a circle of people around us, life on earth would be challenging, indeed. Some people find that sense of belonging in our family and friends. Others find it in social groups, church, gangs, coworking spaces, work. I was … [Read more...]
Coworking Out Loud Podcast 012 – Grace at the Detention Center
My mom is from a musical family and she made sure my siblings and I learned to play instruments. She said we'd thank her one day, and she was right. I'm really grateful to have a solid musical foundation. My mom also encouraged us to get out of our comfort zones. One day … [Read more...]
Coworking Out Loud Podcast 011 – Eruption of Cheers
Recently, one of my best coworking pals found herself back at NextSpace Santa Cruz after a year away. Her second day back, something magical happened in the space—and I happened to catch it on my recorder. This episode is a quickie, but it's the story of one of my favorite … [Read more...]
Coworking Out Loud Podcast 010 – A Search for Belonging
You might have noticed from all the rainbow flags in your social media feeds that we are well into Pride Month. In this week's episode of the Coworking Out Loud Podcast, I dive into the deeper meaning behind community pride, share a somewhat embarrassing story of trying to … [Read more...]
Coworking Out Loud Podcast 009 – A Gathering of Introverts
I recently found myself at a gathering of introverts. It was new territory for me, but I learned a lot about myself...and about how important it is to find ways for everyone to contribute to conversations. It's not always the people who are talking the loudest that have the … [Read more...]