Essays
New York, London … and New Bedford love coworking
As a city whose fortunes rose and fell with industries as diverse as whaling and textiles, New Bedford knows a thing or two about reinvention. While sometimes painful, it’s as…
Read MoreI learned to say “Merry Christmas” in New Bedford
Way back when – more years than I care to remember or even admit to – I was a kid at John Avery Parker Elementary School not so far away…
Read MoreStaying home sick revealed my dark addiction to social media
We’re all branding ourselves on social media, but what happens when we spend more time in our digital lives than we do IRL?
Read MoreWho remembers….Destination Soups?
Okay – let me state right in the lede: No worries! Destination Soups isn’t going anywhere! But it occurred to me that Destination Soups is a candidate – 50 years…
Read MoreGroundwork! + AHA!
It’s almost as exciting as chocolate meeting peanut butter and producing Reese’s. And, why it took so long to happen is like a head-slapping, “I shoulda had a V-8” epiphany.…
Read MoreWhy Gratitude Looks Good on You
I asked Groundwork! members what they are thankful for, and I discovered an unexpected result. Here’s why gratitude makes you look good.
Read MoreIt Ain’t about the Talk: What I learned speaking at TEDx New Bedford
Groundwork co-founder Sarah Athanas took the stage at TEDx New Bedford. She found that stepping into the spotlight is an exercise in losing your ego. Here’s why the good stuff is what happens before those 15 minutes on stage.
Read MoreSee ya later Groundwork!
I was lucky enough to meet Sarah and Dena last year in one of my business classes. One of the major projects in the class was to collaborate with a…
Read MoreWhy Coworking is like an Epic Road Trip
What do road trips and coworking have in common? Definitely not gas station coffee. Read on for some road trip commandments that can apply to life in your coworking space.
Read MoreRecommended Listening: Sarah’s top Podcasts
Steven, Dena, and myself are hard at work recording and editing a batch of episodes for the premiere of Ground Control, Groundwork’s very own podcast. We all get inspiration, motivation, and ideas from listening to an array of podcasts on our own, and Steven had a brilliant idea to highlight our favorites here. So without further ado, here’s what I’m listening to:
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