Emerson Built That - COWORKING: COME FOR THE SNACKS, STAY FOR THE COMMUNITY

COWORKING: COME FOR THE SNACKS, STAY FOR THE COMMUNITY

09/23/20 • 33 min

Abbey Woodcock is a writer, creative and owner of a co-working space in beautiful upstate New York called Freelance Co-Op, which is an online and physical coworking space that connects creative freelancers with the resources they need to be professional business owners that are in control of their own story and their own success.
We talk about coworking, community, freelancing, and the business of creativity. She says, "a successful life is fueled by passion." I could not agree more.
I talk to Abbey in-depth about coworking spaces:

and building community
are more than just waffle stations and amazing lighting
can help a freelancer build a business
bringing back professionals to rural areas on big city salaries
are not just found in big cities

We also discuss that there needs to be a marriage between business and creativity, because they are not mutually exclusive.
In this episode we also discuss how small towns can be test cases. Professionals can relocate to these towns or come back home, because of community. If there is a community of successful, motivated and creative people waiting for them, there is a reason to come and grow, infuse resources and cultivate new business. People who experiment and take risks will keep growing.

Abbey is also author of the book, What They Hear When You Write. A book where you can learn any client's voice and create authentic, effective copy. Plus she’s a chainsaw instructor.
Find Abbey: Freelance Co-Op, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Book
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and building community
are more than just waffle stations and amazing lighting
can help a freelancer build a business
bringing back professionals to rural areas on big city salaries
are not just found in big cities

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CHANNELING YOUR INNER HOT MESS

One of my favorite terms is "hot mess." It's just so... expressive and makes saying someone is stressed sound a lot more fun. However, this should not be taken lightly. I am not one to show my stress on the outside that often, so I often internalize. I do believe that many entrepreneurs do this, in order to keep a calmness in their business. Sometimes not showing your stress, minimizes it in some bizarre way.
On this episode I talk about channeling your inner hot mess and how to get through it, so you can move on to bigger and better things. So how can you, as an entrepreneur do this? Here are three ways to channel your inner hot mess:

Never let them see you sweat
Build a tribe of people
Put it in perspective, is this short term or long term

As entrepreneurs, we get a lot thrown at us. Don't think you are alone, we've all been there, upset staff, angry customers, vendors to be paid, factors out of our control. Yet, you can still be in control of your inner hot mess with just a few quick tips.

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5 BENEFITS OF A PASSION PROJECT: LOVE WHAT YOU DO

Krayl Funch is a home and event stylist, author and brand ambassador. She is the author of An Appealing Plan: A Year of Everyday Celebrations, blogger and represents brands at events and on television. She is a creative in every sense of the word. Inspired by life, home and nature, Krayl's mission is to continue inspiring people to create more, whether that be in the home or outside.
We talk about passion projects:

what they are
how to discover
how to start
all the benefits

Often people confuse passion projects with personal projects or creative projects. You can have a passion project doing good for others and making money, if you choose. There are 5 benefits of having a passion project according to Krayl, listen to the episode or read to learn more.

Krayl uses three words to describe her success: create, connect and celebrate. These words can be applied to so many businesses and passion projects. During this time, many of us are looking to create something that we can have as our own, connect with people either online or in-person, and want a reason to be happy about something.
She also created a masterclass with six modules to further spread and teach her message and help others find their passions: The Passion Project Pathway Program. In addition, she talks designing in-person and creating additional master classes for seasonal home décor.Home is more important than ever and we talk about which designers we fangirl over, plus HGTV is staple in our homes. Despite all the pretties online, nature is still a top source of inspiration for Krayl. She breathes life into this episode about digging deeper and finding a passion to inspire us.
Links to Krayl: Website, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Book