Best Samantha Russo Podcasts (2025)

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400. Should I Copy the Switchyards Model? 1:09:30

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1h ago1:09:30

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Switchyards has become one of the most talked-about concepts in the coworking world, a self-described “neighborhood work club” that blends the feel of a coffee shop, library, and boutique hotel lobby. The model looks simple, affordable, and wildly attractive. But is it really as easy and profitable as it seems? In this episode, I sit down with Kane…

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Mastering the Art of Parenting: Creating Stronger Bonds with Your Children with Tia Slightham 26:55

5d ago26:55

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Join us for an enlightening discussion with Tia Slightham, a passionate parenting coach and mother of two, as she shares her journey from being a kindergarten teacher to becoming a certified positive discipline expert. Tia's unique approach emphasizes that parenting is a learned skill, and she has dedicated her career to helping parents foster bett…

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Mastering the Art of Parenting: Creating Stronger Bonds with Your Children with Tia Slightham 26:55

6d ago26:55

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Join us for an enlightening discussion with Tia Slightham, a passionate parenting coach and mother of two, as she shares her journey from being a kindergarten teacher to becoming a certified positive discipline expert. Tia's unique approach emphasizes that parenting is a learned skill, and she has dedicated her career to helping parents foster bett…

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399. What Boutique Gyms and Play Cafes Can Teach Us About Coworking Revenue 19:23

7d ago19:23

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Coworking operators often assume that flex desks and memberships will drive the business model, but what if that’s not actually true? In this episode, I share insights from boutique gyms and play cafes that reveal how different business models generate sustainable revenue. These parallels highlight why private offices, events, and other add-ons are…

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From Belly Dancing to Bold Coaching: Empowering Women with Samantha Karim 22:03

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Samantha Karim, the founder of Bold Bitch Coaching, as she shares her incredible journey from being a professional belly dancer to empowering women through coaching. Samantha opens up about her passion for helping high-achieving and perfectionist women reclaim their confidence and live unapologetically. Dr…

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From Belly Dancing to Bold Coaching: Empowering Women with Samantha Karim 22:03

12d ago22:03

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Samantha Karim, the founder of Bold Bitch Coaching, as she shares her incredible journey from being a professional belly dancer to empowering women through coaching. Samantha opens up about her passion for helping high-achieving and perfectionist women reclaim their confidence and live unapologetically. Dr…

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398. Creating Space for Parents: Megan Donovan on Coworking + Childcare 57:37

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Balancing career and parenthood isn’t easy, and for many parents, traditional childcare options just don’t fit. Megan Donovan, founder of Shift Work and Play, set out to change that. After leaving a career in policy and advocacy, Megan built a coworking model that offers parents dedicated work time while their kids enjoy structured play sessions, f…

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Fearless Finance: Empowering Women Through Money & Mentorship with Lorie Jones 29:41

20d ago29:41

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Join us as we welcome Lorie Jones, the inspiring founder of Fearless Financial Advisors, who shares her journey from unexpectedly entering the financial services industry to creating a company dedicated to empowering women through finance. Lorie’s story begins with her desire to contribute financially when her children were growing up, leading her …

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Fearless Finance: Empowering Women Through Money & Mentorship with Lorie Jones 29:41

20d ago29:41

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Join us as we welcome Lorie Jones, the inspiring founder of Fearless Financial Advisors, who shares her journey from unexpectedly entering the financial services industry to creating a company dedicated to empowering women through finance. Lorie’s story begins with her desire to contribute financially when her children were growing up, leading her …

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397. Creating Access + Community for Private Practice Professionals: Samantha Barash on The Practice Collective 49:33

21d ago49:33

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What happens when a dietitian starts a private practice, sees a gap in support for clinicians, and decides to fix it herself? You get The Practice Collective - a coworking model built specifically for practitioners in nutrition, wellness, and mental health. In this episode, Samantha Barash shares how she went from running her own nutrition practice…

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Work-Life Harmony for Entrepreneurial Moms: Thriving in Business and at Home with Amy Pierre-Russo 19:19

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Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Amy Pierre-Russo, a Work-Life Harmony coach who transitioned from her role in HR to become a guiding light for entrepreneurial moms. In our conversation, Amy shares her insights into the challenges moms face when balancing work and home responsibilities, and how she helps them achieve their personal an…

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Work-Life Harmony for Entrepreneurial Moms: Thriving in Business and at Home with Amy Pierre-Russo 19:19

27d ago19:19

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Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Amy Pierre-Russo, a Work-Life Harmony coach who transitioned from her role in HR to become a guiding light for entrepreneurial moms. In our conversation, Amy shares her insights into the challenges moms face when balancing work and home responsibilities, and how she helps them achieve their personal an…

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Unveil You: Transforming the Conversation Around Beauty, Wellness, and Aging with Dr. Natalya Borakowski 29:04

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Natalya Borakowski, a naturopathic physician who blends her passion for skincare and holistic wellness. From her early days in makeup artistry to becoming a holistic skin advocate, Dr. Natalya shares her journey of overcoming body dysmorphia and discovering the power of embracing every stage of life. S…

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Unveil You: Transforming the Conversation Around Beauty, Wellness, and Aging with Dr. Natalya Borakowski 29:04

1M ago29:04

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Natalya Borakowski, a naturopathic physician who blends her passion for skincare and holistic wellness. From her early days in makeup artistry to becoming a holistic skin advocate, Dr. Natalya shares her journey of overcoming body dysmorphia and discovering the power of embracing every stage of life. S…

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396. The Hidden Cost of Settling: How to Handle a Team Member Who’s Not a Fit 24:34

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One of the toughest parts of running a coworking space is managing people. What do you do when your community manager—or any team member—isn’t living up to expectations? Do you settle, or is it time to make a transition? In this episode of the Everything Coworking Podcast, Jamie Russo walks through the signs that your team member may not be a fit, …

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Healing Beyond the Prescription: Beating Chronic Pain Naturally with Dr. Fawad Mian 21:39

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Join us for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Fawad Mian, a New Jersey-based neurologist and expert in regenerative medicine, as he shares his fascinating journey from being a patient to becoming a leading voice in his field. Dr. Mian recounts his initial fascination with neurology, driven by the challenge of helping stroke patients and others wi…

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Healing Beyond the Prescription: Beating Chronic Pain Naturally with Dr. Fawad Mian 21:39

1M ago21:39

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Join us for an enlightening discussion with Dr. Fawad Mian, a New Jersey-based neurologist and expert in regenerative medicine, as he shares his fascinating journey from being a patient to becoming a leading voice in his field. Dr. Mian recounts his initial fascination with neurology, driven by the challenge of helping stroke patients and others wi…

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395. The "Chicken or Egg" of Opening a Coworking Space 26:09

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If you’re launching a coworking space and feel like you’re doing everything out of order, welcome to the club. In this episode, I share the “chicken or egg” paradox of starting a space. That messy, exhilarating, and sometimes disorienting phase where you’re working on your vision, talking to brokers, crunching numbers, and trying to figure out what…

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Marriage on the Brink: How Therapists Can Better Support Couples in Crisis with Dr. Becky Whetstone 27:41

2M ago27:41

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Becky Whetstone, a pioneer in the field of marriage crisis management. Dr. Whetstone shares her personal journey of discovering a critical gap in therapy training after experiencing her own marriage crisis. Her dedication to addressing this void led her to create a niche within marriage and family the…

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Marriage on the Brink: How Therapists Can Better Support Couples in Crisis with Dr. Becky Whetstone 27:41

2M ago27:41

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Becky Whetstone, a pioneer in the field of marriage crisis management. Dr. Whetstone shares her personal journey of discovering a critical gap in therapy training after experiencing her own marriage crisis. Her dedication to addressing this void led her to create a niche within marriage and family the…

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394. Lead Sources 101: What Coworking Operators Need to Know About Brokers, Marketplaces, and More 27:47

2M ago27:47

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Your sales funnel can only work if you know where your leads are coming from — and how to make the most of each source. But for many operators, coworking marketplaces, lead gen partners, and even Google Business Profiles feel like a confusing alphabet soup of options. In this episode, I break down the four core lead source categories, demystify the…

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Rewriting the Rules of Wealth: A Woman’s Journey to Financial Empowerment with Melissa Cox 22:16

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Melissa Cox, a certified financial planner from Dallas, Texas, who shares her remarkable journey from financial chaos to expertise. Melissa opens up about her accidental entry into the financial industry and how her personal struggles with money motivated her to become a better planner. She passionately di…

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Rewriting the Rules of Wealth: A Woman’s Journey to Financial Empowerment with Melissa Cox 22:16

2M ago22:16

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Melissa Cox, a certified financial planner from Dallas, Texas, who shares her remarkable journey from financial chaos to expertise. Melissa opens up about her accidental entry into the financial industry and how her personal struggles with money motivated her to become a better planner. She passionately di…

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How to Become the CEO of Your Life and Lead with Purpose and Peace with Tania Khazaal 21:58

2M ago21:58

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Join Tania Khazaal — widely known as Tania the Herbalist—as she shares her inspiring journey from corporate executive to holistic health and business coach. Motivated by her mother’s healing experience with herbal medicine after struggling with pharmaceuticals, Tania found her calling in helping women reclaim balance in their lives. Through coachin…

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How to Become the CEO of Your Life and Lead with Purpose and Peace with Tania Khazaal 21:58

2M ago21:58

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Join Tania Khazaal — widely known as Tania the Herbalist—as she shares her inspiring journey from corporate executive to holistic health and business coach. Motivated by her mother’s healing experience with herbal medicine after struggling with pharmaceuticals, Tania found her calling in helping women reclaim balance in their lives. Through coachin…

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393. Speed to Lead: The Simple Habit That Closes More Deals 43:17

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You’ve nailed your location. Your marketing’s dialed in. But if your leads aren’t turning into members… there’s a good chance your speed to lead is the culprit. In this episode, Jamie breaks down why fast lead response is more than a “nice to have”; it’s one of the biggest drivers of sales success (or failure) in your coworking business. And it’s o…

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The Psychology of Belief: How to Rewire Your Mind for Success with Shelly Lefkoe 26:57

2M ago26:57

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Join us for a transformative discussion with Shelly Lefkoe, a trailblazer in the field of personal development for over 35 years. Shelly shares the innovative approach developed by her late husband to help individuals break free from limiting beliefs that hinder personal and professional growth. Through engaging stories and powerful analogies, she …

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The Psychology of Belief: How to Rewire Your Mind for Success with Shelly Lefkoe 26:57

2M ago26:57

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Join us for a transformative discussion with Shelly Lefkoe, a trailblazer in the field of personal development for over 35 years. Shelly shares the innovative approach developed by her late husband to help individuals break free from limiting beliefs that hinder personal and professional growth. Through engaging stories and powerful analogies, she …

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392. Leslie Bailey’s Secret Sauce for Coworking: Food, Events, and Corporate Sponsors 45:22

2M ago45:22

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In this episode, I talk with Leslie Bailey, founder and CEO of Indy Maven and the powerhouse behind Maven Space, a coworking space that was as bold and layered as Leslie herself. Leslie never set out to run a coworking space. What began as a media company and newsletter for women in Indianapolis quickly snowballed into a full-on community, and even…

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Beauty, Healing & Everyday Magic with Melanie Lane Durham 21:36

3M ago21:36

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Join us for a captivating conversation with Melanie Lane Durham, a remarkable mom, wife, and entrepreneur from Northern California who has beautifully blended her passion for beauty with holistic healing. Starting as an esthetician, Melanie evolved her career into owning a one-of-a-kind hair and healing studio, where she combines plant-based, non-t…

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Beauty, Healing & Everyday Magic with Melanie Lane Durham 21:36

3M ago21:36

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Join us for a captivating conversation with Melanie Lane Durham, a remarkable mom, wife, and entrepreneur from Northern California who has beautifully blended her passion for beauty with holistic healing. Starting as an esthetician, Melanie evolved her career into owning a one-of-a-kind hair and healing studio, where she combines plant-based, non-t…

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391. Serving Purpose with Profit: How Joel Ballew is Doing Good and Doing Well with Coworking in Latin America 1:02:20

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Ever wonder what it’s like to build a coworking space outside the U.S. from scratch, in another language, with a whole new playbook? Joel Ballew is the Chief People Officer at Coventus Space in Barranquilla, Colombia, and he’s not your average operator. He moved his family from Georgia to Colombia, sold his dream business, learned Spanish from the …

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Mission. Moment. Message: The Road to Keynote Success with Erin Herman 25:40

3M ago25:40

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Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Erin Herman, a dynamic keynote speaker who has turned her passion for change management and empowering women into a thriving career. Erin shares how a pivotal moment following her father's passing led her to reflect on her life's purpose, ultimately deciding to embrace her love for mentorship and impac…

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Mission. Moment. Message: The Road to Keynote Success with Erin Herman 25:40

3M ago25:40

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Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Erin Herman, a dynamic keynote speaker who has turned her passion for change management and empowering women into a thriving career. Erin shares how a pivotal moment following her father's passing led her to reflect on her life's purpose, ultimately deciding to embrace her love for mentorship and impac…

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Booze Free & Thriving: A Path to Sobriety & Sisterhood with Ellen Frazier 26:36

3M ago26:36

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Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Ellen Frazier, owner of Frazier Lending Group and founder of Booze Free Babes. Ellen candidly shares how the stress of being a mortgage broker during the pandemic led to unhealthy habits, including excessive drinking. As the market shifted, Ellen seized the opportunity to pause and reflect inward, emba…

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Booze Free & Thriving: A Path to Sobriety & Sisterhood with Ellen Frazier 26:36

3M ago26:36

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Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Ellen Frazier, owner of Frazier Lending Group and founder of Booze Free Babes. Ellen candidly shares how the stress of being a mortgage broker during the pandemic led to unhealthy habits, including excessive drinking. As the market shifted, Ellen seized the opportunity to pause and reflect inward, emba…

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The Book You Were Born to Write: Claiming Your Creative Calling with Meg Calvin 28:06

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Join us as we explore the transformative journey of Meg Calvin, a remarkable writing and marketing coach who guides authors through the spiritual and intangible challenges of crafting their Amazon bestsellers. Meg's story begins with her roots in ministry, shaped by a life marked by trauma and a quest for unconditional love. Her early exposure to m…

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The Book You Were Born to Write: Claiming Your Creative Calling with Meg Calvin 28:06

3M ago28:06

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Join us as we explore the transformative journey of Meg Calvin, a remarkable writing and marketing coach who guides authors through the spiritual and intangible challenges of crafting their Amazon bestsellers. Meg's story begins with her roots in ministry, shaped by a life marked by trauma and a quest for unconditional love. Her early exposure to m…

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Business Meets Beauty: Aesthetic Success Secrets with Terri Ross 25:50

3M ago25:50

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Terri Ross, the founder and CEO of Terri Ross Consulting, as we explore the significance of business strategy in the medical aesthetics industry. Terri shares her inspiring journey from aspiring doctor to becoming a leading figure in healthcare consulting. We discuss the common pitfalls that aesthetic pract…

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Business Meets Beauty: Aesthetic Success Secrets with Terri Ross 25:50

3M ago25:50

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Join us for an engaging conversation with Terri Ross, the founder and CEO of Terri Ross Consulting, as we explore the significance of business strategy in the medical aesthetics industry. Terri shares her inspiring journey from aspiring doctor to becoming a leading figure in healthcare consulting. We discuss the common pitfalls that aesthetic pract…

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Writing a Meaningful Second Act: From Ministry to Cozy Mysteries with Robert Smith 26:03

3M ago26:03

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Join me as I sit down with Robert Smith, a retired Episcopal priest who has taken a fascinating journey from the clergy to the construction industry and now to the world of fiction writing. With a background in creative writing and a lifelong passion for mysteries, Robert has embraced writing cozy mystery novels with the help of AI technology. Our …

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Writing a Meaningful Second Act: From Ministry to Cozy Mysteries with Robert Smith 26:03

3M ago26:03

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Join me as I sit down with Robert Smith, a retired Episcopal priest who has taken a fascinating journey from the clergy to the construction industry and now to the world of fiction writing. With a background in creative writing and a lifelong passion for mysteries, Robert has embraced writing cozy mystery novels with the help of AI technology. Our …

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390. Mail That Makes Money (and Sense): Inside Kim Lee’s Coworking Mail Strategy 40:52

3M ago40:52

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How Kim Lee Turned Virtual Mail into a High-Value Revenue Stream Kim Lee has been in the coworking game since 2017—and she’s one of those operators who’s truly in it. From understanding her numbers to tweaking her team structure to building out a profitable mail program, Kim brings equal parts heart and hustle to the table. In this episode, Kim wal…

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389. From Side Service to Scalable Revenue: How Christine Tosi Built Spoke’s Mail Business 48:30

4M ago48:30

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Christine Tosi didn’t just open a coworking space—she invented one out of necessity. What started as a creative way to use extra space in a building she and her husband David bought for their first business has grown into a full-on coworking success story in Tucson, Arizona. Now, they’re gearing up to open a second location—this time under a manage…

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Empowering the Next Generation of Women Professionals with Marilynn Joyner 24:15

4M ago24:15

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Marilynn Joyner, the visionary founder and CEO of Her Workplace. Listen in as Marilynn shares her remarkable journey from a corporate career in commercial real estate to launching a career networking platform designed to empower Gen Z and millennial professional women. Drawing from her personal experiences…

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Empowering the Next Generation of Women Professionals with Marilynn Joyner 24:15

4M ago24:15

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Marilynn Joyner, the visionary founder and CEO of Her Workplace. Listen in as Marilynn shares her remarkable journey from a corporate career in commercial real estate to launching a career networking platform designed to empower Gen Z and millennial professional women. Drawing from her personal experiences…

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388. Mailbox Money & More: 3 Quick Win Ways to Keep Coworking Cash Flowing All Summer 32:05

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Summer is here—and while the kids are out of school, your pipeline might be slowing down too. But don’t worry, I’ve got three ideas to help you bring in extra revenue during the slower months, and even build momentum heading into fall. Whether you’ve got open offices sitting empty, a virtual mail program that’s been collecting dust, or phone booths…

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Success on the Spectrum: A Franchise Changing Lives with Nichole Daher 22:14

4M ago22:14

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Nichole Daher, the pioneering founder of Success on the Spectrum, the first autism treatment franchise in the United States. Nichole shares her incredible journey that began with her stepdaughter's autism diagnosis and the lack of treatment options beyond age six. Driven by necessity and a passion to make …

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Success on the Spectrum: A Franchise Changing Lives with Nichole Daher 22:14

4M ago22:14

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Nichole Daher, the pioneering founder of Success on the Spectrum, the first autism treatment franchise in the United States. Nichole shares her incredible journey that began with her stepdaughter's autism diagnosis and the lack of treatment options beyond age six. Driven by necessity and a passion to make …

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Healing the Fear of Being Seen: A Journey with EFT and Carol Look 24:13

4M ago24:13

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Join us for an enlightening discussion with Carol Look, a seasoned psychotherapist who has embraced Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as tapping, to help clients overcome self-sabotage. Carol shares her insights on how tapping can effectively address behaviors like procrastination, perfectionism, and neglecting self-care, which oft…