Written by melanie.marconiJuly 30, 2026 When I first heard about coworking back in 2017, it was still in its earliest iterations here in Portland. The industry has come a long way since then — and I still love what we’re building at VIDA as much as I did the moment I had the idea for
Written by melanie.marconiJuly 14, 2026 We are thrilled to welcome Joann Schermerhorn to #TeamVIDA as Community Manager of VIDA Virtual. For anyone who’s been part of the VIDA community for a while, this isn’t just a new hire announcement — it’s a homecoming story. From Guest Practitioner to Founding Member Joann’s relationship with VIDA Coworking
Written by melanie.marconiJuly 8, 2026 SELF recently explored why being a “regular” somewhere boosts wellbeing. Here’s how VIDA Coworking turns casual connections into a flourishing life.
Written by melanie.marconiJuly 1, 2026 Seven years ago today, VIDA Coworking opened its doors in Portland with a clear mission: to build a community-focused coworking space where small business owners, entrepreneurs, and professional women could work, connect, and grow — without the impersonal, one-size-fits-all feel of national chains like Regus or WeWork. How VIDA Coworking
Written by melanie.marconiJune 30, 2026 Microshifting is the trending work style backed by ultradian rhythm science. Learn how breaking your day into focused blocks can prevent burnout and boost output.
Written by melanie.marconiJune 23, 2026 Meet Maddie Ford, VIDA Portland’s new Community Support Associate — a ceramics instructor, born-and-raised Portlander, and passionate community builder who found her way from clinical research to clay (and now coworking!).
Written by melanie.marconiJune 15, 2026 New research confirms remote work is taking a toll on mental health. Here’s why coworking — even just a few days a week — is one of the most effective antidotes, and how VIDA Coworking makes it work for every personality type.
Written by melanie.marconiJune 9, 2026 Don’t Miss These Summer Events in Portland & Beaverton Summer in the Portland metro is genuinely something special. The sun finally arrives, the patios fill up, the farmers markets peak, and the events calendar starts looking almost impossible to keep up with. Whether you’re based in Portland or Beaverton —
Written by melanie.marconiJune 1, 2026 Original art isn’t just beautiful — it’s physiological. Learn the science behind art in the workplace, how VIDA rents pieces from Portland artists, and how to bring more art into your own home or office.
Written by melanie.marconiMay 17, 2026 There’s a story being written about women in the Portland metro right now, and it’s a good one. Not a perfect one — the data is honest about the barriers that remain. But if you look at where we’ve come and what we’re building, there’s something genuinely worth noting: women