Written by melanie.marconiMarch 22, 2020 For many VIDA members, Greer Kern’s face is the first thing we see when we walk into the office each morning. As VIDA’s community director, Greer manages a lot, from detail-oriented things like making sure events at VIDA go off without a hitch, to big-picture stuff like building relationships and
Written by melanie.marconiMarch 22, 2020 For many VIDA members, Greer Kern’s face is the first thing we see when we walk into the office each morning. As VIDA’s community director, Greer manages a lot, from detail-oriented things like making sure events at VIDA go off without a hitch, to big-picture stuff like building relationships and
Written by melanie.marconiMarch 18, 2020 During this time of social isolation, and while a majority of the country is working from home, Slack has become an optimal tool for colleagues, clients and even families to connect, share information and resources, and maintain human bonds. I have always been an early adopter of new communications technologies…
Written by melanie.marconiMarch 14, 2020 The health and safety of our members and staff — and to the greater Portland community — is our highest priority, and it has become evident that gathering in any way could pose risks to all. And so it is with a heavy heart that we have decided to close VIDA to
Written by melanie.marconiMarch 3, 2020 One of the best things about VIDA is the chance to get to know other people. There’s something fascinating about every person who walks through these doors, and we’re excited to share some of those stories in this series of VIDA member profiles. Consider them a conversation kick-start for the
Written by melanie.marconiAugust 21, 2019 Brave Care is a unique children’s medical clinic and a part of our VIDA Coworking community. So, we’re thrilled to share this Portland-based business with all you parents out there. It’s an excellent (even necessary) healthcare tool to have in your belt. To learn more about Brave Care Portland, we
Written by melanie.marconiAugust 14, 2019 Being good at what you do is a great feeling. Realizing that your skills can also do good feels even better. No matter how niche your skill set seems, there’s a worthy organization out there that can use your help in the form of pro bono services. Though working pro
Written by melanie.marconiAugust 7, 2019 There’s no one right way to raise children. In today’s world, “having it all” really means choosing the shuffle of pros and cons that works best for your family. For many mothers, that balance includes working, a reality that requires time away from the kids.This inevitably means missing things. Some
Written by melanie.marconiJuly 31, 2019 In 2017, there were 57.3 million freelancers in the United States—a whopping 36% of the workforce. If that trajectory continues, more than half of the American workforce will be freelancers by 2027. With numbers like that, the proliferation of tech tools designed to make freelance workers’ lives easier, more efficient,
Written by melanie.marconiJuly 25, 2019 Life is demanding. Between work, children, partners, aging parents, and the endless responsibilities of daily life, we know that many women find the easiest thing to put on the backburner is themselves. We also know that’s not just a temporary solution, it’s a self-defeating one. Backburnered pots boil over, and