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
Written by melanie.marconiJune 10, 2019 One of the most valuable skills for any entrepreneur (or, who are we kidding, human being) is the ability to ask for help. There’s a hard limit to what we can accomplish alone, and none of us are good at everything. But asking for help can be uncomfortable, especially if
Written by melanie.marconiJune 3, 2019 Modern life is exhilarating and full of possibilities, but it can also be downright stressful. When lengthy to-do lists, client meetings, or the kids’ soccer schedules get you down, try these speedy science-backed tactics for stressing less and boosting happiness. Sing your favorite song It turns out that Snow White
Written by melanie.marconiMay 17, 2019 VIDA is on the home stretch for opening day, and things are moving along fast down at the HQ. It’s always been our goal to design an office space that’s comfortable, flexible, and inspiring—the kind of place that gets you out of bed actually excited to come to work. While
Written by melanie.marconiApril 30, 2019 Chelsea Swain and her husband Will are the co-owners of Brimworthy, a branding and creative agency that helps co-found and build what they call “heart-ups”—in other words, startups with soul. They’re also one of VIDA’s newest members, and we know they’re going to be an amazing addition to our community.