Written by melanie.marconiApril 2, 2020 Update: Since this post was published, Kaitlyn has grown from Amenities Coordinator into VIDA’s Community Director — proof that the “jane of all trades” spirit she describes below has only kept building. We’re keeping the original 2020 interview up because her story is worth reading in full. Every time you
Written by melanie.marconiMarch 22, 2020 This post is from 2020 and profiles a former VIDA team member. We’re keeping it up as a look back — Greer is no longer with VIDA. For VIDA members in the early days, Greer Kern’s face was the first thing they’d see walking into the office each morning. As
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 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.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.marconiApril 30, 2019 * This post is from 2019 and spotlights a member who was part of VIDA’s community at the time. We’re keeping it up as a look back at the founders who’ve passed through VIDA over the years — Brimworthy’s focus and Chelsea’s own path have evolved since. In 2019, Chelsea
Written by melanie.marconiFebruary 27, 2019 This post is from 2019 and reflects a coaching partnership VIDA no longer offers. We’re keeping it up as a look back — Sydney’s advice below still holds up. Today, connection and support at VIDA happen through our member community itself, especially in VIDA Virtual, where you’ll find daily coworking
Written by melanie.marconiOctober 17, 2018 This interview was originally published in 2018. You can find Jen’s current work on LinkedIn. Jen Luecht is the co-founder of Narrative Northwest, a boutique communications agency based in Portland, Oregon. After working in traditional agencies, she decided to take the plunge and launch a new kind of agency with