Written by melanie.marconiSeptember 15, 2020 Remote work has long been touted as a panacea for the many challenges parents and caretakers face at work. (At least for the privileged subset whose jobs could conceivably be done remotely in the first place.) By working from home, the idea goes, parents—especially women—can better balance the competing demands
Written by melanie.marconiApril 2, 2020 Every time you settle into a meditation session, drop your little one off at VIDA PLAY, or float out of a particularly sweaty Pilates class, thank Kaitlyn McConnell. Kaitlyn’s the boss of all of the amenities at VIDA that keep you (and your little ones) happy, healthy, and sane, no
Written by melanie.marconiApril 2, 2020 Every time you settle into a meditation session, drop your little one off at VIDA PLAY, or float out of a particularly sweaty Pilates class, thank Kaitlyn McConnell. Kaitlyn’s the boss of all of the amenities at VIDA that keep you (and your little ones) happy, healthy, and sane, no
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 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.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.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.