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The Secrets Behind Harvard Women’s Soccer’s Success
Despite starting the season with back-to-back losses, Harvard Women’s Soccer has been on a roll lately. Undefeated in its last eight games, including a historic victory over No. 6 Alabama, the team continues to stun. After going 5–6–3 last season, the team seems to have put in the work to turn things around. Part of that turnaround was embracing the talent of their incoming class—and they are talented. Only 10 games into their college careers, many of the first-years are already racking up points.
11 Placemaking Principles That Can Help Create Better Coworking Spaces
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. Do you know that as you build your coworking space and community you’re placemaking? Described as the practice of designing cities for people, connection, and walkability, rather than cars, placemaking was pioneered by Jane Jacobs and William H. Whyte in the 1960s. But creating community-focused places is as old as humanity and it reaches into every aspect of our lives. Which brings us to coworking.
Why Your Coworking Space Needs A Minimum Viable Community Before It Needs More Members
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. When I advise people about starting a community, whether virtual or in-person, the first thing I tell them is to seed their community with the people they want to be in the community; their ideal members. These people should be community-minded, generous, and collaborative because they will set the tone for the entire community. This is your minimum viable community These first members help create a vibe that grows as more people join.
7 Signs You Have A Thriving Coworking Space And Community
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. Having an activated and engaged coworking space is an infinitely better experience for members. Spaces that look nice but are devoid of energy are boring and uninspiring, which means members are already thinking of leaving for another space or back to their work-from-home or coffee shop life. Which is no good for anyone. So, let’s talk about what it looks like to be a place where people feel inspired, connected, and engaged.
The Recalibration Of Coworking
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. When I started writing about coworking in 2012, it was a small, scrappy movement of people around the world who had realized that, since everyone now had laptops and could work from anywhere, working together was far better than working alone. I loved coworking from the start, and later decided to make it my job. In those early days, coworking was all about connection and community.
How Coworking Spaces Can Turn Members Into Community Leaders
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. One of my favorite leadership principles is that the best leaders create more leaders. It has been a guiding force for Coworking Convos, the Coworking Creators Lab, my writing, and all my work. Seeing someone step out of the shadows and into their light is endlessly inspiring. And your coworking space is the perfect canvas to experiment with growing leaders, because your space is full of leadership potential.
Proximity Is Not Enough For Real Connection In Coworking
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. We all know the feeling: You’re surrounded by people, wishing for some kind of connection, and feeling entirely alone. Whether a coffee shop, public transit, a dancefloor, or a workspace, it feels terrible. If you’re content in a moment of aloneness, these things can be positive — little pockets of solitude in a bustling world. But wanting to feel part of something and feeling nothing but loneliness is the worst.
I’ve Never Liked The Hotel Hospitality Analogy For Coworking
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. I’ve never liked the hotel analogy for coworking. I get it. The brand consolidation, the different tiers and pricepoints, the hospitality, the scalability, the ease of discovery and use. But the hotel analogy falls apart when you scratch below the surface. In a hotel, there is no expectation of connection, or even saying hello to the other guests.
Your Coworking Members Are Watching. What Vibe Is Your Team Modeling?
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. You know that the team sets the vibe in a coworking space, right? And that members are watching the team to see how to be in the space and community, right? So if someone is putting off receptionist vibes, the assumption is that they’re a receptionist and they’ll be treated as such. Which is the opposite of what you want if you’re trying to build a great coworking community.
What Little Free Libraries Can Teach Coworking Spaces About Piercing Social Armor
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. I spent 20 years working in record stores. When I was at Streetlight Records in Santa Cruz, Calif. (where I spent 16 of those years) I started my freelance writing career doing music writing, which grew to arts and culture writing, which grew to writing about community projects, which led me to what was then a budding and scrappy movement called coworking. Which changed my life.
The Coworking Community Mistake That Can Keep New Members On The Outside
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. I was at a networking event recently, and the host kept talking about the community: how strong it was, how much they valued it, and how meaningful it was to everyone involved. And yet, I’ve rarely felt so alone in a room. I didn’t fit in, I wasn’t welcomed in, and it was immediately clear that I wasn’t part of their community. No one was being unkind. No one was doing anything wrong.
What Does Your Coworking Brand Represent?
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. What does your coworking brand represent? When people see your logo, walk past your building, or your name comes up in conversation, what do people think or say? Do they think anything? Do they know anything? How well you’ve positioned your coworking space and community gets tested when it’s out in the wild — not when people are reading your website copy or clicking your Google ads. And what other people think and say about your brand IS your brand.
3 Ways To Raise Local Awareness Of Your Coworking Space
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. You know about all the connections, collaborations, and transformations that happen in your coworking space, but does your local community? I see three challenges space operators have when it comes to a lack of local awareness, whether you’re in an urban, suburban, or rural area. People don’t know you exist.
9 Storytelling Strategies To Help Coworking Spaces Stand Out
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. As a coworking space operator, you solve a lot of problems. Whether someone needs a workspace away from home, a meeting room, an office for their team, a nice place to bring clients, or a room to take zoom calls, you’ve got them. And so does every other coworking space in the world. So, rather than focusing on the problems you solve, which are super valuable, you have to focus on something more compelling, something stickier, something more human.
9 Ways To Bring New Members Into Your Coworking Community
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. How do you re-engage your coworking ghosts: the people who stop coming in, don’t engage with anyone, hide in their office, etc? In all my years of coworking, I’ve developed a theory that people don’t want to be coworking ghosts, they just don’t feel at home (yet) in the space and community. So the best way to avoid coworking ghosts is to bring them into the community before they have a chance to start ghosting.
Does Creating Community Feel Impossible In Your Coworking Space? Focus On Building Belonging
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. In the early days of coworking, spaces were small, communities were close-knit, and the vibe was scrappy. Fast-forward a decade or two and coworking has grown, matured, evolved, and gone mainstream. The best coworking spaces, regardless of size, still have close-knit communities. These spaces are leading the way and showing us all how it’s done.
The Power Of Weak Ties In A Coworking Space
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. Of all the lessons the Covid era taught me, one of the most important is that weak social ties are vitally important. While things were locked down, I missed bantering with baristas, saying hello to an acquaintance as we passed on the sidewalk, popping into the bookstore to browse with fellow book lovers, chatting with my friend at the neighborhood taqueria. I didn’t realize how much a part of my life those little micro-touches are. But they are.
What Are Desire Paths And What Do They Have To Do With Coworking?
You may not be familiar with the term “desire paths,” but you’ve definitely seen them. Desire paths are the paths people make where we wish there was a path.
Belonging Starts With The Coworking Tour
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. Creating a workspace where your members feel a sense of belonging starts the minute someone walks through your door. How they’re greeted, treated, spoken to, and welcomed are everything. And a tour of your space is your first opportunity to truly shine, connect, and invite the person into your community. First impressions are everything. If you fail to connect, you’ll likely never see that person again.
5 Strategies To Avoid Becoming A Forgettable, Generic Workspace Brand
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. Coworking is growing too fast for you to be just another generic workspace brand. The coworking brands that will thrive moving forward are those that have vision, values, vibe, community, and a clear market segment you serve. The brands that will not thrive are generic, unremarkable, trying to serve everyone, and afraid to be “for” a clear market. But that’s not you, right?
Coworking Is Getting Crowded - Use These 10 Strategies To Stand Out
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. I had a call recently with a coworking space operator who used to be the only space in town. Now there are 15 other coworking spaces within shouting distance. This operator has a strong, well-established brand and they know who they serve.
Coworking Is Burning Out Its Most Important Hire
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. Coworking has a problem. We’re asking a lot of community managers and, in return, many of them are a few steps from burnout, if they’re not there already. And if your community manager is not feeling it, your members aren’t either. As coworking pioneer Iris Kavanagh says, “Your community manager is your most important hire.” As a longtime coworking member, I wholeheartedly agree.
7 Best Music Moments at LA Rams Game Day, From Rachel Platten’s ‘Fight Song’ to Loud Luxury’s DJ Set Original
Trending on Billboard Few NFL teams merge culture, community and together quite like the two-time Super Bowl-winning Los Angeles Rams, and SoFi Stadium has become an entertainment mecca each football Sunday. Explore See latest videos, charts and news Billboard was in the building when the Rams beat the Colts in week 4, and music took center field.
9 Questions To Clarify The Target Market For Your Coworking Space
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. Let’s chat about the target market for your coworking space. When I made the shift from writing about coworking to being part of the coworking movement and helping coworking space operators with their content marketing and community building, I assumed I was for all coworking spaces. Granted, at the time, coworking was still a movement rather than the industry it now is, but nonetheless, I made the rookie mistake of thinking I was for everyone.
8 Strategies To Clarify Your Coworking Brand Voice
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. Your coworking space and brand need a clear voice and perspective. Otherwise, you’ll get lost in the noise or, even worse, come off as generic and boring. Oof. That’s definitely not what you want as you work to grow and differentiate your coworking brand and community. Here are eight strategies to help you clarify your coworking voice and perspective. 1.
The Coworking Tour Mistake That Drove A Prospective Client Away Forever
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. Years ago I was in Austin speaking at the Peers conference. At the afterparty I was chatting with an attendee who had tried coworking but said it “just wasn’t his thing.” When I asked why, he said his only experience with coworking had been at one of the big, shiny spaces and that the whole experience didn’t feel authentic. When I dug deeper, it wasn’t the space he didn’t like, it was the way in which the idea of community was hoisted onto him.
How To Bring Visitors Into Your Coworking Community
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. When someone visits your coworking space, what do you do with them? I imagine you do your best to make a good impression while you show them around the space. But do you have a clear strategy or process to bring those visitors further into your community?
5 Ways Coworking Can Accelerate Your Career
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. Coworking, when done well, is a force multiplier. It multiplies your energy, your ideas, your connections, and your impact in the world. If the concept is new to you, a force multiplier is anything that makes the effort you put in go further. That’s what coworking does. It surrounds you with a community of people who are also showing up, creating and building. It keeps you inspired, connected, and supported.
Laufey Brings Jazz Pop Magic (And Selena Gomez) to LA’s Grammy Museum Rooftop for Q&A and ‘A Matter of Time’ Live Debuts: Best Photos Original
Laufey performs at The Drop: Laufey – A Special Benefit Program at The GRAMMY Museum L.A. Live on August 20, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Gilbert Flores/Billboard On Wednesday night, Laufey took over the Grammy Museum’s Ray Charles Terrace in downtown Los Angeles for a night that blended new music, candid storytelling, and a little bit of star power.
An Open Letter To Coworking: Don’t Fumble This Moment
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co. Dear coworking, You continue to impress, inspire, and lead the way into the future of work. The evolution of our industry from scrappy space operators with a big vision, pop-up coworking at pubs and coffee shops, and folding tables doubling as desks wherever there was wifi is truly remarkable. I believe we’ll look back on those early days as the beginning of a sea change in how people worked, and thought about work.
How Clear Values Give Your Coworking Brand A Competitive Advantage
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co Every origin story has a seed of brilliance. And, ideally, every origin story starts with aligning marketplace needs with the vision and core values you sought to bring into the world. But what I see all too often is that the spark of brilliance and core values that are the foundation of your coworking business get lost, ignored, dismissed or buried deep on a seldom-viewed page of your website.
11 Ways To Build Social Capital: A Guide For Coworking Operators And Community Builders
This article originally appeared on catjohnson.co Coworking, when done well, is a social capital supercharger. The word “capital” refers to assets or resources that can be used to create value. So social capital is the value created through connections between people. And beyond the increased productivity, sense of belonging, and community that great coworking spaces provide, they are also social capital hot spots, where businesses grow, leaders emerge, and humans chase their dreams.
10 Best Moments From REVOLVE Festival Weekend 2025
10 Best Moments From REVOLVE Festival Weekend 2025 Whether it was Cardi B spraying Whipshots into the crowd or LISA shutting things down just by showing up, these were our favorite moments in the desert. Cardi B performs onstage during Revolve Festival 2025 at Cavallo Ranch on April 12, 2025 in Thermal, Calif. Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Revolve REVOLVE Festival has cemented itself as one of the most essential events of festival weekend in the desert.
Deshonne Redeaux Shares His Game Day Playlist as He Commits to USC Football, With Help From Snoop Dogg & JuJu Watkins Original
Deshonne Redeaux just made his college commitment official — and he did it with the kind of hometown love story only Los Angeles can write. The four-star running back from Carson, California, known for his speed, field vision and unshakable confidence, announced his commitment to the University of Southern California in a full-circle moment that brought two L.A. icons into the spotlight: Snoop Dogg and JuJu Watkins.
Bob Moses, Mau P & More Lead Zenyara Desert Nights 2025 Lineups During Both Coachella Weekends Original
Billboard Women in Music 2025 Zenyara Desert Nights is back and bigger than ever for 2025. Global experiential agency Corso Marketing Group (CMG) and underground nightlife tastemakers Framework have revealed the lineup for their invite-only late-night festival series, returning April 11–13 and April 18–20.
Bob Moses, Mau P & More Lead Zenyara Desert Nights 2025 Lineups During Both Coachella Weekends
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Zenyara Desert Nights is back and bigger than ever for 2025.
El playlist de Billboard Women in Music: 60 canciones que definen el momento
El playlist de Billboard Women in Music: 60 canciones que definen el momento Nos preparamos para Billboard Women in Music 2025, que tendrá lugar el sábado 29 de marzo en el YouTube Theater en Inglewood, California. Billboard Women in Music Billboard English Las mujeres en la música no solo ocupan espacio, lo definen. Marcan tendencias, mueven la cultura y reescriben las reglas en tiempo real.
Billboard Women in Music Playlist: 60 Songs That Define the Moment
Billboard Women in Music Playlist: 60 Songs That Define the Moment We're gearing up for Billboard Women in Music 2025, happening Saturday, March 29, at Inglewood, California's YouTube Theater. Billboard Women in Music Billboard Women in music don’t just take up space; they define it. They set the trends, move the culture and rewrite the rules in real time.
Billboard Women in Music Playlist: 60 Songs That Define the Moment
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Women in music don’t just take up space; they define it. They set the trends, move the culture and rewrite the rules in real time.
Metro Boomin & Marc Anthony Help Introduce Zouk Nightclub to Los Angeles for Grand-Opening Weekend: Photos Original
Nadia Ferreira Muñiz and Marc Anthony attend the Zouk Los Angeles grand opening preview on March 13, 2025 in Los Angeles. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for sbe and Zouk Los Angeles L.A.’s nightlife just got a major upgrade. During its grand-opening weekend, Zouk Group and sbe officially launched Zouk Los Angeles, a 16,500-square-foot venue in West Hollywood (643 N. La Cienega Blvd.), bringing world-class DJs, top-tier production and unmatched energy to the city’s club scene.
Metro Boomin & Marc Anthony Help Introduce Zouk Nightclub to Los Angeles for Grand-Opening Weekend: Photos
Metro Boomin & Marc Anthony Help Introduce Zouk Nightclub to Los Angeles for Grand-Opening Weekend: Photos Cat Johnson and Jenny Regan Mon, March 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM UTC Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways L.A.’s nightlife just got a major upgrade.
Donuts & Debauchery: 8 Best Moments From Tyler, The Creator’s Los Angeles Chromakopia Tour Stop
Donuts & Debauchery: 8 Best Moments From Tyler, The Creator’s Los Angeles Chromakopia Tour Stop For night five of Tyler's Chromakopia Tour, the 33-year-old gave LA an unforgettable experience. Tyler, The Creator performs on Chromakopia: The World Tour at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 14, 2025. Shaun Llewellyn It’s incredible to think about the evolution of Tyler, The Creator’s music.
Why Tate McRae Says Working With Boyfriend The Kid Laroi on New Album Was ‘A Little Stressful'
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Tate McRae is stepping into a new era with her third studio album, So Close to What, set for release Friday. To celebrate, McRae partnered with Spotify for an intimate listening party on Tuesday night at The Living Room in Los Angeles, where 40 fans got an exclusive first listen. From the moment the first song played, the energy in the room was electric. Fans were dancing, jumping and fully immersed, reacting in real time as McRae unveiled her most personal and dynamic project yet.
Why Not Commons? | Good Times
Newly finished Walnut Commons is a Santa Cruz experiment in cohousing For Cecile Andrews, living at Santa Cruz’s new cohousing project Walnut Commons is a lot like being back in college. There are neighbors in close proximity, shared community meals, and generally always something happening. “There are people to talk to, and they’re not just superficial conversations,” says Andrews, a longtime community activist and author of several books, including Living Room Revolution.
Preview: Mike Schermer to Play Kuumbwa
In 1989, Mike Schermer was working a job he hated as a housekeeper at UCSC and playing blues guitar on the side. One day on his lunch break he got a call from Bay Area bluesman Andy Santana about a potential gig that night. Schermer would miss the gig if he went back to campus, so—in what would become a defining moment—he ditched work and played the gig. He and Santana then formed a blues group called the Soul Drivers, and Schermer never worked another day job again.
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