177. Trust, Grace, and Radical Ownership: The 25N Leadership Team on What Makes Culture Work

What happens when a COO, a Director of Brand and Culture, and a Director of Sales sit down together—and you realize they're not just colleagues, but people who genuinely love working together? This week, Giovanni Palavicini sits down with three members of the 25N leadership team—Meagan Slavin (COO), Sari Lash (Director of Brand and Culture), and Mecca Shannon (Director of Sales and Launch)—for one of the most heartfelt conversations about culture, leadership, and building a team that actually sticks around. They're in Dallas announcing 25N's third Texas location, and between the excitement of expansion, they open up about what makes their culture work: trust, grace, radical ownership, and the willingness to let people mess up without hiding it. We talk about: Why culture isn't HR fluff—it's a strategic advantage that impacts your bottom line The "people first" value and why it means hiring overachievers, then giving them grace How trust shows up when someone calls to say "I really screwed up—help me fix this" Why 25N has never described themselves as a "family" (and why boundaries matter) How Meagan's dad taught her she could conquer the world—and how she's passing that on Why pouring equally into every employee creates long-term wins The power of supportive partners who show up and hold down the fort This conversation is proof that great culture isn't about perks or buzzwords—it's about seeing people as humans, creating clear boundaries, and giving your team freedom to bring their best. If you're building a team or wondering how to scale culture as you grow, this episode is for you. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Meagan Slavin on LinkedIn Sari Lash on LinkedIn Mecca Shannon on LinkedIn 25N Coworking website Connect with your Hosts: Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast