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Coworking Out Loud
by Cat Johnson Co
Coworking Out Loud is a show about belonging. Every day, people find belonging in different ways: through coworking, neighborhoods, friendships, shared purpose, and countless other pathways. Coworking Out Loud explores those pathways to belonging. In each episode, Cat Johnson sits down with coworking space operators, community builders, authors, researchers, creators, and other thoughtful humans to better understand one question: How do we create places where people feel like they belong?
Episodes
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The Hidden Costs of Loneliness for Entrepreneurs
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, host Cat Johnson sits down with longtime friend and recurring guest Laura Shook Guzman, somatic psychotherapist, ecosomatic coach, and advocate for founder mental health, for a heartfelt exploration of loneliness, belonging, and what it really means to feel...
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What Reading Clubs Teach Us About Belonging, with Alyssa Pressler from the Charlotte Silent Book Club
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson sits down with Alyssa Pressler, owner of That’s Novel Books in Charlotte, NC; founder of the Charlotte Silent Book Club; and head of Moonshot Marketing, for a joyful conversation about how something as simple as reading together can build real...
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Embracing your inner misfit, with Caleb Parker [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 41]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson chats with Caleb Parker founder and CEO of the Brave Corporation. A longtime thought leader in coworking and the flexspace industry, Caleb is also a talented brand builder and content creator. Connect with Caleb Parker:Caleb Parker on…
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The co in coworking, with Cat Johnson [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 40]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks about what the co in coworking means to her and why she believes in the power of community and connection to carry us through to a new era of humanness. Watch the full episode on YouTube and subscribe to get first-access to new episodes....
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Measurable marketing for coworking spaces, with Reuben Lau [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 39]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks with Reuben Lau, founder of Spacefully. Reuben is a digital marketing expert specializing in helping coworking spaces attract members. I love talking marketing with Reuben as our skillsets and specialties compliment each other very well.…
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Coworking and the power of content marketing, with Lauren Walker [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 38]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks with Lauren Walker, CMO at Coworks. Lauren is one of the best creators in coworking, full stop. It was a pleasure to dig into content creation, content marketing and coworking with her. Enjoy the show. Connect with Lauren…
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Real talk about indie coworking, with Craig Baute [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 37]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks with Craig Baute from Denswap and Creative Density. Craig has 12 years of experience running indie coworking spaces and has a wealth of data and insights gathered from his work with Denswap. It’s always a pleasure to learn from Craig and…
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Content strategy for coworking spaces, with Kevin Whelan [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 36]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks with Kevin Whelan from Everspaces. Kevin is a fantastic content creator, advisor and more. He also understands coworking and the power of content marketing. It’s always a pleasure to learn from Kevin and nerd out on marketing, content and...
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Keeping it real in your brand and community, with Garrett Tichy [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 35]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, I talk with the one and only Garrett Tichy, who is a dear friend and the mastermind behind Hygge Coworking and now part of the Cohatch empire. Garrett is real deal. He’s authentic, he’s vulnerable, he’s open. And he knows what he’s doing. He’s built some...
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Impact and entrepreneurship through rural coworking, with Kate Schwarzler [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 34]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks with powerhouse and all-around go-getter Kate Schwarzler from Indy Commons in Independence, Oregon. Kate is hyper-focused on the regional economic and social impact coworking can make through supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses....
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You can’t build community from above [Coworking Out Loud Hot Take Ep. 33]
Here’s a Coworking Out Loud Hot Take for you. A common mistake that I see coworking space operators make is to try to build community from the outside or from above as though you’re building something that’s separate from you. You must embed yourself within the community. All of your members are...
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Creating, building community and finding your swag, with Alesia Hendley [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 32]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks with video creator, community builder, AV professional and all-around amazing human Alesia Hendley about being willing to be uncomfortable, the slow roll as a creator and using our differences to grow communities and careers. Connect with...
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Entrepreneurial mental health, with Laura Shook Guzman [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 31]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, somatic psychotherapist and coworking pioneer Laura Shook Guzman talks with Cat Johnson about entrepreneurial mental health, getting curious about what drives you abd the challenges of living up to your potential. Connect with Laura Shook...
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Community and Technology, with DeShawn Brown [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 30]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, DeShawn Brown from Coworks and Cat Johnson talk about being a product of coworking, the intersection of community and tech, and how coworking space operators have a ridiculously challenging job that involves high emotional work and being able to task switch...
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The power of connection and community, with Liz Elam [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 29]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Liz Elam and Cat Johnson talk about coworking’s return to “co,” the power of community to support and create well-being, the bonkers lineup for GCUC Chicago in April and more. Connect with Liz Elam on LinkedIn Connect with GCUC (The Global Coworking...
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The Creators are Coming for You, with Ev Chapman [Coworking Out Loud Ep. 28]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Ev Chapman and Cat Johnson talk about the inner work of becoming a creator, how coworking space operators should think about their content, and the fact that brands that don’t invest in content will get left behind because the creators are coming for you. 🙌...
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Social Media for Community Builders with Karina Patel [Ep 27]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks with Karina Patel, COO at Her First $100K and the Marketing Coach at CJCo, about social media for coworking spaces and community builders, avoiding overwhelm, choosing the right channels and more. Karina spent eight years at Pacific...
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From Incarceration to Community Building and Creating with Matthew Holman [Ep. 26]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks with Matthew Holman about his transition from being incarcerated to being a community builder, content marketing and more.
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Creating Customer-driven Brands and Challenging Marketing Assumptions with John Huntinghouse [Ep. 25]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, I chat with John Huntinghouse, the VP of Marketing at TAB Bank about challenging your marketing assumptions, creating truly customer-driven brands and his unusual path from pre-med to marketing. John is a wealth of knowledge about marketing, leadership and...
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Coworking Brand, Content and Vibe with Emilie Lashmar [Ep. 24]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, I chatted with Emilie Lashmar, creative director at Platf9rm, a brilliant coworking brand and community out of Brighton and Hove in East Sussex, England. Emilie and I are aligned on so many things around coworking, content and community. We definitely speak...
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Community and Web3 with Corrales Cachola [Ep. 23]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, I chatted with Corrales Cachola about community, Web3 and more. If you leave this episode with more questions than answers, you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. This conversation was not intended to be a podcast episode—it was just going to be an...
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Coworking Out Loud with Anne Kirby from The Candy Factory [Ep. 22]
In this episode of Coworking Out Loud, Cat Johnson talks with Anne Kirby from The Candy Factory coworking space in Lancaster, PA about marketing a coworking space, being intentional about building community in your workspace, challenges of remote workers who would rather not be working remotely…
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Coworking Out Loud Relaunch 🎉
After a short break turned into three years and a wild ride through a pandemic, Coworking Out Loud is back! A podcast for workspace operators, community builders and creators, Coworking Out Loud is an exploration into the deeper side of coworking, content and community. In this episode, Cat…
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Coworking Out Loud 019 – Getting Real with Garrett Tichy from Hygge Coworking
When I set up a call with my friend Garrett Tichy from Hygge Coworking in Charlotte, North Carolina, my intention was to talk about how the recent shooting on the UNC campus affected Tichy and the Hygge community. We touched on his experience, and got into so much more. Garrett is one of the...
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Coworking Out Loud 018 – The One and Only Tony Bacigalupo of New Work Cities
My first great a-ha moment with coworking came in 2015. I was in Berkeley covering GCUC for a publication. Tony Bacigalupo, who I didn’t know at the time but who has become a dear friend, opened GCUC by asking the audience who thought coworking was about dividing up commercial real estate for a...
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Coworking Out Loud 017 – Tara Everett of Canoe Coworking on Launching an Indigenous Coworking Space
Tara Everett is passionately pursuing her vision to open Canoe Coworking, an indigenous coworking space in Manitoba, a Canadian prairie province. Tara’s plan for Canoe is to create a space that honors indigenous cultural roots and traditions while supporting local entrepreneurs, independent...
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Coworking Out Loud 016 – Sam Rosen of Deskpass on Being a Coworking Grandpa, Supporting Indie Spaces and the Future of the Movement
Sam Rosen from Deskpass is a self-described “coworking grandpa.” He’s been active in the coworking movement since the early days, he has the perspective of a coworking member, a space operator and a visionary as a founder of Deskpass. And, Sam is an absolute blast to talk with. He always makes me...
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Coworking Out Loud 015 – Kaya Lindsay of One Chick Travels on VanLife and Coworking as Unofficial Business School
Kaya Lindsay of One Chick Travels inspires me daily. A fellow member of the NextSpace Santa Cruz community, Kaya lives, works and travels in her Sprinter van, she climbs rocks like a rockstar, and she’s a savvy social media pro making her best life happen. Kaya is also one of the most authentic...
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 014 – Susan Dorsch, a Quiet Giant of Coworking
Susan Dorsch, who co-founded Office Nomads, the longest running coworking space in Seattle, is a quiet giant of coworking (and a dear friend of mine). I’m thrilled to have Susan as my first guest as the Coworking Out Loud Podcast relaunches as an interview show. Listen in as we dive into how...
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 013 – Stream of Connection
Belonging is a core part of being human. Without a circle of people around us, life on earth would be challenging, indeed. Some people find that sense of belonging in our family and friends. Others find it in social groups, church, gangs, coworking spaces, work. I was talking to my mom the other...
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 012 – Grace at the Detention Center
My mom is from a musical family and she made sure my siblings and I learned to play instruments. She said we’d thank her one day, and she was right. I’m really grateful to have a solid musical foundation. My mom also encouraged us to get out of our comfort zones. One day she had […]
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 011 – Eruption of Cheers
Recently, one of my best coworking pals found herself back at NextSpace Santa Cruz after a year away. Her second day back, something magical happened in the space—and I happened to catch it on my recorder. This episode is a quickie, but it’s the story of one of my favorite things that has ever...
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 010 – A Search for Belonging
You might have noticed from all the rainbow flags in your social media feeds that we are well into Pride Month. In this week’s episode of the Coworking Out Loud Podcast, I dive into the deeper meaning behind community pride, share a somewhat embarrassing story of trying to find community as a...
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 009 – A Gathering of Introverts
I recently found myself at a gathering of introverts. It was new territory for me, but I learned a lot about myself…and about how important it is to find ways for everyone to contribute to conversations. It’s not always the people who are talking the loudest that have the most interesting…
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 008 – Worst Interview Ever
My worst interview ever was with Erika Wennerstrom from the Heartless Bastards. I was a mess, everything was going wrong, and it was not great. At all. Recently I had the opportunity to change the ending to that story when I re-interviewed Wennerstrom. The experience proved to be absolutely...
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 007 – Grandparents and Community
I think of my grandparents pretty much every day. Bud and Ethel were great role models. They were loving, accepting, committed and fun. Grandma and grandpa taught me a lot about the importance of community. Several times a week they did things with friends and their various communities. They were...
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 006 – Trust
Whew, last week’s episode on vulnerability was a doozie. As you might recall, I waited days to publish it because I was not at all sure that I wanted to share such a raw, emotional post. But I did, and I’m so glad I did. Since then, probably 12 people have reached out to me […]
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 005 – Vulnerability When Things Are Falling Apart
Heads-up: This episode is emotional, raw and real. If that’s not your thing, or if you’re not in the space to go there right now, better skip this one. This episode of the Coworking Out Loud Podcast terrifies me. The first version of episode 005 was me chatting about getting started with your...
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 004 – Language of Story
I come from a family of storytellers and bookworms. Stories were an everyday part of my childhood, especially stories about our family. The stories helped us understand who we were and where we came from. Storytelling is an important part of your coworking brand. How did your workspace and...
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 003 – How the Light Gets In
At GCUC Canada in October I found myself unexpectedly singing and crying among hundreds of coworking friends. It was a flawed, human moment brought on by beauty, sadness, loss and a collective spirit of vulnerability. Subscribe to the Coworking Out Loud Newsletter Episode links: GCUC Canada...
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 002 – Clarity
When I was in my early twenties, I moved by myself to Santa Cruz, California. I was doing some soul-searching at the time, trying to figure out what I wanted from life. One day I was walking, asking for clarity, when something unbelievably-true happened. Make of it what you will. 🙂 Music by Grip...
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast 001 – The High Dive
Expanding our comfort zone only makes sense if we’re expanding it in ways that bring us closer to our goals and vision. In episode 001 of the Coworking Out Loud Podcast, I share a story of trying, in vain, to expand my comfort zone by jumping off a high dive. Music by Grip Grand Subscribe […]
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Coworking Out Loud Podcast Episode 0
The Coworking Out Loud Podcast is an exploration into storytelling, community and the art of marketing. Episode 0 is the origin story of the podcast and an overview of the vision for it. The Coworking Out Loud Podcast is hosted by coworking insider and content strategist, Cat Johnson. More...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Coworking Out Loud is a show about belonging. Every day, people find belonging in different ways: through coworking, neighborhoods, friendships, shared purpose, and countless other pathways. Coworking Out Loud explores those pathways to belonging. In each episode, Cat Johnson sits down with coworking space operators, community builders, authors, researchers, creators, and other thoughtful humans to better understand one question: How do we create places where people feel like they belong?
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Coworking Out Loud is a show about belonging. Every day, people find belonging in different ways: through coworking, neighborhoods, friendships, shared purpose, and countless other pathways. Coworking Out Loud explores those pathways to belonging. In each episode, Cat Johnson sits down with...
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