Coworking has evolved from its humble beginnings. It started as something that resembled an enhanced coffee shop, open communal spaces (typically smaller) filled with friendly freelancers and solopreneurs looking to stave off the loneliness of the grind, working around others dealing with the same things they were.

Today, the coworking landscape is very different. The high caliber, professional coworking spaces have taken things to a level even most Fortune 500 companies would be proud of.

I received this letter today from one of our newest Members (and a Startup), wanting to tell her story of her first 30 days at WorkLodge. So many people ask us what life at the Lodge is like compared to other office space. I’ll let Lauren explain why in her own words!

Taking the plunge from virtual member to officing Lodger at WorkLodge took some faith and a tad of “crazy” if you ask me. After graduating from fashion design school in 2016, I became a virtual member at the Vintage Park location, not only to legitimize my brand (with a physical business address), but also to chat up fellow entrepreneurs on occasion.

Be Bonkers

A little nutty, a little kooky, we’re not limited by what others think. We fight above our weight and think the impossible might just be possible.

Adjective – bon·kers \ ˈbäŋ-kərz , ˈbȯŋ- \

‘Bonkers’ is an Englishism. It means many different things depending on the context but for the most part, being bonkers means you’re out there, crazy, unique and just maybe a little nuts!

Be Humble.

We celebrate our Members and Coworkers, putting their needs ahead of ours recognizing that this will build an incredible Community.

So often today people are ‘out for themselves’, eager to get ahead no matter who they crawl over to get there. At the Lodge, we wanted to build a different kind of business. One where our team and DNA is ‘out for everyone else’!

Be Passionate.

We’re passionate about entrepreneurship, business, and our brand. What it stands for & what it’s accomplishing.

We hustle, we bust our chops to do the best we can for our incredible Members. As a Startup, we really remember what it feels like in those early years, because we’re still in them! That’s why we’re soooo feisty when it comes to creating amazing experiences and helping our Members grow.

Be Generous.

We think beyond ourselves, giving time to mentor, coach and encourage those around us, while also touching our communities and beyond.

Generosity encompasses so many things. We push hard as a team to be generous with our knowledge and we encourage our Community to do the same. It costs nothing to answer a question, to point someone in the right direction, to help connect them with someone else that can help or any of the other thousands of ways we can do it.