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Lessons Learned from Taking the Unconventional Path
By Liam O’Brien
Taking the less traveled path often leads you to unique destinations. Through a gap year (and a half) and starting a company, Liam was able to pick up insights on business, himself, and life.
11 Reasons You Should Walk on Your Lunch Break
Whether you’re looking for a way to boost your brainpower or your legs are screaming out for a bit of exercise, consider taking a stroll during your lunch break.
8 Tips to Get the Most out of Your Coworking Membership
We put a guide together on how to get everything you need from your coworking membership. Some ideas on this list are Erie-centric, but these principles can apply wherever you are in the world.
The Value of Connection in the Workplace (and how I ended up here)
Some people believe that work can’t be enjoyable - that work is “work” and “life” happens separately. However, I believe that we make the most profound impact when we combine what we care about with the work that we do - when we pour our hearts into connection; work intentionally to build a strong, supportive community; and lift up one another in order to make a difference in the world.
Reimagining Erie, PA as a 15-Minute City
If you’re unsure of what a 15-Minute City is, then read on as Radius Cowork takes a closer look at what it is, why it’s beneficial, and how Erie can become one.
Preparing to Go Remote, Freelance, or Start a Business in the New Year
To help make it happen this year, we’ve jotted down a couple vital questions to ask yourself; just a few things to think about this holiday season before leaping into freelance, pitching a remote work option to your boss, or pulling together a small-business venture.
The value of letting our minds wanders
Taking time for meditation in the middle of the workday may seem to be an impossible task. Good news, pouring cold water over your head isn’t the only way to help your brain out either. The recipe for a more productive mind is more simple than you think: let your mind wander.
Working from Home Isn’t As Great As You Think
In theory, working from home should be blissful—stay in your pajamas, take care of housework on your breaks, and enjoy some quality “me” time. But in practice, all those hours alone can start to feel like solitary confinement.
Changing the Game: Why Tech’s Most Talented are Relocating to Erie
Many Erieietes have a love-hate relationship with their hometown. However, one thing is for certain: tech’s most talented are relocating to Erie such as Matt White.
Freelance Finance: Mortgages, Retirement, Health Insurance
Making your living as a full-time freelancer? Then you’ve felt that pang of panic set in as your nine-to-fiver friend casually carries on about their retirement plan and benefits package. We can provide some helpful tips for applying for a mortgage, starting a retirement plan, and finding health benefits as a freelancer.
Eco-Friendly Business: Simple Steps To Save The World
By: Kristen Santiago – Whether you’re a company of five or five hundred, there are plenty of ways to contribute to improving our collective quality of life and to sustaining the longevity of Mother Earth. Here are some of our favorite was to go green.
The Many “Percs” of Drinking Coffee
By: Matt Flowers - Want to take an in-depth look at the perks of drinking coffee? From boosting your mood to lowering your chance of diabetes, java has an array of health benefits.
The Rhythm of Mindful Remote Working
The idea of virtual working isn’t new, but it’s definitely growing, with 43% of employees working remotely for at least a portion of the workweek. To maximize productivity and improve your life, here’s how to work mindfully.
Curating a Coworking Community
By: Aubry Regan Demarco - Aubry Regan DeMarco operated as the Community Manager from 2016-2018, while also owning and operating her own communications strategies company, Mindfully Social Co. Find her (sometimes) on Twitter at @aubryregan.
Member Spotlight: Ben Franklin Regional Director Brian Slawin
Why come to a city where the hundreds have lost jobs, blight has spread like creeping ivy, and snow seems to come down by the bucket full? To Brian Slawin, Regional Director & Portfolio Manager of Ben Franklin Technology Partners (BFTP), Erie merely is in transition.
Meet Aubry, the Community Builder
For the first time, Radius CoWork is adding a kind of “community manager” to the team. What a community manager really does is cruise the party, ask questions, and watch for what people need whether they tell you or not. A community manager should genuinely care about people, learn what there is to appreciate about each member, and grow in mutual trust.
Q&A: Cracking the Code of Remote Working at Radius
Matt Machuga is a family man passionate about what he does, how he does it, and from where. In this member spotlight, we sit down with a remotely working, software developing, BMX riding Radius member who enjoys the perks of the flexible coworking environment.
Q&A: Craig Schneider is Serving Erie's Downtown
As we got to know Craig, we realized that he is one of the most interesting people in Erie. We sat down with Craig to learn more about his life and why he’s all-in on Erie’s downtown.
Q&A: Remote Working Like a Boss
We sat down with Andrew Chernauskas so that he could describe what it is like to be a rad telecommuter redefining work and cities in places like Erie. Andrew imports work and pay into Erie working remotely for a boutique web development firm located in Denton, Texas.