The Advent CoWorking Podcast

On this episode of the Advent Coworking Podcast, recorded in March 2020 prior to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, host Erin Breeden is joined by Brian Orr. Entrepreneur, real estate investor, podcaster, and international DJ, Brian is a renaissance man with many talents and interests. His philosophy is “Earn Success Every Day.” 

On this episode of the Advent Coworking Podcast, host Erin Breeden is joined by Haley Bohon. Haley is CEO and founder of Skillpop, a business that hosts in-person classes for participants to learn new skills. Listen as Haley discusses how she and her team shifted from in-person classes to online learning opportunities. 

On this episode of the Advent Coworking Podcast, host Erin Breeden is joined by Rachel Sutherland, founder of Rachel Sutherland Communications, a public relations & marketing agency that believes everyone has a story. Listen as Rachel discusses her business and clients and the impact COVID-19 has had on her professionally and personally. And when it comes to communications strategy, remember to watch your tone. 

Host Erin Breeden is joined by Stephanie Newman. No stranger to pivoting when it comes to her career, Stephanie is the owner of Crowned Sparrow Craft Co. Although her career began in the marketing and event planning space, Stephanie's true passion has always been crafting and creating unique items. With COVID-19 stay-in-place restrictions, Stephanie has had to pivot her business model. Instead of bringing her signature craft classes to breweries, offices or homes, Stephanie is now hosting classes via Zoom. Listen to how this pivot has helped her through this time, but also allowed for a new revenue stream moving forward.

As our nation and our world is affected by COVID-19, the Advent Coworking Podcast will be  switching up our format for the next few weeks. Our podcast will feature shorter episodes where small business owners affected by COVID-19 tell their stories. On this episode, host Erin Breeden goes from interviewer to storyteller as she tells how she leaned into fear, made a business mistake, and her thoughts about fear and strategy in a time of uncertainty.

On this episode of the Advent Coworking Podcast, we present our September 2019 edition of the formerly named Advent Coworking F*ck Up Night. Hear speakers Calla Hales, Marc Jacksina, and Greg Jackson discuss their personal and professional fuck ups and the lessons they learned. The theme of this event was advocates and fighters and that's exactly what the speakers are in their respective fields. The conversation was so good it needed two episodes to do it justice. Here is episode two.

On this episode of the Advent Coworking Podcast, we present the September 2019 edition of the formerly named Advent Coworking F*ck Up Night. Hear speakers Calla Hales, Marc Jacksina, and Greg Jackson discuss their personal and professional fuck ups and the lessons they learned. The theme of this event was advocates and fighters and that's exactly what the speakers are in their respective fields. The conversation was so good it needed two episodes to do it justice. Here is episode one.

Host Erin Breeden is joined in studio by Latesha Byrd the founder and CEO of Byrd Career Consulting. Latesha is on a mission to help millennial professionals turn their dreams into careers that will allow them to live life on their own terms. Listen as she discusses her journey, her tips for taking control of your career, and a special scoop on new programs and offerings for 2020 and beyond.

Host Erin Breeden is joined in studio by Craig Barbour, Owner and Chef of Roots Catering & Café. A third generation business owner, it was while he was in college studying mechanical engineering that Craig discovered his passion for cooking. From food truck owner to the owner of a catering company and a brick and mortar restaurant, listen as Craig discusses his journey, what it's like to own a business, and realistic budgeting for leases and expenses. 

Host Erin Breeden is joined in studio by Jenn Grabenstetter. Jenn is the vice president of Global Brand & Content Marketing at Sealed Air, a packaging company whose products protect your food and other day-to-day items (bubble wrap, anyone?). But, there's a lot more to Jenn then her title would suggest. In addition to her role at Sealed Air, Jenn is a performer and improv actor. Listen and learn how Jenn has taken improv from the stage to the boardroom.

Host Erin Breeden is joined in studio by author, business owner, website and brand developer, and overall radical thinker Allison Conway with the Sealevel Agency. Listen as Allison describes her experience with location independence, working all over the world, and how she discovered her natural talent with website design.

In this episode of the Advent Coworking Podcast, we present the May 2019 edition of Advent's signature quarterly event, F*ck Up Night. Hear speakers Carrie Cook, Sherrell Dorsey, and Davita Galloway discuss their personal and professional fuck ups and the lessons they learned. Listen as they discuss finding, creating and taking up space, as well as the importance of social equity, not reducing who you are to make someone else comfortable, and not becoming a martyr. 

Host Erin Breeden is joined in-studio by artist Arthur Brouthers. Known for incorporating photography, acrylic pouring technique, and epoxy resin in his pieces, Arthur has gained national and international recognition for his art. Listen as Arthur talks about meditation, why artists should network, his failed business relationships and his intense sweet tooth. 

Host Erin Breeden is joined in-studio by Corri Smith, founder and boss at Black Wednesday, a Charlotte-based creative marketing and PR company that focuses on grassroots efforts to authentically connect brands to their audiences. With local and national clients, Corri is respected and sought after for her outside-of-the-box thinking and ability to craft unique campaigns. Listen as Corri discusses the art of saying no, working smarter not harder, her lessons learned, and why half baked cookies are a good idea when it comes to business.

On this episode of the Advent Coworking Podcast, host Erin Breeden is joined in studio by Karen Hill Meyer. Finance professional, small business owner, fitness activist, Heart Patient, and someone who no longer lives with limitations, Karen is more than meets the eye. Listen as Karen discusses her professional and personal journey and gives us the scoop on a big announcement regarding the future of her business.

Host Erin Breeden is joined in-studio by Bridget B. Sullivan - community radio champion, podcast producer, event planner, business owner, and just an overall fascinating human. Bridget talks about her career journey and why she recommends sometimes sitting with things before making a decision.

Advent CoWorking's Kevin Giriunas and Charlotte Laun are joined by Charlotte Entrepreneurs Chris Elmore, Juan Garzon, Jeff Brokaw, Igor Gorlatov and Keith Luedeman. Recorded as part of the Charlotte SHOUT celebration on location at CoCo & the Director in Uptown Charlotte in May of 2019.

Host Erin Breeden talks in-studio with Ryan Pitkin and Justin LaFrancois from Queen City Nerve about their process, their origin, and the pressure of creating something from nothing.

Host Erin Breeden is joined in-studio by Advent CoWorking founder Kevin Giriunis, who explains how the groundbreaking Charlotte coworking space came to be, how balances being an entrepreneur and an artist, and how he keeps his hair so fabulous.