S4. Ep8. Coworking, AI & the future of entrepreneurship, with Stacey Sheppard
What happens when you take a bold idea – a women-only coworking space and turn it into a thriving hub of creativity, community, and support?
In this episode of Powering Productivity, I sit down with Stacey Sheppard, founder of Tribe Coworking in Devon. Stacey’s not just running a space she’s redefining what support looks like for freelancers, founders, and change makers.
💬 We talk about:
✅ The realities of running a niche, women-only coworking hub as a solo operator
✅ How balancing business with life (yes, including school holidays) can spark new models of support
✅Why traditional business programmes often miss what’s really needed: emotional scaffolding
✅ And the big question: as AI reshapes traditional jobs, are coworking spaces already carrying the future of entrepreneurship on their shoulders?
One line that really stayed with me:
👉 “Coworking spaces are the pathway to entrepreneurship. The infrastructure already exists it’s just so underused.” Stacey Sheppard
This conversation is honest, heart-led, and full of fresh perspective. If you’re a micro business leader, a coworking operator, or simply curious about how values-led spaces shape the future of work this one’s for you.
Here’s some link and assets mentioned in the podcast:
- 🔗 Learn more about Tribe Coworking Hub here
- Link to Stacey’s Athena magazine subscription
- Because so many of us are quietly carrying a lot right now, I’ve created a free guide 👉 The Quiet Reset – 7 Signs You’re Quietly Carrying Too Much.
S4E8 AUDIO TRANSCRIPT
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I’m Suzanne Murdock and I help micro business leaders and neighbourhood coworking operators lead with purpose, find clarity, and create spaces where people and communities thrive.
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Suzanne Murdock
MD & Co Founder
Hi, I’m Suzanne Murdock - Co-Founder & Operator of The Hub Newry, a neighbourhood coworking and flexible workspace in the heart of Newry. For over 13 years I’ve worked closely with micro business owners, remote workers, growing teams and coworking operators, helping create calmer, more sustainable ways of working that support both people and performance. Alongside running The Hub, I also coach and mentor purpose-led business owners and neighbourhood coworking/flex space operators who are often quietly carrying a lot behind the scenes. My work focuses on helping people create more clarity, structure and momentum within real-life time, energy and capacity - without losing the human side of what they’re building. Much of what I write about here explores: • flexible and hybrid working • neighbourhood coworking and local business ecosystems • leadership, energy and decision fatigue • creating supportive environments where people can do their best work • balancing ambition with real life If you’re exploring workspace options, navigating change in your business, or simply trying to create a steadier and more sustainable way of working, you’re very welcome to get in touch. You can connect with me through The Hub Newry or email me at suzanne@thehubnewry.com 💛
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