Escaping burnout & building communities

October 2, 2024

Escaping burnout & building communities with Suzanne & Emily Breder , Coworking Values Podcast

Escaping burnout & building communities: Suzanne’s invited on to ‘Coworking Values Podcast‘ to talk with Emily Breder & Bernie Mitchell

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Our MD & CoFounder, Suzanne Murdock was a recent guest on this episode of the Coworking Values podcast.

In this episode of the Coworking Values Podcast, Emily Breder of Coworking Values sits down with Suzanne Murdock, co-founder of The Hub Newry and an experienced coach and mentor for micro and SME coworking space operators.

Suzanne shares her journey from corporate to building a thriving coworking space in Northern Ireland.

Together, we explore how coworking has evolved in rural communities, the importance of creating spaces that foster a sense of belonging, and the challenges of balancing family life and entrepreneurship.

Suzanne also delves into the power of small, community-based workspaces and how they can transform the lives of freelancers, solopreneurs, and remote workers.

We discuss the key factors that led to her success, including understanding diverse personalities, creating flexible spaces, and learning to “keep it agile” in business and personal life.

Detailed Episode Breakdown:

[00:34] – Introducing the Community Builders Cohort and the episode’s sponsor, Nook Wellness Pods.

[01:01] – Suzanne Murdock explains her coaching and mentoring focus for micro and SME flexible workspace operators.

[03:22] – The challenges of starting a coworking space in Northern Ireland and the family-like community that developed.

[06:19] – The personal motivations behind transitioning from the corporate world to launching a coworking space.

[09:19] – How coworking offers a solution to burnout and a more fulfilling work-life balance.

[13:00] – Growing organically with the coworking community and adapting to the needs of solopreneurs and remote workers.

[19:29] – Leveraging the coworking space ecosystem: collaborating with accountants, digital agencies, and other experts.

[24:04] – Suzanne’s involvement in ResMove, a European project focused on supporting migrants, small entrepreneurs, and diaspora members through coworking spaces.

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