Mary Johnson
Three years of Brave New Word
Today is the day Brave New Word turns 3. Every day, this journey feels more real.
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NEW TEAM
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kayla912
Jul 31, 20205 min
Be Brave Now: Charlotte is Creative
Charlotte is Creative co-founders Tim Miner and Matt Olin aren't strangers to last-minute change. 2020 was no different.
kayla912
Jun 30, 20205 min
Be Brave Now: Davita Galloway
“Art” and “Davita Galloway” go hand in hand. They always have.
kayla912
Jun 8, 20204 min
Be Brave Now: Zachary Tarlton
Some people call the life we’re living a “new normal.” We prefer “brave new world."
kayla912
May 29, 20202 min
The one thing COVID-19 hasn't put on hold
Hey, there. I’m Kayla. I’d shake your hand, but that would mean breaking the rules of social distancing in this weird, new world we’re...
Kayla Rutledge
Apr 24, 20203 min
How to avoid communication missteps in the time of COVID-19
Your first instinct might be to close this article. Doesn’t it feel like every business has something to tell you about the coronavirus...
Mary Johnson
Apr 2, 20203 min
Acts of Bravery in our Brave New World
Sorry we’ve been MIA these past few weeks. Brave New Word has been in straight up survival mode as our brave new world takes shape. There...
Mary Johnson
Mar 13, 20201 min
Zero to Ten with Brian Mister
Even if you’ve never heard of or met Brian Mister, you’ve probably heard of the Around the Crown 10k, the monumental race that happened...
Mary Johnson
Jan 27, 20201 min
Zero to Ten with Garrett Tichy
Good morning, world! We know this weekend you were thinking “I would like to hear more from the pie guy, Garrett Tichy,” ask no more –...
Mary Johnson
Jan 20, 20201 min
Zero to Ten with Alyssa Pressler
This week on Zero to Ten, we’re catching up with hygge’s director of marketing, Alyssa Pressler. If you’ve never met her, Alyssa is The...
Mary Johnson
Jan 13, 20201 min
Zero to Ten with Megan Pastor
“If you keep happiness in the front of everything, or kindness, love, whatever it is that keeps you happy, that shifts your perspective.”...
Mary Johnson
Jan 6, 20201 min
Zero to Ten with Tyler Ford
This week, we’re getting a bit of a deeper dive in the life of Tyler Ford, aka the guy who single-handedly started the coworking trend...
John Tinkelenberg
Dec 5, 20192 min
Meet Brave New Word’s new employee. He’s got a story, too.
Words have a way of staying with you. About five years ago, I couldn’t find a job in journalism, so I started working in manufacturing. I...
Mary Johnson
Dec 2, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Ethan Neville
With coworking, ya never quite know what you’re gonna get. For example, on a Wednesday at about 3:45 p.m., you may just randomly get...
Mary Johnson
Nov 25, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with John Tinkelenberg
Hey world, meet one of the newest members of the #hyggefam, John Tinkelenberg. John is the first employee of Brave New Word, one of the...
Mary Johnson
Nov 12, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Greg Schermbeck
A lot of people know Greg Schermbeck, the guy behind education reform at SchermCo. For 5 years now, SchermCo has been specializing in...
Mary Johnson
Nov 4, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Ruby Skyscraper
“The reason I started doing burlesque and pole dancing is one of my friends was a dancer, and I went to see a showcase she was in and it...
Mary Johnson
Oct 28, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with DC Lucchesi
Boy… this guy. DC is a firecracker, a force to be reckoned with, a true “party person,” and an absolute blast to be around. He brings in...
Mary Johnson
Oct 21, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with LaNaria Barnes
Hey everyone, if you haven’t had the chance to meet LaNaria Barnes, you’re really missing out. LaNaria is the Director of Finance over at...
Mary Johnson
Oct 13, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Kelly Koier
Well, folks, this might be the first time we’ve ever had a dog as a podcast guest. If you’ve been around hygge jay street, you’ve...
Mary Johnson
Sep 22, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Melissa Brokaw
This week on Zero to Ten, we’re getting real with ya and talking about a difficult topic: divorce. Shit happens, people grow apart and...
Mary Johnson
Sep 16, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Jacob Felts
Sales lead by day, farmer by night (and morning). World, meet Jacob Felts, a member of the #hyggefam who works remotely for Safewood...
Mary Johnson
Aug 25, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Michael Trivette
Does anyone really know what they want to do when they grow up? Michael Trivette is on this week’s Zero to Ten podcast with host Mary...
Mary Johnson
Aug 11, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with The Loyd Brothers
“To be honest, I’ve never believed in something like I do us, myself and my brothers and our ability to make it happen.” World, meet...
Mary Johnson
Aug 5, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Sebastian Williams
What happens when your wife calls you and says, “Guess what?! We’re getting chickens!!” Well… you get chickens Sebastian Williams is on...
Mary Johnson
Jul 29, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Jared McKiernan
This week on Zero to Ten, meet Jared McKiernan, an SEO expert and an avid table tennis player. He started out playing regular tennis when...
Mary Johnson
Jul 21, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with David Jessup
This is David Jessup, a major mover and shaker here in Charlotte. Four years ago he founded Digi-Bridge with the goal of bridging divides...
Mary Johnson
Jul 16, 20193 min
Why the biggest branding mystery is one you don’t need to solve
You never really know what people are thinking. Even if you run across one of those people who proudly proclaim they say what’s on their...
Mary Johnson
Jul 15, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Hannah Beavers
Over the last few years, Hannah Beavers has been going through several profound transitions. Hannah founded the nonprofit Glorious and...
Mary Johnson
Jun 25, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Steven Pilker
Have you ever been walking at a convenience store and wonder what playlist is playing? This is Steven Pilker. At the hygge 3rd ward...
Mary Johnson
Jun 17, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Amy Jacobs
This week on Zero to Ten, we’re hearing from Amy Jacobs with Share Charlotte who’s talking all about nonprofits in Charlotte with Mary...
Mary Johnson
Jun 11, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Meg Seitz
Anytime you see Meg Seitz she’ll likely ask you a simple question: what’s the gossip? The whole idea is to get a more interesting...
Mary Johnson
Jun 4, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Raven Solomon
Our girl Raven Solomonis a self-diagnosed workaholic. We introduced you to her before, but let’s recap: she’s a badass keynote speaker,...
Mary Johnson
May 27, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Dodge (Aaron)
A brilliant man (Michael Scott) once said, “Sometimes you have to take a break from being the kind of boss that’s always trying to teach...
Mary Johnson
May 20, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Tommy Magill
Last year, Tommy of Woodward Homes decided to make 2019 the year he’s worked harder than ever before: in his businesses and in life. It...
Mary Johnson
Apr 28, 20191 min
Zero to Ten with Julia Murray
It’s fitting our first ever episode is about photographer extraordinaire Julia Murray – the person behind pretty much every hygge picture...
Mary Johnson
Apr 18, 20193 min
Timeless
When I was fresh out of college, I started to lie about my age. I hated how dismissive people were when I told them I was 22. In my head,...
Mary Johnson
Feb 6, 20192 min
The power — and the problem — with ‘passion’
When I was 8 years old, my parents would let me pull out their typewriter (computers were a good five to seven years away for me back...
Mary Johnson
Jan 8, 20193 min
The word of the year — or at least January
We’re just about a week in, and so far, 2019 appears to be a bit of an ass-kicker. I’ve talked to a friend whose business was broken...
Mary Johnson
Dec 11, 20183 min
Learning the art of reflection, with a punk rock Uber driver
I was sitting in the back of an Uber a few months back when the driver and I started chatting. He was in a punk band, did the Uber thing...
Mary Johnson
Nov 7, 20182 min
A bad gr-attitude
Last year, a woman I know gave me a gratitude journal. It was a gift — a lovely follow-up to a conversation we’d had about her personal...
Mary Johnson
Oct 11, 20182 min
The absolute worst reason to turn down a job
Seven years ago, I interviewed for a job at a digital news publication in Manhattan. The job was beat reporter. The pay was nothing to...
Mary Gilbert
Oct 2, 20184 min
Wendy Hickey: The Fairy Art Mother
Wendy Hickey ArtPop Street Gallery, Founder and Executive Director Artists affectionately call Wendy Hickey their “Fairy Art Mother,” but...
Mary Johnson
Sep 15, 20181 min
How two competitors joined forces to bring technology to craft beer
Recently, BNW had the opportunity to sit down with Greg Forehand and Josh McKinney, two competitors turned partners, on their experience...
Ashley Baich
Sep 3, 20181 min
The Transition to Bold
Last month, we brought you four stories of transition from four amazing women. Transitions demand we be bold. They require people to step...
Ashley Baich
Aug 29, 20183 min
What you Learn in the Thick of Transition
I’ve always looked forward to becoming an adult. At age 5, I was going to be a teacher — “just like Ms. Palmer,” my kindergarten...
Mary Johnson
Aug 9, 20181 min
Credit Scores are Getting a Boost. That’s Good, Right?
How often do you think about your credit score? Probably not often enough. And there's a lot to consider — including recent news that...
Mary Johnson
Aug 9, 20181 min
Green Roof: Good for the Planet… and Your Wallet
This month, BNW had the opportunity to write about the benefits of green roofs. Not familiar? We now consider ourselves quasi-experts, so...
Mary Gilbert
Aug 2, 20183 min
Meggie Williams: Baby squirrel saver turned dog loving entrepreneur
As a child, Meggie Williams once rescued an abandoned nest of baby squirrels. She held them and hand-fed them, forming such a tight bond...
Mary Johnson
Jul 22, 20181 min
Women and Words
Throughout the past couple of weeks, we have highlighted some well-known women who have impacted the world through their words. We’ve...
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