Mary JohnsonAug 14, 20203 minThree years of Brave New WordToday is the day Brave New Word turns 3. Every day, this journey feels more real.
kayla912Jul 31, 20205 minBe 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.
kayla912Jun 30, 20205 minBe Brave Now: Davita Galloway“Art” and “Davita Galloway” go hand in hand. They always have.
kayla912Jun 8, 20204 minBe Brave Now: Zachary TarltonSome people call the life we’re living a “new normal.” We prefer “brave new world."
kayla912May 29, 20202 minThe one thing COVID-19 hasn't put on holdHey, 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...
-Apr 24, 20203 minHow to avoid communication missteps in the time of COVID-19Your first instinct might be to close this article. Doesn’t it feel like every business has something to tell you about the coronavirus...
Mary JohnsonApr 2, 20203 minActs 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 JohnsonMar 13, 20201 minZero to Ten with Brian MisterEven 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 JohnsonJan 27, 20201 minZero to Ten with Garrett TichyGood 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 JohnsonJan 20, 20201 minZero to Ten with Alyssa PresslerThis 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 JohnsonJan 13, 20201 minZero 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 JohnsonJan 6, 20201 minZero to Ten with Tyler FordThis 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 TinkelenbergDec 5, 20192 minMeet 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 JohnsonDec 2, 20191 minZero to Ten with Ethan NevilleWith 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 JohnsonNov 25, 20191 minZero to Ten with John TinkelenbergHey 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 JohnsonNov 12, 20191 minZero to Ten with Greg SchermbeckA lot of people know Greg Schermbeck, the guy behind education reform at SchermCo. For 5 years now, SchermCo has been specializing in...
Mary JohnsonNov 4, 20191 minZero 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 JohnsonOct 28, 20191 minZero to Ten with DC LucchesiBoy… 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 JohnsonOct 21, 20191 minZero to Ten with LaNaria BarnesHey 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 JohnsonOct 13, 20191 minZero to Ten with Kelly KoierWell, 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 JohnsonSep 22, 20191 minZero to Ten with Melissa BrokawThis 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 JohnsonSep 16, 20191 minZero to Ten with Jacob FeltsSales lead by day, farmer by night (and morning). World, meet Jacob Felts, a member of the #hyggefam who works remotely for Safewood...
Mary JohnsonAug 25, 20191 minZero to Ten with Michael TrivetteDoes 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 JohnsonAug 11, 20191 minZero 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 JohnsonAug 5, 20191 minZero to Ten with Sebastian WilliamsWhat happens when your wife calls you and says, “Guess what?! We’re getting chickens!!” Well… you get chickens Sebastian Williams is on...
Mary JohnsonJul 29, 20191 minZero to Ten with Jared McKiernanThis 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 JohnsonJul 21, 20191 minZero to Ten with David JessupThis 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 JohnsonJul 17, 20193 minWhy the biggest branding mystery is one you don’t need to solveYou 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 JohnsonJul 15, 20191 minZero to Ten with Hannah BeaversOver the last few years, Hannah Beavers has been going through several profound transitions. Hannah founded the nonprofit Glorious and...
Mary JohnsonJun 25, 20191 minZero to Ten with Steven PilkerHave you ever been walking at a convenience store and wonder what playlist is playing? This is Steven Pilker. At the hygge 3rd ward...
Mary JohnsonJun 17, 20191 minZero to Ten with Amy JacobsThis 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 JohnsonJun 11, 20191 minZero to Ten with Meg SeitzAnytime 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 JohnsonJun 4, 20191 minZero to Ten with Raven SolomonOur girl Raven Solomonis a self-diagnosed workaholic. We introduced you to her before, but let’s recap: she’s a badass keynote speaker,...
Mary JohnsonMay 27, 20191 minZero 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 JohnsonMay 20, 20191 minZero to Ten with Tommy MagillLast 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 JohnsonApr 28, 20191 minZero to Ten with Julia MurrayIt’s fitting our first ever episode is about photographer extraordinaire Julia Murray – the person behind pretty much every hygge picture...
Mary JohnsonApr 18, 20193 minTimelessWhen 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 JohnsonFeb 6, 20192 minThe 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 JohnsonJan 8, 20193 minThe word of the year — or at least JanuaryWe’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 JohnsonDec 11, 20183 minLearning the art of reflection, with a punk rock Uber driverI 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 JohnsonNov 7, 20182 minA bad gr-attitudeLast 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 JohnsonOct 11, 20182 minThe absolute worst reason to turn down a jobSeven 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 GilbertOct 2, 20184 minWendy Hickey: The Fairy Art MotherWendy Hickey ArtPop Street Gallery, Founder and Executive Director Artists affectionately call Wendy Hickey their “Fairy Art Mother,” but...
Mary JohnsonSep 15, 20181 minHow two competitors joined forces to bring technology to craft beerRecently, BNW had the opportunity to sit down with Greg Forehand and Josh McKinney, two competitors turned partners, on their experience...
Ashley BaichSep 4, 20181 minThe Transition to BoldLast month, we brought you four stories of transition from four amazing women. Transitions demand we be bold. They require people to step...
Ashley BaichAug 29, 20183 minWhat you Learn in the Thick of TransitionI’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 JohnsonAug 9, 20181 minCredit 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 JohnsonAug 9, 20181 minGreen Roof: Good for the Planet… and Your WalletThis month, BNW had the opportunity to write about the benefits of green roofs. Not familiar? We now consider ourselves quasi-experts, so...
Mary GilbertAug 2, 20183 minMeggie 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 JohnsonJul 22, 20181 minWomen and WordsThroughout the past couple of weeks, we have highlighted some well-known women who have impacted the world through their words. We’ve...