*This article written in collaboration with Margie Haywood, the owner of Work and Play Lounge in West Seattle*
When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, many were left scrambling to adjust to a new work-from-home routine. Dining room tables turned into desks, bedrooms turned into offices, and work meetings migrated to Zoom. Parents had the added challenge of trying to be productive at home while also helping their children adjust to virtual schooling. Through trying to balance work and small children, Margie Haywood quickly recognized the need for a productive and inspiring work space where people could dedicate time to their business and connect with others while working from home. She soon came to realize there was no kind of platform, network or community space that was intentional about attracting and welcoming people of color, parents, and entrepreneurial women like Margie. And so, Work and Play Lounge was born.
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Located near the Alaska Junction in West Seattle, Work and Play Lounge is a diverse community and work space with inclusive amenities to inspire people to be productive, build and grow businesses and enhance creativity. With flexible spaces available for all kinds of business needs, Work and Play Lounge allows you to work from home without having to, well, work from home. From drop-in work and meeting spaces, to gallery and advertising opportunities, Work and Play Lounge has something for every type of entrepreneur. Amenities include business tools (like printers, scanners, and shredders), high speed internet, mailbox and notary services, a stocked kitchen area, and audio/visual branding tools for recording podcasts and photography.
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Are you a working parent struggling to find a solution for those times your child is home? Work and Play Lounge offers a limited number of spots in their “Kid-friendly Parent Lounge”. Designed to be quiet, entertaining, relaxing, educational, and fun for kids, this is a great solution for parents who need to be productive while their child is home. As a parent, Margie Haywood knows the challenges of working while caring for small children and the care she has for working parents is evident in her business model. Check out the story of how she came to start Work and Play Lounge below:
If your current work-from-home situation is costing you productivity and fulfillment, take a tour of Work and Play Lounge today and see how this inclusive community workspace can work for you. With options ranging from drop-in passes to longer term commitments, there is plan for every business and every employee. Right now, enjoy 30% off memberships, bookings, and gift cards through December 15th with Work and Play Lounge's Holiday Promotion! If you are looking for a diverse and inclusive community, a space that inspires and motivates you to make dreams a reality, and a place to unwind and relax, you'll find all that and more at Work and Play Lounge in West Seattle.
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Work and Play Lounge: The new standard of coworking in the Pacific Northwest!
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