Have you ever worked at a coworking office? The idea behind it is quite brilliant – whether you’re an entrepreneur or remote worker or any other type of freelancer, you could really use an office to up your productivity. But renting an office space on your own is costly and often out of the cards for small business owners. Enter coworking spaces! The Collective hired me for their Oklahoma branding photography needs, and we had such a stellar time getting down to the essence of what this space is all about.
The Collective is a female coworking community and event space headquartered in Edmond, Oklahoma. It’s a space where you can bring your work, allowing you the space to focus. But, I think, best of all – it allows for community. And when you’re a soloprenuer or freelancer, your community can often be overwhelmingly lacking. (*raises hand* I’ve definitely been there myself as a solo business owner!)
Speaking from personal experience, the three months I was a member of The Collective, I got a surprising amount of focused work accomplished. I have always been a work-from-my-home-office kind of business owner. So, I was pleasantly surprised by how much more productive I was in this coworking space. I mean, I made the effort to pack up everything I needed, and drove to Edmond. I was definitely going to get the most out of my time and my day.
The community at The Collective is so welcoming, and 100% about community. The mantra “community over competition” could’ve been made just for this group. In their own words:
“The Collective is more than just a pretty coworking space; we’re a curated collection of creatives, freelancers, entrepreneurs, moms, and volunteers— all with the common goal of doing more with what we already have in order to maximize our potential. We lean on each other for guidance and support individual milestones.”
You can visit The Collective’s website here. And follow for behind the scenes into what a female coworking community is all about on instagram here.
Thank you, The Collective for inviting me into your incredible community for your Oklahoma branding photography!
Gathering Sunshine creates authentic wedding, elopement and portrait photography for genuine spirits, celebrating the power of connection. Based in Oklahoma, I am passionate about telling your story as it authentically unfolds. What excites me most about photography after nearly two decades are the endlessly creative, imaginative and remarkably kind people I’ve had the pleasure to meet and work with. As you’re in the process of looking for the Oklahoma wedding and portrait photographer who will capture your vision, I would love to connect and hear your story.