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Who doesn’t listen to podcasts these days? You can find a series for any interest, from classic movies to bird watching. While podcasts are often seen as a hobby, they can serve a crucial role in building up your brand and business. Podcasts, like any other marketing channel, help you reach unique audiences. Plus, they are fun to make! With a new recording studio at AdvantEdge Workspaces Chevy Chase, it’s never been easier to get going. Here’s why you need to start a podcast today:

Last week was International #Coworking Day! As a shared workspace, this holiday was a chance for us to reminisce about our favorite community events and what makes our coworking (aka pro-working) experience so special at AdvantEdge. What is your favorite part about coworking and being part of a shared workspace? Here is a peek at the community events that our team and clients love the most!

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August is National Wellness Month, and as we go on five months of work from home or altered work schedules, practicing wellness is essential. Feeling well-rested, satisfied, and full of energy is key to having a productive workday. Plus, being in control of our health and wellness can be reassuring during a time when so many things are out of our hands. Here are three ways you can celebrate National Wellness Month by making your health a priority at work!

As people start to return to the office, it’s crucial that your space is well maintained, fosters productivity, and can serve as a refuge from working from home. Your workspace needs to be equipped to serve your employees, and this may mean seeking out new spaces that fit the times that we are in. After all, wasted space equals wasted money. These three solutions will help you make the most of your space and create an office environment that people look forward to being in each week.

Do you ever see a notification, sigh deeply, and think “not another Zoom meeting…”? Meeting fatigue is real, and for many, it has only gotten worse with the onslaught of video calls sprinkled throughout the work from home day. If you or others are experiencing “Zoom fatigue” (exhaustion from being on video calls all day), then it is time to reevaluate your meetings. Here are two simple questions to ask yourself before sending out another calendar invite:

Edge Talks is an AdvantEdge Workspaces lunch and learn series. It features leaders and experts in the D.C. area presenting on topics ranging from personal development to growing small businesses. This series is a way for the AdvantEdge community to grow together and learn valuable information from experts across diverse fields. So what does it take to be an Edge Talk speaker? Well, they are just like you- small business owners and entrepreneurs! To lead an Edge Talk, you need an area of expertise and the desire to help others through imparting what you know. Read on for why you should be the next (virtual) Edge Talks speaker:

If you’ve returned to work at AdvantEdge Workspaces on L Street, there are a variety of local restaurants to support when you want a quick bite for lunch or dinner to bring home to your family. Our downtown location is right in the mix of some of the best eateries. Plus, easy access to multiple metro lines and neighborhoods across D.C. and Northern Virginia means your food won’t get cold as you make your way home. Here are five centrally located spots that have a dish for any mood: