Sharing my story and the concept of Power Play requires shedding any fluff and frills. Authenticity demands vulnerability, and that's where I'll start.

Growing up, I was taught to lead with a heart of serving others, through church, 4-H clubs, and school. My creativity and compassion fueled my involvement in the community. I enjoyed making print designs, organizing fundraisers and volunteering. Working for small businesses and nonprofits, I was taught valuable lessons in making the most from limited resources.

In 2014, I married my high school sweetheart, Brennen, and we made our home in Varina. Welcoming our son a year later was an exciting milestone, but I was oblivious to the challenges ahead. Balancing work and parenthood felt like an unsuccessful juggling act, with priorities constantly shifting to meet our changing needs. It was during this time that the idea of Power Play began to take shape. 

Over the past nine years, the need for space and resources for parents to work and connect has only become more apparent. So why now? When you sit on an idea long enough you run the risk of it turning into regret. My confidence in the success of Power Play does not come from the bells and whistles typical of co-work space,  business amenities will be developed to serve at the highest quality but the heart of the operation is in creating an environment that empathizes with the dynamic of parenthood and supports them navigating similar struggles.

By no means is a co-work space a new concept, neither is support and community for working parents.  But it's long over due to bring these ideas in earnest to our area.