{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"398. Creating Space for Parents: Megan Donovan on Coworking + Childcare","description":"Balancing career and parenthood isn\u2019t easy, and for many parents, traditional childcare options just don\u2019t fit. Megan Donovan, founder of Shift Work and Play, set out to change that. After leaving a career in policy and advocacy, Megan built a coworking model that offers parents dedicated work time while their kids enjoy structured play sessions, filling a gap most childcare and coworking models miss. In this episode, Megan shares her journey, the challenges of running a coworking + childcare business, and why her members say the model has been life-changing. We cover:   Megan\u2019s unconventional career path and the \u201clightbulb moment\u201d that led to Shift Work and Play.   How the childcare model works, and how she balances staffing with flexibility for parents.   Why part-time, flexible childcare is such a missing piece in most communities.   The types of members attracted to this model, and how it impacts their mental health and productivity.   What she\u2019s learned about programming, community building, and diversifying revenue streams.   Megan\u2019s story is a great reminder that coworking is at its best when it solves a very real problem for its community. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Megan's LinkedIn profile SHIFT Work + Play website Everything Coworking Featured Resources:  Masterclass: 3 Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Opening a Coworking Space  Coworking Startup School Community Manager University Follow Us on YouTube ","author_name":"Everything Coworking","author_url":"http:\/\/everythingcoworking.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37817640\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/2c607a\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37817640"}