Being a mom can be very rewarding, and also a job in its own! Once you give birth, the life you have previously known may have to come to one big stop … or not. Mom and small business owner Kayla Schroader has made it possible for moms to have babies and a career; with her creation of “The Pod Works.” Located in University Place, Kayla has created a welcoming space for moms to go with their little ones and still be productive. There is no more worrying about child care, not giving your kids enough attention or being stuck in the house because a normal office isn’t “kid-friendly,” Kayla and The Pod Works team has your back!
Follow this blog to learn more about The Pod Works, what exactly they have to offer and Kayla’s inspiration behind the whole thing. This is a great opportunity for new moms, experienced moms and friends of moms to know more about empowering women and their will to be great mothers and business women!
Q: What is your small business’s speciality and how long have you been in business? Is there anything lesser known about your business that you wish more people knew?
The pod works offers co-working community, office space and event rentals to South Sound moms and women in business. Additionally we refer and market our members and all the amazing things they do! Everything from real estate, financial coaching and preschools to essential oils, hand crafted goods and so much more! We have 2 kinds of memberships, a full works space membership at $89/month giving you 24/7 access to the space (less rented events). We are kid friendly and self serve in that regard, without childcare. Our Collective community membership at just $30/month and gives you full access to the community, weekly co-working blocks, member-only events, and business marketing on multiple levels (social media, website, in office and events). Not to mention it’s just an amazing group of women to work and play with!
Q: How do we find you online?
On Facebook: The Pod Works
Instagram: thepod_works
or at our website www.thepodworkstacoma.com where you can find a full calendar line up of public events!
Q: Any fun facts about you or The Pod Works? How was your business born?
The idea was sparked when I had my daughter 5 years ago and started working from home in any and every way to be present with her. It was hard to find resources, space and connection and quickly realized there was a need to be met in Tacoma. I loved the old play cafe and many of my favorite coffee shops but I felt like I was in my own world. It was difficult to find my people and I was detached from my daughter even as I was with her because I had so many things to manage. A sacred, safe space surrounded by like minded moms and their kids made a world of a difference and my dream job finally became reality. Let’s cut the stigma and judgement and just start inspiring and supporting one another and the dreams!!
Hint – we’re also working on a second location launching in 2020 with childcare and dads included! We opened our doors in University Place Nov of 2017 and have had 2 amazing years growing our community from 8 members to 36 members and counting!
**Don’t miss our biggest event yet – South Sound Family Formal on Feb 22, 2020 in South Tacoma. Info and tickets at www.southsoundfamilyformal.com
