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On Tuesday this week, we had three speeches by Lauren, George, and Cy (two of them ice breakers). We then heard evaluations of these speeches by Steph, Michael, and James, and both members and guests practiced their impromptu speaking in a session hosted by Irina. We also welcomed three new members to our club! Join us at our next meeting on November 12th.

We love having Wall Street Toastmasters at Primary!

Primary Member Spotlight on Mike Veny The concept of health and wellness often brings images of fitness, nutrition, self-care, and doctors to mind. However, emotional wellness, which is incredibly important for effectively working through challenges and changes throughout our days, is often overlooked. PRIMARY Member Mike Veny took the mental health challenges he had been facing since he was a child and turned them into a thriving career. We sat down with Veny to learn more about his journey… and, of course, his favorite aspects of PRIMARY! https://lnkd.in/eAi6iBtN

Creating an Ergonomic Workspace Can your workspace setup contribute to poor posture, aches and pains, and eye strain? Unfortunately, yes. Between work from home (WFH) and the second rise of coworking spaces, where sometimes you sit in a different area each day, desk areas may not be optimized for our health. Slumped into a couch or crunched over a keyboard may feel cozy in the moment, but may have long-term negative effects. Those postures may also be compressing your internal organs. What can you do to create a more ergonomic space? Read our newest blog for pro tips: https://lnkd.in/eMCP84dE

Do you find it hard to escape technology? Even if you don’t work a job where monitors surround you and you are constantly on your phone, our wrists and cars are equipped with mini versions of each! Many people have been conditioned to think that staring at the big screens, little screens, or both simultaneously counts as being productive because you’re there during work hours when in reality, it can be hurting your output (and health). What are some ways we can reduce our screen time during the day without feeling immense amounts of guilt and still be productive? https://lnkd.in/eCbDyeMg

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Sometimes, we all have to participate in tasks that can be unexciting and feel just downright sad. Fortunately, Lillie N. Nkenchor, Esq., LL.M., the founder of LNN PC, brings a fresh approach, and friendly face, to estate planning. She empowers her clients to live their best lives while guiding them through different seasons of their lives. Estate planning focuses on the assets you acquire throughout your life, and most importantly, the people that matter most to you. Nkenchor, a PRIMARY Member since 2020, holds degrees from Rutgers University, Seton Hall School of Law, and Georgetown Law. She was also awarded ’40 Under 40’ recognition from the National Bar Association. We sat down with Nkenchor, who has almost two decades of experience in the legal field, to learn more about her agency, LNN PC, and how she came to be a PRIMARY Member: https://lnkd.in/eYTyvnsZ

We are thrilled to have Roxana McKinney (she/her/ella) as the featured speaker at our upcoming Networking Luncheon, this Wednesday 5/15 at 12pm EST --- hosted by the one and only Lisa Skye, Co-Founder of Primary! 5 Steps to Financial Freedom Don't miss this opportunity to embark on a transformative journey to financial freedom with this comprehensive seminar on personal finance. Guided by the expertise of Financial Wellness expert, Roxana McKinney, you'll learn to craft a balanced budget, navigate the complexities of retirement planning, and master the art of debt management and wise investing. We hope you will join us to gain the knowledge and tools necessary to take control of your financial future and achieve lasting financial wellbeing. Looking to check out the luncheon via Zoom? Shoot us a message and we'll send you the link. Read more about Women, Wealth, & Worth here: https://lnkd.in/eQyXq4wT

The Primary Team is thrilled to welcome coworking industry veteran?Teke O'Reilly?as our new General Manager! Cut from the bootstrap leather of public radio, and forged by the fires of non-profiteering,?Teke?is a passionate advocate for people and organizations who share freely, collaborate with abandon, and leverage every available resource to build a sustainable, just, and prosperous economy for all citizens. Perhaps most importantly,?Teke?loves people and building community – and spent most of the last decade doing so in Minneapolis-St. Paul. He’s an avid sauna enthusiast and even started a mobile sauna business that still exists. Ask him more to break some ice! Please join us in welcoming?Teke?to the Primary community. ??

3 Benefits of Drinking Coffee During The Workday Coffee often makes entrepreneurs’ and employees’ worlds go round. Yes, it’s cliché though coffee can help keep those ready to work hard dialed in to their tasks at hand. From energy and focus to enhanced productivity to boosting creativity, your coffee may be doing more than just ‘waking you up’ for the day. Here at PRIMARY, we have around 5 coffee canisters that each hold an estimated 12 cups, and each gets refilled about 2 times a day! That is…a lot of coffee. While there are negatives to consuming too much coffee, when it’s paired with adequate sleep, nutrition, and exercise, there are plenty of benefits!?? We explored three that are important for anyone but especially entrepreneurs – energy, brain function, and mental health. https://lnkd.in/eS2pzU2a #coworking #coworkingspace #flexofficespace #hybridwork #community #productivity #wellness #entrepreneur #coffee #newyork #newyorkcity