Reflections on StartupBus 2015
The concept of StartupBus sounds like a joke, or at the very least a Survivor-esque test of wills and challenges, sans the camera. Twenty to…
Public Chicago and the Pump Room: A fresh combo for spring
The Pump Room and its neighboring hotel, the Ambassador East, always seemed uber chic and probably only available to the moneyed set. I’m sure I’ve imagined posh waiters who sneered and a hotel lobby that did not invite shoe scuffs or anything above a hushed ambience. Well, I’m not sure if that ever…
Navigating McCormick Place
View image | gettyimages.com McCormick Place is one of the most popular conference and show locales in Chicago, but navigating can be stressful, even for locals. Here’s my guide from going here for – wow, decades? – and shortcuts to a less stressful experience. Getting to McCormick Place McCormick Place…
Cambridge & Boston coworking: WorkBar & Idea Space
Coworking spaces are the remote worker’s office—and sometimes much more. “It’s a place where members (and visitors!) can connect with people in complementary industries, tap into a variety of unique perspectives, and grow their businesses into successful companies,” says Lauren VanElsander Mearn, founder of Idea Space, a coworking space I was lucky…
How to cafework like a pro
Ever since my first laptop some years ago, I was enchanted with the idea of working remotely. Working literally from ANYWHERE! Getting out from…
WorkTravelTech Pro: Lesly Kenney, SWI Software
This post is one of a series of interviews with digital nomads, and their experiences (good and bad). Name, Company? Lesly Kenney, SWI Software Where are you from (city)? Evergreen, Colorado What’s your job? Marketing Director How has traveling changed your business (for the better, for the worse)? Traveling has changed…
WorkTravel Veterans: Sean Corbett, CraftyMachine
This post is one of a series of interviews with digital nomads, and their experiences (good and bad). Name, company name? Sean Corbett, CraftyMachine Where are you from (city)? Chicago, IL What’s your job? Product developer How has traveling changed your business (for the better, for the worse)? Traveling has forced…
WorkTravel Veterans: William Bay, Flaunt Your Site
This post is one in a series of interviews with digital nomads, and their experiences (good and bad). If you’d like to be interviewed, shoot me an email! My next guest is William Bay of Flaunt Your Site. I have to say, I’m amazed and inspired by the stories I’m hearing! I’m sure…
The genesis of WorkTravelTech
Welcome! I’m Lisa, and I hope this blog, this website, this tiny passion project that I’ve decided is too pressing to ignore, helps you…
WorkTravel Veterans: Valerie Stimac, Valerie & Valise
This post is one in a series of interviews with digital nomads, and their experiences (good and bad). If you’d like to be interviewed, shoot me an email! Next up is Valerie Stimac of Valerie & Valise. Where are you from (city)? Seattle, WA, USA What’s your job? I’m a freelance social media…