COWORKING PODCAST 174
Amanda Perry, Founder of Brain First
What makes a coworking space feel like a place you belong? And what happens when the way we design and run our spaces doesn’t work for every brain?
In this episode of the GCUC Podcast, Liz Elam sits down with Amanda Perry, founder of Brain First and author of Brain First Business, to explore how coworking spaces can better support neurodivergent members and create environments where people feel they belong.
Drawing on her own ADHD diagnosis and experience building a business that works with her brain, Amanda shares why sensory experiences, clear communication, flexible work environments, and psychological safety matter. They discuss practical ways operators can make their spaces more inclusive, the Brain First Mark and its role in helping people find supportive workplaces, and why community may be just as valuable as the workspace itself.
Plus, Amanda shares what she’s unlearning as she builds Brain First and works to make neuroinclusive coworking more accessible.
Listen & Connect
- Connect with Amanda Perry
- Follow Amanda Perry on Instagram
- Explore Brain First Accreditation
- Take the Neurodiversity & Coworking Survey
- Learn more about Amanda Perry and Brain First
- Connect with Liz Elam
- Watch the GCUC Podcast on YouTube
- Check out our Juicy Podcast Sponsor, Workspace Geek
Workspace Geek helps coworking operators simplify billing, automate operations, and spend less time managing software so they can focus on building thriving communities.