The contrast between creating an office-sharing concept campus in downtown Prescott and establishing a micro-farm in Chino Valley may seem dramatic to the casual observer, but for Melanie Banayat and Greg Fine, the common thread is community. “Greg and I believe that community is incredibly valuable and important in the whole scheme of life, and especially during tense times like these, community is a lifesaver,” Banayat said. “Since the two of us are capable individuals who both love growing … [Read more...] about Entrepreneur Creating Wing Space for New Endeavor
Melanie Banayat
WingSpace Celebrates Three Years of Coworking, Networking, Learning
Analyzing three years of sculpting WingSpace Coworking into a successful membership-based workspace enterprise, owner Melanie Banayat credits bootstrapping and pivoting to fulfill community needs. WingSpace offers offices, dedicated desks, flex desks and meeting rooms by the day, week or month. “After what we all experienced last year, I stand as a firm believer in the value of community and being connected, whether that means being part of a team, a club, a church or a coworking space,” … [Read more...] about WingSpace Celebrates Three Years of Coworking, Networking, Learning
Going It Alone Together
Artist and entrepreneur Melanie Banayat has emerged victorious time and again as unforeseen challenges disrupted her world and forced new beginnings on the canvas of her life. Loss of family, scuttled dreams, depression and debilitating physical pain have left their mark, but her buoyancy has encouraged others fighting fear, isolation, loss, loneliness and pain. Banayat’s award-winning book, Stretch Your Brave, Hack Your Story, Break Through Chronic Disease with Storytelling, documents her … [Read more...] about Going It Alone Together