Tag: Humans of Vibe

“Urbanist” Erik Gonzalez lives where art meets advocacy

What’s an urbanist, you ask?  Erik Gonzalez—artist, rebel, designer, community leader—is a living example of a movement that’s taken California by storm.  Having expanded this summer to Washington state, he and his team pave the way for communities that want to engage the public through cultural and artistic events.  Urbanists Collective focuses on a creative calling that, through education, demonstration, and outreach, showcases art as it happens.

Photographer Brittany Kelley talks food, travel and adventure

There’s something both understated and dazzling about photographer Brittany Kelley. Maybe it’s because she hails from Texas (“Don’t mess with…”), or it could be that she artfully stills her mind for her craft. Or is it that she’s tall and blonde and witty, a wordsmith in her own right, who also comes across as truly steadfast when it comes to character? She’s got the right stuff, that’s for sure, in her presence and her passion.

Need a data wizard? This is who Kitsap entrepreneurs know to call

Data. Market research. Customer acquisition. Whether you’re a small business owner, startup entrepreneur or nonprofit fundraiser, those three things might well be the holy grail we’re all after. But how do you actually find what you’re looking for when you’re strapped for time and short on resources? The answer lies with a white-haired Wonder Woman you may have seen walking the halls of Vibe Coworks of late. Her name: Peggy Branaman.

Forget alcohol. Kingston’s Marnie Rae is taking the bar industry by storm

With understated elegance, eyes as bright as crystal blue persuasion and an engaging warm-heartedness, Marnie Clark claims the elephant as her spirit animal. As the founder of National Mocktail Week, Marnie’s vision is all about inclusivity. “For those who don’t drink alcohol, whatever their reasons, I want them to be able to walk in anywhere and feel that they have choices that are fun and taste great. Everyone should be able to join in festivities, whether they’re out and about or at home. That’s why I started creating my own recipes. This is a whole new movement for celebrating the good life.”