Our Community Managers are the heartbeat of THRIVE | Coworking. They set the tone for each of their locations, leading with a friendly smile and a belief in the power of community. Take a moment to meet Grayson, who will be taking care of business at our brand-new space in Duluth, GA.
What’s your hometown?
I am originally from Charleston, SC. I moved to the Atlanta area in middle school.
Dogs or cats?
Both! But specifically my King Charles Spaniel, Hudson.
Cake or pie or cookies?
I have a huge sweet tooth so all of the above!
Most used app on your phone?
I definitely spend a little too much time on TikTok!
Sunrise or Sunset?
Sunset.
What’s your musical jam?
I love a little bit everything — worship, alternative, country.
What song do you want everyone to know?
Hmm. Valerie by Amy Winehouse.
What’s your favorite neighborhood shop/restaurant?
Ooh, so many good ones. I am a big coffee person and I love Break Coffee Roasters (which will be right across the street from our Duluth location, so come check it out).
Do you have a nickname (and how’d you get it)?
So many! G, Gray, Gracie, Grace — from many different friends and family members.
What’s your favorite comedy film?
She’s the Man.
Most prized possession?
My engagement ring.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Reality TV, specifically The Bachelor!
Where’s your happy place?
The beach! Particularly Charleston — I love Sullivan’s Island. (Photo: Lee Keadle)
What absolutely excites you right now?
Starting this new position … Duluth opening soon!
What skill do you think it takes to be a great CM?
While I am still very new, from what I’ve seen so far, I would say just having a love for people. Wanting to make people feel comfortable and seen.
What’s the least obvious skill do you think it takes to be a great CM?
Definitely being organized and being able to thrive in chaos, haha!
Whom do people say you look like?
Recently I have been getting Reece from the documentary America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders on Netflix.
You wouldn’t know it to look at me, but …
Although I’m very new to it, I love to golf!
I am not afraid to …
Be bad at things I think are fun.
What piece of advice do you wish someone had given you when you were younger?
Embrace failure!
