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Maggie Segrich on Building a Coworking Space for Women, LGBTQ+ Folks, and Creatives
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- May 18, 2026
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In this episode, Maggie Segrich shares the story behind building Texas’s only coworking space designed for women, communities of color, and the LGBTQ community. She discusses her path from jewelry designer and chamber founder to coworking entrepreneur, and explains how the business evolved from a small leased space into a 21,000-square-foot operation in Houston. The conversation covers the realities of scaling a physical business during COVID, managing construction delays and supply chain issues, building a referral-driven company, and creating flexible workspaces that adapt to modern business needs. Maggie also talks about leadership, resilience, community-driven growth, and the future of inclusive coworking across Texas. Takeaways Maggie Segrich operates Texas’s only coworking space focused on women, communities of color, and the LGBTQ community. The business started after Maggie struggled to find a creative workspace in Houston for her jewelry company. The original coworking location opened in Montrose before expanding into a much larger Midtown space. COVID nearly forced the company to close after losing all clients within six weeks of opening. A conversation about “being allowed to quit” helped Maggie recommit to the business instead of walking away. The company scaled from 2,000 square feet to 21,000 square feet through phased expansion. Supply chain problems during construction created major delays, including missing doors and air conditioning materials. Flexibility is central to the business model, with clients able to rent offices for hours, weeks, or long-term use. The coworking space offers services beyond desks, including mailing addresses, conference rooms, showers, legal resources, and event spaces. Nearly all business growth now comes through referrals r…