Worklab Speaker Series

Join us at Worklab Ada for our monthly Speaker Series - fresh ideas, great conversations, and connection with West Michigan professionals. Storytelling as a Tool for Connection Presented by Lauren Befus, Founder & CEO of Memory Lane Jane Everyone has a story worth telling, and often, it's the everyday stories that create the most meaningful connections. Join Lauren Befus of Memory Lane Jane, a West Michigan-based family biography company, for an engaging, interactive presentation exploring how storytelling can strengthen relationships with colleagues, clients, and community. Through personal experiences, real-life examples, and a live storytelling demonstration, Lauren will share how curiosity, thoughtful questions, and intentional listening can help us connect on a deeper level. Key Takeaways • Every story matters. Discover how ordinary experiences can create extraordinary connections. • Stories bring businesses to life. Learn to share experiences that communicate your values and what makes your work meaningful. • Better questions build stronger relationships. Explore simple ways to draw out stories through curiosity and intentional listening. • Preserve what matters. Find easy ways to capture meaningful stories in your family, workplace, and community. About Worklab Worklab is a flexible workspace and meeting destination with locations in Ada Village and Downtown Grand Rapids. We offer coworking memberships, day passes, private meeting rooms, and spaces for team meetings, offsites, and events. Our Speaker Series is one of the ways we bring the local business community together to learn, connect, and share ideas. If you’re joining us for the event, we hope you’ll take a look around while you’re here. And if you’re looking for a productive place to work, meet with your team, or host an upcoming meeting, we’d love to have you back!