Episode 14
Why Every Creative Needs a Third Place: The Power of Community and Connection
In this episode of Originate Now, Jessica Higgins Chapman explores the concept of the Third Place: meaningful spaces between home and work that generate connection, creativity, and belonging.
Sociologist Ray Oldenburg first coined the term “Third Place” to describe the familiar public spots where people gather — think coffee shops, bookstores, libraries, yoga studios. These are the spaces where culture, community, and creativity thrive.
Some of us are still searching for that in-between space that feeds our creativity and connection, more so post 2020. Jess dives into why these spaces matter so much — especially for creatives — and how we can bring them back into our daily lives.
This episode invites you to rediscover how connection fuels creativity.
In This Episode You'll Learn:
- What Ray Oldenburg’s Third Place Theory reveals about connection, creativity, and well-being
- Simple, intentional ways to reclaim or create your own Third Place
- How public spaces feed imagination and inspiration
- Why creativity thrives not just in solitude, but in connection
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