In this episode, Alan sits down with Samantha Score, the founder of Bodhe, a beautiful coworking and social club for creatives, professionals, or freelancers based in San Diego, California. Sam shares her inspiring journey of moving cross-country, building community from scratch, and launching not just one, but two thoughtfully designed physical spaces, all while working a full-time job in tech sales.

They cover:

• How a spontaneous move from NYC to San Diego during the pandemic sparked the idea for Bodhe
• The grassroots growth of the SD Network and how it became the foundation for her business
• What it really cost to open her first 275 sq ft location
• Why she didn’t want to tap her existing community to launch Bodhe—and how she built a new one
• The process behind opening a second, 1,400 sq ft space and hiring her first employees
• The reality of juggling tech sales, content creation, and running a business
• Her future plans for expansion—and why she’s leaning toward licensing over franchising

This is a story about boldness, serendipity, and scrappy execution—and a must-listen for anyone thinking about starting a brick-and-mortar space or growing a community-first business.

Episode Specific Links

• Bodhe on Instagram
• Samantha Score on Instagram
• Bodhe design by Wooters Design
• Interior curation by Terra Mar Interiors
• Artwork by Parker Heath

📩 Contact Sam: sam@bodheco.com
📍 Locations: La Jolla, San Diego

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