Every woman deserves to teach the next generation that strength isn’t just in standing tall, but in knowing when to lean, when to offer a hand, and when to simply sit beside someone in the quiet weight of understanding. Every woman deserves to show the girls who follow that power isn’t measured in solitude, but in the way we gather, the way we hold space, the way we rewrite the story so that fewer women feel alone in their chapters. Every woman deserves to pass down the truth that resilience isn’t built alone. That we rise higher when we rise together. That we are not meant to go through this life without a circle, a village, a sisterhood that says, You are seen. You are held. You belong. Because every woman deserves other women not just to walk beside her, but to teach her daughter to do the same.

Don’t be Margret.. In 3 generations no one is going to remember who you are anyway 🤷‍♀️

LAST-MINUTE BOOK CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT! Life has been lifing lately, so consider this your official reminder that Chapters at The Hive is happening TOMORROW NIGHT! No assigned reading. No pressure. Just bring whatever book you’re currently reading (or borrow one from our stash), meet some fellow book lovers, and enjoy some glorious, uninterrupted reading time. 📅 Wednesday, March 4th ⏰ 7:30 PM 📍 The Hive | 1387 Fairport Rd., Fairport 💰 FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (Just RSVP by visiting the Events tab on our website so we know you’re coming!) If you’ve been needing a night to unplug, unwind, and actually get lost in a book—this is your sign. Drop a 📖 in the comments if we’ll see you there! ⬇️

What I’ve learned through injury, death, and exhaustion: 1️⃣ Integrity, honor, and self-respect should be worn like a badge of honor. Without them, you’re just another person playing a role. 2️⃣ It’s okay to take a pause, set things down, let some fires burn. The world won’t end if you step back—trust me, the trivial shit will still be there tomorrow. Seriously, let some sh*t slide. If you run yourself into the ground, who wins? (Hint: not you.) 3️⃣ People will surprise you. Some will disappear, some will step up. Believe them both. Periodt. 4️⃣ Actions over words, always. Watch how people move. Talk is easy, effortless, and often empty. But actions? They’ll tell you everything you need to know. Who follows through? Who’s consistent? Who only shows up when it benefits them? Who only shows up in a crisis but never for a victory? Who remembers the little things? That’s who they really are. Believe them! 5️⃣ If you want a great village, you have to be a good villager. Showing up in your mess and allowing people to brace your fall isn’t a burden—it’s a gift. It lets them know they can do the same. Allow your people tend to your wounds, hold you together, and remind you that you don’t have to do it all alone. It’s just as much for them as it is you. So here’s to the lessons, the chaos, and the next messy, beautiful chapter. ✍️💛 (Thank you @lettering_with_lisa for the perfect place to let the words flow🩷) #MidlifeCrisisButMakeItProductive #TheHiveRoc #LessonsLearned #WomenSupportingWomen #Midlifecrisis #fairport #womengathering #rochesterny #fairportny #socialmediamanager #socialmediamarketing #coworkingspaces

Me: “No pressure, totally flexible, come and go as you please!” Also me: spirals the moment someone seems slightly distant.

HOT TAKE: The Hive was NEVER just about coworking. It was never about desks, WiFi, or bottomless coffee (even though, let’s be real, we love that too). It’s about women showing up for each other in ways that actually matter. It’s about the friendships that form when life hits the fan—when you need a last-minute hand, a safe space, or someone to fix the grammar in your grandmother’s obituary because your brain is drowning in grief (true story). It’s about being more than just your job title. More than just your to-do list. More than just another woman trying to juggle all the things. So yeah, The Hive is back. And if you’re looking for your people, this is your sign to get in here. 💛 Tag a friend who NEEDS this energy in their life. ⬇️ and then check out the latest episode in the link above #TheHiveRoc #WomenSupportingWomen #ThisSpaceMatters

Welcome to The Hive—More Than Just a Workspace, It’s a Damn Movement. If you’re new here, hey! I’m Chelsey, and this is The Hive—a coworking space, yes, but also so much more. It’s a community, a home away from home, a place where women come to be more—more than their job title, more than their to-do list, more than what the world expects them to be. This past year has been a rollercoaster of chaos, loss, and healing, but through it all, The Hive proved to be exactly what I dreamed it would be—a space that catches you when life knocks you down and cheers the loudest when you get back up. Because of this space, I met Maelyn, a local copywriter who, without hesitation, helped me fix my terrible grammar in my grandmother’s obituary when my grief left me too scrambled to find the right words. Because of The Hive, we teamed up with Bocaccini’s and Homemade Events to give an expecting mama of a fragile babe a peaceful night out with her husband before their world shifted forever. That wouldn’t have happened without the connections this place makes possible. Without The Hive, I wouldn’t have met Kathy O’Neil, Brenda Steffon, or Dana Bucceri, three women who walked alongside me in my own grief and held me up when I needed it most. And when The Star Legacy Foundation needed a space for families grieving the loss of their babies, I was beyond honored to provide it. As a fellow miscarriage mama, creating that safe haven for them was one of the most meaningful moments I’ve had here. But here’s the thing… The Hive was never about The Hive. Like Cass McCrory once said, The Hive is just the container—a bougie rubbermaid tub, if you will—that sets the stage for something bigger. It’s about women showing up as their unfiltered, beautifully complicated selves. It’s about real connection, real support, and real friendships. It’s about building something that actually freaking matters. So if you’re here, welcome. Whether you’re looking for a place to work, a community to lean on, or a reason to believe in yourself again—this is it. We’re just getting started. Let’s build something incredible together. Drop a 🐝 below if this resonates—because we’d love to meet you.