Johanne Brierre Shows How Shared Space Builds Real Business (Replay)

Send us Fan Mail A coworking space can be a desk, or it can be a lifeline. We’re talking with Johanne Brierre, a Haitian American community builder who helped scale Brooklyn Commons and then took a bold leap during COVID to launch NY Beauty Suite, a private beauty suite model built for stylists, nail techs, aestheticians, massage therapists, and other wellness entrepreneurs who couldn’t get a fair shot at traditional leases.

We get into the real story behind the sharing economy in Brooklyn, from noticing early demand for smaller, more flexible meeting spaces to building a community-first coworking culture in Flatbush and beyond. Joanne breaks down what makes community workspace powerful: proximity, trust, referrals, and the simple fact that you’re no longer building alone.

If you’ve ever felt like your neighbourhood has resources you hear about too late, this conversation speaks directly to that gap. Then we go deep on the NY Beauty Suite concept: suite sizes, 24-hour access, turnkey amenities, and why post-pandemic clients want privacy and a more personal experience.

We also talk mindset and business infrastructure, including programming, office hours with experts, getting your LLC and paperwork right for grants and loans, and using content tools like a podcast studio and photography space to grow your brand. NY Beauty Suites - Instagram | | hi@ Subscribe to the Newsletter Support How to Support Carry On Friends Donate: If you believe in our mission and want to help amplify Caribbean voices, consider making a donation .

Get Merch: Support Carry On Friends by purchasing merchandise from our store . Connect with @carryonfriends - Instagram | Facebook | YouTube A Breadfruit Media Production