Ep. 040 Citi Medina, Founder =Space
/🎙️ Citi Medina Founder =SPACE
In this powerful episode of The Value of Values, I chat with Citi Medina, founder of =SPACE (Equal Space), and discover that Medina is building something far beyond a coworking space.
Depth + Connection “=SPACE” — in my opinion, the equation behind everything Medina stands for.
What began as a few extra desks in Newark has grown into a values-driven ecosystem rooted in equity, intentionality, and radical listening. Medina shares the journey of building Equal Space not as a business, but as a response — to the deep need for safe, affirming spaces where people can grow, rest, and lead.
This conversation explores:
🌱 How personal healing revealed deeper clarity and purpose
🔍 The difference between offering space and creating belonging
🔊 Listening as a leadership strategy — and when stepping out of the room is the right move
🧘 Why rest is not earned — it’s essential to sustainable leadership
🧱 The intentional design of a community-first environment that scales without losing soul
🤝 Why real connection, not transactions, is what drives growth and impact
Whether you're a leader, founder, builder, or someone reimagining how we live and work, this episode is a blueprint for building something meaningful — where your values don’t just guide the mission… they become the model.
📍 Learn more: https://equalspace.co
📲 Follow Medina: @citimedina