Hey, Greenville! I’m Caroline Trembly 👋 – Greenville native, senior Erwin Center for Brand Communications student at Clemson University and intern at Endeavor, a coworking space for creatives in downtown Greenville.

Follow along as I share what a day in the life at Endeavor looks like.

8:25 a.m.

Good morning from ONE City Plaza! I love taking in this view while the plaza is still calm, Tupelo Honey biscuits are baking and the morning sun is beginning to pop through the trees.

Being in the ONE building with Clemson’s MBA program feels like I never left the Clemson family. Plus, I love working in the vibrancy of downtown Greenville with 100+ restaurants in walking distance.

Welcome to the Flight Deck – or as we like to say, “where Delta Sky Lounge meets Grand Central Station!” This room is my favorite space to get settled with my laptop and start my morning routine.

8:32 a.m.

It’s coffee time! Very appreciative of our Community Manager Alan Grubbs for making my favorite pot of Jamaican Me Crazy this morning. We are big coffee lovers around here and always keep three pots of coffee filled to the brim.

8:45 a.m.

My morning routine starts with reading emails (love the GVLtoday newsletters) and checking Endeavor’s social channels.

Shameless plug: Follow @endeavorgreenville on Instagram and watch my “Summer Intern” highlight story!

9:35 a.m.

One thing I love about Endeavor is being surrounded by creative professionals with different areas of discipline.

Today, Ben from Story Agency helped Lindsay and I film a video for our social channels. Never thought I would be behind the camera, but each day brings a new adventure!

10:50 a.m.

Summer at Endeavor = fresh blackberries and homemade coffee cake from one of our members! Most days, you can find delicious treats in the break room for everyone to enjoy. You’d be surprised by how quickly the news gets around when sweets are in the office.

Meet Caper the Corgi, an honored member of the Endeavor team and a bright light in this creative community. If you’re lucky, she’ll keep you company while you work!

12:15 p.m.

Getting Down to Business lunch at Endeavor

It’s time for another Getting Down to Business lunch and learn with Blumer CPAs! Today’s session was about “The Healthy Habits that Rhythms Bring.” All Endeavor members can attend these professional development events for free, and it’s a great way to network.

2:05 p.m.

On my first day, Joe assigned Lindsay and me this unexpected and incredibly fun project! We are currently creating a mood board for a restaurant concept. The interior designer inside of me has LOVED this creative process.

4:02 p.m.

Cocktail hour is approaching, so it’s time to set up for Collaborators and Cocktails, a networking event for marketers and entrepreneurs. Our guest speaker for the evening is one of THE best CMO’s in America, John Dillion from Denny’s.

Pictured with John Dillon is Dr. Lori Pindar and Bryce Conti from Clemson University’s Erwin Center for Brand Communications.

Tonight, over 25 college students from across the southeast are attending Collaborators and Cocktails as part of the @erwincentercu Summer Scholars program.

I love being a part of Endeavor’s initiative to unite future brand leaders with corporate marketing and creative professionals.

5:45 p.m.

The Flight Deck is packed, the bar is set thanks to @liquidcatering, and my camera is ready to snap away!

Speaking of drinks, we’re featuring Denny’s-inspired ‘Grand Mimosas’ (mimosa and Grand Marnier) and ‘Better with Bacon” cocktails (Bourbon, ginger, splash of maple syrup and bacon swizzle). Which drink would you order?

John Dillion shared how Denny’s used marketing to fuel a major turnaround for the brand. The presentation was a Grand Slam (no pun intended) and John’s creative executions are genius, to say the least.

7:15 p.m.

Cheers to an insightful Collaborators and Cocktails, and bacon drinks with a view.

Thanks for following along! For more information about how you can be part of Endeavor, visit their website. Ⓟ