Connecting Over Coffee and Conversation

Jan 29, 2:30 – 3:20 PM (UTC)

Tampa Bay

Join us for the first Tampa Bay Culture First event of 2025 featuring Renee Hood, Corporate HR Director at First Watch. Discover how First Watch's "You First" culture creates an award-winning workplace where employees thrive and customers shine.

About this event

We’re excited to announce that Natalie Johnson, cofounder of Vidl Work, is the new lead for the Tampa Bay chapter of Culture First. To kick off 2025, we’re hosting a virtual coffee date to connect and unite culture-forward professionals committed to building better workplaces.

Our special guest for this inaugural event is Renee Hood, Corporate HR Director at First Watch. For over 40 years, First Watch has embraced its “You First” culture, prioritizing employees so they feel empowered to deliver exceptional customer experiences. This approach has earned First Watch recognition as the #1 Most Loved Workplace in America by Newsweek and the Best Practice Institute.

Renee will share insights about how First Watch sustains its remarkable workplace culture, from fostering employee well-being to achieving national accolades—all from their headquarters in Bradenton, FL.

We look forward to seeing you there for an engaging discussion and the start of an exciting chapter in Tampa Bay!



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Speaker

  • Renee Hood

    First Watch

    Corporate Director of Human Resources

Host

  • Natalie Johnson

    VidlWork

    Co-founder, Chief Visionary Facilitator, Consultant & Coach

Organizer

  • Natalie Johnson

    Vidl Work

    Chief Visionary Officer and Performance Coach

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