A Closer Look at Moxie, Charlotte's Upcoming Membership Club for Women

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One thing I'll never grow tired of seeing in Charlotte is the creation of spaces where people can gather and build meaningful connections. I'm not talking about the breweries and coffee shops that seem to pop up every other week, but intentional places designed to foster community and cultivate lasting relationships. That's the vision behind Moxie, a membership-based social, coworking, and wellness club for women set to open next year at 507 Providence Road between the Eastover and Myers Park neighborhoods. I recently spoke with Moxie founder Margaret Cheatham Williams to learn more about the vision behind the club, what future members can expect, and everything to know before membership applications open this fall.

For Margaret, Moxie is about much more than providing women with another place to work. Instead, she envisions it as a community where women from different backgrounds, industries, ages, and stages of life can come together under one roof to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships. At its core, Moxie is designed to make it easier for women to create, work, rest, and, perhaps most importantly, feel a genuine sense of belonging.

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That philosophy will be reflected throughout the clubhouse. Thoughtfully designed coworking spaces, a wellness studio, café and bar, and a market offering prepared meals and fresh florals are all intended to support the different ways members work, recharge, and connect. Members will also have opportunities to connect with Charlotte's most interesting women through a variety of events. According to a sample programming calendar, those experiences could include everything from clarity coach workshops and trunk shows to philanthropy gatherings, member spotlight lunches, and more. Whether someone is looking for a productive place to work, a space to recharge, or simply spend time in an inspiring environment, Moxie aims to bring those experiences together under one roof, making everyday life feel a little more connected and a lot less fragmented.

When asked why Charlotte was the ideal market for Moxie, Margaret said the answer was simple: the city is in the midst of an exciting cultural evolution. As more women relocate to Charlotte from across the country, they bring with them fresh perspectives, ambitious ideas, and diverse experiences. At the same time, the city is home to a strong community of women with deep roots who are equally invested in Charlotte's future.

As she began sharing the vision for Moxie with the community, the response made it clear there was already a demand for a space like it. Margaret recalls hearing the same reactions over and over again: "Finally." "I've been looking for something like this." "When can I join?" Rather than convincing women they needed Moxie, those early conversations confirmed that the need already existed. The opportunity, she realized, was simply to create a place where women could gather, connect, and build meaningful community.

When asked how she hopes Moxie will change the way women work, connect, and spend their time in Charlotte, Margaret said the club isn't trying to solve a networking problem so much as a friction problem.

She describes that friction as the countless small challenges many women experience throughout the day: working from home but struggling to focus, meeting friends in cafés without a space that truly feels comfortable, trying to prioritize wellness between competing responsibilities, or squeezing community into an already full schedule. While women have more choices than ever before when it comes to where they work, socialize, and recharge, Margaret believes there are still very few places intentionally designed to support all of those aspects of modern life under one roof.

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Instead of asking women to piece those experiences together across multiple places, Moxie aims to bring them under one roof. Margaret believes that by reducing the everyday friction women face, there's more room for meaningful connections to develop naturally, allowing relationships, collaborations, and community to grow over time.

Although Moxie won't officially open until 2027, the team is already inviting women across Charlotte to help shape its future. Through a survey available on the Moxie website, prospective members can share feedback on everything from programming and amenities to membership offerings and experiences.

For a club built around connection, it seems fitting that the first step isn't opening the doors. It's listening to the women who will one day walk through them.