At Advanced Action Sports in West Warwick, Qayden Cole is creating a truly inclusive space where everyone can have fun and feel welcome. As the owner of Advanced Action, Qayden’s goal has always been about bringing people together through joy and creating community.
Qayden got started in the warehouse side of big box retail, but discovered a health condition requiring a career change. As a result, she found her true passions in gaming, action sports, and event planning. Qayden initially started out consulting for other companies in the industry, leading her to develop a strong relationship with the original owner of Advanced Action before coming on as Co-Owner.
At its core, Advanced Action Sports is a family entertainment facility offering memberships, corporate events, parties and more. Guests can enjoy virtual reality games, airsoft activities, indoor paintball, and laser tag battles, with a spacious area also dedicated to tabletop gaming. At AAS, inclusion is a top priority. Qayden explains, “We’re a safe outlet. We get cosplayers, gamers, and people who want to engage in creative activities with other people in their communities.”
Advanced Action Sports has truly thrived under Qayden’s caring leadership over the past five years in Rhode Island. She exudes thoughtfulness, compassion, and a dedication to bringing joy to others through quality entertainment and community-building.
Qayden’s piece of advice for any queer entrepreneur perfectly captures this community-focused entrepreneurial spirit: “Your customer database is your treasure. Keep in touch with your base, show them you care. Keep reaching out to provide value and build rapport.”
AAS is always ready to welcome more of the community, with Qayden explaining, “I’d love to use this as a gathering space for the community more. Right now the space is mostly used on weekends, and I’d love to have people getting together on other days of the week either using the space for its purpose or just using it as a gathering place.”
To learn more about Advanced Action Sports or connect with Qayden, visit advancedactionsports.com or reach out to contact@advancedactionsports.com.
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