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ColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingHow to Choose the Best Coliving Space with Colivly.aiSend us a textWhen you're searching for your next coliving space, what matters most? Is it the beautiful facilities, the location, or something deeper? As seasoned co-living veterans with over a decade of combined experience, we've discovered that finding your tribe - people who share your values, interests, and energy - is what truly transforms a living space into a life-changing experience.In this revealing episode, we tackle the fundamental challenge facing digital nomads, remote workers, and coliving enthusiasts everywhere: how to find communities that match your vibe. We share our personal journeys through...2025-06-0431 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingImpact Investing and Community Living: Turning Capital into Planet-Positive Change with Leehe SkulerSend us a textThe divide between making money and making a difference is a false one – and Leehe Skuler has spent 15 years proving it. In this captivating conversation, we explore how impact investing is redirecting capital toward regenerative solutions that benefit people and planet simultaneously.Leehe Skuler takes us through her fascinating journey from environmental activism to pioneering impact investments across Africa, where she helped finance clean energy solutions for off-grid communities. Her work revealed a crucial insight: the barriers to funding regenerative enterprises aren't insurmountable – they're primarily psychological and structural. Through innovative approaches like...2025-04-0943 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingCohousing Revolution: The Future Of Intentional Communities with Peter BurkeSend us a textImagine living in a community where your neighbors aren't just people next door, but friends you share values and intentions with. This episode delves into the transformative concepts of coliving and cohousing, exploring how they pave the way for a fairer society. Join us as we speak with Peter Burke, cofounder of Affair Society, whose passion for cooperative living is reshaping the fabric of community life.In our conversation, Peter shares his journey through the cohousing landscape, highlighting the differences between traditional coliving spaces and cohousing communities. He emphasises the importance...2025-03-0546 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingRegenerative Capitalism: Blockchain and Impact Investing with Ishan DanSend us a textUnlock the secrets of regenerative finance with Ishan Dan, the visionary CEO and founder of RegenX, as he shares his journey from a stockbroker in Australia to a trailblazer in climate-positive investments. Discover how blockchain technology is revolutionizing the investment landscape by making sustainable investing more transparent and accessible. Learn about Ishan's innovative solutions to the limitations of traditional finance, and how he harnesses blockchain to democratize impact investing, making it efficient and open to everyday investors.Explore the groundbreaking concept of asset tokenization and how it's reshaping opportunities in ESG...2025-02-1938 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingUnlocking Sustainable Growth Through Procurement with Petya AngelovaSend us a textUnlock the secrets of sustainable growth as we sit down with Petya Angelova, global supply chain and procurement expert, to explore how procurement can be a catalyst for both business success and environmental stewardship. Imagine managing your company's resources like a family budget, considering financial limits and fostering community ties. Petya brings a fresh perspective on how procurement decisions extend far beyond buying goods, influencing a company’s path toward sustainable practices and ethical goals.We also tackle the always-evolving landscape of corporate social responsibility, focusing on the skepticism companies face wh...2025-02-0534 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingTrust and Collaboration in the Digital Age with Helen PuryerSend us a textHelen Puryer, a visionary in the blockchain space and a driving force at Chromia, joins us to unravel the transformative power of decentralized governance. From her beginnings in politics to pioneering new models of participation and inclusivity in blockchain, Helen shares how this technology is reshaping governance. We explore how decentralized systems are empowering stakeholders, enhancing community involvement, and why the journey isn't without its hurdles, such as varying levels of understanding and engagement in these innovative governance structures.We delve into the groundbreaking ColivingDAO model, where traditional cooperative structures intersect...2025-01-2239 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingThe Regenerative Power of Collective Entrepreneurship with Joshua PrietoSend us a textDiscover the transformative world of regenerative entrepreneurship with our special guest, Joshua Prieto, cofounder and director of Seeds of Tao, in this special crossover episode. Make sure to head to SeedsOfTao.com to listen to part 1!Joshua's journey is nothing short of inspiring, as he shares his recent experiences in Portugal and his vision for building a community of entrepreneurs dedicated to a sustainable and restorative future. This episode promises a deep dive into the innovative work at Seeds of Tao, highlighting the importance of creating a collaborative network that brings...2025-01-0834 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen Living2024 Recap: Thank You for a Year of Community and InnovationSend us a textWe reflect on the achievements of 2024 and share exciting announcements for 2025, including the launch of a video format for our podcast and the creation of a new community group for regenerative leaders. We review key insights from past episodes focusing on real estate innovations, impact investing, digital nomadism, and holistic community dynamics to enrich our understanding of coliving. Wrapping up the year, we extend heartfelt thanks to our listeners for joining us on this incredible journey. As we set our sights on 2025, we’re buzzing with plans for new visual content and...2024-12-3049 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingThe Real World Impact of Token Economies and Fractional Coliving OwnershipSend us a textThis light-touch episode explores the revolutionary potential of coliving spaces and tokenised real estate as solutions to urban housing challenges. We discuss the advantages of fractional ownership, innovative design in small spaces, and the empowering aspect of resident governance within coliving communities. • Understanding tokenised real estate and its implications • Exploring the financial pressures of traditional homeownership • Emphasising benefits of partial ownership in coliving spaces • Optimising living experiences through innovations in space design • Reflecting on minimalism and living with less • Highlighting community governance in coliving environments • Acknowledging the nee...2024-12-2234 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingPathways to Impact: Transforming Investing with Damian D'souzaSend us a textUnlock the secrets of impact investing with our special guest, Damian D'souza, a distinguished venture partner at the IESE Impact Fund. You'll gain invaluable insights into the transformation of traditional fund management as Damian shares his journey from strategy consulting to leading a student-driven impact fund at IESE Business School. Explore how passionate founders drive impactful projects and how this passion becomes a key factor in selecting ventures at IESE. Whether you're a seasoned investor or a newcomer, this episode offers a fresh perspective on scaling positive outcomes across larger communities....2024-11-1330 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingDigital Art Revolution: NFTs and the New Frontier of Art Markets with Alex EstorickSend us a textDiscover how the global art scene is being revolutionized through digital art and NFTs with our special guest, Alex Estorick, the editor-in-chief of Right Click Save. We promise you'll rethink the way art is perceived in the digital age, as we explore how the pandemic shifted the spotlight from traditional galleries to digital marketplaces. From transforming art from static displays to dynamic tokens, we examine the opportunities and challenges digital creators face in a post-pandemic world. Alex sheds light on the profound impact of NFTs and how they're offering unprecedented platforms for artists...2024-11-0245 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColiving News and Trends in 2024Send us a textIs the 9-5 workday truly a thing of the past as remote work and coliving spaces reshape our lifestyles? Join us for an engaging conversation with Daniel and Gareth as they unpack the transformative trends of coliving and remote work, spotlighting a vibrant coworking and coliving community in rural Spain. Discover the concept of "workations," where work meets vacation, and explore why reliable connectivity is the backbone of success for these modern living arrangements. Our discussion highlights how rural coliving can enhance wellbeing, boost productivity, and foster a sense of community, offering a...2024-10-1056 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingTransforming Work-Life Balance with ColivingSend us a textCan coliving elevate your wellbeing to new heights? Join us for an eye-opening episode of ColivingDAO Insights as we unravel the powerful connection between wellbeing and coliving. We begin with a deep dive into the World Health Organization's holistic definition of health, exploring how physical, mental, and social health form the cornerstone of wellbeing. We'll uncover why work-life balance is now a top priority for 65% of the workforce, often outweighing pay and benefits, and how our evolving societal and technological landscape is reshaping this balance. Don't miss our discussion on how only 23% of...2024-09-2530 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingConnecting Residents: Digital Communication in Modern ColivingSend us a textCan effective communication truly transform your coliving experience? Discover how Daniel and Gareth believe it can, as they unpack the vital role of communication channels and technology in fostering a vibrant and satisfied coliving community. Drawing from their rich experiences, they highlight the significance of seamless interaction between residents and operators, and how understanding community needs can amplify the value of shared amenities.Weighing the pros and cons of different digital communication platforms, from simple WhatsApp groups to advanced bespoke solutions, we shine a light on their potential to enhance social...2024-09-1151 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingOur Journey So Far: Reliving the Paradigm ShiftSend us a textIn this recap episode, we briefly touch upon all the topics we have covered so far,  uncovering the groundbreaking economic paradigm that could reshape the future of living through digital ownership. Join us as we reflect on our enlightening conversations with Professor Rory Ridley-Duff and Dr. Graham Boyd about the Fair Shares Commons, and how this innovative approach has influenced the ColivingDAO framework. We also delve into Mickey Elson's captivating insights on the intersection of art, sustainability, and DAOs, exploring the synergy between digital ownership and coliving. Claudie Bell and Steve Savides further e...2024-08-2839 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingWellbeing Through Community: Empowered Coliving with DorchessSend us a textWhat if rethinking homeownership could transform your wellbeing? Join us on this episode of ColivingDAO Insights as we welcome Dorchess, the visionary founder of Awe Academy. With a diverse background in behavioural psychology, mental health care, team training, and interior design, Dorchess brings a unique perspective on how coliving can combat loneliness and enhance community wellbeing in urban environments.Ever wondered if there's a better way to approach housing beyond the traditional property ownership model? We discuss the societal pressures surrounding homeownership and explore how coliving offers financial flexibility, shared resources...2024-08-1439 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingExploring Themed Coliving: A Movement Transforming Home and CommunitySend us a textImagine waking up every day in a sanctuary tailored to your passions, surrounded by people who not only share your interests but inspire your next big project. That's the transformative world of themed coliving spaces Gareth and Daniel dissect this week. Forget the traditional trajectory of solitary living; we're showcasing how communities built on collective passions—from entrepreneurship to culinary arts—can profoundly enrich lives. These aren't just homes; they're incubators for collaboration and personal growth, where your neighbors become your tribe.As we peel back the layers on the value of i...2024-03-2748 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColiving Analysis: Short-Term vs Long-TermSend us a textEmbark on a journey through the communal heartbeat of coliving with Gareth and Daniel as we unravel the fabric of shared living spaces. We navigate the sometimes choppy waters of residing alongside others, from the pop-up vibrancy of short-term arrangements to the deep roots of long-term communities. Discover how the flexibility of stay duration impacts everything from social bonds to the logistics of moving, and how coliving companies are blurring the lines between a transient lifestyle and the stability of a place to call home.We've all faced the decision of...2024-03-0541 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingThe Dark Side of GentrificationSend us a textCan the heart and soul of a community withstand the tides of change? In this episode, Gareth and I tackle the intricate dance of gentrification and its impact on the very essence of our neighborhoods. We trace the journey of places like East London's Hackney, where once vibrant hubs of creativity now cater to a wealthier demographic, altering the landscape and displacing the original community craftsmen. As we dissect the drivers of such transformations, we expose the undercurrents that can erode the cultural fabric of our cities, leaving listeners to ponder the true...2024-02-2531 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingWhy the Houseshare Market is BrokenSend us a textEver wondered what shapes the essence of a home—is it the bricks and mortar, the location, or the people you share it with? Join us, your hosts Gareth and myself, as we peel back the layers of shared living spaces and examine the priorities individuals place on accommodation when embarking on a fresh chapter in a new city. We delve into the world of flatshare advertisements and their curious focus on property features over the potential harmony with future flatmates. With a fine blend of personal anecdotes and industry insights, we challenge th...2024-02-1933 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingWhy DAOs Fail (and How to Fix it)Send us a textUnlock the full potential of collective action with us today as we navigate the complex world of Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs). Alongside my co-host Gareth, we dissect the empowering force of inclusivity and transparency in DAOs, revealing how they are reshaping decision-making and accountability through blockchain technology. Yet, our conversation doesn't stop at the surface; we dive into our very own experience with ColivingDAO to share firsthand the innovative solutions we're forging to create a more sustainable and successful future for these revolutionary entities.The strength of a DAO can often...2024-02-1139 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingWhat is a DAO? Unpacking The New Collective Ownership ParadigmSend us a textEmbark on a journey to the forefront of digital innovation with us, Gareth and I, as we unravel the complexities of Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs). These revolutionary entities are not just reshaping the landscape of digital communities but redefining the very concept of collective governance and ownership. Through engaging discussion, we dissect the historical context and foundational principles of DAOs, revealing how they serve as the heart of the shift from a centralized Web 2.0 to a democratized Web 3.0. Get ready to grasp the transformative role of DAOs in enabling stakeholders to wield direct...2024-02-0436 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingHow Web3 Makes it Possible to Build Decentralised Coliving CommunitiesSend us a textDiscover the riveting future that Web3 holds for us as Gareth and I embark on a profound discussion about the internet's evolution and its implications for community-centric living. Prepare to be enlightened about the seismic shift from the static, controlled Web1 to a dynamic, interactive Web2, and how it set the stage for a more engaging digital landscape. We then tackle the challenges of centralised platforms, from data exploitation to privacy breaches, paving the way for Web3's promise of a decentralised, fairer distribution of power and wealth. This conversation is an eye-opener...2024-01-2546 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingHow to monetize your Coliving spaceSend us a textGareth and Daniel peel back the layers on monetization strategies that aim to keep your coliving venture vibrant and profitable. Discover the secret sauce to balancing revenue generation with maintaining an inclusive, dynamic space that benefits both residents and the local community. We talk rent, revenue-sharing, and the creative uses of communal areas that can boost your bottom line.Dive into the heart of coliving spaces as we explore their symbiotic relationship with local communities. Opening up amenities like coworking spaces and gyms to non-residents isn't just about expanding your revenue...2024-01-1845 minColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingColivingDAO Insights: The Web3 Path for Regen LivingGreen Living and Profit: Financial, Social, and Environmental Prosperity in ColivingSend us a textDiscover the secrets of harmonizing our lives with nature's economy as sustainability expert and FairShares Commons director Gareth joins us for an inspiring conversation on ColivingDAO Insights. Together, we unravel the intricate web connecting financial profit, environmental degradation, and the power of community-focused living. Gareth's extensive experience brings an enlightening perspective on how we've historically favored financial gains at the expense of our planet, and how a pivot towards ColivigDAO communities could mark the dawn of a regenerative future.Embark on a journey through the transformative potential of the FairShares Commons...2024-01-1143 min