Shows
A very special coworkingEp 40 – Finding That Special Sauce in Coworking – with Jenny Schäpper-Uster from BüroLokal WilIn this interview, we talk about:Jenny and her space, BüroLokal Wilthe challenges faced in introducing coworking to a small townthe passion and resilience required for succeeding in the coworking industry00:00 Hi!02:09 Challenges and Early Days03:20 Community Building and Events04:26 Sustaining and Growing the Space07:08 The Importance of Location08:21 Coworking Culture and Feedback11:50 Associations and Collaborations14:17 Persistence in Coworking14:59 The Birth of Flex Desk15:40 Challenges and Evolution17:08 Collaborations and N...
2026-01-0530 minA very special coworkingEp 39 – By the Community, For the Community – with Kellen Klein from Citizens4CommunityIn this interview, we talk about:Kellen and his space, The Hub by Citizens4Communityfostering civility, collaboration, civic engagement, and social connectionhow to involve the community in creating and maintaining a space00:00 Hi!02:31 Securing and Transforming a New Space05:20 Community Effort in Furnishing the Space07:06 Modular Space and Diverse Uses13:38 Flexible Coworking Model15:26 Community Support and Financial Success17:58 Community Collaboration and Partnerships18:37 Flexible Pricing and Tiered Structure19:53 Challenges of Managing a Community Space
2025-12-0835 minA very special coworkingEp 38 – It's like making friends instantly – with Jon Hormaetxe Castells from Nomadico ColivingIn this interview, we talk about:Jon and his space, Nomadico Colivingpromoting lesser-known destinations for digital nomadsrevitalizing rural areas through remote work00:00 Hi!02:10 Joining The Melting Pot03:40 The Coworking Community in Spain04:14 Transition to Coliving06:54 The Concept of Coliving09:38 Sun And Co: A Decade of Coliving10:49 Hybrid Model: Hostel and Coliving12:13 Consultancy and Community Design13:57 Nomadico: Affordable Coliving16:29 Rooral: Revitalizing Spanish Villages24:51 The Future of Coliving and Coworking26:32...
2025-11-1030 minA very special coworkingEp 37 – Curiosity is necessary to find ideas – with Séverine Redon from HiFlow GenevaIn this interview, we talk about:Séverine and her space, HiFlow Genevahow to combine both heavy industries and culturecuriosity as a way to inspire00:00 Hi!01:43 The Birth of High Flow02:35 High Flow's Unique Philosophy04:44 Challenges and Successes06:11 Navigating the Pandemic07:29 Promoting Culture in the Workplace08:19 The Importance of Partnerships09:11 High Flow's Vision and Impact10:31 Future Plans and Developments14:45 The Role of the Board and Team16:16 Expanding Networks and Connections
2025-10-1326 minA very special coworkingEp 36 – Coworking in Essence is All About Community – with Željko Crnjaković from InspiraHubIn this interview, we talk about:Željko and his space, InspiraHubhow to create a successful coworking space in a smaller citycollaboration over competition in the coworking industry00:00 – Hi!01:20 – Discovering Coworking in Serbia03:22 – Starting the First Coworking Space04:42 – Challenges and Early Experiences08:29 – Evolution and Growth of Coworking Spaces11:50 – InspiraHub and Community Building14:32 – Future Vision and Community Impact20:53 – Funding Models for Coworking Spaces21:46 – Challenges of Sustainability in Coworking22:39 – Services Offered by Our Coworking Space25:12 – Expandin...
2025-09-0131 minA very special coworkingEp 35 – You have to give yourself grace – with Kathryn Reilly from 25N CoworkingIn this interview, we talk about:Kathryn and her space, 25N Coworkingwhat makes suburban coworking spaces so specialhow to oversee multiple locations across different states00:00 Hi!01:25 Navigating the Pandemic as a Community Manager02:23 Building Community Virtually05:33 Transitioning to Director of Operations08:04 Expanding 25N Coworking Locations08:52 Focus on Suburban Coworking10:19 Managing Multiple Locations and Teams14:24 Organizing and Training the Team15:43 Implementing Office Hours17:01 Transitioning to New Roles18:01 Creative Community Events
2025-08-0429 minA very special coworkingEp 34 – We're all creating this together – with Tony Bacigalupo from New Work CitiesIn this interview, we talk about:Tony and his community, New Work Citieshow the coworking movement started around 2005why you should show off with events, and not sell your space00:00 – Hi!01:34 – Early Days of Coworking03:43 – Discovering the Coworking Movement06:46 – Building a Coworking Community09:51 – Global Coworking Connections15:07 – Explaining Coworking to Newcomers17:36 – The Challenge of Competition in Coworking18:14 – Shifting the Message: From Workspace to Community18:39 – Creating Authentic Experiences18:58 – Balancing Business and Community21:20 – From Managing Spaces t...
2025-07-0733 minA very special coworkingEp 33 – Remote Work Became the New Norm – with Jean-Baptiste Pimenta de Miranda from FLYDESKIn this interview, we talk about:Jean-Baptiste, his community, FLYDESKwhy hybrid is the future of workhow to help coworking clients manage their seats00:00 Hi!01:21 Evolution into Hybrid Workplace Management02:36 Flexible Work Arrangements: A Personal Journey03:54 The Impact of COVID-19 on Remote Work06:02 Building a Network of Coworking Spaces07:17 Challenges and Realizations in Coworking08:58 Developing Fly Desk's Software12:56 Hybrid Work: The New Norm17:05 Benefits of Flexible Work for Companies20:06 Remote First: A Business...
2025-06-0226 minA very special coworkingEp 32 – We're A Vibe, Not Just a Work Space – with Manon Berthault from VoisinsIn this interview, we talk about:Manon, her space, Voisinsgoing from the hospitality industry to coworking spaceshow to keep a human touch in a technological world00:00 Hi!01:08 Manon's Journey into Coworking03:01 Joining Voisins and Creating a Role07:50 Evolution of Voisins Coffee Shops10:17 Managing Multiple Spaces and Teams14:37 Managing the Team and Future Plans15:33 Consulting and Real Estate Strategies18:17 Transforming Old Buildings19:57 Supporting Entrepreneurs and Community21:39 The Future of Work and Technology
2025-05-0526 minA very special coworkingEp 31 – A community manager is a matchmaker – with Yuta Aoki from BIRTH LAB and JCCOIn this interview, we talk about:Yuta, his space, BIRTH LAB, and community, Japan Coworking space and Community manager Organization (JCCO)The true purpose of coworkingWhy most spaces aren’t profitable00:00 – Hi!00:53 – Yuta Aoki's Diverse Roles02:03 – Discovering Coworking03:52 – Challenges and Growth in Coworking06:29 – Impact of COVID-19 on Coworking08:16 – Community and Events10:36 – Partnerships and Local Connections18:51 – Future Plans and Ecosystem Building24:08 – Silent Coworking Spaces25:29 – Bye!SpeakersYuta...
2025-04-0726 minA very special coworkingEp 30 – Weekly moments together are important – with Ivona Narancic from tershouseIn this interview, we talk about:Ivona and her space, tershousehow to adapt to every type of community memberthe impact of cultural nuances on strategies00:00 - Hi!00:52 - A journey to community management01:54 - Challenges during the pandemic04:06 - Adapting to a growing community06:57 - Creating a vibrant community08:14 - Transition to a bigger space14:36 - Future plans and expansions17:29 - Managing members and external clients19:01 - Advice for aspiring community managers24:57...
2025-03-1026 minA very special coworkingEp 29 – What I like best in coworking is talking to people – with Melanie Burnier from TheWorkHubIn this interview, we talk about:Melanie and her space, TheWorkHubhow to handle a pandemic and its lockdownsevents and activities that build a community00:00 Hi!00:59 Melanie's Journey into Coworking02:37 Challenges and Early Days05:37 Expansion and Community Building09:44 Impact of COVID-1916:08 Focusing on the Social Aspect of Coworking16:46 Importance of Coffee and Events in Coworking17:59 Seasonal and Fun Activities for Coworkers19:36 Balancing Work and Social Interactions22:13 Future Plans and Expansion23:15 The...
2025-02-0330 minA very special coworkingEp 28 – We bring a second life to the village – with Miguel Lucea Jimeno from Co-living Sojuela JovenIn this interview, we talk about:Miguel and his space, Co-living Sojuela Jovenrevitalizing rural areas suffering from depopulationadvantages of remote work00:00 – Hi!01:32 – Life in La Rioja03:24 – Revitalizing rural areas04:53 – Challenges and opportunities05:25 – Combating loneliness07:01 – Comforts of rural co-living10:08 – Seasonal dynamics15:51 – Government support and future plans18:49 – Developing new projects21:20 – Community engagement24:51 – Bye!SpeakersMiguel Lucea JimenoMiguel has been studyi...
2024-11-1127 minA very special coworkingEp 27 – We count 2,500 international association HQs – with Jan Lichota from The Association PlaceIn this interview, we’ll talk about:Jan and his space, The Association PlaceHow to attract and serve a very special nicheHaving to change plans, again0:00 – Hi!1:15 – We started operating 9 months ago2:06 – There used to be carriages parked here3:38 – I’m very proud of being a beer lawyer5:17 – Belgium has special legislation for international associations7:38 – With time, you learn with it10:13 – Visiting coworking was always in the program11:41 – The focus was more on the community than the facility1...
2024-10-1423 minA very special coworkingEp 26 – Our mission is to make coworking better – with Pauline Roussel from CoworkiesIn this interview, we talk about:Pauline and her community, Coworkieshow to make the coworking industry betterthe secret ingredient to coworking0:00 – Hi!1:05 – I was the Chief Happiness Officer of a coworking2:06 – How about we go out and explore other spaces?3:09 – Over the last 9 years, we visited over 550 coworking spaces4:51 – The secret ingredient to coworking are their teams6:04 – I didn’t know what was a Chief Happiness Officer or a coworking space8:26 – Finding the right people to work in a space was so c...
2024-09-0223 minA very special coworkingEp 25 – We wanted to have a real impact in the city – with Ondrej Svoboda from Le Rucher CreatifIn this interview, we talk about:Ondrej and his space, Le Rucher Creatifhow to properly fill in public project callsbuilding with purpose and impact0:00 – Hi!1:57 – We were traveling for 9 months, and ended up in Troyes3:26 – We showed what we wanted to build4:44 – We had this need, and were not alone6:06 – There’s a need for a community space8:09 – We built it on four pillars9:39 – In service of the territory11:51 – We are here to enable others to be able to do
2024-08-0526 minA very special coworkingEp 24 – A space where women can just be themselves – with Michelle Titus from CummariIn this interview, we talk about:Michelle and her space, CummariHow to design and manage a small spacePartnering beyond the experience0:00 – Hi!1:02 – I was traveling for most of my adult life3:23 – I felt the need to ground myself4:42 – Safety is such a priority for women6:16 – We started hosting in the middle of the pandemic7:44 – Women who have never traveled by themselves8:59 – It became this gorgeous community of people I wanna know10:26 – The Sicilians have accepted this project13...
2024-07-0831 minA very special coworkingEp 23 – We want our team members to be community builders – with Agustin D’Elio from Huerta CoworkingIn this interview, we talk about:Agustin and his space, Huertathe 3 keys that made them full after only 6 monthshow to manage a community from 29 to 600 seats0:00 – Hi!1:12 – Why don’t we invite some friends to work with us?2:59 – We discovered our reason on the way5:54 – We began with 29 seats, today we have 6006:33 – 6 months after we opened, we were full9:26 – There were 3 success keys10:37 – We need a garden, sunlight, and space12:27 – We have a very good team with a lot of expe...
2024-06-1029 minA very special coworkingEp 22 – You can move faster if you share with others – with Szilvia Filep from Coworking HungaryIn this interview, we talk about:Szilvia and her spaces, Coworking Hungary and KATEDRA Coworking VeszprémHow powerful sharing knowledge with others isWhat makes coworking, freelancing and remote working complementary0:00 – Hi!0:55 – The first time I entered a coworking3:05 – It was very new and I had to learn a lot5:44 – It wasn’t easy9:01 – Freelancers kicked off this coworking story, but not anymore12:02 – Don’t you want to meet other coworking managers?17:48 – We thought it was going to be a smooth opening bu...
2024-05-1333 minA very special coworkingEp 21 – We had a volcano burst, and it changed my plans – with Sonia Amroun from Awid AmanIn this interview, we’ll talk about:Sonia and her space, Awid Aman Conscious Livingremaining open to what’s comingwhat communities truly are0:00 – Hi!2:11 – It was in the middle of the pandemic crisis6:51 – Reconnecting with simplicity9:36 – It took me 2 weeks to open my first space13:29 – The concept changed totally16:23 – I had this call to be more human18:46 – Coliving is the perfect middle between Airbnb and hostels24:04 – Meet people with whom I can build something28:07 – Bye!
2024-03-1130 minA very special coworkingEp 20 – Why am driving back to my sardine can? – with Justin Powers from Kernville CoworkIn this interview, we’ll talk about:Justin and his space, Kernville Coworkhow work, and workers, have changedwhat a coworking can do for their community0:00 – Hi!1:37 – The definition of rural4:11 – Nobody’s googling for coworking7:54 – I saw what it was, I saw what it could do11:14 – We’re very tourists-dependent13:49 – COVID was a roller-coaster, and so are every summer and winter17:14 – We’re a very small space19:41 – We want to take it to other communities24:47 – We need to be...
2024-02-1233 minA very special coworkingEp 19 – It’s the perfect match between coworking and events – with Bozhidar Ivanov from Networking PremiumIn this interview, we’ll talk about:Bozhidar and his space, Networking Premiumall the types of events a coworking space can hostwhy, at the end of the day, we do coworking or events0:00 – Hi!3:24 – I didn’t know what coworking was, I just saw this great place5:46 – It seems very natural that one day I’ll start working there7:18 – It was a shock to learn about all the things that we’re doing8:52 – Coworking and events are a very good fit10:36 – It’s not...
2024-01-1526 minA very special coworkingEp 18 – We build strong local partnerships – with Serena Chironna from KINO ItalyDuring this interview, we’ll talk about:Serena and her space, KINO Italyworking remotely from remote locationspartnering with local organizations0:00 – Hi!2:00 – From and back to Italy5:13 – Filling in the gap9:09 – This is how we launched our first pilot13:25 – The infrastructure is not the most modern17:14 – It has to be beyond the business opportunity21:30 – We’ll always want to explore new places24:22 – Come learn Italian25:11 – Set simple expectations27:03 – Bye!Speakers...
2023-12-1528 minA very special coworkingEp 17 – Experience a new way of living – with Ivano Stella from Out QuartersDuring this interview, we’ll talk about:Ivano and his space, Out QuartersThe beautiful sea and mountains near Cilento, Campagna in ItalyHow and why to dive into remote work0:00 – Hi!0:55 – The co in coliving2:38 – Escape the city...5:50 – … to a small town9:15 – Already working in a hybrid model in 201611:05 – I started travelling and working remotely14:13 – Those communities are in coworking and coliving space16:21 – Why don’t these things exist in Italy?18:27 – The first experience21:57 – Let’s do life...
2023-11-1536 minA very special coworkingEp 16 – People were flocking to rural areas – with Hannah Cooper from the Staunton Innovation HubDuring this interview, we’ll talk about:Hannah and her space, the Staunton Innovation HubHow to grow even during a pandemicRemote work, balance and outposts0:00 – Hi!3:02 – Let’s do this right in this rural area and see how it goes5:29 – We decided to open a 2nd space, during the pandemic8:23 – Hey, why don’t you come and join our team?11:50 – It was even better than I expected15:45 – Understand the importance of work-life balance17:47 – That’s where we get hybrid work19:1...
2023-10-2528 minA very special coworkingEp 15 – Coworking is community working together – with Anne Kirby from The Candy FactoryDuring this interview, we’ll talk about:Anne and her space, The Sweet Corewhat being a family truly meanshow spaces can collaborate together0:00 – Hi!0:41 – The space came after the community4:36 – There was more than just creatives coming at the table6:00 – There were many great cafes but coworking was missing9:07 – This has to happen11:54 – Kids and dogs are the norm15:42 – We don’t have to be a one size fits all17:03 – Collaboration over competition19:48 – Cat Johnson’s Coworking La...
2023-09-2028 minA very special coworkingEp 14 - Focus on the kind of work you want to be doing - with Ed Moss from The Space to ThriveDuring this interview, we’ll talk about:Ed and his space, The Space to ThriveThe Serotonin TwistHow to build a real safe space0:00 – Hi2:34 – Working together, with a pomodoro4:06 – The temptation to procrastinate7:19 – It got really bad during the pandemic9:14 – You love it or you hate it10:57 – A balance between well-being and productivity12:17 – I got emails months or years after14:00 – Always mix with other people16:08 – I didn’t know how to describe what I did18:00 – A re...
2023-09-0633 minA very special coworkingEp 13 – It’s all about connecting people – with Ravinder Dharmapuram from NurallDuring this interview, we’ll talk about: • Ravinder and his space, Nurall • the difference between remote work and working from home • how to grow a space organically0:00 – Hi!2:45 – The pandemic gave us an opportunity5:37 – 10 years ago was completely different8:10 – Technology can help us connect12:15 – Your tribe is everywhere15:10 – Partner with other spaces18:33 – You want to include local communities20:58 – Remote workers want to level up24:21 – Grow organically26:11 – It’s about freedom28:17 – Bye!
2023-07-1931 min
A very special coworkingEp 12 – Create a space for relationships to form – with Spud Marshall from My Creative CommunityDuring this interview, we’ll talk about:Spud and his spaces, New Leaf, the co.space, 3 Dots, and My Creative Communitythe Community Commitment Curvelots of messy middles0:00 – Hello!1:51 – A total lack of community spaces5:30 – Where people can work, live and play together8:00 – What is your strength?10:42 – Your staff is also part of the community13:55 – When have you felt the most alone?15:06 – Introvert and community builder17:25 – Engage everybody in their own way20:35 – You cannot clone yourself fast enough...
2023-06-1532 minA very special coworkingEp 11 – It needs to be for the members – with Tim Schabsky from Work InnDuring this interview, we’ll talk about:Time and his space, Work Innwhat coworking brings in compared to a private officebeing there for your members, while on a roller-coaster0:00 – Hi there!3:22 – From the City in London to West Nordrhein-Westfalen in Germany7:01 – Are German towns ready for coworking?9:25 – ‘It all went crazy’10:42 – Private offices are trendy, why not do only that?14:22 – When big corporations, startups and freelancers talk to one another15:58 – You cannot book online, you have to come to the space1...
2023-05-2330 minA very special coworkingEp 10 – You know you can log in and there’s a friendly voice there – with Paulette Durepos from CafeLifestyle CoWorkingDuring this interview, we’ll talk about:Paulette and her online community, Cafe Lifestylethe silver nomads coming inhow spirituality and productivity can go together1:20 – It’s the cafe culture, it’s magical6:00 – I found my tribe, my people9:08 – There are more and more women over 40 who are location independent11:10 – They come in all kinds of different flavours14:23 – You can even book a seat at a restaurant or cafe during downtime17:00 – There’s a lack of accountability, self-care and productivity20:16 – Helping sp...
2023-04-1432 minA very special coworkingEp 9 – I want to invent a new system – with Pauline Thomas from Le LapTopDuring this interview, we talk about:Pauline and her former space, Le Laptop, and her new projecthow to go from 1 to 10 employeeswhat ‘coworking’ really means1:18 – How crazy one can be to start one of the first coworking spaces in Paris...5:51 – The space selects the members, not the opposite10:06 – The goal wasn’t to build a coworking, but to share this new knowledge13:18 – The space has many layers, including the climate crisis16:16 – Marseilles is different20:56 – I will never do a coworking again, the communi...
2023-04-1036 minA very special coworkingEp 8 – The way you build your community says a lot about you – with Taylor Harrington from GrooveDuring this interview, we talk about:Taylor and her coworking, GrooveWhat are Community Manager, Builder and Architect?How do you scale the unscalable?0:00 – What is the Groove?1:27 – How your first experience at a coworking can inspire you4:30 – Both IRL and fully remote have one thing in common, a community7:47 – Even physical spaces want to keep in touch in the long term10:18 – What’s a Community Manager?12:46 – What does status look like? And what does it say about your values?17:40 – Building a commu...
2023-02-2229 minA very special coworkingEp 7 – The future starts here – with Edo Sadiković and SendeDuring this interview, we talk about: • Edo and his coliving, Sende • How to start with two houses and one abandoned barn • Why Sende was made by the community0:00 – The Start3:35 – When we started this, we had no role model4:45 – We started with two houses and one abandoned barn5:35 – We bound with our 20 neighbours9:25 – One month is ideal, more and it turns into a big brother scenario10:42 – More than 25 people and it’s only a big fiesta11:44 – 7 days is for ev...
2023-01-0929 minA very special coworking6 – How awesome would it be to build a WeWork, but bottom-up – with Christoph Fahle and One CoworkingDuring this interview, we talk about: • Christoph, his former space, betahaus, and new project, One Coworking • how someone thinks about starting in 2009 what will be later called ‘a coworking space’ • the yearning for freedom and community that brings spaces together0:00 – Hello1:07 – betahaus started in 2009, it wasn’t even called coworking04:20 – We were spoiled a lot and only needed the money from the grand-mother to start6:26 – We went through bankruptcy a year ago because of COVID8:09 – It’s now a European story10:30 – A...
2022-12-2829 min
A very special coworking5 – You have everything here – with Ivana Radić and HUB365During this interview, we talk about:Ivana and her space, HUB365how your community can go from startups, to freelancers, to big companiesthe common point between a church, a bar and breakfast0:00 – The Start02:20 – For many people, a community manager was still only about managing social media06:00 – At the beginning, this space was a startup incubator08:30 – Then, we stopped working with them11:10 – During the quarantine, most members were freelancers who wanted to escape home, and some big companies, one team at a time 13:15...
2022-12-0430 min
A very special coworking4 – A space you’re meant to be in – with Stacey Sheppard and The TribeDuring this interview, we talk about:Stacey and her space, The TribeHow she designed her space in the middle of rural Devon, 2000 habitantsBarriers female entrepreneurs and mompreneurs face in their career1:08 – It’s a very, very, very small space, about 45 m²3:22 – As soon as I heard about coworking, I thought ‘this is the future of work’8:20 – I wanted to make it for female entrepreneurs because of the barriers they face in their career10:55 – Until we had to close during the first lockdown, that was a dark time...
2022-12-0428 min
A very special coworking3 – If you want your members to have a good experience, you do this – With Leo Mpa and The House3 - If you want your members to have a good experience, you do this, with Leo Mpa and The HouseDuring this interview, we talk about:Leo and his space, The Housewhy we need real plants around ushow to engage your members and build community2:00 – an old house in an old neighbourhood with so many plants9:30 – the building owner offered me to manage its 400m² of space, it’s huge12:50 – I was planning to make a coliving in Bali, but I lost ev...
2022-12-0436 minA very special coworking1 – The coworking industry in India is exploding – with Vidur Pratap Bansal and WorkcaveThis is the first interview, and LinkedIn Live event. So exciting, and scary… Thank you so much to Vidur Pratap Bansal who accepted to join me in this adventure.During this interview, we talked about:Vidur and his space, Workcavehow to make your first hiresthe coworking industry in India3:07 – Coworking spaces can start with one big company that rents one big private office5:03 – Some like big windows, some don’t, which team are you on?7:38 – Divide into calling and non-calling zones for salespeople or teacher...
2022-12-0336 min