Life on fifth Podcast - Coliving & Community life

Last year, Faith left her corporate job to become a digital nomad. She transitioned to freelance writing and volunteered as a community manager for a coliving home. She spent 5 months of 2024 living in colivings as a Community Manager, which was more incredible than she could have imagined. It helped her learn that this lifestyle and traveling isn't about the place but about the people. Follow Faith's journey here.

Salome's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Originally from France, she has spent the last few years travelling and working remotely, all while creating her own community guest house in Tenerife with her partner.This episode is not just about physical spaces; it's about the emotional and psychological aspects of what makes a home. Salome shares her experiences living in coliving spaces as a volunteer, a host and a guest, which have become a significant part of her life. Throughout the episode, Salomé evokes the challenges and rewards of running a guest house with her partner while working remotely. Tulia Instagram Tulia Guest House website.

In our latest episode, join me as we dive into the world of coliving with Ricky, a digital nomad and copywriter from Valencia, Spain. Discover how shared living can transform solo travel into lasting connections and explore the balance between travel and work. From the impact of AI on creativity to the joy of community living and the "Digital Nomad pressure" of social media, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration for anyone interested in working remotely at their own rhythm. Learn more about Ricky: Website & Linkedin. Learn more about Islow Coliving, Pyren'Escape, Alpiness Coliving, Chateau Coliving.

In this episode we talk with Ben, the founder of The Living Room Co Working in Malaga, Spain. Ben shares his journey from Austria to Spain on an Erasmus exchange that never ended and how his need for a community led him to co-found a co-working space that feels like a home away from home. Ben discusses the importance of creating genuine connections in a workspace and how The Living Room fosters a sense of family among its 150 diverse members from over 30 nationalities. He also talks about the unique challenges and joys of building a community-focused co-working space, emphasizing the significance of setting expectations and creating a welcoming atmosphere from the start. We also dive into the transformative power of community on mental and physical well-being. Ben shares his personal journey with yoga and the Wim Hof Method, explaining how these practices have not only enhanced his life but will also very sson be integrated into the offerings at The Living Room. Join us as we explore the intersection of work, community, and personal growth, and discover how a shared space can become a sanctuary for creativity and connection!

In our latest podcast episode, we dive into the concept of home and community with Elena, a dynamic community builder and applied theater practitioner. Together, we explore the intricate ties between theatrer, community, and the feeling of belonging.Elena shares her fascinating journey from a high school drama enthusiast to a professional in applied theater, a field that uses theater as a tool in non-traditional settings like schools, organizations, and even prisons. Her passion for theater is infectious, as she explains how it can be a powerful medium for self-expression, confidence building, and fostering creativity.

In this episode, we dive into the heart of creating a welcoming and authentic coliving space. Jon shares his journey of establishing genuine connections. From his first experiences in coworking spaces to running Sun & Co for 8 years and finally establishing his own studio, discover how he embraced his unique qualities and crafted spaces that feel like home, emphasizing the significance of personal interaction and shared experiences. In this episode, both Jon and I open up about our need to care for others - maybe too much - and how that impacts our own community experience.

In the latest episode of our podcast, we talk with Haz the visionary co-founder of Escape Coliving and Coliving Hub. Haz has been a digital nomad, has lived in several coliving spaces as a guest, and has been running his coliving space for the past 8 years. He loves the idea of tearing down the "imaginary" walls and getting to know our neighbours, and coliving is at the forefront of this. So, he wants to advocate for it as much as possible. As shared living spaces gain momentum, Haz takes us on a journey through the evolution of coliving, sharing his insights and experiences from his eight-year journey in the industry. Follow Escape on Instagram @ourescape.co

Amélie is the founder of InfiniColiving, a seaside coliving space that fosters connection, creativity, and harmony with nature. After three inspiring years exploring Brazil, as an nomad worker she decided to settle on the northern coast of Salvador de Bahia. Her journey began with years of living in shared housing during her studies and an extended time in Paris, followed by experiences within spiritual and eco-sustainable communities. These deeply influenced her approach to InfiniColiving, which is not only a space to stay but an immersive experience. There, residents engage in creative and spiritual activities, from art workshops to yoga and meditation, and discover the richness of Afro-Brazilian culture. Through InfiniColiving, she hopes to create a sanctuary where people can reconnect with themselves, nature, and the powerful spirit of community. Check out her website: https://infinicolivingbr.com/ Follow her Instagrams: @infinicoliving @artmelie_

Grace is 26 and originally from the UK. She left when she was 19 to do her bachelor's in the Netherlands and then her master's in Stockholm, and she has stayed here ever since! She moved into K9 a year ago after meeting the people who lived there and feeling the huge outpouring of love they had for their home any time it came up in conversation. She felt it was a place she could join and contribute to —mostly by making cookies, but in other ways, too!

Ramon has been living in various coliving spaces over the past few years, embracing the community lifestyle while working remotely. He is also the co-founder of Colivers Club, Mapmelon, and Mangobeds. Projects all focused on improving the coliving community and making life easier and better for both colivers and coliving owners. He is passionate about building strong, supportive communities.

María founded Cactus Coliving in 2021 in Tenerife and recently opened a second location in La Gomera. She welcomes digital nomads from around the world, showing them the beauty of the island and its people. She is trying to create a new kind of “tourism” that will positively impact the locals and their economy.

After working remotely in over 40 countries and witnessing the unstoppable rise of flexible work, Juan saw an opportunity to utilize remote work as a means to revitalize rural areas and improve work-life balance. He co-founded Rooral, a social venture that partners with small villages at risk of depopulation to create enriching and restorative remote work experiences. Rooral serves as a bridge between the urban and rural worlds, with a special emphasis on building community. In the past, success was often associated with leaving one's village behind. Rooral supports remote workers in going back and rediscovering the forgotten essence of our roots.

Amir is a third culture kid and a perennial translator between people, whether at work or in social situations. His childhood in Iran was filled with multi-generational community life before he was transplanted into British life as a teenager. Later in his twenties, he kept gravitating towards various experiments in community living, from artist warehouses to fringe social movements in London. Since becoming a nomad in 2022, he noticed how at home he feels on the road and how he forms long-lasting connections at colivings or simply by living somewhere for a few weeks. He doesn't know how long he'll keep doing this, but the skill of not just forming but maintaining quality relationships across geography and time is something he'll be ever grateful for.

Grace, the founder of Voice of Humanity, has extensive experience in eco-villages across Europe. These experiences have deepened her appreciation for collaborative living and sustainable practices. Voice of Humanity creates systems of collaboration, governance, and currency design to reconstruct human economic systems, aiming for a world where humans live in harmony with one another and with the natural systems of planet Earth. Grace is committed to ensuring everyone can influence the issues that impact their lives.

In 2016, Manu co-founded Germany's first residential Coliving in Hamburg. In 2020, he moved to the countryside to start a rural destination coliving with ten bedrooms north of Hamburg. That was intense and extremely rich in learning. Etti grew up in the city and left home when she was sixteen to attend an international boarding school in Wales. That was her first experience of community. But it was only when she became a mum, about six years ago, that community became an important theme again. Motivated by a strong feeling of loneliness, she began researching different types of communities. After several years of theory, she finally had the courage and moved to where she met Manuel in 2022. Together, they then embarked on a journey to start Moom Coliving, a rural, intentional, and mindful coliving space in the German countryside open to families with children and animal lovers.