In this first episode of Colivers Club, hosts Cesar Alberca, Ben, and Fabienne discuss the journey of starting their co-living space Alpiness. Located in the Swiss Alps, they share the challenges they faced from exhausting renovations to unfamiliarity with the concept of co-living. They discuss the motives behind their move to a more nomadic lifestyle and their endeavor to create a community integrated with the local population. Ben and Fabienne stress the importance of being on-site, building a community, and living life to its fullest in a co-living space.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:12 Meeting the Hosts: Ben and Fabienne
00:29 The Birth of Alpiness
01:12 The Hosts' Background and Journey
02:08 The Concept of Co-living
03:51 The Challenges of Starting a Co-living Space
04:24 The Impact of Co-living on Local Communities
12:28 Renovation and Remodeling of the Co-living Space
14:35 Outdoor Activities and Exploring the Region
15:38 Unique Aspects of the Co-living Space
16:00 The Importance of Community in Co-living
17:58 The Role of Location in Co-living
18:48 Future Plans and Challenges
20:18 Winter Activities and Opportunities
21:52 Funding and Financial Challenges
27:15 The Future of Co-living
32:58 Closing Thoughts and Reflections