Colivers Club Podcast by Mapmelon

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