What if the future of work isn't about better offices… but no offices at all?

We had the chance to sit down with Amina Moreau, CEO and co-founder of Radious, and I'm still thinking about this conversation.

Amina's journey is anything but linear. From a psych degree and a passion for photography… to building a storytelling company that won five Emmys… to now reimagining how and where work happens.

And what she's building with Radious is one of the most interesting shifts I've seen in our industry.

Instead of asking people to commute into a central office, Radious flips the model. It brings work closer to where people actually live. Think homes, neighborhoods, unique spaces that make you feel something… not just another white box conference room.

But what really stuck with me wasn't just the model. It was how deeply Amina understands people.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why the commute is still the biggest barrier to returning to the office
• How unique spaces create memorable team experiences that last for years
• The surprising shift in what people actually want from a workspace
• How Radious is tapping into residential areas to rethink access to work
• What it really takes to deliver a hospitality-level experience outside of traditional offices
• The role of storytelling in building and scaling a disruptive company

Amina is building something bold. But she's also grounded in what matters most. People, relationships, and creating experiences that actually improve how we live and work.

If you're thinking about the future of flex, commuting, or what "the office" even means anymore… this one will get you thinking.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Amina Moreau on LinkedIn Radious Website

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What do you do when you find a 60,000 square foot "mess" of a building… and see nothing but potential?

That's exactly what Steve Kinder did.

When Gio and John toured Good Coworking, I kept thinking about how rare it is to meet an operator who truly sees a space not just for what it is—but for what it could become. Steve didn't just open a coworking space. He reimagined an entire building, and honestly, an entire business model.

From owning the real estate… to layering in coworking, traditional office, artist studios, a gym, and even live/work lofts… this is one of the most thoughtful mixed-use coworking concepts I've seen.

But what really stayed with me from this conversation was Steve's mindset: He didn't have a perfectly mapped-out plan; he followed curiosity.

And over time, those decisions turned into a space that reflects exactly who he is—creative, community-driven, and deeply intentional.

We also get into:

• How he turned a dilapidated building into a thriving coworking hub
• Why nonprofits became one of his strongest tenant bases (and why that might surprise you)
• How his furniture company became a "living lab" inside the space
• What flexible workspace operators can learn about adaptability and long-term thinking

Steve Kinder is building something really special with Good Coworking, and this conversation is a great reminder that there's no single path to success in this industry.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is start… and figure it out along the way.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Steve Kinder on LinkedIn Good Coworking Website

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What if the real KPI for your coworking space isn't occupancy… but connection?

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Brandon Houston, and this conversation stuck with me long after we hit stop.

Brandon is quietly building something really special in a small town in Ontario. His space, The Foundry, is 7,000 square feet in a community of just 26,000 people… and it's thriving. Not because of private offices or fancy amenities, but because of something most operators still undervalue: community.

He's built a system that tracks how members interact, who they're building relationships with, and how connected they are to the community. Every member even has a "pulse score" based on their engagement.

Brandon also shares:

• Why small, rural coworking spaces can absolutely thrive
• How automation and AI can support operators without replacing the human touch
• The surprising demand for social events over traditional programming
• Why open space and "collisions" matter more than maximizing office count

And maybe my favorite part… hearing how deeply personal this work is for him. From friendships to business partnerships to even meeting his partner, so much of his life has come from the community he's built.

This is one of those conversations that reminds you why coworking matters.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Brandon Houston Huwart on LinkedIn Collingwood Foundry website

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The coworking industry didn't become global overnight. People like Jean-Yves Huwart helped make it that way. Jean-Yves is the founder of Coworking Europe and one of the few people who has had a front-row seat to how flex workspace has evolved across dozens of countries over the last 15+ years. In this episode of Flex Uncensored, Liz Elam and I sit down with Jean-Yves to talk about what's happening across the European coworking market right now… and why the industry is hitting a new level of maturity. We get into:

• Why office buildings are starting to see flex workspace as a necessity, not a "nice to have"
• How asset owners across Europe are building their own coworking brands
• The growing role of brokers and intermediaries in helping companies find the right workspace
• Which European markets are booming right now (Netherlands, France, Spain) and which ones are moving more slowly
• Why the evolution of flex workspace is tied so closely to how cities themselves are changing

If you're curious about where the flex workspace industry is headed globally, this conversation is a great one to listen to.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Jean-Yves Huwart on LinkedIn

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The coworking industry didn't become global overnight. People like Jean-Yves Huwart helped make it that way. Jean-Yves is the founder of Coworking Europe and one of the few people who has had a front-row seat to how flex workspace has evolved across dozens of countries over the last 15+ years. In this episode of Flex Uncensored, Liz Elam and I sit down with Jean-Yves to talk about what's happening across the European coworking market right now… and why the industry is hitting a new level of maturity. We get into:

• Why office buildings are starting to see flex workspace as a necessity, not a "nice to have"
• How asset owners across Europe are building their own coworking brands
• The growing role of brokers and intermediaries in helping companies find the right workspace
• Which European markets are booming right now (Netherlands, France, Spain) and which ones are moving more slowly
• Why the evolution of flex workspace is tied so closely to how cities themselves are changing

If you're curious about where the flex workspace industry is headed globally, this conversation is a great one to listen to.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Jean-Yves Huwart on LinkedIn

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The coworking industry didn't become global overnight. People like Jean-Yves Huwart helped make it that way. Jean-Yves is the founder of Coworking Europe and one of the few people who has had a front-row seat to how flex workspace has evolved across dozens of countries over the last 15+ years. In this episode of Flex Uncensored, Liz Elam and I sit down with Jean-Yves to talk about what's happening across the European coworking market right now… and why the industry is hitting a new level of maturity. We get into:

• Why office buildings are starting to see flex workspace as a necessity, not a "nice to have"
• How asset owners across Europe are building their own coworking brands
• The growing role of brokers and intermediaries in helping companies find the right workspace
• Which European markets are booming right now (Netherlands, France, Spain) and which ones are moving more slowly
• Why the evolution of flex workspace is tied so closely to how cities themselves are changing

If you're curious about where the flex workspace industry is headed globally, this conversation is a great one to listen to.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Jean-Yves Huwart on LinkedIn

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The coworking industry didn't become global overnight. People like Jean-Yves Huwart helped make it that way. Jean-Yves is the founder of Coworking Europe and one of the few people who has had a front-row seat to how flex workspace has evolved across dozens of countries over the last 15+ years. In this episode of Flex Uncensored, Liz Elam and I sit down with Jean-Yves to talk about what's happening across the European coworking market right now… and why the industry is hitting a new level of maturity. We get into:

• Why office buildings are starting to see flex workspace as a necessity, not a "nice to have"
• How asset owners across Europe are building their own coworking brands
• The growing role of brokers and intermediaries in helping companies find the right workspace
• Which European markets are booming right now (Netherlands, France, Spain) and which ones are moving more slowly
• Why the evolution of flex workspace is tied so closely to how cities themselves are changing

If you're curious about where the flex workspace industry is headed globally, this conversation is a great one to listen to.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Jean-Yves Huwart on LinkedIn

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The coworking industry didn't become global overnight. People like Jean-Yves Huwart helped make it that way. Jean-Yves is the founder of Coworking Europe and one of the few people who has had a front-row seat to how flex workspace has evolved across dozens of countries over the last 15+ years. In this episode of Flex Uncensored, Liz Elam and I sit down with Jean-Yves to talk about what's happening across the European coworking market right now… and why the industry is hitting a new level of maturity. We get into:

• Why office buildings are starting to see flex workspace as a necessity, not a "nice to have"
• How asset owners across Europe are building their own coworking brands
• The growing role of brokers and intermediaries in helping companies find the right workspace
• Which European markets are booming right now (Netherlands, France, Spain) and which ones are moving more slowly
• Why the evolution of flex workspace is tied so closely to how cities themselves are changing

If you're curious about where the flex workspace industry is headed globally, this conversation is a great one to listen to.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Jean-Yves Huwart on LinkedIn

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Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

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The coworking industry didn't become global overnight. People like Jean-Yves Huwart helped make it that way. Jean-Yves is the founder of Coworking Europe and one of the few people who has had a front-row seat to how flex workspace has evolved across dozens of countries over the last 15+ years. In this episode of Flex Uncensored, Liz Elam and I sit down with Jean-Yves to talk about what's happening across the European coworking market right now… and why the industry is hitting a new level of maturity. We get into:

• Why office buildings are starting to see flex workspace as a necessity, not a "nice to have"
• How asset owners across Europe are building their own coworking brands
• The growing role of brokers and intermediaries in helping companies find the right workspace
• Which European markets are booming right now (Netherlands, France, Spain) and which ones are moving more slowly
• Why the evolution of flex workspace is tied so closely to how cities themselves are changing

If you're curious about where the flex workspace industry is headed globally, this conversation is a great one to listen to.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Jean-Yves Huwart on LinkedIn

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Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

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Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast

The coworking industry didn't become global overnight. People like Jean-Yves Huwart helped make it that way. Jean-Yves is the founder of Coworking Europe and one of the few people who has had a front-row seat to how flex workspace has evolved across dozens of countries over the last 15+ years. In this episode of Flex Uncensored, Liz Elam and I sit down with Jean-Yves to talk about what's happening across the European coworking market right now… and why the industry is hitting a new level of maturity. We get into:

• Why office buildings are starting to see flex workspace as a necessity, not a "nice to have"
• How asset owners across Europe are building their own coworking brands
• The growing role of brokers and intermediaries in helping companies find the right workspace
• Which European markets are booming right now (Netherlands, France, Spain) and which ones are moving more slowly
• Why the evolution of flex workspace is tied so closely to how cities themselves are changing

If you're curious about where the flex workspace industry is headed globally, this conversation is a great one to listen to.

Resources Mentioned in this Podcast: Jean-Yves Huwart on LinkedIn

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Connect with Giovanni on LinkedIn

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Find Jamie on the Everything Coworking Podcast