Colivers Club Podcast by Mapmelon

What happens when three burned-out tech professionals decide to stop optimizing for work and start designing for wonder? In this episode of Colivers Club, César Alberca visits Wonder House, a unique coliving hidden in the Catalan mountains where themed weeks, community rituals, costumes, escape rooms, and playful experiences take center stage. Together with founders Anya, Fidel, and Aleix, we expl...

What if every village in the world hosted its own mini “Nomad Fest”? In this episode, César sits down with Pelé Philipp Alexander Weber to explore a bold vision: creating millions of spaces where people come together to share ideas, grow, and truly connect. From his roots in Switzerland running transformative summer camps to co-owning and expanding Nomad Fest, Pelé shares how gatherings, unconfere...

What if the freedom we’re searching for isn’t out there, but inside us? In this deeply honest and moving episode of Colivers Club, César sits down with Suze McLean-Pont—trauma therapist, speaking coach, former sailor, and self-described shipbuilder for the soul. Recorded during Nomad Base in Tarifa, the conversation flows between the sea, coliving, trauma, and what it really means to feel safe in...

What happens when a digital nomad turns her passion for connection into a business that bridges worlds? 🌍 In this episode, César chats with Marie Tuason, a Filipina entrepreneur and marketer based in Valencia who’s redefining how remote workers experience travel through Kaya Connections — co-creation retreats that blend work, wellness, and authentic cultural immersion. Marie shares her eight-year...

🌿 Would you turn your coliving into a non-profit? That’s exactly what Stefanie Prossinger did at Eco-living Finca La Palmera in Tarifa, Spain. 💛 In this episode, we talk about: ✨ Why she shifted from a traditional business to an association. ✨ The joys and challenges of running a coliving alone (with a little help from Milo 🐕). ✨ Building everything from a Yoga platform to a calisthenics par...

Eco-luxury meets digital nomadism — can design change the way we live, connect, and thrive? In this episode of Colivers Club, host César Alberca chats with Kate Shifman, founder of AOMA Coliving, a new eco-conscious, community-powered coliving space launching in Ericeira, Portugal. With a background in photography, architecture, and a life of full-time travel, Kate is building more than just a hom...

🔥 Would you dare build a coliving from scratch in a place with no colivings at all? Meet Claire & Hadrien, the powerhouse couple behind Pomar Coliving in Algarve, Portugal 🌊☀️. They left corporate Paris life to follow a meaningful dream: creating coliving spaces where people connect, recharge, and belong. From overcoming bureaucratic nightmares, designing every corner by hand, to balancing c...

In this heartwarming and insightful episode of Colivers Club, host César Alberca sits down with Maria Hansen, a business English coach, digital nomad, and founder of Seeds of Gratitude. Maria opens up about her transformative journey through coliving spaces across South America and Europe—and how those experiences shaped her personal and professional growth. Maria shares how she stumbled into coli...

🫂 “Coliving is the antidote to loneliness!” – Moritz Ever wondered what makes coliving so special? Moritz, a passionate coliver from Berlin, shares his journey—from discovering coliving through friends to realizing it’s the future of community living. 🏡✨ In this episode, we dive into: 🔹 The magic of 9 Coliving and why it keeps drawing him back 🔹 How coliving is reshaping social connections in...

🌍 Minimalism, crypto, and reinventing toilets? Yep, we covered it all! Meet Theo, a self-proclaimed minimalist nomad who counted his possessions during COVID (99 items!), built a startup, took a multi-year sabbatical, and even dreamed of launching a crypto-powered coliving. Oh, and he’s got strong opinions on toilets. 🚽😂 From burnout and sabbaticals to the future of coliving communities, this e...

“Community doesn’t happen by accident.” 💡 Ali Greene, remote work expert and co-author of Remote Works, shares her journey from quitting her NYC job to becoming a digital nomad—and how she discovered the power of true coliving. From hostels to pop-up colivings to finally experiencing real community at Sun and Co, Ali learned that not all “colivings” are created equal. 🏡✨ Events, facilitators, a...

What happens when a lifelong traveler shifts from leading fast-paced tours to embracing slow travel and coliving? For Piotrek Bodera, it meant rediscovering the power of connection—through community, dance, and storytelling. As a tour guide for 15 years, Piotrek helped people tick off bucket-list destinations. But during the pandemic, he realized he wanted more than just travel—he wanted meaningfu...

✨ Why settle for a hotel when you can instantly join a community? ✨ David McNeil, co-founder of Social Club Coliving in Chiang Mai, knows exactly what digital nomads need: 🏡 A home base in Asia 💬 Events that connect people beyond just partying 💪 Fitness & workspaces that keep you productive & healthy Tired of feeling isolated while traveling? Coliving might be the answer! Would you tr...

🌍 “I carry my identity in my heart, not in my pocket.” Meet Yazan, the founder of HomeAwe, a platform redefining volunteering abroad. 🌟 Unlike traditional programs, HomeAwe ensures every experience is handpicked, authentic, and focused on cultural exchange. From volunteering in South Africa to co-creating a coliving space in the Swiss Alps, Yazan’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. 🌄 He sh...

In this episode of Colivers Club we dive into the fascinating world of digital nomadism with Professor Daniel Schlagwein from the University of Sydney. Daniel, a pioneer in studying the digital nomad lifestyle, shares his unique journey—from blogging and programming during his global travels in 2006 to coining the term “digital nomadism” and researching its profound impacts on individuals and comm...

🎉 What does it take to turn a space into a thriving community? Meet Johnny Ilca, the dynamic community manager, teacher, salesperson, entepeneur and many more things! Johnny’s journey is packed with stories, lessons, and a few barking challenges. 🐕 In this episode, we dive into: 🌍 Building coliving spaces from scratch in Romania 🤝 Why community is the heart of coliving 🛠️ Lessons learned from...

🌄 Ever wondered what it’s like to blend a thriving international coliving community with the rhythms of a traditional Spanish village? 🌍✨ Meet Agustín Jamardo, the visionary founder of Anceu Coliving in Galicia, Spain! In our latest episode, Agustín shares how Anceu Coliving is creating meaningful connections between colivers from around the world and local residents. From embracing cultural tr...

In today’s episode of Colivers Club, we sit down with Morgane Oléron, co-founder of Life at Selgars and author of Have Your Cake and Share It Too. Morgane is a passionate community builder, writer, and podcaster with deep expertise in human-centered communications and coliving operations. She brings her talent for storytelling and community design to coliving spaces, helping them cultivate strong,...

🌱 In this episode of the Colivers Club Podcast, we explore eco-conscious coliving with Stefanie Prossinger, founder of Eco-living Finca la Palmera in Costa de la Luz, Spain! Stefanie shares her unique vision for a sustainable, community-oriented coliving space designed around eco-friendly practices and permaculture principles. From setting up a low-impact coliving environment to nurturing a commu...

🎙️ In this episode of Colivers Club, we dive into the art of building and managing successful coliving communities with Jeanne Fontaniere, a seasoned community manager and coliving expert. Jeanne, known for her work at Chateau Coliving in France and organizing pop-up coliving events across Europe, shares her unique insights into creating a thriving, inclusive environment for colivers. 🌍✨ From da...

🎙️ In this episode of Colivers Club, join us as we chat with Katia Dimova, the owner of Chateau Coliving in Normandy, France. 🏰 Katia shares her fascinating journey of transforming a historic French chateau into a unique coliving space, balancing the charm of a centuries-old castle with the needs of modern digital nomads. In this episode, Katia dives into the challenges of running a coliving spac...

🎧 New Episode Alert! 🎧 Dive into the 8th episode of Colivers Club as we chat with Tobias Hug, a true nomad who’s been on the road for 15 years! 🌍✨ Tobias, now a partner at SunDesk Coliving, shares his journey of finding home in coliving communities and offers insights into the art of creating meaningful connections on the move. 🏠💬 From Southeast Asia to Morocco, Tobias has seen it all, and n...

🎙️ Join us in the 7th episode of Colivers Club, this time with Tony and Katya, the founders of Burgas Coliving in Bulgaria, as we explore their remarkable journey of transforming an abandoned communist spa into a thriving coliving space with a summer camp vibe. 🏕️ In this episode, Tony and Katya share their unique story, from the challenges of renovating a historic building to the joys of creating...

🎙️ Join us as we dive into the world of nomadic living with Chris Cerra, also known as the Nomad Accommodation Guy. Chris shares his journey of living the digital nomad life and offers valuable insights into finding the perfect coliving spaces for remote workers. 🏠✨ In this episode, Chris discusses the ups and downs of balancing work and travel, the challenges of finding suitable coliving enviro...

🎙️ Join us for a conversation with John Ho, the innovative mind behind Alt Chiang Mai, as we explore the dynamics of crowdfunding and community engagement in coliving spaces in Asia. 🏠  In this episode, John explains how he used crowdfunding to successfully expand Alt Chiang Mai, sharing the lessons learned and the community’s enthusiastic involvement. He also discusses the challenges of maintain...