EPISODE · Dec 2, 2025 · 56 MIN
Ep. 25 BeetCommunity the Coliving Intersection of Locals and Travellers in Palermo, Italy
from Where She Builds · host Anna and Shandi
Joining us for the second half of our conversation Marco Traina, sharing his concept of Beet Community, a coliving space in Palermo that fosters a sense of home and belonging for travellers. He talks about the importance of creating connections between locals and nomads, the challenges he navigates while running a coliving space, and the upcoming Italia Nomad Fest, which aims to bridge the gap between travellers and local culture. We explore sustainable tourism, community engagement, and the role networking plays in entrepreneurship.beetcommunity.com use code "anna10" for 10% offitalianomadfest.com---Safety Wing Travel InsuranceIris Agata Hostel in Ohrid, North Macedonia---00:00 Intro00:35 Chitty Chat19:46 Marco Founder of Beet Community21:17 The Concept Behind Beet Community22:46 The Importance of Co-Living24:25 The Energy of the Space26:11 Potluck Evenings: Building Connections28:34 Expanding the Space: Meeting Demand30:59 Challenges of Running a Coliving Space34:03 Follow Where She Builds34:31 Personal and Professional Boundaries37:09 Exploring Palermo Beyond38:44 The Essence of Cultural Exchange42:30 From Consumption to Contribution45:51 Italia Nomad Fest50:28 The Power of Networking56:25 Outro
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Joining us for the second half of our conversation Marco Traina, sharing his concept of Beet Community, a coliving space in Palermo that fosters a sense of home and belonging for travellers. He talks about the importance of creating connections between locals and nomads, the challenges he navigates while running a coliving space, and the upcoming Italia Nomad Fest, which aims to bridge the gap between travellers and local culture. We explore sustainable tourism, community engagement, and the role networking plays in entrepreneurship.beetcommunity.com use code "anna10" for 10% offitalianomadfest.com---Safety Wing Travel InsuranceIris Agata Hostel in Ohrid, North Macedonia---00:00 Intro00:35 Chitty Chat19:46 Marco Founder of Beet Community21:17 The Concept Behind Beet Community22:46 The Importance of Co-Living24:25 The Energy of the Space26:11 Potluck Evenings: Building Connections28:34 Expanding the Space: Meeting Demand30:59 Challenges of Running a Coliving Space34:03 Follow Where She Builds34:31 Personal and Professional Boundaries37:09 Exploring Palermo Beyond38:44 The Essence of Cultural Exchange42:30 From Consumption to Contribution45:51 Italia Nomad Fest50:28 The Power of Networking56:25 Outro
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