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 Welcome00:12 Meeting the Hosts: Ben and Fabienne00:29 The Birth of Alpiness01:12 The Hosts' Background and Journey02:08 The Concept of Co-living03:51 The Challenges of Starting a Co-living Space04:24 The Impact of Co-living on Local Communities12:28 Renovation and Remodeling of the Co-living Space14:35 Outdoor Activities and Exploring the Region15:38 Unique Aspects of the Co-living Space16:00 The Importance of Community in Co-living17:58 The Role of Location in Co-living18:48 Future Plans and Challenges20:18 Winter Activities and Opportunities21:52 Funding and Financial Challenges27:15 The Future of Co-living32:58 Closing Thoughts and Reflections