Ep 32 – We're A Vibe, Not Just a Work Space – with Manon Berthault from Voisins
Episode 32
Monday, May 5, 2025 • Duration 26:23
In this interview, we talk about:
Manon, her space, Voisins
going from the hospitality industry to coworking spaces
how to keep a human touch in a technological world
00:00 Hi!
01:08 Manon's Journey into Coworking
03:01 Joining Voisins and Creating a Role
07:50 Evolution of Voisins Coffee Shops
10:17 Managing Multiple Spaces and Teams
14:37 Managing the Team and Future Plans
15:33 Consulting and Real Estate Strategies
18:17 Transforming Old Buildings
19:57 Supporting Entrepreneurs and Community
21:39 The Future of Work and Technology
25:26 Bye!
Speakers
Manon Berthault
Manon worked for 10 years in the hospitality industry in the US, Asia and Europe, and is now the co-director of Voisins in Switzerland.
Voisins means ‘neighbour’ in France. It provides everything you might need in your neighbourhood -- creativity, innovation, wellness, culture. It’s made up of 6 spaces spread over Genève and Neufchâtel.
Check her space, Voisins, on their website:
http://www.voisins.ch/
Fanny Marcoux
I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.
During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.
I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:
Ep 31 – A community manager is a matchmaker – with Yuta Aoki from BIRTH LAB and JCCO
Episode 31
Monday, April 7, 2025 • Duration 26:23
In this interview, we talk about:
Yuta, his space, BIRTH LAB, and community, Japan Coworking space and Community manager Organization (JCCO)
The true purpose of coworking
Why most spaces aren’t profitable
00:00 – Hi!
00:53 – Yuta Aoki's Diverse Roles
02:03 – Discovering Coworking
03:52 – Challenges and Growth in Coworking
06:29 – Impact of COVID-19 on Coworking
08:16 – Community and Events
10:36 – Partnerships and Local Connections
18:51 – Future Plans and Ecosystem Building
24:08 – Silent Coworking Spaces
25:29 – Bye!
Speakers
Yuta Aoki
Since the earthquake that hit Japan in 2011, Yuta has been obsessed with communities. He’s now the managing director of a coworking space, BIRTH LAB, and the founder of the Japan Coworking space and Community manager Organization (JCCO).
BIRTH LAB is your typical coworking experience alongside event spaces and a studio. It’s part of the birth brand which also offers offices, housing, bike parking, and partnerships.
Reach out to Yuta on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuta-aoki-796185143/
Check his space, BIRTH LAB, on their website:
Ep 22 – You can move faster if you share with others – with Szilvia Filep from Coworking Hungary
Episode 22
Monday, May 13, 2024 • Duration 33:23
In this interview, we talk about:
Szilvia and her spaces, Coworking Hungary and KATEDRA Coworking Veszprém
How powerful sharing knowledge with others is
What makes coworking, freelancing and remote working complementary
0:00 – Hi!
0:55 – The first time I entered a coworking
3:05 – It was very new and I had to learn a lot
5:44 – It wasn’t easy
9:01 – Freelancers kicked off this coworking story, but not anymore
12:02 – Don’t you want to meet other coworking managers?
17:48 – We thought it was going to be a smooth opening but...
20:29 – The 3 revenue streams (plus 2 more)
23:05 – ‘It’s ok if I’m not there’ does not work
25:43 – Coworkings have a completely different role in villages
27:47 – The biggest lack of knowledge is in community building
30:44 – Connect with other coworkings
32:00 – Bye!
Speakers
Szilvia Filep
We're experiencing major changes in the way people work and live. Szilvia creates and supports places, events and communities that rewrite the way we work.
Coworking Hungary helps connect, share insights, and host events that drive the growth of the coworking culture in Hungary.
Ep 21 – We had a volcano burst, and it changed my plans – with Sonia Amroun from Awid Aman
Episode 21
Monday, March 11, 2024 • Duration 30:20
In this interview, we’ll talk about:
Sonia and her space, Awid Aman Conscious Living
remaining open to what’s coming
what communities truly are
0:00 – Hi!
2:11 – It was in the middle of the pandemic crisis
6:51 – Reconnecting with simplicity
9:36 – It took me 2 weeks to open my first space
13:29 – The concept changed totally
16:23 – I had this call to be more human
18:46 – Coliving is the perfect middle between Airbnb and hostels
24:04 – Meet people with whom I can build something
28:07 – Bye!
Speakers
Sonia Amroun
Sonia has worked in the hospitality industry since she was 7 and has hosted 150+ participants in her coliving space.
And it’s not just a space. It’s a place where we can experiment with shared governance, conscious consumption, and land conservation.
Check her space, Awid Aman Conscious Living:
https://www.awidaman-nomadcommunity.com/
Fanny Marcoux
I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.
Ep 20 – Why am driving back to my sardine can? – with Justin Powers from Kernville Cowork
Episode 20
Monday, February 12, 2024 • Duration 33:41
In this interview, we’ll talk about:
Justin and his space, Kernville Cowork
how work, and workers, have changed
what a coworking can do for their community
0:00 – Hi!
1:37 – The definition of rural
4:11 – Nobody’s googling for coworking
7:54 – I saw what it was, I saw what it could do
11:14 – We’re very tourists-dependent
13:49 – COVID was a roller-coaster, and so are every summer and winter
17:14 – We’re a very small space
19:41 – We want to take it to other communities
24:47 – We need to be able to have full-time staff
28:08 – By the end of the day, they feel like they’re a local
31:08 – Join our community hub!
33:17 – Bye!
Speakers
Justin Powers
After working with tech companies and startups, Justin founded Kernville Cowork and Sierra Shared Spaces with one idea in mind: “Work Where You Play”.
They both aim to support entrepreneurs, remote workers, and startups in Kern River Valley, California, and other rural communities.
Check his space, Kernville Cowork, and community project, Sierra Shared Spaces:
https://kernvillecowork.com/
Ep 19 – It’s the perfect match between coworking and events – with Bozhidar Ivanov from Networking Premium
Episode 19
Monday, January 15, 2024 • Duration 26:28
In this interview, we’ll talk about:
Bozhidar and his space, Networking Premium
all the types of events a coworking space can host
why, at the end of the day, we do coworking or events
0:00 – Hi!
3:24 – I didn’t know what coworking was, I just saw this great place
5:46 – It seems very natural that one day I’ll start working there
7:18 – It was a shock to learn about all the things that we’re doing
8:52 – Coworking and events are a very good fit
10:36 – It’s not what you have, it’s how you use it
11:25 – It comes back to what event space you have
13:55 – It’s good to have a structure and schedule but…
15:05 – If we think it’s a good idea and we can make it, we make it
17:36 – The events I like the most are the events people enjoy
19:34 – You can feel the energy in that space
21:36 – We love to give back to the community
24:28 – Bye!
Speakers
Bozhidar Ivanov
Bozhidar writes for communities. For Open Sofia to promote his home country, Bulgaria, and its capital city, Sofia. For Networking Premium to promote their events.
Networking Premium is a workplace you want to go to, beyond an office, a place where you are surrounded by like-minded people, a community you call Family.
Ep 18 – We build strong local partnerships – with Serena Chironna from KINO Italy
Episode 18
Friday, December 15, 2023 • Duration 28:36
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
Serena and her space, KINO Italy
working remotely from remote locations
partnering with local organizations
0:00 – Hi!
2:00 – From and back to Italy
5:13 – Filling in the gap
9:09 – This is how we launched our first pilot
13:25 – The infrastructure is not the most modern
17:14 – It has to be beyond the business opportunity
21:30 – We’ll always want to explore new places
24:22 – Come learn Italian
25:11 – Set simple expectations
27:03 – Bye!
Speakers
Serena Chironna
Serena used to live in London working as an account manager. Now she build remote work communities in Italy.
KINO Italy brings digital nomads and remote workers to the hidden gems of Italy – aka picturesque Italian villages and all the sweet things in life.
Check Serena’s space, KINO Italy:
https://kinoitaly.com/
Fanny Marcoux
I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.
Ep 17 – Experience a new way of living – with Ivano Stella from Out Quarters
Episode 17
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 • Duration 36:11
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
Ivano and his space, Out Quarters
The beautiful sea and mountains near Cilento, Campagna in Italy
How and why to dive into remote work
0:00 – Hi!
0:55 – The co in coliving
2:38 – Escape the city...
5:50 – … to a small town
9:15 – Already working in a hybrid model in 2016
11:05 – I started travelling and working remotely
14:13 – Those communities are in coworking and coliving space
16:21 – Why don’t these things exist in Italy?
18:27 – The first experience
21:57 – Let’s do life-work balance, not work-life balance
24:40 – It’s a pity that, in the low season, Cilento gets depopulated
29:27 – The second experience
31:32 – I agree with the ‘back to the office’
34:42 – Bye!
Speakers
Ivano Stella
Ivano develops co-living experiences, manages the operational plan and maintains relationships with digital nomad and startup communities.
Out Quarters gathers coliving and coworking enthusiasts in Italy to foster meaningful connections and a positive impact.
Ep 16 – People were flocking to rural areas – with Hannah Cooper from the Staunton Innovation Hub
Episode 16
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 • Duration 28:56
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
Hannah and her space, the Staunton Innovation Hub
How to grow even during a pandemic
Remote work, balance and outposts
0:00 – Hi!
3:02 – Let’s do this right in this rural area and see how it goes
5:29 – We decided to open a 2nd space, during the pandemic
8:23 – Hey, why don’t you come and join our team?
11:50 – It was even better than I expected
15:45 – Understand the importance of work-life balance
17:47 – That’s where we get hybrid work
19:17 – Our community are self-starters
21:15 – Our hope is to have between 20 and 30 spaces
24:55 – We have a shortlist of areas that picked our interest
27:22 – Bye!
Speakers
Hannah Cooper
Hannah manages the two Innovation Hubs, in Staunton and Harrisonburg. She’s also a wife, mum, adventurer and big support of entrepreneurs and small businesses.
The Staunton Innovation Hub is designed to reduce barriers to innovation and help small businesses succeed. Entrepreneurs come for features like fast internet or office space, and stay for the people.
Check her space, Staunton Innovation Hub :
Ep 15 – Coworking is community working together – with Anne Kirby from The Candy Factory
Episode 15
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 • Duration 28:14
During this interview, we’ll talk about:
Anne and her space, The Sweet Core
what being a family truly means
how spaces can collaborate together
0:00 – Hi!
0:41 – The space came after the community
4:36 – There was more than just creatives coming at the table
6:00 – There were many great cafes but coworking was missing
9:07 – This has to happen
11:54 – Kids and dogs are the norm
15:42 – We don’t have to be a one size fits all
17:03 – Collaboration over competition
19:48 – Cat Johnson’s Coworking Lab
21:41 – A great business resource
23:19 – A wellness theme
24:45 – Get out!
26:10 – Bye!
Speakers
Anne Kirby
Anne does many things.
She operates an agency, a coworking space, founded a Coworking Alliance, hosted a Coworking Conference, hosts meetup groups and does some more public speaking.
The Candy Factory is a community of professionals who have found a new way to work.
It promotes business growth, creative thinking, shared brilliance, and collaboration for small businesses, freelancers, remote workers, and non-profits.
https://birth-village.com/lab/
Check his community, JCCO, on its website:
https://jc2o.or.jp/
Fanny Marcoux
I’m your host and passionate about coworking, remote working, nomading, freelancing, and marketing. Many -ing in there.
During the day, I help ecommerce managers manage their Google Analytics and optimize for conversions.
I also post every day on LinkedIn, where you can follow me at:
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