Life on fifth Podcast - Coliving & Community life – Details, episodes & analysis

After being a digital nomad for 8 years, travelling to 27 countries, and working in the startup ecosystem for 15 years, Jean-Baptiste and his partner decided to develop the mobile app NomadWay, drawing on our experience building communities for digital nomads over the past 4 years.

NomadWay is active in 20 cities, with more than 1,200 users, particularly in Alicante and Valencia.

In 2021, they also launched the Digital Nomads in Alicante community, which now has over 2,700 members and has organized 650 events in collaboration with locals.

Salome's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Originally from France, she has spent the last few years travelling and working remotely, all while creating her own community guest house in Tenerife with her partner.
This episode is not just about physical spaces; it's about the emotional and psychological aspects of what makes a home. Salome shares her experiences living in coliving spaces as a volunteer, a host and a guest, which have become a significant part of her life.
Throughout the episode, Salomé evokes the challenges and rewards of running a guest house with her partner while working remotely.

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Tulia Guest House website.

In our second episode of Who Reads Anyway? we explore the fascinating world of community living where chaos becomes a unifying force.

From the challenges at K9 to the unexpected joys of coliving, discover how organized chaos can strengthen bonds and foster creativity.

Don't miss this engaging episode—listen now and see chaos in a new light!

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Amélie is the founder of InfiniColiving, a seaside coliving space that fosters connection, creativity, and harmony with nature. After three inspiring years exploring Brazil, as an nomad worker she decided to settle on the northern coast of Salvador de Bahia. Her journey began with years of living in shared housing during her studies and an extended time in Paris, followed by experiences within spiritual and eco-sustainable communities. These deeply influenced her approach to InfiniColiving, which is not only a space to stay but an immersive experience.

There, residents engage in creative and spiritual activities, from art workshops to yoga and meditation, and discover the richness of Afro-Brazilian culture. Through InfiniColiving, she hopes to create a sanctuary where people can reconnect with themselves, nature, and the powerful spirit of community.

Check out her website: https://infinicolivingbr.com/

Follow her Instagrams: @infinicoliving @artmelie_

💬 Show Notes

In this episode of the Life on 5th podcast, we embark on a new journey of short and sweet episodes, diving into the heart of community living through blog articles from Substack.

Our host, that would be me, brings written words to life, exploring the complexities of co-living. From digital nomads to long-term community members, co-living presents unique challenges and opportunities for growth.

Discover the nuances of navigating new spaces, understanding unspoken rules, and finding your place in an established ecosystem. The episode delves into the realities of sharing spaces, time, and values, highlighting the importance of giving back to the community. Embrace the discomfort, ask the tough questions, and learn to accept the process of community living.

Join us as we uncover the priceless connections that form when masks drop and genuine relationships emerge. Experience the laughter, learning, and growth of living in a community, and discover the true value of belonging.

Grace is 26 and originally from the UK. She left when she was 19 to do her bachelor's in the Netherlands and then her master's in Stockholm, and she has stayed here ever since! She moved into K9 a year ago after meeting the people who lived there and feeling the huge outpouring of love they had for their home any time it came up in conversation. She felt it was a place she could join and contribute to —mostly by making cookies, but in other ways, too!

Ramon has been living in various coliving spaces over the past few years, embracing the community lifestyle while working remotely.

He is also the co-founder of Colivers Club, Mapmelon, and Mangobeds.

Projects all focused on improving the coliving community and making life easier and better for both colivers and coliving owners. He is passionate about building strong, supportive communities.

María founded Cactus Coliving in 2021 in Tenerife and recently opened a second location in La Gomera. She welcomes digital nomads from around the world, showing them the beauty of the island and its people. She is trying to create a new kind of “tourism” that will positively impact the locals and their economy.

César is a part-time digital nomad with a base in Madrid.

He works as a freelancer and has stayed in over eight colivings (so far!) for at least a month. He has also helped renovate a few of them.

He is the ambassador for Mapmelon and the host of the Colivers Club Podcast.

After working remotely in over 40 countries and witnessing the unstoppable rise of flexible work, Juan saw an opportunity to utilize remote work as a means to revitalize rural areas and improve work-life balance. He co-founded Rooral, a social venture that partners with small villages at risk of depopulation to create enriching and restorative remote work experiences. Rooral serves as a bridge between the urban and rural worlds, with a special emphasis on building community. In the past, success was often associated with leaving one's village behind. Rooral supports remote workers in going back and rediscovering the forgotten essence of our roots.