Immofinanz: Bridging Community, Tech, and Hospitality with Urban Garden
In this episode, Stefanie Mayr discusses the Urban Garden Project, a coworking space that prioritizes community and hospitality. Stefanie talks about the importance of natural connections and the role of onboarding and community managers. Technology, such as an app for building access and engagement, is also utilized. The collaborative atmosphere in coworking spaces fosters connections among occupants. Stefanie believes in the future of flexible and adaptable workspace design.
Martyn Sibley: Disability at the Core – Embracing Inclusion for Future-Focused Coworking
In this Coworking Values podcast episode, Martyn Sibley discusses the importance of inclusion in businesses for people with disabilities. He shares his travel experiences as a wheelchair user and highlights the need for both physically accessible places and supportive and informative environments. Martyn emphasizes the financial benefits of disability inclusion for businesses and the importance of understanding diverse needs. He also talks about his project, ‘Accomable,’ which aims to make travel more accessible for disabled individuals. Additionally, Martyn discusses the challenges he faced in finding an accessible coworking space.
Creative States: Coworking with Heart, Home, and Inspiration
Ilia Kenigshtein is the founder and CEO of Creative States, a network of coworking spaces in Ukraine. They go beyond traditional workspaces by creating a strong sense of community and social impact. Despite the challenges of the pandemic and war in the country, Creative States maintains a high occupancy rate. Their coworking spaces serve as a form of resistance and community-building during the Russian invasion. They also provide child-friendly spaces and aim to expand into Europe and beyond. Creative States’ mission is to create a haven within coworking, where normalcy and freedom shine even in the face of adversity.
Coworking: A Catalyst for Advancing Social Equity and Justice
This podcast features Ashley Proctor of Coworking Canada discussing the evolution of coworking spaces over the past 20 years. They touch on topics such as the pandemic, social justice, and environmental issues, emphasizing the importance of building inclusive communities and taking action together. Ashley believes coworking can have a significant impact on the economy and contribute to the transition away from fossil fuels. Overall, coworking is seen as a powerful force for change.
Find a Balance: How Coworking Spaces Can Support Mental Health in the Black Community
In this podcast episode, Samantha Francis discusses mental health, particularly focusing on the struggles faced by black people. She shares personal stories, offers advice on addressing mental health issues, and highlights the increasing rate of suicide. Francis also discusses the lack of understanding and support for students with mental health issues in schools, and the use of pupil referral units for students with behavioral issues. The importance of addressing trauma early on to prevent future problems is emphasized, and the need for better support and education for individuals from different backgrounds is highlighted.
Podcast Rewind: 15-minute City and the Good Space Work Club
We're taking a deep dive into the concept of the "15-minute city" in this podcast rewind episode. We're looking at the myths that the UK government is trying to spread about it, and why coworking spaces are so important in terms of creating community, encouraging...
Why Representation Matters: Community Building and Tech for Inclusivity
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HPFwxAmIj5GYpUYLV3EQr?si=3498818a3d404cb2 Google Podcast Apple Podcast We discuss the importance of diversity, representation, and inclusivity in tech and coworking spaces. We explore why diversity and representation are important and...
Belonging in a Changing World: Strategies for Connection and Well-being
In today’s episode, let's dive headfirst into the world of belonging where we’re joined by Belongfulness Founder and New Work Cities (NYC) Tony Bacigalupo. From COVID-19’s impact to the power of mindset and coworking spaces, we’ll take a closer look at what it’s all...
Unlocking the Potential of Transforming Tech for Our Future
In this special episode, We have Kofi Oppong of Urban MBA talk about the technologies that are going to change the world. Kofi has a lot of experience in the tech world, having worked for a big sports and fitness company. He's a futurist, and he says he's always been...
Luis Suarez: Redefining Work, Community, and Intentionality
In today’s episode, we’ll be talking with one of the world’s most experienced remote work advocates and community builders, Luis Suarez, Distributed Work Adviser at Working the Future. He’ll be sharing his thoughts on the state of work, coworking spaces, local...
PODcast Host
Bernie J Mitchell
Value-Driven Coworking Advocate, Writer, and Podcaster
“My primary focus is on supporting independent communities and coworking businesses to thrive.”