Hey dear community, Yesterday we had our coffee chat and we had a really nice, small group. The conversation was relaxed, honest, and surprisingly deep. I always love how much clarity can come out of an intimate discussion. If you couldn’t join, here’s a recap so you can still feel part of it and see what we explored together. 🌱 Coliving as a tool for real change We talked about how coliving is not just about sharing a house. When it’s intentional, it can: - change people’s lives - bring energy back into rural areas - connect locals and internationals in meaningful ways Javi shared how experiences in rural Galicia helped teenagers pitch local projects and see new possibilities for their future. It was a beautiful example of coliving creating real local impact. 🧭 Different spaces, different themes We explored the idea that colivings don’t need to compete. Some can focus on tech and creativity. Others on health, mental wellbeing, or local integration. Diversity in themes makes the ecosystem stronger. 🌍 The path of a community builder Jay shared her journey and her interest in becoming a community builder through workshops and facilitation. She also introduced a project idea inspired by “Future Day” in Germany: connecting teens with local businesses and remote workers so they can see career paths beyond the “move to the big city” narrative. It sparked a lot of reflection on education, representation, and opportunity in rural areas. 🏡 How operators work with community leaders Elisa from Mimos Coliving (Toronto + Bogota) shared how they: - Offer community leader roles to long-term residents (usually minimum 3 months) - Sometimes exchange leadership responsibilities for reduced monthly fees - Revisit roles regularly to avoid burnout We also talked openly about something important: community leader burnout is real. Rotation, fresh energy, and breaks matter. 📣 Making coliving more known Florian shared that many remote workers still don’t know coliving exists. And often, once they try it, they realize there was nothing to be afraid of.

Hiii and welcooome! I'm so excited to have you here. Before we jump into resources, lessons, and opportunities, let’s start with the most important part of this community: the people. Take a moment to introduce yourself and, if you feel comfortable, share a photo too. It can be: - a photo of you - a moment from a coliving - a place you love - or something that represents how you travel or build community