GCUC Radio

Dive into the dynamic journey of Carly Nemtean, co-founder of an interior design construction firm and a visionary niche coworking space operator. Nemtean and Liz Elam discuss her candid perspective and acknowledge the challenges of entrepreneurship and the need for constant adaptability. Over 12 years, her journey unfolds with strategic growth, sharing spaces with diverse businesses, and conscious expansion. Learn from her expertise in crafting functional spaces, forging partnerships, and introducing innovative revenue streams. Carly's unique perspective offers a guide for entrepreneurs aiming to thrive in the dynamic landscape of coworking and design. #coworking #architecture #design #CarlyNemtean #landscape #marketing #office #decoration #client #entreprenuer #revenue https://gcuc.co/

Step into the captivating world of coworking with the dynamic Dr. Ben Hamer, Chief Futurist at Creative Cubes in Australia! In this engaging discussion with Liz Elam, Dr. Hamer unravels the exciting possibilities of the coworking industry, exploring its boundless potential for growth and innovation. Drawing inspiration from his global experiences, he paints a vivid picture of the evolving coworking scene in Australia and its parallel rise across the globe. Join us as we explore the empowering concept of flexible work practices, unlocking a realm where freedom and creativity flourish, and where the future of work knows no limits! Get ready to be inspired by the ever-growing demand for flexible workspaces, as Dr. Hamer's infectious enthusiasm sparks curiosity for the extraordinary possibilities that lie ahead. gcuc.co #gcucpodcast #BenHamer #CreativeCubes #AU #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #futureofwork Evoke Projects is an interior design, construction, and project management firm. They specialize in workplace, education, veterinary, and healthcare projects. Check them out at evokeprojects.com.au

Are you ready to transform your space, elevate your vibe, and leave your competition in the dust? Meet Kevin Whelan, the master of uncovering and harnessing unique niches for explosive growth. In an interview with Liz Elam, Kevin shares what most people overlook, the strategies that truly make a difference, and the crucial ingredients for great marketing. Don't miss out on this game-changing opportunity to revolutionize your approach to marketing! #gcucpodcast #KevinWhelan #Canada #marketing #entrepreneur #coworking #community #futureofwork https://www.everspaces.com/ https://gcuc.co/

People hold community, societies, and cities together. No one knows this better than Stanford Civil Engineer to coworking powerhouse, Jillian Kilby, Founder and CEO at The Exchange. Jillian talks about the importance of economic development, having passion for the cause, and putting everything into perspective. She dives deep into her love for service, giving back to the community, how opportunities and education can shape the future, and always asking what you can do next. #gcucpodcast #JillianKilby #TheExchange #AU #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #futureofwork

Work Life is a rural regional coworking business that Kate has gone all in on outside of Sydney! Filled with purpose and joy, Kate believes in the impact she can make in her community to the point of even selling the family home to keep the doors open. With a background in fundraising and sponsorship and setting up community events she started because she craved a shared space in her own town. Liz and Kate talk about diversified income streams, non-profits, adult day care, second gigs and virtual mail. You can see Kate on stage in August of 2023 at GCUC AU. #GCUCAU #Sydney #Australia #Rural #revenue #virtualmail

Brian & Dennis keep meeting at the same conferences and knew they wanted to work together. They ended up starting a unique tech solution for the coworking industry along with five (yes, five other founders.) Though successful with their startup, two of the founders ended up leaving the company to reinvent themselves and launch a new AI focused startup for the coworking world. Brian Watson, Dennis Lankes, and Liz Elam discuss a new product, born out of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, and the importance of connection. Don't delay, hit play! #gcucpodcast #coworking #altspace #colorado #community https://gcuc.co/ https://www.officernd.com/

The brain behind Kiln. and Rise, the number one place for fintech, talks about how missteps, crypto Mondays, revitalization, and nay sayers all played their part in today's success. Arian Lewis, founder and CEO at kiln., takes us on his journey from tech start-ups and graduate school, to origins, branding, and trademarks. #gcucpodcast #ArianLewis #kiln #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #futureofwork Podcast sponsored by nexudus.com

In this podcast Liz talks with Brian Chen who is the dynamic and humble co-founder and CEO of ROOM about everything from hybrid work, modular design, sustainability, interest rates, SVB and so much more. Brian talks about how he started pulling at the yarn of curiosity and that led to starting with phone booths for his latest venture. They delve into questions like the right numbers of phone booths for an office space and what surprise new product is now 30% of their annual sales. Brian talks about how the possible recession and economic uncertainty is leading to his current state of mind and how a modular approach not fixed is the future of office. You don't want to miss this one…. #coworking #architecture #phonebooths #ROOM #brianchen #sustainability #office #design #recession #realestate #hospitality

It is undeniable that people make coworking magical. But keeping the magic alive without losing the thrill of the experience, that personal touch, and making memories while doing so at margin is the challenge. Nick Clark, Founder and President at Common Desk, details all things supply, demand, KPI, ROI, landlords, and the big shift on the horizon. This coworking OG talks about the fate of real estate, sustainable capital, new opportunities, the dirty little secret of coworking, and finding the margin. #gcucpodcast #NickClark #CommonDesk #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #futureofwork

A large fire taking out her first workspace, 15 other businesses, and displacing 20 residents did not impede the community outreach and impact of Sneh Kadakia, Founder and CEO at from HERE. Sneh details the resilience of those affected, while still serving the community, the entrepreneurs, and the neighborhood that surrounds them. Sneh speaks about the importance of accessibility, affordability, use cases over demographics, what the co in coworking really stands for, taking things global, and how you can help facilitate the future of work. #gcucpodcast #SnehKadakia #fromHERE #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #futureofwork

Being the new kid on the block did not stop the team at Working From_ The Hoxton and their Regional Head of Sales, Lucy Pugh, from finding their place in the industry. Lucy talks about the importance of authenticity in hospitality, keeping your mind in a good place for business and the voice of your space. We dive into the DNA of coworking, what makes the industry great, where Working From_ might be going, community, market standards, and going above and beyond for your members and team. #gcucpodcast #LucyPugh #WorkingFrom #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #futureofwork

With a background in property and an eye for opulence, the CEO at Uncommon, Chris Davies, created five buzzworthy spaces that feel luxurious while facilitating member success. Uncommon is leading the industry in air quality, exceptional ambiance, and ESG while continuously committing to the basics. Chris talks about the importance of space, good bones, digital detox, the logic behind expansion, and investing in your team. We explore his famous plant strategy, future proofing, hospitality, and the necessary ingredients that make up a good space. #gcucpodcast #ChrisDavies #Uncommon #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #futureofwork

Explore the highs and lows of Claire Carpenter's entrepreneurial adventure as she reaches her next summit – 18 years in the making. Join the Founder & Executive Director of Social Innovation at The Melting Pot, Claire, as she takes us on a journey through business development, changing roles, shifting priorities, big social impact and staying grounded. She discusses the importance of passion, how to know if you're in the wrong line of work, reaching your own summit, and the productive art of doing nothing. #gcucpodcast #ClaireCarpenter #TheMeltingPot #CoworkingHub #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #futureofwork

Running 3.8M square feet in 34 cities and 45 locations successfully through a global pandemic has it's own unique challenges. Join Bill Bennett, Founder at Expansive, as he gives us the inside scoop on all things real estate, individual market strategy, building a vibrant community in this new world, the dreaded first quarter, and the industry's missing piece. Bill talks about being on the right side of history, the recession, coworking offspring, and the ebb and flow of suburban demand. We explore the importance of continued user engagement, skyrocketing interest rates, and the coworking trinity that comes together to form the solutions that exist for productive workspace. #gcucpodcast #BillBennett #Expansive #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork

Surviving everything from natural disasters to global disarray, for over 30 years, left some battle scars and priceless knowledge that built resilience for Laura Kozelouzek, CEO at Quest Workspaces. Laura K. talks about the value of a good reputation, recession proofing your business, navigating tricky markets, not taking yourself too seriously, and looking at your business through a different lens. We explore the history of the industry, valuable lessons learned along the way, choosing your business path, and the label less future ahead. #gcucpodcast #LauraKozelouzek #QuestWorkspaces #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork

Take a step into the sweet spot of life as Nicole Vasquez, Cofounder and Chief People Officer at Deskpass, dives into what coworking styles are in demand, what is on it's way out, seeing the big picture, and why now is the time to expand. We explore the major shift in user behavior post pandemic, what the data says about it, the aggregator four letter word, juicy discounts, and the surprising hot commodity of the gateway booking that keeps companies coming back for more. #gcucpodcast #NicoleVasquez #Deskpass #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork

Sitting atop the mountain of paperwork to become the world's first female run coworking brand to successfully franchise are two of the cofounders of The Coven, Alex West Steinman and Erinn Farrell. The abundance mindset helps the cofounders keep momentum to pirouette over unstable ground, share honest learnings, and build inclusive spaces that create a deep community connection, all in the name of making the pie bigger for entrepreneurs. As The Coven continues to test their models, make their own rules, and write their own playbook, they pave the way for economical female empowerment in their staff, their members, and their community. #gcucpodcast #TheCoven #femaleempowerment #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork

Health and wellness is no longer just a perk, but a necessary cultural currency that nourishes employees, and members, alike. James O'Reilly, President at Life Time Work, talks about the military like strategy behind creating connection through the geographical spread of a big box premium health club, the big real estate question, how it all started, and the prudent growth propelling it all forward. We explore market inflation, functional design, the secret sauce of ‘people', quiet rooms, and creating mindful connection using nuance over novelty. #gcucpodcast #JamesOReilly #LifeTimeWork #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork

How filling a gap in the industry went from a small, niche vision to over 1 million square feet of 400+ logistically enabled members in under 3 years, and the masterminds like Paul D'Arrigo, Cofounder at Saltbox, who are behind it. Paul talks about the importance of going beyond the space with a reliable workforce, the importance of flexibility in amenities, aligning with member success, and how the adoption of ecommerce played a big role. We explore the trio's phenomenal rise to success, tactics for winning the war on talent, taking things to the next level, and international expansion. #gcucpodcast #PaulDArrigio #Saltbox #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork

The legendary model that is Workbar is like nothing else in the world. Focusing on, not only, cities but also the suburbs, avoiding rush hour, and finding the right tools to drive productivity within a workforce, are key to the dark horse world domination of Workbar and their CEO, Sarah Travers. Sarah talks about what makes members flock to your space, landlords in denial, the major real estate money shift, and the value in innovation. We explore what employers are actually looking for, what downsizing means for coworking, the real value in mobility, how working from home is not what we think and the dreaded dead office. #gcucpodcast #SarahTravers #WorkBar #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork

As the real estate industry powers forward with their “new” innovation of flex, the global coworking queen herself, Liz Elam, founder at GCUC Global, weighs in on what the real work revolution is all about. Liz dives into the catalyst behind the industry's growing fame, the elephant in the room, the new normal, and the necessary changes you should implement for the inevitable wave. How prepared are you? Let's talk about it. #gcucpodcast #LizElam #GCUC #flexspace #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #spaceasaservice #futureofwork

What's your favorite coworking flavor? Hot takes, laughter, staying in your lane, and the real future of work all mix together in this episode of the GCUC Podcast. Colleagues, friends, and industry OGs Caleb Parker, Founder at Bold, and Liz Elam, Founder at GCUC, invite us in as they analyze the industry nomenclature, the 5 crucial pillars of service, mirroring the hotel industry, the importance of community, and how it can help the epidemic that touches us all. Caleb and Liz take us on an in-depth tour of the missing middle, the great real estate awakening, ethos of the industry, and the importance behind sampling all the coworking flavors until you find your favorites. #gcucpodcast #CalebParker #workBOLD #entrepreneur #coworking #community #coworkingspace #spaceasaservice #flexwork #futureofwork

With a multitude of definitions, space as a service and real estate goes much deeper than just offering a steel box. Antony Slumbers, Founder at antonyslumbers.com, is talking about knowing your starting point, how to build back better, earning somebody's commute, and how to meet people where they are. We explore the comeback buzz around London, how distributed work threw a much needed wrench into the history and traditions of the corporate space, and the big reason behind why company's hybrid work initiatives fail. Antony talks about the importance of humancentric hospitality, the rational mindset of distributed work, building solutions, creatively working off of each other, and how space as a service can help. ATTENTION GCUC MEMBERS: Use coupon code GCUC10 for a 10% discount to Antony's ‘#SpaceasaService: The Trillion Dollar Hashtag' 4-week online course starting September 12, 2022. Full details at trilliondollarhashtag.com. The full syllabus is on the website or directly here - https://bit.ly/3AuHecK #gcucpodcast #AntonySlumbers #realestate #entrepreneur #coworking #community #coworkingspace #spaceasaservice #flexwork #futureofwork

With plans to double locations each year, this coffee lover holds the keys to measuring community, and those special hospitality moments that set them apart from competitors and how to make people feel at home. Shai Fogel, General Manager, US Market at Mindspace, talks about what makes up a great space with operations, locations off the beaten path, outdoor spaces, and aggressive plans for expansion. He dives into the importance of going the extra mile for members, future proofing your business, connecting with your community, and that billion dollar question. Shai talks about the next big thing to hit the market, creating a vibe of hospitality, and our mutual love for breakfast tacos. #gcucpodcast #ShaiFogel #Mindspace #entrepreneur #hospitality #coworking #community #coworkingspace #spaceasaservice #flexwork #futureofwork

After a big year of welcoming his second daughter into the world, acquiring Office Evolution, and Venture X, this veteran was just getting started. Jason Anderson, President at CoWorks LLC and Chief Strategy Officer at UFG, talks about blending businesses, world's largest title debates, dusting off his real estate broker hat, sitting at the head of a 20-year ecosystem table, and the organized chaos of having 135 open locations with different concepts, sizes, layouts, and amenities. Jason talks about what makes up a good opportunity, how to keep your franchisees happy, and how you can be a part of the world's largest coworking franchise. #gcucpodcast #JasonAnderson #CoWorks #entrepreneur #realestate #coworking #community #coworkingspace #spaceasaservice #flexwork #futureofwork

Since discovering the art of nature bathing, this investment banker turned living wall architect fused agriculture and technology as the founder of Zauben. Zach Smith talks about creating immersive indoor nature experiences to boost productivity, lower stress, and improve acoustic performance. We explore the undeniable benefits of hydroponic technology, Zauben's forward thinking approach to how humans spend their time indoors, breaking out of the traditional office box, and connecting nature to our workspaces to become the better versions of ourselves through bringing the outdoors in and health technology. #gcucpodcast #ZachSmith #Zauben #entrepreneur #livingwalls #coworking #community #designdifferently #greenroof #ecofriendly #greenarchitecture

The big three – Community, Collaboration, Cooperation. GCUC and KNow Research conducted a new survey to measure current attitudes about coworking, uncover the benefits and opportunities of coworking, and how individuals would like to use coworking in the future. Katrina Noelle, Founder & President at KNow Research, and Casey Bernard, Senior Strategist at KNow Research, discovered that there was an overwhelming trend of shared opinion between coworking members and the public – community is the foundation of coworking. Research shows that the big three represent the perception of coworking and the ability to connect with likeminded entrepreneurs is the biggest draw to the coworking world. Listen to the full podcast to learn how all of this research translates into business development. #gcucpodcast #KNowResearch #data #FutureofWork #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #coworking #community

Doubling your locations as a boutique style coworking space has its challenges. From nervous landlords to supply chain issues to finding the right location and partners. Mara Hauser, Founder and CEO at 25N Coworking and Workplace Studio, thoughtfully talks about loss, living your life collage, design for bringing people together, and expansion. She talks about the benefits of the suburbs, providing a vibrant, safe space during difficult times, and understanding workplace strategy in the 15-minute city. Mara talks about the importance of learning from your last location, pivoting your strategy for the future, and digging into a brand to understand their culture to design the most productive and inspirational, revenue driving spaces. #gcucpodcast #MaraHauser #25NCoworking #WorkplaceStudio #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #coworking #community

Teaching us to surf this pandemic wave of organic flexspace growth is John Williams, CMO at The Instant Group. John talks about the business tripling in size over the last 3 years, more opportunities for clients, shaping the market and pulling global demand. Since acquiring Davinci and Coworker, and merging with IWG to create the largest marketplace for flex, we talk about the elephant in the room - the importance of independent advice. John takes us through his continuous client forward process, the expanded visibility, global choices, and what it all means for the clients. Plus, a little sneak peek into scaling for the future and the public eye. #gcucpodcast #TheInstantGroup #InstantOffices #coworking #flexspace #flexiblework #data

After pivoting her way to success, Patrice Cameau, the founder and CEO at CAMPspace, is talking about taking it up a notch and all the preparation that goes along with it. We explore how volunteering at her first GCUC was imperative to her growth and meeting those who were already in the trenches, building a community first, trusting the process, and prioritizing health to stay sane. Patrice talks about the importance of business vertical integration, finding the blessings in everything, taking a moment to pull yourself out of the weeds, and an exclusive first ever announcement you won't want to miss. #gcucpodcast #PatriceCameau #CAMPspace #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #coworking #community

With a no excuse daily meditation habit on his side, Shlomo Silber, the Founder and CEO at Bond Collective, talks about the growth of coworking, the priority of creating a health and wellness environment within your space to facilitate the work/life balance we all crave, and these exciting times giving us back the vibrancy of life. We explore how this rocky period for entrepreneurs gifted us the time to reflect on strengths and weaknesses, both business and personal. Shlomo talks about the reemerging organic energy of a coworking space, collaboration in the industry, the continued brand expansion across the nation, and a super exciting, hidden announcement you don't want to miss. #gcucpodcast #ShlomoSilber #BondCollective #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #coworking #community

As members come streaming back you need to make some changes and implement some new strategies. Liz is on a rant about meeting rooms, hiring, interns, amenities, membership and so much more. Grab your headphone or earbuds, you don't want to miss this one.

In this episode Liz chats up Justin Harley, Regional Director for UK and Ireland for Yardi about the application of technology and single source of the truth. Yardi is such a large player in the real estate world and they're working hard to differentiate themselves in the industry. You'll also learn the one thing that Yardi wishes you knew about Yardi Kube. Coworking operators have a unique opportunity today...

The last couple of years have truly tested businesses, but ultimately made the industry resilient. In a new series, Fireside Chats, brought to you by Yardi Kube, Liz chats with Jonny Rosenblatt, Co-Founder of Spacemade, to discuss the industry of coworking in the UK's current success, and how Spacemade is putting mental health as it's top priority for their team. Even with the pandemic putting things on pause, Liz and Jonny cover how it may actually be great for the industry in terms of focusing on how the people are, and what exactly they need to thrive in a space on an individual basis.

The Coworking industry has been through constant change but now in a steady recovery as we head into 2022. spaces are constantly evolving/reshaping the way people work and is in need of the software to manage all the current changes and trends. Officernd's CEO, Miro Miroslavov, chats with Liz Elam about where the industry is headed and how Officernd's Flex report is helping track the industry's trends on a global basis. Listen in to Liz and Miro as they dive into all the upcoming trends, what spaces really need, the post pandemic world, and the new Officernd flex space management software that totally changes the game for flex spaces. Be sure to check out the global report through Officernd's FlexIndex by clicking here: https://www.officernd.com/flexindex/?utm_campaign=flex-and-coworking-ebook-flexindex-tofu&utm_source=gcuc&utm_medium=coworking-paid&utm_content=podcast

It's all about the principles in order to succeed in a business and to work smarter rather than harder. Philip Vanhouette, Founder of Smarter Working, joins Liz Elam on this juicy podcast to discuss how he focuses on the principles rather than the mechanics in smarter working. Philip hits the point of how he sees work evolving in coworking is seeing it as home, office, nature, and coworking where he views everyday work as wherever you decide to take work. It's a juicy episode, so be sure to tune in.

Within the world of real estate, there has been a major trend in making sure spaces meet all the standards and compliance to ensure the best space for members. Clive Dale, Founder of Bioom, discusses the growing trends in coworking that considerably make or break a space and what the increased need for flexible workspace in companies will do for the industry. People in the workplace have a choice now, and it is best to give them the experience they want in an office rather than just producing the average environment.

In season 4 of Workplace Trends, Liz Elam sits down with Lisa Skye, CEO and Co-Founder of Primary to dive into what the future of work is looking like as we head into a new year. Many coworking spaces advancing with great amendities, additional services, but will the engagement still be high? Listen to Lisa Skye talk about how Primary is valueing their members engagement throughout the year. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share our podcast!

Having a plan for your business to quickly adapt and overcome obstacles such as a pandemic can be challenging but it is essential to do in this coming year in case another one occurs. Steve King, Co-Founder of Emergent Research talks with Liz Elam to discuss the ways the pandemic has caused the industry to think quick and pivot fast, and how that same momentum should be ongoing in the industry. Steve gets to the root as to why every business needs a plan in any situation to ensure they build resilience, and agility back into their businesses.

Liz Elam breaks down the coworking megatrends of 2022 in this episode of the GCUC Podcast. Coworking is not simply a place to work. Coworking embraces a community and believes that together we are better and will thrive in shared space. Whether you are listening in your car or putting in those airpods, join in on this GCUC Podcast with Liz Elam as she talks all about the coworking megatrends in 2022. Coworking is where community is fostered, and there are so many juicy benefits to being apart of a space that creates an atmosphere where people feel inspired and motivated to work. You won't want to miss on hearing about the megatrends in coworking! Be sure to like, subscribe, and share with your community!

It is no secret that women are capable of doing it all, and for this GCUC episode, we have the leader in the industry who is creating spaces for Women to have it all without sacrificing it all. Join Dr. Tammira Lucas, Co-Founder of The Cube Cowork, Professor, Entrepreneurial advocate, Wife, and Mother, covers all the basis for being a Mother in the business world and how The Cube has made it simple for women to keep their family life and business life manageable. for this episode of the GCUC Podcast.

It is no secret that women are capable of doing it all, and for this GCUC episode, we have the leader in the industry who is creating spaces for Women to have it all without sacrificing it all. Join Dr. Tammira Lucas, Co-Founder of The Cube Cowork, Professor, Entrepreneurial advocate, Wife, and Mother, covers all the basis for being a Mother in the business world and how The Cube has made it simple for women to keep their family life and business life manageable. for this episode of the GCUC Podcast.

Do you like being seen and heard by your employers and your workspace? It is essential in this day in age to have community and those human connections to thrive in any working environment. Liz Elam speaks with Katrina Larkin, co-founder of Fora on this new episode of the GCUC Podcast Fireside Chats where they discuss how Fora has gone above and beyond to keep the community alive pre and post pandemic and why it is so crucial to keep the people's best interests at heart in a workspace environment. We talk about the set up of a space, and the people behind that space that really allow a person and their businesses to grow. It's a juicy podcast, so be sure to listen and like/follow for more!

Do you like being seen and heard by your employers and your workspace? It is essential in this day in age to have community and those human connections to thrive in any working environment. Liz Elam chats with Katrina Larkin, Co-Founder of Fora on this new episode of the GCUC Podcast Fireside Chats where they discuss how Fora has gone above and beyond to keep the community alive pre and post pandemic and why it is so crucial to keep the people's best interests at heart in a workspace environment. We talk about the set up of a space, and the people behind that space that really allow a person and their businesses to grow. It's a juicy podcast, so be sure to listen and like/follow for more!

Liz Elam interviews Craig Baute, Owner of Creative Density and DenSwap on this episode of the GCUC Podcast. Listen now to hear Craig and Liz talked about the breakout demand of coworking spaces in neighborhood spots, and what exactly the pandemic has done to shape and push this demand forward. We will talk about how coworking and DenSwap has changed the game for coworking space operators and the commercial real estate market.

Liz Elam interviews Sukh Pabial, a new coworking space operator at The Epping Connection in the UK on this exciting episode of the GCUC Podcast. Sukh discusses the excitement and newfound passion for his new coworking space and what he wants his members to get from being a part of its community. We explore what it means to be a part of a community, how a member or employee's well-being is a top priority in a work environment, and what Sukh believes coworking does for people.

Pre-pandemic, employees' well-being and performance demands were not always being kept up within a corporation. Karen Davenport, Founder of KTD Strategy, unveils the major changes in corporate real estate, the way people work, and how the core team of a corporation is adapting to a new wave of taking care of their employees. Karen gets to the root of why industries like real estate are having to keep up with the demand of flexible work and the strategies they can take to get to a more flexible work environment while also answering why the adaptations of a corporation during the pandemic should remain as we assimilate back.

For a year now we have gotten so comfortable having the choice around our workspace, but could it possibly all end in the upcoming months, or will we be able to continue? Eager for the continuous change, John Williams, CMO of The Instant Group, explains the need for community within corporations and what flex could do for corporations. He uncovers what it means for corporate employees to have animosity against the lack of choice and the dire need for corporations to redesign office life post-pandemic in order to keep their people in these positions. Get to know John more as he reveals how he is still navigating his own mental health throughout the pandemic, and what personal advice he would give his past self in regards to his work.

Melissa Schilo, JLL Flex America Solutions Lead for Flex Workspace, speaks on the time for disruption in the real estate industry. We explore what Schilo learned about her needs, mental health and how they became a habit post-pandemic, Schilo dives into if flex is the biggest trend to look out for in corporate real estate. Leaning into her vast knowledge and experience, Schilo delivers on how industries have to adapt going forward.

Signing onto long-term and even short-term agreements with no room for shrinkage or expansion is exactly what flex is trying to get corporations to move away from. Join Jerome Fried, Director of Real Estate for Industrious, who talks about the changes in corporate real estate and how flex is changing the game in regards to office leasing. He examines the need for a communal work environment and how Industrious is working to redesign the way people work and run their businesses. Listen to what Jerome has discovered about the growing demand for a more flexible schedule and workspace post-pandemic and how everyone at Industrious is adapting to what is coming, needed, and ways to be of better service to other corporations.

Leading like-minded people in Costa Rica, Liran Rosenfeld, creator of Yoko Village, shares his vision for a coworking community that is all about living a balanced lifestyle. Dive in and learn how Yoko Village came to be and why Liran believes community is a vital part in the evolution of workspace and real estate. Pointing out the positives in the community, Liran gives insight into how the workspace community functions. He shares his journey to self-discovery in his mental health, and how he landed in beautiful Costa Rica.