Reviving Ruins to Build Communities: How Cactus Coliving is Transforming Lives in Canary Islands, Ep:12

In this episode of the Coliving Innovators Podcast, we sit down with Sandra Abrouk, a seasoned UX designer and digital nomad who has worked with over 10 coliving brands globally. Together, we explore the critical role of user experience (UX) in shaping community-focused coliving spaces. Sandra breaks down her 5-step methodology to design seamless and transformative coliving experiences, shares her insights on why UX is key to building a thriving coliving brand, and highlights the common mistakes operators make when scaling their spaces. Whether you’re launching your first coliving venture or looking to improve an existing one, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and inspiring anecdotes.

What you’ll learn in this episode: - Why UX is essential for building a strong coliving brand. - How to use research, ideation, and prototyping to design meaningful experiences. - The KPIs and tangible outcomes of a great user experience. - Practical tips for aspiring coliving operators to create sustainable and community-driven spaces. Tune in to gain expert insights that can transform your coliving journey. Resources and Links: - Connect with Sandra Abrouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-abrouk/ - Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubator Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you found this episode valuable! - - - ⚡️ For more ways to grow your coliving business, consider joining the Coliving Incubator Program: https://www.artof.co/coliving-incubator The Artof.Co Incubator is a 12-month milestone-based program helping coliving entrepreneurs successfully conceptualize, build, and operate sustainable coliving businesses. We will help you make the right decisions and learn best practices along the way of setting up and scaling your business, giving you access to masterminds, a community of peers, mentors, and a milestone-based program with resources. 📙 And make sure to start with the Art of Coliving Book: https://www.artof.co/art-of-coliving-book Get insights, frameworks, and learnings from 200+ coliving entrepreneurs on how to create, launch, run, and scale a coliving space. This book has been written by interviewing coliving founders. It summarizes best practices in community building, real estate sourcing, financial models, marketing, architecture, and all other subjects related to building out your coliving business. #Coliving #CommunityBuilding #DigitalNomads #RemoteWork