Thrive Co-Living Podcast
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Thrive Co-Living is a new concept in creative community building. Sustainable, multicultural, multigenerational, and inclusive, Thrive Co-living communities are built from repurposed big box stores or other suitable buildings. In this series, your co-hosts Jennifer Hooper and Thrive founder, Mark Stein, weave together a tapestry of topics that make up the physical and spiritual components of this new concept in community living.
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0:03 / 52:08 Optimizing Sleep, Diet, Stress, and Movement: An Interview with Sonia McGruder
December 14, 2023 16:21 - 52 minutes - 47.6 MBAre you looking to start a personal health journey in the new year? Learn more in this episode of the Thrive Co-Living Communities podcast with Sonia McGruder, an integrative nutrition health coach. After a stressful career in the real estate industry, Sonia decided to pursue her own health journey, which lead to a new career as an integrative nutrition health coach. Sonia now helps her clients find the sustainable, personalized solutions they need to improve their health. To learn more...
Episode 89: Tour Scandinavia with Travel Guru Amy Sterlicchi
October 30, 2023 15:45 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBHave you ever wanted to travel to Sweden, Norway, or other countries in Scandinavia? Do you want to learn more about the travel industry? Then you've come to the right place! This episode's guest is Amy Sterlicchi, a Nordic Experience Specialist with Discover Scandinavia Tours. In her role, Amy works with clients to help them design a personalized Scandinavian vacation they'll remember for years to come. To learn more, please visit https://discoverscandinaviatours.com/. To learn more abo...
88 More than Just a Painter with John Penu
October 16, 2023 17:51 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBThis episode's guest in John Penu, the owner and founder of residential painting company Legacy Applications! Through Legacy Applications, John brings passion and ambition to all home painting projects, with a focus on values like integrity, honesty, and excellence.
83 The State of the Real Estate Market: An Interview with Jeffrey Clarke
July 24, 2023 16:21 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MBWant to learn more about the current housing market? Don't miss this interview with Jeffrey Clarke! Jeffrey is a relator with Clarke Realty in the St. Petersburg, Florida area. He uses extensive research and his knowledge of the area to help his clients find homes. In this episode, he talks more about market trends, both in Florida and nationally.
81: What Are Your Pets Really Thinking? An Interview with Shannon Spring
June 27, 2023 17:31 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBHave you ever wondered what your pet was thinking, or wished you could have another moment with a deceased furry friend? In today’s episode of the Thrive Co-Living Communities podcast, Thrive executive director Mark Stein interviews Shannon Spring, a pet communicator and psychic medium. Shannon uses her unique skills to help people communicate with their pets, and helps both people and their pets live happier lives, reduce suffering, and find the solutions to behavioral, emotional, and medi...
32. Bourbon and All Things Alcohol with Nicho Nelson
August 09, 2021 15:16 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MBIn this Thrive Passon episode, Mark Stein is joined by Nicho Nelson, a consultant with Unbridled Spirits in Louisville, Kentucky. As the founder of Unbridled Spirits, Nicho works with businesses in the alcoholic beverage industry to help them grow their brand. He talks about his role in the alcohol beverage industry, how he helps with branding, and his thoughts on bourbon and all things alcohol. To learn more about Thrive Co-Living Communities, find us online at https://thrivecolivingcommu...
31. Remote Chronic Health Issues Monitoring with Sherri Williams
August 04, 2021 18:38 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MBIn this episode, Thrive Co-Living Communities founder and executive director Mark Stein is joined by Sherri Williams of Health Maintenance Advantage. With over 20 years of nursing experience, Sherri works with patients to help them address their chronic health issues, improve their outcomes, and lower their healthcare costs. She chats with Mark about her experiences with nursing and patient care, and shares more about how Health Maintenance Advantage has improved the quality of life and care...
30. Community and Memory Care with Erika Kerins
July 23, 2021 16:57 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBIn this episode, Thrive Co-Living Communities founder and executive director Mark Stein interviews Erika Kerins of Belmont Villages personal care communities, which specialize in memory care. Erika talks about her role with Belmont Villages and its unique approach to memory care, and her views on the importance of communities. ABOUT THE HOST Mark Stein is the founder of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He’s also the principal at Outmarket.Pro, a digital marketing agency that helps clients gro...
29 Cybersecurity Concerns and Remedies for Small Businesses with Bonnie Stith and John Langford
June 24, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBBonnie Stith returns for another exciting episode! A former director with the CIA Center for Intelligence, Bonnie now educates others through leadership and cyber coaching. She is joined by John Langford, a business insurance agent with USI Insurance Services. In this Thrive Business segment, Bonnie and John discuss some of the cybersecurity concerns that often impact small businesses, and offer some remedies on how small business owners can address and prevent cybersecurity issues. ABOUT T...
29. Cybersecurity Concerns and Remedies for Small Businesses with Bonnie Stith and John Langford
June 24, 2021 13:59 - 1 hour - 84.4 MBBonnie Stith returns for another exciting episode! A former director with the CIA Center for Intelligence, Bonnie now educates others through leadership and cyber coaching. She is joined by John Langford, a business insurance agent with USI Insurance Services. In this Thrive Business segment, Bonnie and John discuss some of the cybersecurity concerns that often impact small businesses, and offer some remedies on how small business owners can address and prevent cybersecurity issues. ABOUT T...
28. How Drug Testing Reduces Workplace Accidents and Lawsuits with Mark Eddy
June 16, 2021 15:22 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBIn this episode, Thrive Co-Living Communities founder Mark Stein interviews Mark Eddy of Fastest Labs on how he helps businesses with their drug testing needs, and why employee drug testing is so important when it comes to avoiding workplace accidents and costly lawsuits. ABOUT THE HOST Mark Stein is the founder of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He’s also the principal at Outmarket.Pro, a digital marketing agency that helps clients grow their businesses using lean startup principles. Learn ...
27. Permaculture Principals with Chris Isgrigg
June 02, 2021 14:42 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBIn this episode, Thrive Co-Living Communities founder Mark Stein interviews Chris Isgrigg on the principals of permaculture. Chris shares his thoughts and expertise on the basics of permaculture, plus chats with Mark about how permaculture practices could be incorporated into the first Thrive Co-Living Community in Florida. ABOUT THE HOST Mark Stein is the founder of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He’s also the principal at Outmarket.Pro, a digital marketing agency that helps clients grow t...
26. Bitcoins Basics with Paula Kaeser
May 17, 2021 17:42 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBIn this episode, Thrive Co-Living Communities founder Mark Stein interviews Paula Kaeser, who shares her expertise on bitcoin, block chains, and cryptocurrency. ABOUT THE HOST Mark Stein is the founder of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He’s also the principal at Outmarket.Pro, a digital marketing agency that helps clients grow their businesses using lean startup principles. Learn more at http://outmarket.pro/ To learn more about Thrive Co-Living Communities, find us online at https://thriv...
25. Decision Making with Allison Trimarco
May 05, 2021 16:57 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn this episode, Thrive Co-Living Communities founder Mark Stein interviews Allison Trimarco of Creative Capacity, LLLC. Allison shares how she helps organizations increase their management capacity, plus shares her insights on decision making by consensus and how it cold benefit organizations like Thrive. To learn more about Thrive Co-Living Communities, find us online at https://thrivecolivingcommunities.org/ ABOUT THE HOST Mark Stein is the founder of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He’s...
25. Decision-Making and Consensus with Allison Trimarco
May 05, 2021 16:57 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBIn this episode, Thrive Co-Living Communities founder Mark Stein interviews Allison Trimarco of Creative Capacity, LLLC. Allison shares how she helps organizations increase their management capacity, plus shares her insights on decision making by consensus and how it cold benefit organizations like Thrive. To learn more about Thrive Co-Living Communities, find us online at https://thrivecolivingcommunities.org/ ABOUT THE HOST Mark Stein is the founder of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He’s...
24. From CIA to Consulting with Bonnie Stith
April 22, 2021 14:02 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn this episode, Thrive Co-Living Communities founder Mark Stein interviews Bonnie Stith, a former director with the CIA Center for Intelligence. Bonnie talks more about her long career with the CIA, what drew her toward working in intelligence, and how she now helps others through her leadership and cyber coaching. To learn more about Thrive Co-Living Communities, find us online at https://thrivecolivingcommunities.org/ ABOUT THE HOST Mark Stein is the founder of Thrive Co-Living Communi...
23. Conflict, Conversation, and Community with Gayle Van Gils
April 06, 2021 18:40 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBIn this episode, Thrive Co-Living Communities founder and co-host Jennifer Hooper interview Gayle Van Gils of Transform Your Culture. Gayle is an award winning author, leadership consultant, and life coach who supports greater focus, engagement and connection, and a productive and compassionate workplace. She chats with Mark and Jennifer about appropriate ways to address conflict and how to foster productive conversations. To learn more about Gayle and Transform Your Culture, please visit h...
22. Own Your Own Greatness with Steve Harding
March 30, 2021 19:54 - 48 minutes - 67 MBIn this unique follow-up episode to our last podcast with Dr. Aileen Curtin of The Institute of Leadership and Lifelong Learning (ILLI), ILLI course instructor Steve Harding shares his story about how his experiences with homelessness lead him on a journey to rediscover a life of joy, universal faith, and peace. Steve is the author of “My Journey from Homeless to Abundance: Owning Your Own Greatness” and uses his personal insights to help others take responsibility for their own lives throug...
21. Consciousness and Empowerment with Dr. Aileen Curtin
March 30, 2021 19:48 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIn this episode of the Thrive Co-Living Communities podcast, Thrive founder Mark Stein and co-host Jennifer Hooper interview Dr. Aileen Curtin, the Dean of Education for the Institute for Leadership and Lifelong Learning. She shares more about her organization, which aims to spread the tenants of spiritual principles, healthy living, and joyful living through accessible classes. She also discusses empowerment and consciousness, and the importance of these principles in the modern world. T...
20. Rainwater Capture Systems with Christy Langendoen and Heather Kincade
March 30, 2021 19:43 - 51 minutes - 71.1 MBIn this episode of the Thrive Co-Living Communities podcast, Thrive founder Mark Stein and co-host Jennifer Hooper welcome two members of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association (ARCSA), Christy Langendoen and Heather Kincade, to talk about rainwater capture systems and how they could be incorporated into Thrive Co-Living Communities to safely and sustainability harvest rainwater for use in each community. To learn more about ARCSA, please visit https://www.arcsa.org/ To ...
19. Solar Charging with Mark Stein and Jennifer Hooper
March 30, 2021 19:38 - 20 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode of the Thrive Co-Living Communities podcast, Thrive founder Mark Stein and co-host Jennifer Hooper get caught up on the latest and greatest news about Thrive Co-Living Communities. They also discuss Thrive’s plans to incorporate solar charging options into each co-living community, plus give an update on the search for a location for the first co-living community! ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Stein is the founder of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He’s also the principal at Outmarket...
18. Holistic Health, Part Two with Patricia Simone
March 30, 2021 19:35 - 28 minutes - 39.8 MBPatricia Simone of Jewels Hypnosis, one of the guests on Episode 17 on holistic health, returns to chat more with Thrive founder Mark Stein about her practice, plus gives a demonstration of a device she uses to help her patients learn more about their health, wellness, and energy. To learn more about Patricia Simone and Jewels Hypnosis, please visit https://www.jewelshypnosis.com/ To learn more about Thrive Co-Living Communities, please visit www.thrivecolivingcommunities.org ABOUT...
17. Holistic Health with Patricia Simone and Lisa Henke
March 30, 2021 19:31 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MBIn this episode of the Thrive Co-Living Communities podcast, Thrive founder Mark Stein chats with Patricia Simone from Jewels Hypnosis and Lisa Henke from Integrative Wellness Solutions, two holistic health practitioners from the Tampa Bay, FL area. Patricia and Lisa share more about their practices and what inspired them to get involved in the holistic health field. They also discuss their practices through the lens of community. To learn more about Patricia Simone and Jewels Hypnosis, p...
16. Co-Living and Co-Learning with Harris Ambush
December 08, 2020 16:40 - 49 minutes - 93.6 MBIn this episode of the Thrive Co-Living Communities podcast, Thrive founder Mark Stein and co-host Jennifer Hooper interview Harris Ambush, the co-founder and partner of RadSchools.org, a decentralized and collaborative lab. In this podcast, Harris shares more about his project and defines what it is, talks about the importance of collaboration and community through learning, and gives his unique insights into the intersections between Thrive Co-Living Communities and collaborative learning....
15. How co-living spaces can benefit from mediation. An interview with Mark Stein.
December 08, 2020 13:50 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn this episode of the Thrive Co-Living Communities podcast, Thrive founder Mark Stein is both the co-host and the guest as he and Jennifer Hooper discuss mediation. They talk about Mark’s previous experience with mediation, do a deeper dive into mediation and what it is, and discuss how Thrive Co-Living Communities will include mediation services to help its residents solve disputes and live harmoniously. ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Stein is the founder of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He’s also...
14. The Co-living Experience with Leah Ziliak
November 12, 2020 23:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MBIn this episode of the Thrive Co-Living Communities podcast, hosts Mark Stein and Jennifer Hooper chat with Leah Ziliak. Leah recently launched The Coliving Consultant website and works with co-living communities to improve their guest experience. In this episode, we cover a wide spectrum of topics, from how COVID-19 is affecting the co-living industry to what qualities make co-living communities so popular with their residents. To connect with Leah and learn more about The Coliving Consu...
13. Religion and Co-Living: An interview with Molly Shoulta Tucker and Rob Tucker
November 04, 2020 22:00 - 56 minutes - 104 MBThis week, we interview a ministerial couple, Molly Shoulta Tucker and Rob Tucker, on how to integrate religion into Thrive Co-Living Communities. It’s a tough topic in these days of polarization, but we discuss the pros and cons and search for a healthy way to bring religion and spirituality into co-living communities. No firm answers were unearthed, but it is a lively discussion and provides a basis for how to handle this potentially divisive issue. See what you think and please offer yo...
12. The Business of Co-Living: An interview with Connor Moore
October 28, 2020 20:24 - 1 hour - 114 MBIn this episode, we interview Connor Moore, a recent MBA graduate with a focus on co-living. He recently started his first co-living facility job in New York and is passionate about the future of co-living communities. In this interview, Connor tells us more about his Coliving Corner project, his research on global co-living, and why he thinks co-living is so important for positivity and connectivity. During the interview, Connor shares these resources: Co-Liv: https://www.co-liv.org/ ...
11. The Community Needs of St. Petersburg, FL
October 05, 2020 19:58 - 44 minutes - 82.7 MBToday we interview Chris Steinocher, President of the St. Petersburg, FL Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Chris talks about the unmet residential needs of the St. Petersburg community and what makes a community unique and lovable. Chris was one of the earlier supporters of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He shares why he thinks why the concept is so important and attractive. During the interview, Chris recommends these resources: - Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of America...
10. Conscious Co-Living
October 05, 2020 19:57 - 53 minutes - 101 MBIn this interview, we chat with Penny Clark, the Head of Research and Sustainability at Conscious Coliving. In this episode, Penny tells us more about her role with Conscious Coliving, an impact-driven spatial and experience design consultancy that supports co-living spaces, and shares some of her experiences and insights from working with co-living communities. To connect with Penny and learn more about Conscious Coliving, visit https://www.consciouscoliving.com/ ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Ste...
09. Software for Co-Living Communities
September 17, 2020 16:44 - 54 minutes - 100 MBToday we interview Ajay Kumar, the founder and CEO of The HouseMonk, a software platform for student co-housing, rental housing, and other types of shared living spaces. In this episode, Ajay talks about what inspired him to create this software and shares some of his unique perspectives on co-living in Asia. To connect with Ajay and learn more about TheHouseMonk, visit https://www.thehousemonk.com. ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Stein is the founder of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He’s also t...
8. Commercial real estate considerations for co-living communities
September 03, 2020 21:09 - 42 minutes - 77.7 MBIn this episode, we interview Craig Scafidi, CCIM, Senior Associate at Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Craig is currently helping Mark Stein, founder of Thrive Co-living Communities, search for and secure a viable property for the first Thrive Co-Living community. During this interview, we cover: How COVID-19 has impacted commercial real estate (in both expected and surprising ways) Why Craig is enthused about our project The differences in 3 site locations...
08. Commercial real estate considerations for co-living communities
September 03, 2020 21:09 - 42 minutes - 77.7 MBIn this episode, we interview Craig Scafidi, CCIM, Senior Associate at Coldwell Banker Commercial NRT in the Tampa Bay, Florida area. Craig is currently helping Mark Stein, founder of Thrive Co-living Communities, search for and secure a viable property for the first Thrive Co-Living community. During this interview, we cover: How COVID-19 has impacted commercial real estate (in both expected and surprising ways) Why Craig is enthused about our project The differences in 3 site locations...
07. Trends and Opportunities in the Co-Living Industry
August 19, 2020 18:26 - 44 minutes - 82.8 MBIn this interview, Thrive cofounder Mark Stein speaks with Christine McDannell, cofounder and CEO of Kndrd.io, the first management software platform and global directory for co-living. She’s also host of “The CoLiving Code” on YouTube and author of The CoLiving Code: How to Find Your Tribe, Share Resources, and Design Your Life. Christine is one of the world’s leading experts in co-living. She’s researched and visited co-living communities in major cities around the globe, and has intervie...
06. Livable and lovable cities
August 05, 2020 17:50 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBMeet Peter Kageyama: author, speaker, and expert in livable and lovable cities. Peter is the author of three books: 1) For the Love of Cities: The Love Affair Between People and Their Places, 2) Love Where You Live: Creating Emotionally Engaging Places and 3), The Emotional Infrastructure of Places. He is the former President of Creative Tampa Bay, a grassroots community change organization and the co-founder of the Creative Cities Summit, an interdisciplinary conference that brings citizen...
05. About Aquaponics
July 21, 2020 15:21 - 53 minutes - 99.7 MBAquaponics is a technology that blends aquaculture (growing fish) and hydroponics (growing plants in water) to grow chemical-free produce and fish without soil. It’s a way to produce food in a clean and environmentally friendly way. In this episode, we are joined by Scott Rizzo, President and Co-owner of River City Aquaponics. Tune in to hear Scott's in-depth take on the value and benefits of aquaponics. You’ll also get a chance to learn how River City Aquaponics operates their system, and u...
04. The future of education and co-learning at Thrive
July 03, 2020 16:58 - 46 minutes - 86.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss the future of learning, and how co-living and co-learning provide incredible, synergistic learning opportunities within communities. We are joined by Adam Rubin, Founder and Partner at 2Revolutions. Adam has spent over two decades catalyzing change through the design and launch of social enterprises across the education and community development sectors. He started 2Revolutions to feed this love, and to reinforce a belief that two critical levers we can pull are ...
03. Sustainable architecture considerations
June 19, 2020 15:26 - 55 minutes - 103 MBIn this episode, we interview Tom Szumlic, Ph.D., who helps us take a deep dive into the considerations, challenges, and opportunities that Thrive Co-living Communities have as we design our shared living spaces. Tom is a practicing architect with expert experience in the fields of architecture, interior architecture, industrial design, building construction, community development, and design education. We cover a wide range of topics including environmental design, insulation considerations...
02. Pets are an important part of co-living communities
June 06, 2020 20:16 - 37 minutes - 70.2 MBIn this episode, we are joined by special guest Christine De Lazerro, vet tech and animal advocate, who shares her thoughts on how pets and people can peacefully co-exist in a co-living community. To connect with the Thrive community and learn how you can get involved, visit http://thrivecolivingcommunities.org. We discuss rules and protocols, pet access (and restrictions) in community areas, access to veterinarian and pet-sitting services, and more. This podcast is sponsored by Jennifer H...
01. What are Thrive Co-living Communities?
May 20, 2020 18:54 - 37 minutes - 68.8 MBIn this episode, we talk to Mark Stein, founder of Thrive Co-Living Communities, who explains his vision for sustainable, multi-cultural, multi-generation, and inclusive living communities developed in repurposed big box stores. To connect with the Thrive community and learn how you can get involved, visit http://thrivecolivingcommunities.com.