Flex Uncensored - A Coworking Podcast
Join us as we connect with the movers and shakers of the coworking and flexible office industry. We're hosting conversations with operators, brokers, asset owners, and industry insiders to tackle the big questions everyone's thinking about. Listen in for deep dives, expert insights, and the latest happenings in the world of coworking.
Episodes
In this episode, Amanda shares how she co-founded Bamboo and scaled it into a multi-location flex space operator managing over 200,000 sq ft—all while staying true to her indie roots and mission-driven values.
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The early Bamboo story: humble beginnings, tough calls, and a few desks from Craigslist
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If your goal is to create a coworking space that’s profitable, purposeful, and packed with community-driven energy, this episode is required listening.
Gina Schreck didn’t just open a coworking space—she built a village. What started as a 10,000-square-foot coworking concept born from her marketing agency has grown into a 50,000-square-foot hybrid of workspace, event center, and community hub. In this conv...
When a real estate problem turns into a business opportunity… and then scales across the West Coast. That’s the CENTRL Office origin story. In this episode, we sit down with Alex Hughes, co-founder of CENTRL Office, to hear how a “no man's land” office building in Portland led to a full-on flex brand with locations in Oregon, Washington, and California.
Alex shares how they’ve transitioned completely to tr...
Ginger Dhaliwal didn’t plan to end up in coworking—or in tech at all. Her journey from social work to startup founder spans continents, industries, and a through-line of solving human-centered problems. As co-founder of Upflex, she’s now at the intersection of workplace experience, real estate tech, and the flex ecosystem.
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What happens when a designer trades luxury bars and boutique hotels for coworking spaces—and ends up helping shape WeWork’s global footprint? You get Dean Connell: design veteran, creative provocateur, and someone who’s not afraid to say what coworking needs most right now.
In this episode, Dean shares his personal story of stumbling into WeWork, building over 2 million square feet of flexible workspace ar...
What if the future of work isn’t about scaling bigger offices—but building better relationships?
In this episode, we dive deep with Arian Lewis, founder of Kiln and former head of global partnerships at Barclays, to unpack the evolution of flex from “startup scrappiness” to a full-on solution for enterprise clients. Arian has one foot in the VC-backed world and the other in the day-to-day of running flex s...
If you think coworking success is just about scaling fast and filling seats, Tashi Dorjee has a totally different take — and it’s working.
Tashi, Head of Flex at JLL Australia, joins us to share how his team is building flexible workspaces for governments, universities, and landlords — with a fresh model that throws traditional coworking goals out the window. From a rainforest startup to creating award-win...
This episode goes behind the scenes with Liz Elam, the driving force behind GCUC, as she and Gio recap one of the most impactful GCUC conferences to date. From a packed house of operators, brokers, architects, and first-timers to a renewed focus on mental health and belonging, Liz reflects on the power of community—and where coworking goes from here.
She also shares how she’s turning personal purpose into ...
You don’t need a real estate background to thrive in coworking—but you do need to understand people, process, and patience. Lee Linton, owner of two Office Evolution locations outside Austin, shares how he used his background in telecom and data to build strong community-centered businesses.
Lee walks us through the realities of building out two locations, hiring (and marrying) his community manager, and l...
In honor of the GCUC Conference happening this week in Boston, we're doing a re-run on episode 5 with Sarah Travers, CEO at Workbar, with over 10 locations in the greater Boston area.
In this episode, Sarah shares how she became an “accidental CEO,” why her team is building slow on purpose, and what it means to grow with confidence in a market that’s not chasing the latest trends.
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What happens when a banker walks away from finance and into the world of coworking? Jon Lambert did just that—turning an old bank (yes, with an actual vault!) into a thriving coworking community. His story is packed with insights on transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship, building a space with character, and creating a model that works.
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The biggest real estate operator in the world—the U.S. federal government—is making a bold move toward flexible work. Mark Gilbreath, CEO of LiquidSpace, joins us to break down what this means for the coworking industry, why it signals a major shift in how large organizations view their real estate portfolios, and what coworking operators should be doing right now to prepare.
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What does it take to build one of the most respected coworking brands in Mexico—one that spans 36 locations and is known for its unparalleled hospitality?
Javier Garcia Iza, CEO of IOS Offices, joins us for a deep dive into how he and his team have created a coworking brand that prioritizes people, purpose, and premium experiences. From redefining workspaces to scaling a culture that employees and members ...
What happens when you bring together top coworking operators, investors, and service providers from across North America and Latin America? A conference packed with insights, unexpected surprises, and a deep dive into the booming coworking scene in Mexico City.
In this episode, we break down the key moments from GWA Immersive, an event that brought fresh perspectives on hospitality, enterprise adoption, an...
If coworking is just about filling offices, you’re doing it wrong. John Egan (Lucid Private Offices) and John Herring (Fuse Workspace) know that thriving flex brands are built on hospitality, experience, and genuine community.
In this episode, we dig into how these two regional operators create spaces where members feel truly at home—and why that’s the key to long-term success.
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We finally got Caleb Parker in the hot seat! If you know Caleb, you know—he’s a flex space industry leader, a branding expert, and the voice behind the Brave Ideas podcast. Caleb joins us to talk about his journey from IWG to launching multiple companies, the critical role of brand and hospitality in the future of flex, and how he’s building a business that he actually wants to work in.
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Anne Olsen, Director of Coworking at The Shop, joins us to share how she went from community building to leading a multi-city coworking brand under The Domain Companies. With locations in Salt Lake City, New Orleans, and soon Brooklyn, The Shop is growing, and Anne is at the center of it all—scouting new locations, refining operations, and making sure each space fosters connection.
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Most executives are still debating "how many days in the office"—but Brian Elliott is here to tell them they’re asking the wrong questions. A former Google and Slack exec, Future of Work 50 Thought Leader, and leadership advisor, Brian has spent years helping companies navigate the future of work, AI, and leadership.
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In this episode of Flex Uncensored, Jamie and Gio catch up on Gio’s new role with the Global Workspace Association (GWA), upcoming immersive events, and his personal adventures that always tie back to Flex. They dive into the state of the industry, the challenges and opportunities ahead, and how they’re both focused on helping operators level up in 2025.
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How do you reshape an industry steeped in tradition? David Cairns, a commercial real estate veteran turned flex space advocate, shares his journey from the brokerage world to building a life centered on flexibility and purpose. With sharp insights into the CBRE-Industrious deal, the hurdles to flex adoption, and why companies need to "earn the commute," this episode is packed with bold predictions and actionable advice...
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