Sense of Belonging: Gift Economy Practices in a Coliving

One of the key challenges we face as hosts in coliving experiences is fostering a strong sense of cohesion, belonging, and care—for the space, the community, and ourselves as colivers.

Inspired by practices from the gift economy, this session will explore reflections on the sense of belonging and the paradigm shift needed to cultivate more generosity and kindness within a coliving community. By embracing these values, we can transform coliving spaces into living labs, empowering individuals to strengthen their roles as changemakers.

Your webinar speaker, Lulú Escobar, has over 15 years of experience in project management, mentoring and facilitating training in entrepreneurship, innovation, agile methodologies, sustainability, and personal development. She is passionate about supporting teams and entrepreneurs, helping them develop leadership and social innovation. A strong believer in the power of communities, she has worked in coliving, creating spaces where people feel a sense of belonging, collaboration, and purpose. Currently, she is the co-founder and host of PAS Rural Coliving, where she continues to foster connected and sustainable communities.