Pillow Talk Sessions Podcast is the go-to podcast for exploring the future of hospitality and serviced living. Co-hosted by Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski and brought to you by the team at Abode Worldwide, each episode features insightful conversations with pioneers shaping the built-to-rent, co-living, PBSA, later living, multifamily and hospitality sectors.
Recent Episodes
Community, Affordability & Long-Term Value with Stephanie Smith (Muse)
In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions , Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Stephanie Smith, Head of Residential at Muse, to unpack how thoughtful design, data, and collaboration are shaping the next era of r...
Global Student Housing Trends with Joe Persechino (Yugo)
In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions , Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Joe Persechino, COO of Yugo, to unpack the global growth trajectory of student accommodation and the strategies needed to meet deman...
Driving Building Performance with Jonathan Burridge (Utopi)
In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions , Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Jonathan Burridge, Founder & CEO of Utopi, to explore how his company is helping operators cut costs, reduce carbon, and improve res...
The Future of Smart Stays with Dr. Josef Vollmayr (Limehome)
Send us a text In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions, Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Josef Vollmayr, Co-Founder & Managing Director of Limehome, to explore how the company is reshaping hospitality across Europe with efficiency, design, and digital-first operations. 💡 Highl…
From Leases to Loyalty: Reimagining Rentals with Kevin Murphy (Renew)
In this episode of Pillow Talk Sessions , Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski sit down with Kevin Murphy, Co-founder & COO of Renew, to explore how multifamily operators can turn one of their biggest weaknesses—renewals—...
Everything Is Hospitality – A Vision for Vertical Living with Philip …
In this week’s Pillow Talk Sessions , we go behind the brand with Philip Grace, CDO at Bob W, to unpack the company’s vision of hospitality-first, asset-light, and tech-forward living across Europe. 💡 Inside the episode: 🏘️ B...
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