Pillow Talk Sessions
Pillow Talk Sessions is the go-to podcast for exploring the future of living, hospitality, and rental housing. Hosted by industry experts Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski, each episode features insightful conversations with pioneers shaping the Build-to-Rent, co-living, multifamily, and hospitality sectors.
From smart technology and flexible living models to guest experience, design trends, and operational strategy, this podcast uncovers how the boundaries between home, hotel, and community are being redrawn. Learn how top operators, designers, and tech innovators are creating service-led, resident-focused spaces that reflect how people truly want to live today.
🎧 Tune in for:
- Deep dives into Build-to-Rent and multifamily innovation
- Hospitality-driven approaches to residential living
- Expert views on PropTech, AI, and the future of IoT
- Insights on tenant expectations, community building, and flexible design
- Conversations on legislation, sustainability, and market disruption
Whether you're a property developer, investor, operator, or simply fascinated by the evolution of modern living—Pillow Talk Sessions brings you the ideas, voices, and trends redefining rental experiences around the world.
Pillow Talk Sessions
Live Special — Experience is the New Amenity
This week on Pillow Talk Sessions, we’re excited to release our first live-recorded episode, where we brought industry leaders together to unpack the future of resident experience in front of a live audience.
Hosts Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski are joined by:
🔹 Freya Richard (Vertus)
🔹 Philippa Wagner (PeoplePlacesSpaces)
🔹 Mitch Hammond (OnTheMarket)
💡 In this episode, we explore:
📊 Why renters are prioritizing belonging, values, and community over physical amenities
🏨 The influence of hospitality on rental living
📲 How technology must serve experience—not drive it
📍 Why authenticity, service, and local context are essential to resident loyalty
Don’t miss this dynamic panel discussion packed with real-world insight and forward-thinking perspectives.