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
A Vision for Flexible Living with Ed Ellerington (Packaged Living)
This week on Pillow Talk Sessions, hosts Jessica Gillingham and Kristian Lupinski welcome Ed Ellerington, Founder & CEO of Packaged Living, to explore what it really means to bring a customer-first, tech-smart, and vertically integrated mindset to rental housing.
💡 In this episode:
🏘️ Why the UK needs garden living and better single-family rental options
🏨 How hospitality principles can elevate resident experiences without over-servicing
🧩 Why flexible tech platforms are essential for future-proofing operations across asset types
🌍 What makes Spain the ideal launchpad for flexible, mixed-length stays in Europe
🤖 And where AI will help optimize ops while keeping human interaction at the core
From cultural nuance to tech stack strategy, Ed shares a grounded, thoughtful roadmap for the future of rental living.