Communities Connected: A Land and Lifestyle Podcast by Alosant
Episodes
Designing Emotional Experiences That Turn Developments Into Destinations
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This compilation highlights four 2025 perspectives on what makes places feel worth returning to, from emotional resonance to everyday livability. Kevi...
Designing Communities Around Nature, Food, and Human Connection
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John Darby, CEO and Chairman of the Board of The Beach Company, shares how a fifth-generation family developer turns a land-rich legacy into a multifa...
Redefining Real Estate Through Regenerative Design
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Neal Collins, Co-Founder/Partner of Hamlet Capital and Latitude Regenerative Real Estate, shares how his team focuses on creating walkable, conservati...
2025 America at Home Study: Shifting Mindsets in Home and Community
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki, Principal, Storyteller and Brand Experience Designer of tst ink llc, discusses the fourth wave of the America at Home Study. The ...
Redefining Community Through Hospitality and Human Connection
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Edie Weintraub, Founder and Managing Director of Terra Alma, joins host April LaMon to share how hospitality, retail, and intentional design can redef...
COO Insights: Shaping the Future of FirstService Residential
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Cardoza, Chief Operating Officer of FirstService Residential, discusses his journey from consulting to executive leadership and the vision guiding...
Building Community Through Lifelong Learning and Connection
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We feature Sara Carbonell, Director of Marketing for Amblebrook Gettysburg of Crown Community Development, in a thoughtful discussion on creating vibr...
Fostering A Community for Women To Learn and Lead in Land Development
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Sinner, Founder and CEO of Ladies in Land, shares how she is creating a space for women in the land and homebuilding industry to learn, grow, an...
Revisiting Newfield: A Community Vision, Then and Now
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we revisit one of our most popular conversations: the origin story of Newfield. Originally fe...
New Home Trends Uncovered: Inside NHTI and DesignLens with Anja Seng
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Anja Seng, Manager of DesignLens at John Burns Research & Consulting’s New Home Trends Institute team, for a c...
Innovation with Intention: How Pahlisch Serves Today's Buyers
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we're joined by Evan Harney of Pahlisch Homes, a regional homebuilder in the Pacific Northwest th...
A CFO’s Perspective: Merging Tech, Strategy & Relationships at SouthStar
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we’re joined by BJ Jones, CFO at Southstar, to explore the evolving intersection of technology and ...
How Pipsy is Shaping the Future of Operations and BI for Land Developers
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we’re joined by Aaron Crawford, founder of Pipsy—a software company focused on automating the day...
User-Centered Interior Design: How Every Space Tells a Story | Ep. 48 with Kate Pourhassanian
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we’re joined by Kate Pourhassanian, Principal and Chief Operating Officer of Unscripted Interior De...
Life Before Buildings: Insights from a Leading Placemaking Perspective with Phil Myrick
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we welcome Phil Myrick, placemaking expert and CEO of Phil Myrick LLC. Guided by the concept of “li...
The Psychology of Place with Kevin Kelley
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we sit down with Kevin Kelley—architect, author, and co-founder of Shook Kelley, a strategic design...
The Power of Lifestyle in Community Building
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Alosant Innovator Series features a panel of thought leaders in lifestyle programming. Together, they share insights on the evolvi...
John Darby: The Beach Company legacy leads to Kiawah River
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we sit down with John Darby, CEO and Chairman of the Board of The Beach Company, a fifth-generation r...
Mike Swanson goes deep on Alosant and DataBridgeAI
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we sit down with Mike Swanson, Co-Founder of Alosant. Throughout the episode we explore Mike’s jour...
Creating Emotional Connection: Insights from Black Tomato’s Approach
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, April LaMon sits down with Tom Marchant, Co-Founder of Black Tomato, to explore his journey in redefi...
Innovation in Architectural Control: Insights from APR Founder A'Lisa Ozment
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we sit down with A’Lisa Ozment, Founder and CEO of Architectural Plan Review (APR). With over 25 ye...
2024 Community Trends: The Alosant App in Action
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, Tara Trevino, Director of Customer Operations at Alosant, explores the top community trends of 2024 a...
Agrihoods and Innovative Community Development with Scott Snodgrass
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, Scott Snodgrass, founder of Meristem Communities, shares his evolution from a farmer to a leading voi...
Crafting community-focused dream experiences
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we are joined by Sarah Phelps, Director of Astronaut Experience at Blue Origin. Sarah discusses her c...
The Art of Early Lifestyle Programming at Sunterra
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we feature Callie Friedman, the Vice President of Operations at OnPlace, for an inside look at the ex...
Maximizing community potential through experiences with Nick Smoot
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, we speak with Nick Smoot, Chairman & CEO of Aesop Industries Inc., about his approach to human an...
Industry experts on the homebuyer experience
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The home buying experience is inherently stressful. In the current market, various factors impact the homebuyer's emotions and the outcome of the ...
Ep. 34: Grant Syth, on developing Blackwood Groves in Bozeman, MT
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 34 of the Alosant Innovator Series features Grant Syth, Principal at Bridger Land Group. Grant takes us on a journey from his roots in his fa...
Ep. 33: Deborah Blake talks about opportunities in today’s active adult market
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 33 of the Alosant Innovator Series! We're joined by Deborah Blake, Principal at The Ipsum Group. With decades of experience in ...
Ep. 32: Storytelling in real estate, with Jaimee Reinertsen of SparkFire Branding
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 32 of The Alosant Innovator Series delves into the world of real estate marketing with Jaimee Reinertsen, Principal & Creative Director at...
Ep. 31: Texas developer John Marlin, “Elevon will sell 500+ homes in 2024”
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 31 of the Alosant Innovator Series spotlights John Marlin, the Founder & CEO of MA Partners. In this episode, April and John dive into ...
Ep. 30: Lesley Deutch of John Burns shares her outlook for 2024
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 30th episode of the Alosant Innovator Series features Lesley Deutch, Managing Principal at John Burns Research and Consulting. Lesley has more tha...
Ep. 29: Dan Grosswald talks Newfield, the ambitious project from Mattamy Homes
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 29 of the Alosant Innovator Series features Dan Grosswald, Division President SE Florida at Mattamy Homes. Dan lays out the vision of Newfi...
Ep. 28: Mark Kehke on the opportunity for creativity in real estate
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 28 of the Alosant Innovator Series, April is joined by Mark Kehke, Chairman & Founder of Pacific Ventures Management, LLC. Pacific Vent...
Ep. 27: What advice would an industry legend give to their younger self?
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 27th episode of the Alosant Innovator Series is a special episode, which features a compilation of segments from previous podcast guests. In every...
Ep. 26: Jim Dobbie talks about Zeal for Living
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Dobbie is founder and CEO of Zeal for Living, a real estate development company focused on creating rental Wellness Living Communities for all ag...
Ep. 25: Decentralized approach to development gains tractions: Tom Woliver and Christina Acuna
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 25 of the Alosant Innovator Series features two guests, Tom Woliver, co-president of Oxland Group and Christina Acuna, owner & founder ...
Ep. 24: Leading Homebuilder Fractional CMO Jennifer Cooper talks marketing best practices
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 24 of the Alosant Innovator Series, April is joined by Jennifer Cooper, Founder of Evolution Marketing and Fractional CMO. Jennifer fell in lo...
Ep. 23: Craig Collin grapples with macro housing trends leading into 2024
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 23rd episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, April speaks with Craig Collin, President and COO of Tavistock Development Company. Craig firm...
Ep. 22: Lita Dirks on design decisions that shape the emotional readiness of homebuyers
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 22nd episode of the Alosant Innovators Series, April speaks with Lita Dirks of Lita Dirks & Co. Lita is an interior designer passionate ...
Ep. 21: Ivory Innovations spurs housing affordability solutions
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the 21st episode of the Alosant Innovators Series, April LaMon speaks with Jenna Louie, Chief Innovation and Strategy Officer at Ivory Innovations....
Ep. 20: Jane Arthur-Roslovic talks Active Adult for Rent
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 20 of the Alosant Innovator Series features a conversation between host April LaMon and Jane Arthur-Roslovic, CEO, Co-Founder at Treplus Comm...
Ep. 19: Senior living as a service with Matt Thornhill
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host April LaMon, Co-founder and CEO of Alosant is joined by Matt Thornhill, Founder of Cozy Home Community. Matt has spent his car...
Ep. 18: Simpler is righter, remove friction to simplify the home buying process with Jeff Shore
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, host April LaMon is joined by Jeff Shore, Founder at Shore Consulting Inc. Jeff dives into decis...
Ep. 17: Who's buying homes right now & what matters most to them with Barbara Wray
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Alosant Innovator Series features a conversation between host April LaMon and Barbara Wray, SVP of Strategic Growth at Wick Market...
Ep. 16: Baby Boomers: A new way to think about aging with Dan Hutson
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The latest episode of the Alosant Innovator Series features a conversation between host April LaMon and Dan Hutson, Head of Marketing at Priya Living....
Ep. 15: Pfil Hunt demystifies special district financing for MPCs
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Alosant Innovator Series. In our 15th episode, host April LaMon is joined by Pfilip Hunt, Partner at Wrathell Hunt & Associate...
Ep. 14: Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki recaps key findings from America at Home Study
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 14, host April LaMon is joined by Teri Slavik-Tsuyuki, Principal + Storyteller at tst ink llc. Teri discusses the key insights and takeawa...
Ep. 13: Peter Dennehy explores geographic mobility and future housing trends
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Alosant Innovator Series. In episode 13, host April LaMon is joined by Peter Dennehy, VP of Customer and Market Insights at Brookf...
Ep. 12: Richard Martz describes the future of Complete Communities and the 15 minute city
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 12 of the Alosant Innovator Series, Richard Martz joins host April LaMon for a conversation on the future of Complete Communities, LWLP&#...
Ep. 11: Christen Johnson discusses the future of collaboration between development and marketing
19 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Alosant Innovator Series. For the second episode in Women’s History Month, host April LaMon is joined by Christen Johnson, Senio...
Ep. 10: Mollie Carmichael discusses the impact of VR and the metaverse on master planned communities
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Alosant Innovator Series. In our tenth episode, host April LaMon is joined by Mollie Carmichael, Principal at Zonda, for a convers...
Ep. 9: Dave Gilmore discusses the Massive Middle and the Rise of Proximity
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 9 of the Alosant Innovator Series, host April LaMon is joined by Dave Gilmore, CEO of DesignIntelligence. Amongst a breadth of engaging topics...
Ep. 8: Debra Wyatte talks connecting brand pillars to all aspects of a project
13 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In Ep. 8 of the Alosant Innovator Series, host April LaMon is joined by Debra Wyatte for a conversation on the importance of connecting brand pillars ...
Ep. 7: Fred Balda talks straight about the market, values, and leadership.
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 7 of the Alosant Innovator Series, host April LaMon is joined by Feed Balda. President of Hillwood Communities since 1992, Fred is ins...
Ep. 6: Innovation Way at Babcock Ranch, home building for the future with Tom Hoban
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Alosant Innovator Series. In the first episode of season 2, April LaMon is joined by Tom Hoban Owner at Kitson and Partners. Mi...
Ep. 5: Designing one of the fastest growing master planned communities in the country with Rick Severance
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host April LaMon is joined by Rick Severance, Division President at Wellen Park, Mattamy Homes. Rick discusses how he and the team a...
Ep. 4: Leveraging PropTech and the metaverse to enhance the home buying experience with Nicole Godfrey
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host April LaMon is joined by Nicole Godfrey, Global President at Runway. Nicole discusses the origin story of Runway amidst the fin...
Ep. 3: Greg Wagner discusses how Moonlight Basin leverages technology to enhance membership experiences
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, host April LaMon is joined by Greg Wagner, Assistant General Manager at Moonlight Basin in Big Sky, M...
Ep. 2: Designing amenities and lifestyle programs for the future with Monaca Onstad
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Alosant Innovator Series is excited to release Ep. 2 with another esteemed guest. In this episode, host April LaMon chats with Monaca Onstad, Pr...
Ep. 1: The future of community development with Paul Johnson
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Alosant Innovator Series, Paul Johnson sits down with host April LaMon to discuss his notable career in community development, ...
Ep. 0: About Our Host
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for listening to the Alosant Innovator Series. In this episode we learn more about the host of the Alosant Innovator Series, April LaMon April ...
Welcome to the Alosant Innovator Series
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Alosant Innovator Series features one-on-one conversations with April LaMon, Co-Founder and CEO of Alosant, and her trusted experts. Discussions i...