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A weekly pop culture podcast covering the things that matter online and offline, pop culture, feminism, literature, movies, and the spine-chilling art of navigating modern life in an urban environment. Hosted by London-dwelling Swedish couple Jenny & David Mustard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Room Xchange Podcast
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The Room Xchange Podcast

Ludwina Dautovic, CEO and Founder - The Room Xchange

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Welcome to Australia's Premier Housing and Rental Podcast. Ludwina Dautovic, CEO and Founder of www.TheRoomXchange.com, hosts an engaging show dedicated to tackling the pressing issues of housing affordability and the rental crisis in Australia. With a staggering 13.5 million unused spare bedrooms across 10 million homes nationwide, we, as Australia's sole verified house-sharing platform, present a unique solution to address these challenges. These untapped housing resources, often owned by ...
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Ever wished there was a simpler way to manage and share expenses? Today, we're having an enlightening discussion with Rowan Wilde, co-founder of HelpPay. It's a social impact payments platform that's making it easier to shoulder bills together. Rowan shares how HelpPay lets you create a link for others to chip in on expenses and speaks candidly abo…
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Housing Trends & Affordability Challenges: Dive into a captivating exploration of the regional housing market with Laura Shooter, Managing Director at SJ Shooter Real Estate in Dubbo. This episode promises enlightening insights into the intricacies of the rental market, housing value trends, and the pressing matter of affordability issues faced by …
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Today's episode is a deep dive into urban and housing development with Nicola Smith, an accomplished urban and regional planner and director of Niche Planning Studio. Expertly navigating the current rental crisis and mortgage stress, she unveils the key factors that have steered us to our current housing crisis. Nicola breaks down terms like green …
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Ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of the strata sector or manage the ever-evolving challenges of the rental market? We've got you covered in our enlightening conversation with John Minns, the pioneer New South Wales Property Services Commissioner. John, armed with his 30 years of experience, unravels the intricacies of the real estate …
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Ever wondered how architectural design could shape our future? Imagine a world where houses aren't just commodities, but sustainable spaces that nourish our lives and the planet. Join us as we explore this potential world with our guest Antony DiMase, of DiMase Architects. Antony champions the belief that good design has the power to enhance our li…
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Welcome to episode 25 of The Room Xchange podcast, where we delve into the accommodation partnership between Study Gold Coast and The Room Xchange as part of their 'Host for the Coast' program. Join us as we explore how this collaboration is revolutionising the student community in the Gold Coast, Australia, and providing affordable accommodation s…
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Pre-order OKAY DAYS and enter the giveaway!! Just send your receipt before June 26th to okaydays@hodder.co.uk with your name and address (UK only, sorry!!) Pre-order my debut novel OKAY DAYS : (Worldwide shipping available) Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BOtXeh Waterstones: https://tidd.ly/3dSnVS7 Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/jennymustard S…
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Welcome to another insightful episode of our podcast, where we explore real-life stories and experiences. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of The Room Xchange and the transformative power of living together. Join us as we hear from Hansraj and Cate, two individuals who have embarked on a unique living arrangement through The Room…
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Finding a place to call home can be a challenging and sometimes overwhelming task. Whether you're a homeowner, a renter, or someone interested in co-living arrangements, navigating the housing market can often leave you feeling uncertain and frustrated. In episode #23 of The Room Xchange Podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Meek, a r…
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Ludwina Dautovic introduces a new segment to The Room Xchange podcast called The Room Xchange Stories. These stories will provide insights and tips about house-sharing and will also include some of her own personal stories. The first one is about women helping women and is a very personal story for Ludwina. As the CEO and Founder of The Room Xchang…
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Rowan House Society's fiscal year runs from April 1 - March 31, while our Annual Report showcasing the stats, trends and highlights comes out in June, prior to our AGM. It's a great way to see some of the quantitative impacts our programs and services are having on our communities. In the meantime, I am joined by our new Research and Evaluation Lea…
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Hello and welcome to The Room Xchange podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I’m talking to Peter Schravemade. Peter is an international educator and speaker in the area of Property, Construction and Development Marketing. He’s on the board of Proptech Association of Australia (of which I’m a member). He’s also a managing partner of Reach Australi…
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Welcome to The Room Xchange Podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I have the pleasure of speaking with David Webb, Head of Industry for Homely. With 14 years’ experience across sales, property management, as a business owner and as an agency supplier, David brings a breadth of knowledge to his work while also seeking to anticipate the demands of …
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Preventative Education must play an essential role in addressing domestic violence and abuse. Rowan House has said this many times throughout this podcast and does a lot of great work in schools and the community to that end. But it's important to understand that it's not just this work that makes a difference - prevention comes in many forms and i…
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About Josh Farr, Founder of Campus Consultancy Josh Farr is an entrepreneur and leadership expert who founded Campus Consultancy in 2017. He has been working to connect and develop the most influential leaders across universities, as well as with graduate programs and high schools. In this episode, we discuss the plight of international students as…
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We're back and we are in the middle of renovations and book cover reveals! Pre-order the novel and get a signed postcard from me! Just send your receipt before March 7th to okaydays@hodder.co.uk with your name and address (UK only, sorry!!) Pre-order Jenny's debut novel OKAY DAYS : WORLDWIDE SHIPPING! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BOtXeh Bookshop.org: h…
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What is the violence link? What can it tell law enforcement when they're approaching investigations that may be related to domestic violence and abuse? And can it get help for individuals in a more timely manner? Acting Sgt. Dennis Smithson of the Calgary Police Service has been working hard to spread awareness about the Pet Abuse-Violence Link and…
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It can't be said enough, education saves lives. And there are many people out there who are trying to find new ways to make a difference for those experiencing domestic violence and abuse; and strangulation. In 2021, a working group was formed to bring various service providers to the table to figure out how to work together to ensure victims of st…
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This week we're talking with Rowan Hisayo Buchanan about her writing and her new book. Pre-order Rowan's latest book: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TTFFLz Waterstones: https://tidd.ly/3TNZXpY Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11206/9781399710626 Pre-order Jenny's debut novel OKAY DAYS : Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/jennymus... Waters…
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Rowan House Society has been a partner with Alberta Health Services Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) Program for about a year now. It's a program designed to be an important touch point for individuals experiencing domestic violence and abuse, who's first, and maybe only opportunity to learn about their options for getting help, may be at the ho…
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This week we're talking about our road trip through 7 countries!! Pre-order Jenny's debut novel OKAY DAYS : Bookshop.org: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/jennymus... Waterstones: https://tidd.ly/3dSnVS7 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BOtXeh Australia: https://www.booktopia.com.au/okay-day... NZ: https://www.mightyape.co.nz/product/o... Subscribe to our new …
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About Karl Fitzgerald - Economist and Director of Grounded Welcome to The Room Xchange Podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Karl Fitzgerald about Community Land Trusts. Karl Fitzgerald is an economist specialising in land economics and works as the Director of Grounded - the Community Land Trust advocacy body…
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Domestic violence and abuse truly are a significant problem, right here in our backyard, and it is costing people their lives. So how do we make change? How do we ensure the number of individuals affected and the number of deaths related to family violence doesn’t continue to rise? One answer is education. In this episode, Jill, the President of Li…
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Lucy O'Flaherty, CEO Columbia Aged Care Welcome to The Room Xchange Podcast. I’m Ludwina Dautovic and today I have the pleasure of speaking with Luck O’Flaherty, CEO of Columbia Aged Care. Lucy and I are going to unpack the process of caring for our elderly in Australia. In this episode we discuss: Caring for our elderly in Australia and the choice…
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This week we're talking about the reason why we've been gone! Pre-order OKAY DAYS: Waterstones: https://tidd.ly/3dSnVS7 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BOtXeh Subscribe to our new channel: https://bit.ly/3wOqvvy Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcast : https://apple.co/2DR2lpF Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2BAGuUJ Subscribe here to our channel for more : …
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The emotional toll of violent and abusive relationships is a heavy one – for both adults and their children. There is a lot of damage to one’s self-worth that needs to be mended to move on to stable lives and future healthier relationships. For the kids in these relationships who witness or even experience the violence and abuse, they may have an e…
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June marks the launch of Pride festivities across the country, including within the Town of Okotoks. In this episode, I am joined by Rowan House's Halle Minkler and Okotoks Pride's Marissa Johnston and Siobhan Hourigan (@TheLesbiansTM), as we explore the intersectionality of domestic violence and abuse within LGBTQ2S+ relationships, and how rural c…
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In episode 16, Ludwina Dautovic interviews Mitchell McLean. Mitch is passionate about all things DIY, having spent the past 19 years with Bunnings supporting customers with bringing their projects to life. Mitch is currently part of the Bunnings workshop team, an online community for sharing DIY advice and inspiration. About Mitchell McLean Mitchel…
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Parental Alienation is a loaded term, an accusation that often comes up in custody disputes when the child is expressing a desire to stay with just one parent. In most cases, with just a few exceptions, both parents are given rights to access their child – even if it’s somewhat limited or with supervision. However, this can very much be, to the det…
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In episode 15, Ben Pretty, Co-founder of Rent Rabbit, and Ludwina Dautovic talk about reviews for renters by renters. ***To listen to all episodes go to: www.TheRoomXchangePodcast.com or subscribe on all major podcast directories. About Ben Pretty Ben is the co-founder of RentRabbit.com.au - Australia's No1 Property Review Platform for Renters. Ben…
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We talked early in the Pandemic about how these types of events can significantly impact the issue of domestic violence and abuse. (RCMP in Alberta reported an 11.7% increase in those types of calls between March and September of 2020 compared to the same time in 2019, and then we had Corporal Leanne Beatie, the Domestic Violence Coordinator for th…
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In episode 14, Mark McCrindle, social researcher and demographer, and Ludwina Dautovic, talk about the future of housing in Australia and how our CBDs are changing. ABOUT MARK MCCRINDLE Mark McCrindle is a social researcher with an international following. He is recognised as a thought leader in tracking emerging issues and researching social trend…
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Angela and Sherylanne have been house sharing for 18 months and have now formed a lifelong friendship. In this episode we’re talking about their journey, how they negotiated their rent offset, how they worked through any issues and their plans to remain friends for life. ***Connect with The Room Xchange on social media - Facebook | Instagram | Twit…
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This week we're talking about how bespoke solutions to life is sometimes the worst! Subscribe to David's home tour channel: https://bit.ly/3wOqvvy Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcast : https://apple.co/2DR2lpF Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2BAGuUJ Subscribe here to our channel for more : http://bit.ly/2BQIp5D Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva…
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Working in the shelter, and hearing stories from residents and Outreach clients, we know that the systems of support for addressing domestic abuse can be difficult to navigate and often feel stacked up against the person requesting the help. But there are professionals within the system who understand those challenges and are working to make change…
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This week we're giving another update on our flat buying process. And also, what app wasn't that saved David's life!? Subscribe to David's home tour channel: https://bit.ly/3wOqvvy Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcast : https://apple.co/2DR2lpF Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2BAGuUJ Buy Our Merch: https://bit.ly/36kFj86 Subscribe here to our chann…
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Have you had a chance to watch the Netflix series, MAID? It's based on the true story/memoir of American author, Stephanie Land, and highlights the reality for people navigating the complexities of life - doing low-paid service work to provide for herself and her child while dealing with the demands of unhealthy and sometimes toxic family dynamics.…
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“My role as a property manager, first and foremost, is to help people.” Karen Joseph Karen Joseph, Principal at First National Real Estate in Manly, Sydney has been in the real estate industry for 19 years and talks about how she builds trust and solid relationships between her property owners, herself and her tenants. About Karen Joseph With a rep…
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In this week's podcast we're updating you about our new house! This podcast is sponsored by: Nordgreen: Go to https://nordgreen.com/?utm_source=YT_TheGoodTimes&utm_medium=refferal and use code: MUSTARDS for 15% off. Subscribe to David's house tour channel: https://bit.ly/3wOqvvy Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcast : https://apple.co/2DR2lpF S…
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The changes in rental demographics might be surprising to some. Gone are the days when renting was the domain of 20 year olds who were leaving home for the first time or going to university. Or the young couple saving for a house. Changes in rental demographics are showing that more and more people are opting to rent as a lifestyle and/or financial…
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To kick off Season 3, we go back to the beginning. How does someone typically find out about Rowan House and make the decision to come into the shelter or connect with an Outreach Support Worker? Well, in many cases, the answer may be with support and resource referral from Foothills Regional Victim Services. In this episode, long-time program mana…
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Working from home with housemates comes with it's own challenges. Working from home is hard enough, let alone working in an environment where you may not have the space, adequate resources or the ability to be both flexible and disciplined in your work at home practices. With Covid giving more workers the option to work from home, unless you have c…
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In this week's podcast we're talking about our 5 year podiversary! Subscribe to David's house tour channel: https://bit.ly/3wOqvvy Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcast : https://apple.co/2DR2lpF Spotify : https://spoti.fi/2BAGuUJ Acast : https://www.acast.com/themustards Buy Our Merch: https://bit.ly/36kFj86 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv…
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With renting becoming more of a lifestyle choice as well as a necessity for some, it's time that we started to build better relationships between the landlord, agents and tenants. Landlords are not to be feared in fact over 70% of landlords in Australia are mum and dad investors. Agents want good tenants for their landlords, but tenants are often l…
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In today's episode I'll be talking about one of the features on our platform - rent or rent offset - it's your choice. The rent offset calculator is a great tool to help you work out the best plan for how you want to live. If you’re a household, you can work out how many hours of additional household jobs you’d like to have done and how much of you…
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In today's episode I'll be talking about how to create an engaging profile on Australia's first verified house sharing platform - The Room Xchange. Whether you’re a household or a housemate, creating an engaging profile is vital to your success in finding the right living arrangement for you. Your profile is literally a first glance into who you ar…
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In today's episode I'll be talking about mandatory Digital iD verification. DIGITAL ID VERIFICATION We are proud to say that we're Australia's first verified house sharing platform. From the very beginning, we have insisted that all users on our platform are verified via Australia Post. Their Digital iD technology has been integrated into our syste…
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Knowing how to rent with pets can be challenging particularly when the laws differ from one state to the next. The rental laws in regard to renting with pets have also changed which provide tenants with more assurance around renting with their beloved pets. However, you still need to get the okay from the agent or landlord and there are some things…
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In this week's podcast we're telling you why you're not a perfectionist! This podcast is sponsored by: Ana Luisa: Go to https://shop.analuisa.com/goodtimes & Betterhelp: Go to https://www.betterhelp.com/themustards and get 10% off your first month with discount code THEMUSTARDS. & Skillshare: Go to https://skillshare.com/themustards and get a free …
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