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We won a Shorty Impact Award in Emergency Relief Storytelling!
Learn more here: https://shortyawards.com/10th-impact/storytelling-that-drives-recovery: Text from GoFundMe’s Entry below: Objectives When disaster strikes, the initial flood of news coverage drives an outpouring of support — but after that, survivors often face long, difficult roads to recovery. GoFundMe wanted to help by creating a sustainable way to keep real people’s…
November 20, 2025
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June 19, 2024
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Join us for Big Talk Summer Solstice & Reflection Questions for Summer
Join Make Big Talk for a Summer Solstice Celebration at Annenberg Beach House on June 20th! The summer solstice, a time of heightened daylight and energy, can be a perfect opportunity for deep reflection and introspection. Here are some meaningful questions to consider: Personal Growth How have I grown or…
June 3, 2024
Read MoreBig Talk presents at Santa Monica City Hall and receives a Commendation from the Mayor for Mental Health Awareness Month
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May 15, 2024
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Big Talk Summer Solstice at Annenberg Beach House
Thu, June 20, 2024
11:00:00
Santa Monica
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Join Big Talk and Art of Recovery for Mental Health Awareness Month Events
View this post on Instagram A post shared by BIG TALK (@makebigtalk) Join Big Talk and Santa Monica’s Art of Recovery Program in Planting Seeds of Hope for May’s Mental Health Awareness Month! Big Talk will host pop-ups at various events throughout the city with an interactive art…
May 8, 2024
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Big Talk Feature in Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper
Forget Small Talk—It’s Time for “Big Talk” Says Kalina Silverman, Whose Viral Movement is Curbing Loneliness and Creating Connection By Lauren Westphal March 16, 2024 Moving Yourself & Humanity Forward Almost 10 years ago, Kalina Silverman was in a new city living a busy life—attending events, signing up for…
April 11, 2024
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Free Big Talk Question Card Games for Community Ambassadors
Free Big Talk Question Card Games for Community Ambassadors! To apply, send a direct message to @makebigtalk on Instagram or an email to bigtalkinquiry@gmail.com,with your name, organization, shipping address, and an explanation of how you would use the cards in your community. Thanks for the work that you do! 🙂
March 30, 2024
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Big Talk Art of Recovery for May’s Mental Health Awareness Month in Partnership with the City of Santa Monica
Wed, May 1, 2024
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Read MoreQuestions to Fall in Love
This week, with Valentine’s Day coming up, we’re thinking about Love! Big Talk is lucky to have been a part of a couple of marriage proposals and even a relationship blossiming into a couple having a baby girl! Here are some deep questions to skip the small talk centered around…
February 13, 2024
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