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Big Talk for Youth Mental Health Corps @ Pinterest

Tue, June 16, 2026

Culver City, California

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1000 Master’s and PhD students from over 70 different countries around the world Make Big Talk in a series of State Department Fulbright workshops

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by BIG TALK (@makebigtalk) The U.S. Fulbright Program makes Big Talk in Washington D.C.!

April 26, 2023

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7 Big Talk Questions you can ask instead of “How are you?”

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by BIG TALK (@makebigtalk)   “How are you” can be too vague of a question for people to feel like they can answer honestly. So, usually, the generic response is “Good, and you?” Here are 7 alternative questions you can…

March 11, 2023

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This Holiday Season: Buy One Get One Free of the Big Talk Question Card Game

This Thanksgiving and Holiday Season, give an extra deck of the Big Talk Question Card Game to someone you are thankful for! Or save it as a Winter gift or Christmas stocking stuffer. Here are some ideas for how to use Big Talk this holiday season: Conversation Openers for Holiday…

November 14, 2022

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Join Big Talk at the Foundation for Social Connection 2022 Global Action Forum

        Fighting loneliness and social isolation, fostering community belonging and connection, and building global curiosity and empathy are what Big Talk is all about. Join me next week at the Foundation for Social Connection Global Action Forum for 1 of 3 free virtual Big Talk workshops. Keynote…

October 7, 2022

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Big Talk Summer Solstice Fun for the Community

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by BIG TALK (@makebigtalk) Hi friends! Thank you so much for coming out to our first-ever Big Talk Santa Monica Summer Solstice event! Fighting modern-day loneliness, fostering community belonging, and building empathy and curiosity across borders – is what Big…

July 11, 2022

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Big Talk is now on Tik Tok

Hey everyone! Big Talk is now on Tik Tok underneath @makebigtalk. Here, we will be posting explainer videos as well as Big Talk conversations with strangers. Please follow to stay updated. Thanks! @makebigtalk I just got back from a party and was thinking about some ideas for how small talk…

July 11, 2022

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Live Music Big Talk Community Events a Huge Success!

Big Talk co-hosted alongside Listenup.LP – These have been a magical initiative to bring people together to celebrate music, community, and connection!! Check out our artists on Instagram below:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by BIG TALK (@makebigtalk)   View this post on Instagram  …

May 3, 2022

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Order the Second Version of the Big Talk Question Card Game!

Hi friends! It’s finally here! You can order the 2nd Version of Big Talk today! If you enjoyed the first edition of the Big Talk Question Card Game, you will love this one! It has 150 entirely new questions to skip the small talk and make more meaningful connections. Giftable…

March 15, 2022

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The Future of Fulbright with Big Talk

The Fulbright Program featured 75th Legacy Alumni Ambassadors answering Fulbright-themed Big Talk questions to reflect on their experiences and imagine the future of the program. This group, which includes scientists, teachers, changemakers, and young leaders, discusses how the Fulbright Program will meet a complex and changing world. The Fulbright Program’s impact is far-reaching…

January 11, 2022

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How to Give a Good Compliment

A sincere, thoughtful, and kind compliment can be magical. It has the power to change someone’s day, making them feel happier and more appreciated. There’s nothing wrong with a small talk compliment such as complimenting someone’s physical appearance… However, try thinking of a compliment as a way to dive deeper.…

November 8, 2021

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Questions to Ask Yourself to Help you through Career Transitions

Are you or someone you care about considering making a career change? Here are some Big Talk Questions you can ask yourself and others that can help guide you through different transitions: Career Switch What is something you always wanted to try professionally or learn more about but didn’t have…

October 25, 2021

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The Benefits of Talking to Strangers

With the onset of fall, people retreat indoors to connect with their family and friends for the holidays. However, it is important that we maintain another kind of connection – our connection with strangers. Below are some proven benefits of talking to strangers. Improved Health Humans are wired to connect,…

October 15, 2021

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