Text pulled from here: https://shortyawards.com/10th-impact/storytelling-that-drives-recovery Objective 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 stories in front of the

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  Jesse Craig lost 11 family members in Hurricane Helene. Last week marks 6 months since the beginning of the devastation. The Craig’s community is known as Craigstown and they’re continuing to use donations to support the entire community as they rebuild. Their GoFundMe is linked in my profile, along

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by BIG TALK (@makebigtalk)   As a resident of Los Angeles devastated by the fires, I am partnering with GoFundMe to amplify fire victims stories. ALL GOFUNDME LINKS CAN BE FOUND HERE    

Big Talk Founder, Kalina Silverman has signed a book deal with Tarcher Perigee / Penguin Random House! The book will be about how to make Big Talk in your everyday life. Thank you The Bindery Agency for believing in the project, and everyone who helped make this happen! 10 years

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

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  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

  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

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! 🙂