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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

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 speakers of the

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

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

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  

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

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

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.

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

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,

How to be more Approachable

Try these simple ways to become more approachable and invite in more opportunities for Big Talk! Smile and make eye contact Look people directly in the eye with a sincere smile, and you will be surprised by what kinds of conversations and interactions your warmth will invite! Ask their name,

Ideas for how to use the Big Talk Questions App

You just downloaded the new Big Talk Questions App. Now what? Read below for ideas on how to play!   With Friends Go through some Big Talk questions over brunch or Happy Hour with friends. You might be surprised to learn something entirely different and meaningful about someone you thought

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