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Big Talk - Skip the small talk, make more meaningful life connections. Award Winning Global Movement: Videos, Question Card Game, App, Music, Events.

Can you believe she’s 90 years old?! Thank you,

Today marks the 8-year anniversary of Big Talk! 😊🎉 It all began with this YouTube video I made one summer, where I walked up to complete strangers and invited them to answer the question, “What do you want to do before you die?” (Big Talk…Before I Die on YouTube). Through this video, I hoped to show that no one needs to feel lonely. Instead, you can approach someone and start a conversation with a question that “skips the small talk” to nurture a deeper human connection. Just one question has the power to transform your life - it certainly transformed mine! Big Talk went on to become a sort of grassroots global movement after I was invited to give a TEDx talk that generated over 6.5 million views on YouTube. Soon people all over the world were sharing their stories about how asking Big Talk questions helped them to repair and deepen their relationships, overcome mental health struggles, find purpose at work, or even fall in love. I have since led Big Talk workshops for thousands of people all over the world. Just this morning, 125 Fulbrighters from over 65 different countries (Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Pakistan, Mexico - to name a few) participated in Big Talk. Two months ago, I traveled to New Hampshire to film Big Talk conversations for their statewide mental health campaign. A few days ago, a rising pop star used the Big Talk question card game at a dinner with his closest fans in Los Angeles. A U.S. senator has used Big Talk with his staff, as well as teachers at Harvard Medical School, and employees of Fortune 500 companies. Big Talk has truly been a passport to getting to know people from all walks of life from all over the world. Thank you to everyone who has supported and believed in Big Talk throughout these years. There have always been challenges and bumps along the road, but I am so grateful that what began as a passion project has evolved into a deeply fulfilling career!

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Before I die I want to...

The viral video that started it all where Kalina walked up to complete strangers to skip the small talk and ask a big question.

Childhood Dreams

What happened to your childhood dreams? Kids give advice to adults about how to find them again.

My First Time

People open up and reflect on their first time experiences in funny, heartfelt, and meaningful ways.

Before I was Homeless...

This is an unfinished Big Talk video (footage was lost). What do you think part 2 should be about?

Big Talk Bali

During a recent trip to Bali, Kalina captured some Big Talk conversations about adventure!

Love after Love

This is a Big Talk about love, loss, and the ways we heal to find love again.

Who are you...Really? Social Media versus Reality

Perception doesn't always match reality. Watch to find out what's important to remember about life on and offline.

Big Talk Road Trip

I took a (virtual) road trip across the USA to see how America is really doing during the pandemic.

How To Skip the Small Talk and Connect With Anyone | Kalina Silverman | TEDxWestminsterCollege

Kalina delivers a TEDx talk about the story behind starting Big Talk. Today it has over 5,000,000 YouTube views.

Thiel Summit Workshop

Kalina presents “How to skip the small talk and connect with anyone” at the Thiel Summit Workshop.

BIG TALK FAQ

This video addresses the 11 most frequently asked questions about Big Talk!

Keith Urban plays Big Talk

Big Talk Video by Universal Music Australia with Keith Urban, Legendary Country Music Star.

Big Talk with Lorde

Celebrity musician Lorde plays BIG TALK Question Card Game.

Big Talk with Celebrity Billie Ellish

It’s been a big year for Billie Eilish. She’s topped charts, won hearts and now she can burp anywhere she wants. Where to from here?

Big Talk in Japan

Video created by Jeet Tan, in Japan.

YouTuber and Gamer Optic Maniac makes Big Talk

Video made by Optic Maniac, a professional Youtuber/Gamer.

Big Talk Bombay

Big Talk at my high school

Big Talk in Shanghai

Ali Debow and Tim Fraher, went onto the streets of Shanghai asking the question: “What do you want to do before you die?”

Big Talk with Celebrity Sofia Carson

Celebrity from "Purple Hearts" plays Big Talk.

More than a Smile

In honor of July's National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month, Big Talk partnered with Smile Train to create a Big Talk video about smiling!

USC Annenberg Big Talk

To see the future from their point of view, we asked members of the USC Annenberg Innovation Lab team to close their eyes and answer a question...