Signature Experiments

A fun, immersive exploration of belonging, adapted to any open or conference space. 18-stations, hands-on, and customizable.

Free flower stands in stressful spaces. Choose your own bouquet to keep or give away. (Best if handed out by executives.)

Socially awkward spaces--elevators!--become friendship-makers when we take over boring infrastructure .

The flagship course conducted over 5 or 10 sessions engages students in Connecting As They Are, Listening, Inquiring, Caring, and Keeping in Touch. (Taught at USC, MIT, etc.)

A 4 module course for professionals (from new hires to executives) wanting to re-human their workplace and role. (Currently taught through USC's Skillup)

Get below small talk to discover the social stories of those around you--best as an experience within established communities. Then use those stories to create personalized belonging maps.

Shrink your city into manageable bits so connecting isn't so overwhelming.

Public pop-ups that allow strangers to hold hands without seeing each other.

Cafe encounters with strangers but on purpose.

Small group practice asking real questions and being ok with silence. Plus s'mores!

Public pop-up drawing faces on balloons of people who have loved you as a way to visibly thank them.

Open studio of arts -n- crafts supplies, snacks + music. Prompts are available along an entryway branch. 

Taping candy under seats at conferences  for people to discover at the boring parts.

Single Moms Are Super Heroes!

A self-run squad of Sisterhood, Mutual Aid, Strength + Hope.

A cohort experience in living on purpose.

Tactical delight - handing out lollipops in flamingo suits...where you least expect it.

Reflective group experience for life's transitions.

A 4-part design cycle for  micro-experiments in connection.

Public pop-up for people to hang their friendship moments.

Two-way TED Talks in shared, local spaces.

A simple way to spark connection while eating.

Walking groups build connection while exploring outdoor spaces.

12 stations to explore listening to self, others, + our world.

Outdoor Arts + Music Market bringing together local artists and businesses.

Weekly co-working collaborative of writers across genre and career level.

A simple small-group experience 

sharing our life stories uninterrupted.

Empowerment group for women who lead relationally.

Staying anchored and open during election season is a challenge for all of us. This workshop helps us reflect and create sustainable plans for healthy engagement in civic life.

Tech can be used for good. It can help us connect meaningfully on and off screen. But where to begin in such a fraught social media-addicted landscape? Right here.

Beyond being a "skill", listening is a core part of the spiritual path. But how often are we given opportunities to really practice listening to ourselves, each other and the larger world?

Slowing down to be present with patients for even one minute has huge health benefits. It also helps staff stay present, find meaning and feel more in charge of their life. This workshop is designed to help doctors, nurses, PTs, and caregivers of all sorts stay connect ed with themselves as they connect with patients.

We can get beyond transactional relating, CV one-upping, and firm handshakes. We can actually get to know each other as whole people who want to help each other. Let's talk about licensing activities that can imbed in your programming.

Setting the conditions for mutual understanding begins with listening well. We slow everything down to equip you to stay centered and present amidst volatile topics.