Simple Connections... Around the block and around the world.
Simple Connections... Around the block and around the world.
Common Ground Gatherings
These guided social experiences are designed for humans who are tired of small talk but love real connection. Using playful prompts, light-hearted activities, and conversation starters, participants explore shared experiences in ways that are safe, inclusive, and meaningful. Snacks, laughter, and joy are encouraged.
Each program is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and human-centered. They foster social bonds, promote well-being, and create experiences that participants can carry into daily life. Each gathering is a puzzle piece contributing to a bigger picture of a more connected world.
Soul Food
Food has magic. It’s the universal bridge breaking down walls one bite at a time. Our gatherings, whether they’re identity potlucks, storytelling dinners, or wild themed nights (think “Grandma’s Recipes Only” or “Around the World in Seven Dishes”), invite people to bring their whole selves to the table. Because let’s be real: every dish tells a story, and every story deepens understanding. These “Plateful of Stories” nights can unfold in living rooms, restaurants, parks, or even online kitchens. It’s flexible, it’s flavorful, and it’s proof that a shared meal can be the shortest distance between two hearts.
Kitchen Table Travel Talks
Travel doesn’t require a passport. These dinner-style events invite participants to share stories from their travels, celebrate food traditions, and learn from one another. The goal is cultural exchange, empathy, and the joy of discovering that the world is simultaneously vast and intimate.
Lighthearted Living Series
Joy and science meet in these online workshops. From playful happiness exercises to creative projects, you can explore proven strategies for well-being while having fun. Themes include gratitude, mindful movement, laughter exercises, creative expression, and small-scale social activism.
One World Heart Day
This annual event has grown to six locations worldwide, blending live music, shared meals, pop-up storytelling, and community celebrations. Participants are encouraged to wear odd socks to show solidarity and celebrate neurodiversity. By emphasizing differences as strengths, the day celebrates creativity, inclusion, and the beauty of diverse thought. Event kits and guides will soon be available to anyone wanting to participate.