Issue No. 62
Fostering in-person communities, small business saturday, books, etc.
“We are being silenced by our technologies–in a way, “cured of talking.” These silences –often in the presence of our children–have led to a crisis of empathy that has diminished us at home, at work, and in public life. I’ve said that the remedy, most simply, is a talking cure.”
- Sherry Turkle, Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age
Do you remember the last time you had a conversation that made you lose track of time? The kind where ideas flow freely, where you feel truly seen and heard, where your mind comes alive with possibilities? If you're like most of us, those moments have become increasingly rare in our notification-filled lives.
For the past few months, I’ve been pouring my heart and soul into
and I am so happy to finally share it with you all. We curate tech-free experiences for curious minds to gather, share ideas, and forge meaningful bonds. There are so many apps, books, and content on finding and keeping romantic and professional relationships all while slowly losing the art of making and maintaining friendships.If you’re interested in forming in-person communities, I encourage you to subscribe to
to be the first to hear about our in-person dinner salons (Washington D.C. and London are up next!) and learn how to form meaningful bonds wherever you are in the world!
📚Reading Lists
It’s small business Saturday, but any day is a good day to support your local bookshops. Check out these reading lists I’ve curated for you and let me know if you’ve read any of the books on this list!
Essay Collections by Black Women
100 Historic Black Women Reading List
🎙️100 Historic Black Women Podcast
All 100 episodes, an average of 4min per episode, are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube! Be sure to share your favorite episodes.
with care,
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