What we’re about
To create a safe space for people to have intimate, vulnerable conversations, deeper than the average social environment, where people will be prompted and encouraged to speak on topics that sometimes might be off the wall.
Hate small talk? Done with fake friendships? Ready to get off the social media wagon and back to REAL connection? If you prefer authentic, deep and intelligent conversations to superficial rants and ramblings, join us!
We meet once or twice per month to connect over a potluck lunch and wide-ranging questions and share perspectives with open minds and hearts. This is a safe space where no topics are off limits. All ideas and sharing are met with openness and mutual respect.
Check out this video to learn more about why this group was formed:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=BD_Euf_CBbs
We'll tackle one or two unexpected questions/topics and see where they lead. The group is purposely kept small (10-14) with facilitation to ensure everyone gets a chance to be heard.
Guiding Principles We Follow:
- Be willing to stretch your comfort zone and points of view rather than to defend, maintain and validate them
- Listen to HEAR and witness rather than to generate a response [this isn't a debate club]
- Be respectful of everyone else's unique life experience and perspectives
- Do your part to ensure everyone gets an opportunity to be heard (be mindful of how much you are talking vs listening)
- When someone is speaking, give them your full attention - no interruptions, no side comments, no phone scrolling
- Focus on speaking from your own experience rather than hearsay
Example Questions:
- Outside of raising a family, being well-regarded by the people you know & love, traveling and enjoying life, what specific accomplishment do want to achieve before you die?
- Tell us the story of when and what caused the deepest depression in your life?
- What was the most painful memory you've ever had?
- Is love built on mechanics?
- What is your North Star in life?
- If you could go back in time, what’s one piece of advice you’d give to your younger self?
- In 10 years, how would you like to describe your life?
- If you could wake up tomorrow having gained any one quality or ability, what would it be?
Come to meet new friends, have fun and enjoy some great conversations!
PLEASE NOTE: Our meetups are popular and we always have a waitlist. And our events are small and intimate. Therefore, if you RSVP for an event and don't show up [or cancel at the last minute], it is very noticeable AND it keeps someone on the waitlist from being able to participate. It is our group's policy that if you No Show more than once or you change your RSVP with less than 24 hours notice multiple times, you will be removed from the group.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- 📣 Sun June 2, 2024 12:30PM Deep Talk Potluck! 👂🏾😀Apple Street, North Charleston, SC
Announcements:
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For June 2, 2024:- Want to host? Deep Talk might start traveling every other event :)
- Toastmasters! (link here) Join us and improve your public speaking ability in a friendly, safe, welcome environment. It'll be fun. I promise. Even Travis says so! 🦆
- Harris' Podcast! https://www.hyprfocus.com/ 🦔
- Also, we are co-hosting a new group at Bliss in Mt Pleasant! Join us! 🦔 Bliss: Intentional Living Group 🦭 (Next: Mon 6/03 7pm)
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RSVPs & Waitlists:- Thank you all for the incredibly surprising (and humbling) interest in Deep Talk 😊 It is a challenging position to be in, and a few people have asked about the Waitlist.
- We are reserving 10 for first come RSVP. Then we will hold a few positions for new first timers, friends who we haven't seen in a while, as well as backfill if people cancel their RSVP.
- If you would like to join us, please RSVP, even when full! We hope to meet ALL of you!
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For new people joining us:- The purpose of the group is to express what is on your mind, getting deep and vulnerable. If you are not comfortable sharing about your life (and hearing about our lives too of course), please do not attend. This is NOT a group to just listen passively! 🙊😃
- And as we heard on Sammie and Michelle's podcast, a gathering for everyone is a gathering for no one. This event is for people that want to speak and be heard, just as much as listening respectively.
- Listen here! 158. How to Have a Party with Purpose: Crafting Deep Connections and Meaningful Moments by Being Specific About a Gathering's Purpose
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- Bring your favorite dish! We do potluck-style in a more quiet setting at members' clubhouses and homes, where we can speak (and hear each other!) without the hustle and bustle of the usual Sunday lunchtime restaurants (and cost!). If possible, please bring healthy proteins, salads, cheeses, diet sodas, dry red/white wines, and if you can, try to avoid sugary things! 🍯🍲
- Be mindful of RSVP! If you no show, and do not message anyone at least a day before, you will be removed from the group immediately. We may eventually do off-Meetup activities, and select from those who can abide by this rule. ⛑
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Guiding Principles:
- Tell stories! Be vulnerable! Share your perspectives through illustration AND depth. It will give others the courage to do so as well.
- Be willing to stretch your comfort zone and points of view rather than to defend, maintain and validate them.
- Listen to HEAR and witness rather than to generate a response [this isn't a debate club]
- Be respectful of everyone else's unique life experience and perspectives
- Do your part to ensure everyone gets an opportunity to be heard (be mindful of how much you are talking vs listening)
- When someone is speaking, give them your full attention - no interruptions, no side comments, no phone scrolling.
- Focus on speaking from your own experience rather than hearsay.
Come to meet new friends, express yourself, have fun, and enjoy some great conversations!
