No Small Talk- Conversation Starters for Introverts

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29. 10 Undeniable Signs You're an Introvert, Not Shy Jun 25, 2020

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Have you ever been perceived as shy, withdrawn, or quiet? Or maybe you've been called a recluse?

If you're an introvert, you've likely been called all of these and more, and are just generally misunderstood and sometimes overshadowed by our more extroverted friends which can sometimes leave us feeling less than, not good enough, and not seen or heard. In today's episode, we discuss the tell-tale signs that you're a fellow introvert and the common misconceptions people have about us.

We also talk about:

When we discovered we were introverts
The impact our careers have had on creating our more introverted personalities
Famous leaders and personalities who are introverts
The importance of embracing your unique skills, talents and personality traits to lead and show up more confidently as an introvert in your personal and professional life

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28. Activism Needs Introverts | TEDx Talk by Sarah Corbett Jun 17, 2020

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Do you struggle as an introvert on how to get involved in social activism? ⁣
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For many of us, traditional forms of activism like marches, protests and door-to-door canvassing can be overwhelming and draining. In today’s No Small Talk episode we share a special TEDx Talk by Sarah Corbett, “Activism needs Introverts”. Sarah explains that we introverts have other ways we can be social activists and still be bold (but quiet)!
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We found this TEDx Talk perfect for this season that we’re in for those introverts looking for the quieter ways looking to promote social change. ⁣
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Here's what to expect:

General characteristics of introverts
Why activism needs introverts
Quiet ways that introverts can engage people in social change without all the “loud” stuff ⁣

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Activism Needs Introverts | Sarah Corbett | Tedx

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25. What is the First Thing You Think About in the Morning? | Conversation Starters for any Situation May 28, 2020

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The question for today's episode asks about the first thing on a person's mind when they wake up in the morning. And while you may assume that the discussion would center around morning routines, nah- not necessarily!

This question can elicit truths about a person's priorities, fears, frustrations or.... actual routine! The point is it's unpredictable! And while we answered the question, it wasn't what most may have expected, since it didn't involve alarm clocks and snooze buttons! For instance, Sherry shared some very personal information about her fears and anxiety concerning being single. And Ebony discussed getting herself and her children into a routine in light of COVID-19.

We also talk about:

The power of examining people in your life or a famous person who resembles your story and where you want to be, a different type of "vision board"
The significance of female role models like Michele Obama and Meghan Markle for women in their mid to late 30's hoping to start a family
The difficulties in trying to maintain sleeping patterns and daily routines during COVID and steps we can take to stay balanced and re-recreate "normalcy"

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24. What Childish Things Do You Still Do as an Adult? | Conversation Starters for any Situation May 20, 2020

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On today’s episode we ask “What Childish Things Do you Still Do as an Adult?”

This question quickly had us wondering what exactly is considered childish behavior. Is it watching cartoons or the Disney channel? Is it saying the most “basic” prayer before you eat that you’ve been saying since you were three or is it something else?⁣ During this season that we all are in, we all need laughter and some light and fun conversations. This is one conversation starter that proves that conversations and connection building don’t always have to be serious and heavy.⁣

Our conversation starters are designed to create more interesting and memorable social interactions. The great thing about our conversation starters is that they start off with one basic question, but will prompt a back-and-forth exchange of ideas and lead to other interesting topics. Use them and watch your relationships grow stronger as you share your answers and listen to others.

We also talk about:

Adult Content in children's television shows and cartoons
How to share a fun fact about yourself in conversations so that you are more relatable

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23. If You Can Become an Expert at Something, What Would it Be? | Conversation Starters for any Situation May 13, 2020

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On today’s episode we ask “If you can become an expert at something, what would it be?” Random right? But it's fun! The answer to this can be a useless talent or a very valuable skill. A random question turned into really fun girl chat and revealed some interesting and surprising things.

We also talk about:

Distant Learning with kids during COVID-19
Using social distancing and COVID-19 as a time to learn new skills
Challenge of dating in 2020 and not giving up
Use of matchmakers while dating
Being open to dating someone who was hooked up with your friend

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22: What is the Best Gift That Anyone Has Ever Given You? | Conversation Starters for any Situation May 06, 2020

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Today's episode we ask "What is the Best Gift That Anyone Has Ever Given You?" What we love about this question is that it's especially useful if you're actually trying to get the person a gift- so you no longer have to fall back on gift cards, which are SO impersonal. The question also allows you to learn new things about a person. For instance, we discovered another thing we have in common- our love language! Funny enough, it's not gifts.

Oftentimes, we think we have to buy the largest, most expensive gift in order for it to be the best gift ever. Sometimes it's true, sometimes it isn't. But, regardless of the cost, a really good gift is truly priceless. It makes you feel seen, understood and loved. And that's what we all really want out of all of our relationships right?!

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To take the stress out of coming up with fun and interesting conversations for your next date, lunch meeting or happy hour, we've developed a list of questions you can anytime and anywhere. Click here for our "20 Easy Conversation Starters You Can Use Anytime". A freebie designed just for you!

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The 5 Love Languages Quizzes

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21. What is Something Unexpected that has Changed in the Last Few Years? | Conversation Starters for any Situation Apr 16, 2020

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Today's episode we ask "What is Something Unexpected that has Changed in the Last Few Years"? This question requires deep introspection and is a great way to go on a person's personal life journey as they discuss how they've changed, whether physically, personally, professionally or spiritually. This conversation can be as light or deep as you want it to be, but it will create connection as you're invited into the person's personal evolution. Listen in as we talk about our personal changes over the years and how our change occurred irrespective of anyone's thoughts or opinions......and then how we ended up talking about hair discrimination and unconscious bias in the workplace. You never know where these conversations end up.

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20. What is the Most Important thing in Your Life? | Conversation Starters for any Situation Apr 08, 2020

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Today's episode we ask "What is the Most Important Thing in Your Life"? This question is a great way to find out what someone prioritizes in life. Is it Family? Money? Work? Travel? Listen in and find out how COVID-19 and social distancing helped reinforce what's important to us.

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19. How to Unlock Human Connection | TEDx Talk by Dan Foxx Mar 25, 2020

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Covid-19 has all of us at home, social distancing and missing human interaction and connection. Who would have ever thought that we’d be limited in how we interact with one another, when we interact with them and where we interact with them. Although us introverts value me time, we also value and are inspired by meaningful am inspiring interactions that leads to deep connection.

In today’s episode we share a special TEDx Talk by Dan Foxx. In his TEDx Talk, Dan says that the key to unlocking human connection is found in our ability let go of our ego and authentically care for others. As introverts that enjoy meaningful connections, it is important for us to get out of our heads and stop worrying about our insecurities, fears and anxieties around speaking to people. Stop focusing on how we sound or what we should be talking about, and focus on the person we’re speaking to, what they’re interested in, what they’re motivated by and simply connect with them.

Here's what to expect:

The hidden truth about human interaction
The key to unlocking human connection

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The Hidden Truth About Human Connection | Dan Foxx | TEDxTalks

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18. What Are You Doing to Manage Stress? | Conversation Starters for any Situation Mar 18, 2020

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It looks like everywhere you turn every one is talking about what they do, their job titles, who they report to, yada yada yada. And on top of what we do, we're working moms, wives, taking care of parents and side hustling. And while there's some temporary pleasure and satisfaction that comes with the humble brag and painting this rosy, peachy perfect picture of our lives, if we're honest with ourselves (and each other), we're stressed out. But that's the part we don't like to show on the gram or let people know. We avoid talking about the fact that we are feeling stressed, overwhelmed and burnt out.

Well in today's episode, we break the silence, admit that we are hella stressed and share how we've learned to reduce to stress and overwhelm in our lives. This is such a great, honest and useful conversation to have anywhere and with anyone because it's a valid feeling that most people have and most are trying to manage.

In Episode 18 of No Small Talk, we talk about:

the networking event that inspired this conversation...the discussion from "what do you do", to talking about Nacho Cheese Doritos, to "how are you managing your stress"
Ebony and Sherry's personal eating habits and personal snack of choice
the value of exercise, prayer and meditation
Setting boundaries and saying NO!
Seeking help and counsel from family, friends and counseling

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