No Small Talk- Conversation Starters for Introverts

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17. Icebreaker | Conversation Starters for any Situation Mar 12, 2020

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In today's episode, we have some fun using the "Icebreaker" card deck from Best Self. These are great for starting a conversation with one-on-one or group situations. Use them and create more interesting and memorable experiences, and watch your relationships grow stronger as you share and listen.

In this episode, we explore the following questions:

Are you a listener or talker?
Would you rather a rewind button or pause button on your life?
Describe your worst date ever?
What do you think is the secret to a good life?
If you knew you could not fail, what would you do?
If you had to wear a T-shirt with one word on it for one year, which word would you choose?

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Icebreaker Card Deck

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No Small Talk is produced and hosted by Ebony Anuforo and Shereefat Balogun; edited by Wale "Breathe Easy" Balogun.

16. What Worked, What Didn't Work and What's Next? (2019 Year In Review) Mar 04, 2020

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#2020Vision. We cannot believe we’re already three months into 2020. Wait, what?! How?!

And how are we with our new years resolution and goal setting plans? You know, the one to lose 20 pounds? To do 2 speaking engagements? To save an extra $40k? Do you even have one? Lots of us start the year with individual goals we’d like to achieve. And often times, these goals start with a reflection of what we accomplished last year and what we could have done better.

Today, we walk down 2019 memory lane and recap on what worked and what didn’t work, and lay out our plans for 2020. As we speak about the podcast, we realize that there are parallels with our personal lives and many of the lessons learned could be applied in our day to day to make us more productive, and bring us closer to manifesting our individual vision for 2020.

In Episode 16 of No Small Talk, we talk about:

Investing in ourselves in order to gain expertise and core skills
Setting boundaries in order to be more efficient, productive and valuable
Asking for help
Why done is better than perfect
Coming up with and sticking to a plan and routine

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Now if you're feeling extra generous, we'd love if you left us a review on Apple as well. Those reviews help other people find the podcast. Just click hereto review, select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" and let us know what you love about the episode. Thank you!

15. Icebreaker | Conversation Starters for any Situation Dec 18, 2019

Show notes

In today's episode, we have some fun using the "Icebreaker" card deck from Best Self. These are great for starting a conversation with someone new or a friend you're trying to build a deeper relationship with, and are more interesting and memorable than the standard “Where are you from?” and “What do you do?”. The deck can be used for one-on-one or group discussions.

In this episode, we explore the following questions:

If you had a superpower, what would it be?
What mistake do you keep making in life?
What is the last thing that you bought under $50 that you love and use often?
Would you rather have more money or more time?
What were the 3 biggest turning points in your life?
What was the first music you bought?

Links and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Icebreaker Card Deck

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No Small Talk is produced and hosted by Ebony Anuforo and Shereefat Balogun; edited by Wale "Breath Easy" Balogun

14. How to Have Good Conversation |TEDx Talk by Celeste Headlee Dec 11, 2019

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One of the most googled questions is "How to have a good conversation". If you're like us, you enjoy great conversations where you walk away feeling engaged and inspired, like you've made a real deep connection with the person you're talking to. But if you're like us, you also sometimes struggle with having those awesome conversations.

In today's episode, we share 10 tips from Celeste Headlee on how to have a good conversation.

Celeste has worked in public radio since 1999, as a reporter, host, and correspondent and approaches regular conversations the same way she would interviews- listening and believing that everyone has something interesting and amazing about them.

Here's what to expect:

How to be more interested
Why you should listen more than talk
How to have conversations with people you like, people you don't like, and people you fundamentally disagree with

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Celeste Headlee- @ceesteheadlee

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No Small Talk is produced and hosted by Ebony Anuforo and Shereefat Balogun; edited by Wale "Breath Easy" Balogun

13. What Are You Grateful For? Nov 27, 2019

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#grateful. We're seeing this on IG, pinterest boards and everywhere else on social media. And although it's cute, the practice of gratitude goes beyond a hashtag. As we reflect on the year, and all that we're grateful for, we want to take a deep dive on the practice of gratitude.

In today's season finale, we talk all things gratitude: why gratitude is important, how and why to incorporate gratitude in our relationships, and practices to show appreciation at home and at work. Here's what to expect:

Ebony shares how gratitude has been helping her cope with a rough 2019
Sherry discusses her top 3 tips to accessing gratitude in difficult and inconvenient times
how practicing gratitude can strengthen and deepen personal and professional relationships

Child, we know that 2019 may not have been easy but we hope that after listening tot his episode, you've gained perspective and are encouraged and inspired. No matter what, you are aligned with abundance and lack nothing.

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No Small Talk is produced and hosted by Ebony Anuforo and Shereefat Balogun; edited by Wale "Breath Easy" Balogun

11. No Small Talk Conversation with Omolola Anderson | Conversation Starters for Any Situation Nov 13, 2019

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Young couples today are stepping outside of their comfort zone and finding love and compatibility with someone who shares the same values and interests, regardless of race or culture. In today's episode, we are joined by our friend Omolola ("Lola") Anderson as we discuss the impact of marrying someone outside of their culture. We discuss:

The three main areas that present additional challenges in intercultural relationships: communication, extended family relations, and raising children
Sherry's fear of having to teach someone her culture
Ebony's experience with marrying a fellow Nigerian from a different tribe and adjusting to different cultural practices and expectations
Lola's unwillingness to conform to societal and familial pressures to marry someone of the same culture

Plus, tune in to hear Lola's go-to conversation starter.

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No Small Talk is produced and hosted by Ebony Anuforo and Shereefat Balogun; edited by Wale "Breath Easy" Balogun

10. Icebreaker | Conversation Starters for any Situation Oct 09, 2019

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In this episode, we explore the following questions:

What is something you think everyone should do at least once in their lives?
Would you rather never read another book or watch another movie?
What's something you disagree with about the way you were raised?
What is something about you that surprises people when they first hear it?
Would you rather be proposed to in private or in public?
If you could write a book, what would it be about?

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9. What is the Greatest Lesson You've Learned From Your Haters? Oct 03, 2019

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We all have and experience "enemies of progress!" But even your enemies can teach and grow you. In today's episode, we share our greatest lessons learned from an enemy, and how those lessons became part of our growth.

Sherry discusses how someone she thought she could trust during her divorce, taught her the need to pray in good times.
Ebony talks about how her toxic coworker taught her the power of "being still" in the midst of betrayal and deception.
We talk about the power of recognizing our enemies as necessary for personal development and success.

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8. What is Your Greatest Achievement? Sep 12, 2019

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In today's episode, we share our take on the question, "What's your greatest accomplishment?", and realize that what brings us joy has little to do with our professional or academic successes. We also discuss the role of gender norms and expectations, as well as our upbringing in determining where our passions lie. Special Guest: Temi Aregbesola-Okere, host of the University of Real Life with Dr. Temi.

We discuss:

The power of motherhood in a woman's personal development and personal accomplishment
The power of saying no to the things that do not fill you, and saying yes to the things that actually do
The power of introspection in discovering our passions, purpose and activities that bring us real joy and satisfaction

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