The Power of Play: A Pathway to Connection
Grab your lunch or favorite tea as we explore The Power of Play: A Pathway to Connection in this Consciousness Conversation with master game-maker and Joust founder, Safi Aziz.
Together, we’ll dive into the world of play—its origins, why we tend to resist it as adults, and the profound social shifts that happen when we engage in shared activities. As the holidays approach, we’ll explore how play becomes a pathway to connection: easing social barriers, fostering presence, and opening space for more meaningful interactions with the people we love.
Expect a lively discussion on community, belonging, joy, and the subtle healing that comes from shared experiences.
And of course, Safi will lead us through one of his signature mini-games so we can experience the medicine of play in real time.
About Dina Samra:
Dina Samra is a community builder and strategist with over 15 years of experience in the startup and venture ecosystem. After taking a much-needed sabbatical — traveling to 14 national parks and reconnecting with what truly matters — Dina is now embarking on the startup journey herself, reimagining her career through the lens of alignment, impact, and purpose. She’s passionate about building at the intersection of community, wellbeing, and nature, and helping others discover what’s possible when they step away from the noise to realign with their values. You can follow her on Instagram, and subscribe to her newsletter, The Flow State, to keep in touch.
About Safi Aziz
Safi Aziz is the founder of Joust. After a career in venture capital and technology, he became entranced with hospitality, socialization and games. He shares tips on hosting on Instagram and TikTok. Occasionally, he writes about real world companies here.
About Joust
Joust is the play club where fun-loving people meet to compete. We host social gaming experiences from upscale game nights to full-on retreats for all ranges of players. You can see how we play on Instagram or TikTok. Want to play? Sign up here!
About the Series
This conversation is part of the Conscious Conversations series — a collection of intimate dialogues exploring what it means to live, lead, and connect with awareness. Each session brings together voices who are challenging the pace of modern life and redefining success through reflection, authenticity, and joy.