The Connection Corner - Holiday Edition [public]

​🌿 About the Event

​Want to know your parents' or grandparents' stories but don't know how to ask? We’ll help you transform family feuds into stories you’ll tell forever.

​Whether your family table features heated debates or awkward silences, we'll explore how one thoughtful question can shift everything—turning tension into connection and finally unlocking the stories you've always wanted to hear. You'll learn how deep listening and intentional questions, as well as lighthearted games can transform our time together.

​Through hands-on practice with fellow story-seekers (and potentially some older guests), you'll discover techniques that actually work at the family table.

​🧭 What to Expect

• ​👋 Opening (15 min): Welcome, intention-setting, and introduction to listening principles for intergenerational connection.

• ​🎲 Round 1 Playful Practice (25 min): A lighthearted paired exercise that reveals how surprising questions unlock unexpected memories.

• ​🫶 Round 2: Going Deeper (30 min): Guided storytelling exchanges where we practice holding space for stories that matter.

• ​🪞Reflection & Integration (15 min): Share discoveries and build your game plan for capturing wisdom before it's lost.

• ​🏁 Closing (5 min): Community reflection and introduction to tools for continuing this practice.

​👥 Your Hosts

​Dan is Chief Story Catcher of Storia, which helps families deepen connections through the power of shared stories. His work has sparked moments of healing—from releasing long-held regrets to rekindling ties between estranged relatives.

Charisse is a creative explorer drawn to spaces where human connection meets inner life. She creates experiences that invite people to slow down, foster deeper presence, emotional clarity, and spiritual meaning through conversation, art, and reflection.

​💫 Who This Is For

• ​Anyone who wants to connect more deeply with their family members, including siblings, parents, and grandparents

• ​Curious humans seeking gentle, skillful ways to connect across generations

​🎒You'll Leave With...

​Conversation starters that work (even with stubborn relatives) and confidence to turn Thanksgiving conversations into stories your family will treasure forever. 💖

​Join us to transform your holiday table from small talk to memories worth keeping!