A speaker series of short, soul-stirring gatherings designed to expand the way we see ourselves, one another, and the world around us.
Curious minds. Brave questions. Unexpected connections.
Think of them as little jolts of insight—30 to 60 minutes of ideas, stories, and questions that nudge your thinking in unexpected directions. From mythology to mindfulness to generational tension in the workplace, each session is a chance to stretch beyond your usual lens. Some will feel expansive. Some might tenderize you. All are designed to spark something real and gently expand your Perception Box™.
These sessions are open to you, your colleagues, and the communities you care about. Whether you're looking to reflect on something you didn’t know you needed, stir up some stagnant awe, or just take a meaningful pause, we’d be overjoyed for you to join us.
Come as you are! Whatever that means to you : )
Registration Now Open
Attendance is Complimentary. Registration is Required.
SEPTEMBER 2025
Mon, Sep 29 | 10:00am PT
Hacking Our Minds for Better Health: A Four-Part Spark Salon with Dr. Jud Brewer, MD, PhD
In this four-part Spark Salon, Dr. Jud Brewer teaches how to break the cycle of anxiety, distraction, and craving by understanding the brain’s habit loops and applying mindfulness-based tools that actually work. Read More
OCTOBER 2025
Wed, Oct 1 | 7:00pm PT
Scared of Failure: Do It Anyway with Ellen Bennett
Wed, Oct 8 | 7:00pm PT
Designing Belonging: Creativity, Grief & the Spaces Between Us with Candy Chang
Artist Candy Chang explores how creativity and community can transform public spaces into powerful places of belonging, healing, and human connection. Read More
Tue, Oct 21 | 7:00pm PT
Living and Working in the Age of AI with Alexandra Samuel, PhD
Digital workplace expert Alexandra Samuel explores how AI reshapes personal narratives, work, relationships, and well-being, with insights on neurodiversity and strategies for using AI to reveal perspectives, challenge assumptions, and manage risks. Read More
MORE SPARK SALONS COMING SOON
Tue, Dec 9
An Unlikely Collaborators Spark Salon with Lisa Feldman Barrett, PhD
Details coming soon.
PAST SALONS
Fri, Jul 11 | 11:00am
Start with Wow: Embracing the Imagination Age with Harris III
Storyteller, illusionist, and entrepreneur Harris III reveals how beginning with “wow” instead of “how” or “why” can unlock human creativity, leadership, and innovation in the dawning Imagination Age. Read More.
Fri, Jul 18 | 7:00pm
Realities Rewritten: What the Stories that Shaped History Reveal About Transforming Ourselves with John Bucher
Renowned mythologist John Bucher will explore how stories—both ancient and modern—can untangle our Perception Box™ framework and inspire personal transformation and sweeping societal change. Read More.
Wed, Jul 23 | 4:00pm
Listen to Your Heart: A Contemporary Neuroscientific Validation of Embodied Contemplative Wisdom with Nicco Reggente, PhD
Neuroscientist Nicco Reggente explores the heart-brain connection as a gateway to consciousness and mindfulness, revealing how sensing your heartbeat can transform the way you feel, think, and respond. Read More.
Wed, Jul 23 | 4:00pm
Bridging the Great Divide: Navigating Generational Differences in the Workplace with Liz Huszarik and Alexia Raven
Join research experts Liz Huszarik and Alexia Raven for a dynamic and engaging Spark Salon, where they share generational insights that will bridge divides, align values, and turn communication clashes into collaborative creativity and innovation. Read More
Wed, Aug 13 | 10:00am
Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential with Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD
Psychologist Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman presents an empowering session on overcoming limiting beliefs and reclaiming personal agency, based on his new book, Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential. Read More
Mon, Aug 18 | 7:00pm
Kim Shapira’s Six Simple Rules to Transform Your Relationship with Food
Author, Nutrition Therapist, Registered Dietician, Anti-Diet Advocate, Kim Shapira, MS, RD shares her Six Simple Rules to transform your relationship with food, empowering you to nourish your body, trust your instincts, and leave dieting behind for good. Read More
Wed, Sep 10 | 11:30am PT
The Power of Ritual with Michael Norton, PhD
Harvard professor and author Michael Norton shows how small, everyday rituals bring meaning, structure, and emotional connection to our lives—shaping how we work, bond, and navigate challenges. Read More
Sat, Sep 13 | 4:00pm PT
Music as Medicine with Visionary Violinist Vijay Gupta
Music reaches people in ways words cannot. Visionary violinist Vijay Gupta shows how sound can reshape our inner stories, turning pain into connection and offering a path to healing and belonging. Read More