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 : )
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Attendance is Complimentary. Registration is Required.
MARCH 2026
Weds, March 25 | 7:00pm
Becoming Wise: Navigating Challenges with Collaboration, Courage, and Empathy
with Krista Tippett
Peabody Award–winning broadcaster and author Krista Tippett examines what it means to be human in a complex world, inviting us to look inward at the assumptions, stories, and meanings that shape how we see ourselves and one another. Read More
APRIL 2026
Thurs, April 2 | 7:00pm
What Do We Lose When Traditions Disappear?
with Eliot Stein
BBC journalist and author Eliot Stein explores the last keepers of extraordinary cultural rites and what their preservation reveals about craft, continuity, and belonging. As these traditions grow more fragile, their stories invite us to consider what is lost when knowledge fades. Read More
Tues, April 7 | 7:00pm
Allergic: When the Body Misreads the World
with Theresa MacPhail, PhD
Medical anthropologist and author Theresa MacPhail explores the rise of allergic disease and what it reveals about how our bodies interpret environmental signals and why those systems sometimes overreact.
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Thurs, April 16 | 7:00pm
My Time Will Come: Redemption, Identity,
and the Stories That Shape Our Lives
with Ian Manuel
Sentenced to life in prison at 13, Ian Manuel shares how poetry, reflection, and forgiveness helped him challenge the story he believed about himself and transform his life after 26 years behind bars. Read More