HUMAN CONNECTION
Now if you listen closely
I’ll tell what I know
Storm clouds are gathering
The wind is gonna blow
The race of man is suffering
and I can hear the moan,
‘Cause nobody,
But nobody
can make it out here alone.
Maya Angelou, “Alone'“
We don’t just gather people.
We make them feel they belong.
Humans connect most deeply over shared moments, fresh perspectives, and being seen and heard for who they are. As specialists in human connection, we create spaces that encourage an attitude of openness – where it feels natural, necessary, and enjoyable to participate. Below are some of the ways we make people feel they belong. Or if you’re raring to get going, let’s chat.
OUR SECRET SAUCE
STORYTELLING
Can stories change the world? You’re damn right they can. They’ve been doing so for a minute in the shape of RAW. A first-of-its-kind event, RAW listening nights use the power of vulnerability, culture and art to rapidly build empathy, connection and a sense of belonging. It’s one of the most powerful, engaging and transformative formats, creating unity through common ground.
LIVE MUSIC
We regularly put on headline shows, music improv nights (jams) of the highest calibre, and music showcases for exceptional emerging talent. If you want to connect over a love of great music from any genre, the stars of tomorrow are at our fingertips.
CULTURE CLUBS
Why learn a language through books, when you could learn it through the culture? Our culture clubs take the boredom out of learning a new language – and turn it into a culturally enriching, and uber fun, experience. Cook traditional dishes together, drink the national tipple, experience the music and the dance – and even get to know the quirks and peculiarities of each culture from natives of each language. If you’re not all best friends at the end of this experience, we’ll eat our hats.
DISCUSSIONS
We do panel discussions differently. Forget passively listening to the ‘experts’ speak – and maybe getting a chance to ask a question at the end. We give everyone a voice by facilitating conversation with the entire room – and take respectful discourse to another level. Our POVs are a powerful format for weaving everyone together. What’s more, they’re designed so participants understand how the personal connects with the big picture – a key element to building resilient, diverse, and innovative communities.
WELLNESS
We love a downward dog as much as the next yogi. But the fixer in us wants to get to the heart of what keeps us unwell. Our approach to wellness picks apart the taboos, demolishes the stigmas, and reconnects people with what matters: their inner voice.
Financial wellness: destigmatising money with Times columnist and financial psychotherapist, Vicky Reynal
Storytelling wellness workshop – therapy and healing through writing
Relational wellness: boundaries & alignment with intimacy coordinator, Lidia Ravviso
Beyond the hype: Psychedelics, wellbeing and meaningful change.
WE'VE BUILT COMMUNITY FOR
WHY CONNECTION MAKES BIZ SENSE
It increases length of stay – and generates revenue. It builds belonging and makes spaces more desirable – while making the local area more attractive to existing residents and prospective clients.
Our expertise in creating authentic connections between people is a key part of placemaking – which we’ve got down to an art.