The World Wide Wander 2025 Online Programme: Partner Takeover Three, Saturday 28th June 2025, 10am UK time (45 mins)
Join us for Online Programme: Partner Takeover Three - How To Talk To Strangers with Traci Ruble (Sidewalk Talk) of the World Wide Wander 2025. This event is one of many other online events occurring over the 27th June and 28th June 2025. Find out about all the events of the World Wide Wander. Join us for both in-person and online events and let's find - and share - ideas, insights and solutions to the big challenges out there, inspired by our walking. Let's wander the world, together.
Everything you need to know about this session!
You were told not to talk to strangers. But what if that’s the worst advice for your mental health?
Join Traci Ruble - psychotherapist, founder of the global listening project Sidewalk Talk, and professional lover of awkward human moments - for a lively 45-minute wander into the gentle art of saying hello (without sounding like a weirdo). Whether you're shy, chatty, or somewhere in between, you’ll leave with a little more confidence, a few good stories, and maybe a desire to talk to that person in line behind you at the post office.
What We’ll Get Into (gently, we promise):
What neuroscience says about small talk and why your brain actually loves it
How to rewire your fear of rejection (feat. Kitty, an 80-year-old listening legend in Kentucky)
Why a compliment about someone’s socks might just save your afternoon
Simple, science-backed tips to break the ice and keep it cool
Playful improv and one very odd object
What to Bring
A curious or odd object from your Street Wisdom walks or something around the house.
Pen + paper or your notes app
One time you almost talked to someone but chickened out
Your glorious, awkward, maybe-a-little-sweaty self
Indoors or outdoors. In motion or in your pajamas. Let’s wander into a world where strangers become a little less strange—and life gets a little more alive.
Hang on, this is free?
Yes! Street Wisdom is a non-profit on a mission to bring inspiration to every street on planet earth. We were founded by the arts and business innovator, David Pearl, after he noticed his work with clients always got to newer, deeper places when he walked outdoors with them. David's mission has always been to make and keep Street Wisdom free for everyone. If you are drawn to support our work, please do make a donation. Thank you.
Stay streetwise
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Risk disclaimer
All Street Wisdom events are run by volunteers and participants take part at their own risk. Whilst any personal injury or loss is unlikely, we encourage participants to remain vigilant when out on the streets and we are not liable for any injury or loss caused when taking part in a Street Wisdom activity.
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