In Conversation: Julia Hotz and Ashley Kirsner at Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Join author Julia Hotz for a discussion on social cures for mental health and loneliness with Skip the Small Talk founder Ashley Kirsner at Trident Booksellers & Cafe.

Allison ScharmannAugust 1, 2024Comment

"How to Have Better Conversations" with STST Founder Ashley Kirsner

Skip the Small Talk founder Ashley Kirsner joined Chase and Sarah Kosterlitz of I Do Podcast to share actionable tips for engaging partners, friends and family in deeper conversations.

Allison ScharmannJuly 25, 2024relationships, relationship advice, dating, dating advice, conversation, podcast, interviewComment

Skip the Small Talk at the Arnold Arboretum

Calling all Boston folks! If you love (1) Skip the Small Talk and (2) The Great Outdoors™️, well then boy do we have a treat for you.

BlogAllison ScharmannJuly 4, 2024skip the small talk, Arnold arboretum, nature, nature walk, conversation, skip the small talk eventComment

Five LGBTQ+ Summer Book Recs

I am once again asking: Fellas, is it gay to read? Studies say it is!

BlogAllison ScharmannJune 27, 2024books, reading, summer reading, beach read, book recs, lgbt, lgbtq, lgbtqia, queer booksComment

How to Make LGBTQIA+ Friends

If you’re looking for more queer friends, you’re not alone! Read on for six ways to make LGBTQ+ friends.

Allison ScharmannJune 20, 2024lgbt, lgbtqia, lgbtq, pride, friends, friendship, how to make friends, community, fun, eventsComment

5 Ways to Celebrate Pride Month

June is a time to celebrate joy, visibility, and equality for all members of the LGBTQ+ community. Read on for five ways to do just that!

Allison ScharmannJune 6, 2024Comment

7 Ways to Spice Up Your Life

Wake up. Work. Sleep. Wake up. Work. Sleep. Wake up. Work. Sl— When does it end???

Allison ScharmannMay 30, 2024life, hobbies, routine, fun, activities, self care, self love, work-life balance, entertainment Comment

How to Put Yourself Out There

Take advantage of the extra Vitamin D and open yourself up to new connections. You never know who you might meet!

Allison ScharmannMay 23, 2024friends, friendship, dating, relationships, making friends, meeting people, conversation, conversations, connections, communication, romance Comment

7 Secret Self-Help Books

These books are not self-help books, explicitly, but they’ll encourage you to tune into yourself and the world around you. And they’re really, really good.