Skip the Small Talk. Make Meaningful Connections. Big Talk is a global movement that inspires genuine human connection. Through viral videos, interactive tools, and immersive experiences, Big Talk helps people move beyond small talk to build deeper, more meaningful relationships—with loved ones, coworkers, community members, classmates, strangers, and even themselves. What began as a government-funded Fulbright research project has grown into a global force for connection, bridging divides and combating loneliness. From Fortune 500 companies to classrooms, mental health spaces, and even prisons, Big Talk is transforming the way we communicate. Big Talk’s Reach Includes: The Los Angeles Lakers Universal Music Artists The U.S. State Department Harvard Medical School Northwestern Business School, USC, NYU Shanghai Mental health professionals, military veterans, and employees at Amazon, Microsoft, Uber, Spotify, and Google Even inspiring marriage proposals With 500,000+ followers, 125 million views across social media, and 6.5 million views on Kalina’s TEDx Talk, Big Talk has been featured in Forbes, USA Today, NBC News, The Washington Post, People, Time, Good Morning America, and Business Insider. Why Big Talk? Fosters Belonging – Helping teams, communities, and individuals feel truly seen and heard. Bridges Divides – Encouraging conversations that build empathy, curiosity, and connection across differences. Combats Loneliness – Creating spaces for vulnerability, authenticity, and lasting relationships. Big Talk isn’t just about talking—it’s about transforming conversations, deepening human connections, and enriching lives.
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What do Billie Eilish, Keith Urban, Mnek, Bishop Briggs, Hrvy Cantwell, Astrid S, and Vera Blu all have in common besides being amazing musicians? 🎵 They have all made Big Talk! They are all holding the Big Talk Question Card Game to answer questions in a video series by Universal Music Australia #musicians #makebigtalk #bigtalk #cardgame #communicationskills #music
This week, Big Talk and GoFundMe traveled to West North Carolina to amplify stories from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. https://lnkd.in/gG-bDez8
Jesse Craig lost 11 family members in Hurricane Helene. This week marks six months since the devastation began. Over the past few days, I traveled to Asheville with GoFundMe to meet those affected and share their stories on Big Talk's Instagram (@makebigtalk). Storytelling has the power to create real change. So far, Big Talk videos have inspired 35,000 people to take action and raised over $2 million for disaster relief! You can support Jesse's community and explore more stories here: https://lnkd.in/gjtSCEN4 #MakeBigTalk #BigTalk #HurricaneHelene #WestNorthCarolina #NorthCarolina #Fairview #Asheville #Hurricane #GoFundMe #DisasterRelief #Kindness #Community #WNC
Big Talk with a National Park Service employee who lost his job due to federal budget cuts.
A National Park Service employee at Channel Islands lost his job due to federal budget cuts after years of impactful work. Despite personal loss, including the tragic Conception boat fire that claimed members of his family, Kenan remains passionate about inspiring future generations to protect our lands. Thank you, Kenan Chan, for making Big Talk and for your unwavering dedication to being a steward of our lands. Watch the video on Instagram here: https://lnkd.in/g3JcP7Bq #Nationalparkservice #Conservation #Leadership #Inspiration #DOGE #DOGEcuts #federalbudgetcuts #layoffs
Big Talk and Instacart partnered to share the story of Leanne, an Instacart Shopper who was dropping off school supplies for schools affected by the Los Angeles fires.
Meet Leanne, an amazing member of the Instacart Shopper community who has played a role in our Classroom Carts initiative. Leanne spoke with Kalina Silverman, creator of Big Talk, for a special interview to share her inspiring story. Watch the full video below! Classroom Carts, an extension of our initial LA Fire Relief campaign, provides a direct way for people nationwide to contribute to Altadena, the Pacific Palisades and Pasadena public and charter schools’ recovery efforts and support the nearly 15,000 students across the county who have been impacted. We’re still collecting donations and you can help support by visiting instacart.com/donate.
Rosalyn lost her beloved flower shop in the Palisades Fire, but her passion for sharing flowers with the community remains strong. Today, she woke up at 3 AM to visit the downtown LA Flower Market, ensuring she could bring joy to others this Valentine’s Day at Hummingbird Shop in Santa Monica. Let’s help her keep spreading the love! You can support Palisades Flower Shop through Rosalyn's GoFundMe, linked in Big Talk's GoFundMe Profile: https://gofund.me/4eac0edf Thank you! ❤️🌸 #gofundmepartner
Good Morning America features Big Talk interviews with fire victims. So far, the @makebigtalk community has rallied to raise $1.2M+ on GoFundMe for those who lost everything in the Palisades and Eaton fires. https://lnkd.in/dbmguh55
Fire Victim Walt shared his story with me yesterday. He lost everything in the Altadena (Eaton) fire. Walt, 83, is renowned for helping the elderly, children, and those experiencing homelessness in his community. Living in LA near the devastation, I partnered with Big Talk and GoFundMe to connect with fire victims, interview them, and help amplify their stories. I will continue this work over the next week to support those affected. You can view them on Instagram @makebigtalk. In just 12 hours, we have raised over $150,000 for Walt! Your support can make a difference too. UPDATE: The video helped raise over $850,000 for Walt! I'm connecting with more fire victims and posting more videos daily on @makebigtalk Instagram. https://lnkd.in/ghi29nSP
Big Talk Book Deal!!!
I'm thrilled to announce I signed a book deal with Penguin Random House's self-help imprint, Tarcher Perigee! The book will be about how to make Big Talk in your everyday life. Thank you The Bindery Agency for believing in the project, and everyone who helped make this happen! 10 years ago, I filmed the first Big Talk video, walking up to strangers, and asking them “What do you want to do before you die?” Big Talk has since evolved into a global movement that took me on a Fulbright Research scholarship to Singapore and led to events and initiatives with the U.S. State Department, Universities all over the world, Fortune 500 Companies, community groups, musicians and artists, a jail education program, veterans non-profits, mental health associations, and more. Big Talk has even helped facilitate multiple marriage proposals! I’m so excited that I can now translate 10 years of making Big Talk into actionable tips to help people feel less alone and build more meaningful connections in their lives. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who has supported and believed in Big Talk. Thank you for your kindness. More details to come! Please subscribe to my email newsletter for Big Talk news, tips, events, and ideas! https://lnkd.in/dN9rnr8B #author #makebigtalk #bigtalk #penguinrandomhouse #tarcherperigee #selfhelpbooks #relationships
Join Big Talk at the United Nations Summit of the Future UNESCO Interstellar Foundation on September 21st in NYC. Reigister here: https://lnkd.in/gnYWMNxP
🧑🚀 Meet the team: Kalina Silverman What a powerhouse of a person, we're grateful to have you on board. 🎧: watching the stars - oneheart #messageforhumanity #spacetravel #interstellarfoundation #theinterstellarfoundation #NASA #moon #stemeducation
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I spoke at Comic-Con International about how Big Talk conversations help uncover universal human truths through storytelling. 🩵 #comiccon #storytelling #bigtalk #makebigtalk #loneliness