Today, Erica sits down with the creator of @MakeBigTalk Kalina Silverman and her new book, BIG TALK: How to Skip the Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich Your Life (on sale 2/24/26). Since her first video in 2014, Kalina has been on a mission to nurture meaningful conversations. In her book, she outlines simple tools and prompts, inspiring real-life stories, and teaches readers to go beyond small talk and unlock hidden emotional depths in everyday interactions—whether with a stranger, a friend, a coworker, a community member, a family member, a partner, or even yourself.
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