No Small Talk- Conversation Starters for Introverts

Hello, hello, hello! In today's episode Sherry shares what she's been up to lately, including her recent leadership in law award recognition and how the power of choice and relationships helped get he...

Do you know that the power to build confidence is within you? And that it only takes some simple actionable steps? Its true! “You are the captain of your own ship, and master of your own faith” -Dr. I...

In today’s episode, we will be doing something a little different. In fact, I don’t think we have ever actually done this on the podcast before! Today Ebony will be answering some questions from you, ...

Do you feel like you’re called to do something more? Know you have a greater purpose in life, in this world?  As introverts, when we are called to do something in an extroverted world we can be frozen...

We are doing a REWIND and taking you all back Episode 37 for today's episode! As we are going into summer and starting to get out more, we wanted to remind our NST tribe how we can navigate and social...

Our conversation starter for today’s episode is: What projects are you working on right now that bring you joy?  In today's episode we explored this topic with our friend Bessie Frimpong. Bessie ...

Let’s talk about networking (Are you already thinking NOOO?!?) As introverts, so many of us overthink networking. It might sound intimidating and uncomfortable. But in today’s episode, our amazing gue...

Are you over thinking? And is your over thinking getting in the way of fulfilling your purpose or doing something you love, or getting to know someone you’re interested in? Are you over analyzing ever...

Let's talk about confidence. Some people seem like they're born with it, while so many others struggle with it. For those who don't seem to have that natural born flair, no worries, being more confide...

Did you know that your body language speaks just as loudly, sometimes even louder, than the words we speak?!  Body language not only affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see o...

Today we have another conversation starter episode: What question are you trying to answer most in your life right now? Small talk is boring and will rarely create any sort of connection between you a...

Today we have another conversation starter episode: What life experience defines and makes up who you are today? We absolutely love conversation starters that cause you to look within and explore your...

Have you met someone and instantly felt a connection, like you just want to talk to them forever?! Well that's how today's guest, Yemisi Odusanya, makes you feel when you're with her. She leads with ...

Privilege.... What are the first thoughts that come to mind when you think of this word? Anger? Shame? If you're like many, you may avoid talking about privilege or only talk about it with certain pe...

Are you a super ambitious introvert, who wants to be the best at everything you do? Well, so is Ebony, and when she heard Katie Rasoul's TEDx Talk, she thought "That sounds like me!" So we wanted to s...

Why is it important to shoot your shot or take initiative? Well for one, taking a chance at something can turn out to be life changing, and that life change won’t happen without your actions and initi...

We all know that the world has tons of misconceptions and assumptions about introverts: who we are, who we're not and why we can or can't be fixed. But what if the misconceptions come from your own si...

Would you like to deepen your connection to your spouse, or someone you’re in a relationship with, but not sure how? Today, Ebony will be exploring different ways that couples, specifically married co...

Is there someone in your life that has influenced the way you make decisions, raise your children, inspire you to work harder in your marriage, or impacted you in some other way? We start today's epis...

Sherry is really calling us out in this episode! Are you an introvert who finds herself avoiding events, conversations, and networking?   That may be impacting us in more ways than we think!...

Preparing for social settings and interactions will help you feel more comfortable and confident. What better way to prepare than to have 1 or 2 conversation starters in your tool kit that you can use...

Do you feel like you’re called to do something more? Know you have a greater purpose in life, in this world? As introverts, when we are called to do something in an extroverted world we can be frozen ...

Holidays are the time for gathering and get togethers with family and friends. And while it's easy to default to small talk or talk politics,  especially with this year's controversial and eventful ...

Today we are changing things up a bit..... You've heard Sherry and I share with you all before how we've been dealing with quarantining, social distancing and staying at home. And I've also been worki...

Do you ever sit back and say to yourself..."Wow, I miss feeling (fill in the blank).  This could be you reminiscing about the happiest time in your life, who you were with and what you were doing...

There are over 40 million people dating online right now. And that was BEFORE COVID! So many people have had to turn to online dating during these unprecedented times.  Our lives have changed in ...

Happy hours, networking events, conferences... have you ever dodged these events because you hate large crowds and dread small talk? Do you struggle with initiating more meaningful conversations in yo...

In today's episode we are changing things up a little bit. Ebony talks about something that has been on her mind and heart lately- the power of a positive mindset.  This episode is all about enco...

In today's episode we talk about the importance of branding even as an introvert and offer some verbal and nonverbal ways to effectively and confidently do it without overwhelm.    So, what ...

Do you struggle with always having to have a plan for your life? For your family's life? Or the opposite, being comfortable just the way things are? We start today's episode with conversation starter ...

In the midst of a global pandemic, social injustice, and the many other challenges that came in 2020, we all need a little peace in our lives. So, for today’s conversation starter we asked ourselves “...

Are there some things that you do, beliefs that you hold on to, or behaviors that you grew up with that you now look at and ask "Where did I learn this from and does it actually make sense for me in t...

Have you ever looked at your life and thought "this is not what I had in mind when I was 10"?  Maybe you didn't expect to be where you are today in your career, or that you'd be single or that yo...

Fun fact: Sherry hosted a "No Small Talk" party about 2 years ago at the recommendation of a friend, and that's how the podcast got started. Yup!  And now, is the perfect time for YOU to have you...

On today’s episode we did something a little different and brought you No Small Talk conversation starters- the couples edition. Our special guest today is Chimdi, my (Ebony) husband of life. On this ...

Today we are continuing to let down our walls, letting go of shame and embracing full vulnerability. We have another solo episode where I share a few things that I’m afraid for people to know about me...

Today, we're doing things a bit differently. We have a solo episode where I share the biggest things that I've been afraid to speak about publicly and share with different people in my life. Now these...

Would you believe it if we told you that we have an introvert friend who is really quiet but did something major like delivered a TEDTalk to hundreds of people. Would you believe us? It's true! Well, ...

We often set rules or boundaries to protect our space, time, and peace of mind. And sometimes we're fighting with others to respect these boundaries, but sometimes we're struggling to respect those bo...

If you had to leave your home for a period of time and can only pick 3 things from your home, what would you pick? Despite all the stuff we buy and consume, and fill our homes and lives with, there's ...

Have you ever been perceived as shy, withdrawn, or quiet? Or maybe you've been called a recluse?  If you're an introvert, you've likely been called all of these and more, and are just generally m...

Do you struggle as an introvert on how to get involved in social activism? ⁣ ⁣ For many of us, traditional forms of activism like marches, protests and door-to-door canvassing can be overwhelming and ...

The question for today's episode asks about the first thing on a person's mind when they wake up in the morning.  And while you may assume that the discussion would center around morning routines...

On today’s episode we ask “What Childish Things Do you Still Do as an Adult?” This question quickly had us wondering what exactly is considered childish behavior.  Is it watching cartoons or the ...

On today’s episode we ask “If you can become an expert at something, what would it be?” Random right? But it's fun! The answer to this can be a useless talent or a very valuable skill. A random questi...

Today's episode we ask "What is the Best Gift That Anyone Has Ever Given You?"  What we love about this question is that it's especially useful if you're actually trying to get the person a gift-...

Today's episode we ask "What is Something Unexpected that has Changed in the Last Few Years"?  This question requires deep introspection and is a great way to go on a person's personal life journ...

Today's episode we ask "What is the Most Important Thing in Your Life"?  This question is a great way to find out what someone prioritizes in life.  Is it Family? Money? Work? Travel? Listen...

Covid-19 has all of us at home, social distancing and missing human interaction and connection. Who would have ever thought that we’d be limited in how we interact with one another, when we interact w...

It looks like everywhere you turn every one is talking about what they do, their job titles, who they report to, yada yada yada.  And on top of what we do, we're working moms, wives, taking care ...