For many of us, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a loaded term. Whether it’s tied to science fiction or tainted by fears of machines replacing humans, many of us don’t know whether AI should be feared or embraced. While there’s an argument for both, our speaker, Dr. Radhika Dirks walks us through the personal journey […]
Thinking about ourselves as sexual beings can feel awkward and uncomfortable in the best of times and the idea of talking about our sexuality in the middle of a global health crisis can sound a little ridiculous, we know. That being said, many are naming this time “The Great Pause”. A time to slow […]
Good negotiators are aggressive, stubborn, and unemotional, right? Wrong, says author, Wharton Business School Faculty Member, and this week’s Parlay House speaker Mori Taheripour. Join us to hear her radically different perspective that will give you the tools you need to put yourself in a strong position without the expected conflict. Not only will she […]
We live in a world full of judgment, discord and anger. Relationships are strained, lines are drawn and the issues that divide us seem to be more heated than ever. The only way to reverse this trend and find common ground is to hear from people whose life paths and belief systems differ from […]
For most of us, there is often a disconnect between how we look and how we feel. Being “thin” is admired, and considered the definition of health and beauty. It’s proof that we have our lives, our food, and our exercise under control. For women living in larger bodies, self-acceptance is interpreted as a sign […]
Let’s say someone asks you to read a poem or tell them about your reaction to a work of art. How do you feel about it? If you are like most of us, the fear of getting the answer wrong can leave you tongue-tied. Our speaker Tamsin Smith, talks about her forays into the world […]
We’re all about finding ways to lift each other. But we can’t always do it alone. Tune in as we spotlight three important allies: men who are lifting the women in their lives – both at work and at home. Each became a feminist in his own way, and we hope that hearing their stories […]
Joy can be a powerful healer during scary moments in time. It can relieve stress in an instant – even if only temporarily – and bond us to others who are experiencing the same delicious feeling of becoming overtaken by a real smile, chuckling out loud, or full-on body convulsing laughter. Whoever said laughter is […]
For our first event of 2021, let’s start off with a bang: strengthening our foundation of self-love. But we’re not talking about self-love in a traditional way. Our speaker, Board Certified Psychologist, Author, Professor, and TEDx alum, Dr. Kristina Hallett is coming to talk to us about why she begs to differ with the adage […]
Communication is tough enough on a good day. Add in the stress of a global pandemic and the relationship strains that come with quarantining for weeks on end and it can feel nearly impossible to avoid conflict. Tune into this Parlay From Away conversation with Wendy Behary – a nationally recognized and esteemed psychotherapist, to […]