A living room unlike any other—how to gather and connect like Gloria Steinem, says expert
Steinem's living room "cracked open opportunities to lend support, let ideas flow, and build trust face-to-face," says journalist and author Allison Gilbert, founder of More Connected.
TL;DR
- Gloria Steinem hosted "Talking Circles" in her New York City brownstone, inspired by Indigenous traditions, to foster dialogue and connection.
- These gatherings were pivotal for the creation of Ms. Magazine and the Women's Media Center, and supported various organizations in their planning.
- Steinem's approach emphasized inclusivity, trust-building, and intergenerational connection in a low-key, comfortable environment.
- Her foundation will continue to use her home as a site for gatherings.
- Five key takeaways for replicating Steinem's approach include: being the host, lowering expectations, inviting broadly, setting a collaborative tone, and making gatherings a regular occurrence.