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Dinner Confidential is growing and evolving.
We started as a community that hosts themed monthly dinners and have become a center for exploring, reimagining and practicing new ways to connect and relate to ourselves and one another.
Through global dinners and transformative trainings, we provide tools and frameworks that support women and non-binary folks in embracing uncomfortable conversations, deep emotions and hard topics with more confidence, curiosity and compassion.
These are the conversations that transform us, our relationships, and our world.
We can all do better at communicating in more open, honest and compassionate ways
COMMUNICATION TRAININGS
We created a bespoke 7-Step process on how to have open and honest conversations with more Confidence and Compassion. Learn more here.
THEMED DINNERS
We offer monthly dinners where we explore sensitive and often taboo topics (e.g. fear, anger, abortion, control) in a warm, brave and judgement-free space.
After each dinner, we identify the key global learnings and insights from the topic and share them with our community so they too can benefit from the experience.
So far we've hosted over 250 dinners in 35 cities worldwide.
IMAGINE A WORLD WHERE YOU COULD
BRING UP AN UNCOMFORTABLE OR
TABOO TOPIC TO YOUR WORK, FAMILY
OR FRIENDS AND EVERYONE WOULD EMBRACE THE CONVERSATION WITH
REAL OPENNESS AND CURIOSITY?
SOUNDS WONDERFUL, RIGHT?
But... we all know too well how challenging it is to share our beliefs without trying to convince others OR to listen (without judgment) to people we disagree with.
No wonder many of us feel disconnected and we stick to our own "echo chambers." Open and honest communication is an important life skill that no one taught us.
NOW IS THE TIME TO CREATE A PARADIGM SHIFT IN THE WAY WE COMMUNICATE AND RELATE TO ONE ANOTHER
All conversations are CONFIDENTIAL.
• Dinner’s are held at hosts’ home
• We provide healthy and delicious food
• You BYOB (wine, flavored water, etc.)
• Not for profit, small fee to cover costs
• Come ready to share
Each Dinner is focused on one specific topic and lasts about 3 hours. We keep the groups small (6-10) to ensure we have time to dive deep into the conversation and everyone has time to share.
* Since Covid most of our dinners are now virtual
Everything we discuss
is confidential and we all make a promise not to share what is spoken outside of the room
Treating ourselves and others with care
No one is above or below anyone else - we are all teachers and students to one another
Choosing to be vulnerable so we can truly connect and be seen for all that we are
Offering one another our full attention and focus
Welcoming people from all backgrounds, races, religions, ethnicities, beliefs and perspectives
Everything we discussed is confidential and we all make a promise not to share what is spoken outside of the room
Treating ourselves and others with care
Being able to share our darkest feelings and feel uncomfortable for the sake of becoming more resilient
Being aware of the other people in the room and not monopolize the conversation
Only sharing personal stories, things that we know are true to us
Welcoming the full spectrum of ideas and perspectives
*JUNE*
Many of us build resentment inside when we accept persistent wrongdoing or unfair treatment from another person, system, or institution.
Some of us stay quiet and try to put on a brave face even though we feel hurt. Some of us lash out and fight back, yet we don't get the results we want, so resentment bubbles inside. Some of us *know* that something is not feeling right, yet we disregard those emotions only to surprise ourselves, later on, resenting something or someone.
Come to dinner. Let's share and listen to our stories.
*JULY*
We often think about attraction in the context of romance and desire. But we also feel attracted to friends, places, ideas, and even people online!
Attraction is that sense of allurement we experience when drawn to someone or something - physically and/or emotionally.
Let's share and listen to our journeys with "attraction." Who/what used to attract us in the past that we no longer like? What's seducing us at the moment? When is an attraction giving us energy, and when is it taking it away? (e.g., being attracted to toxic relationships).
*AUGUST*
Our friendships can be one of our biggest sources of support, connection, love and belonging. But they can also be triggering and complex. Many of us have experienced competition, envy, shame and even perhaps outright antagonism. Some of us have struggled to create strong bonds in our friendships. Some of us have lots of friends and yet we feel alone and disconnected. Let's share and listen: What is at the root of conflict in our friendships? What happens when we struggle to cultivate new friendships or when our friendships fall apart? How do we deal with breakups and how do we go about creating nurturing, lasting bonds with our friends?
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What people are saying...
“This was one of the most empowering and vulnerable experiences I’ve ever had. Sharing your innermost feelings to strangers you weirdly trust more than your closest friends.”
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“The discussion on fear has really been on my mind in the weeks and months (now) since it passed. It was an incredibly memorable experience to tackle such a raw and personal topic head on with others... and left me with a feeling of comfort in some way knowing that I wasn’t alone in how I feel / how I struggle.”
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“The opportunity of sharing my experiences and allowing myself to be vulnerable in a confidential setting, while hearing the experiences from others has been liberating. A lot of the times you think you are the only one that feels or thinks in a particular way, and then you see that we all struggle with the same things, perhaps in different ways since we all have personal journeys. Every time I leave one of these gatherings I feel empowered.”
Who created this thing?
MIAMI
I am a researcher and leadership coach. As a coach, I support founders, entrepreneurs, artists and female leaders to cultivate presence so they can lead with deeper clarity and courage. I am also a researcher for The Wellbeing Project and a mom of two young kids.
Back in 2017 I was feeling "alone in my head," struggling with my confidence and living with deep fears. When I invited 8 women into my home to talk about Self-Confidence, I never imagined that soon afterwards Dinner Confidential would be born and that this experiment would turn into a big and exciting global community. To make real change we need each other, and it all starts with having a real and honest conversation.
BROOKLYN
I am an intuitive brand strategist, helping mission-driven business owners connect to their core WHY – their authentic soul purpose – and build powerful brands that reflect their values from the inside, out. In parallel to my work in brand strategy, I am currently on my path to becoming a somatic psychotherapist through a Masters in Mental Health Counseling. I am also a yoga teacher, Holistic Health Coach and a Reiki 1 practitioner.
For me, Dinner Confidential is truly a revolution. As a platform, we are returning the feminine paradigm back to the place of support, connection, and collaboration. Our stories aim to inspire and uplift, reminding women all over the world that they are not alone. Our ideas provide strength and courage, creating an empathetic movement of confident, empowered women. Viva la revolution!
How do you host dinners around the world?
They are experienced professionals in the art of moderation, experts in facilitating enriching dialogue amongst dynamic groups of people.
They are researchers, facilitators, academics, and anthropologists, all united in their dedication to to feminine connection, cooperation and equality. But beyond their professional credentials, our Hosts are natural community builders. They are emboldened storytellers. They are women who listen and share with deep vulnerability, women who are open to learn, and women who have a passion for creating a safe container for other women.
Interested in becoming a host?
Our Hosts
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CARACAS
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PERTH
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CHICAGO
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VIETNAM / MIAMI
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SAN FRANCISCO
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SEATTLE
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TEL AVIV
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TORONTO
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TOKYO
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NAIROBI
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PUERTO RICO
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AMSTERDAM
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NORMAN,OK
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TOKYO
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BOGOTA
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TOKYO
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BELIZE
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LONDON
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ROME
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BERLIN
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EDINBURGH
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MEXICO CITY
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JERSEY CITY
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MUMBAI
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LISBON
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TOULOUSE
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ZURICH
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BUENOS AIRES
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BUENOS AIRES
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PORTLAND
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SAN DIEGO
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LONDON
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MARIANNE OH
SINGAPORE
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SINGAPORE
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PERTH
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SEATTLE
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STOCKHOLM
Anyone that is female identifying. Inclusivity is one of our core values! If you are male identifying and would love to attend a dinner, let’s talk!
Sometimes. But usually they don’t and that’s part of the magic. Coming into a place full of strangers to open up and share some of your most personal experiences is very powerful. No one there knows your history, you are a blank canvas. People won’t judge you or give you advice (unless you specifically ask for it). We are there to listen, share and connect.
We include a vow of confidentiality in our invitation, and reiterate the importance of confidentiality at the start of each dinner. We create a strong container of trust and integrity, and expect the same of all of our participants.
We are glad you are interested in attending a dinner. See our Join Us section to view dates, times and locations and to purchase your ticket.
Dinners are $15 and they include a healthy and yummy meal + drinks (wine and sparkling water). Note that we are NOT making any profit from these evening and the fee only covers the cost.
Our hosts will charge attendees a small venmo fee ($15 to cover dinner costs). So let’s call it net-zero profit.
We welcome hosts all over the world who has experience moderating or mediating group conversations. If you want to learn more about our host program, contact us at connect@dinnerconfidential.org.
Our hosts will always ensure there are vegetarian options available. If you have specific dietary restrictions, be sure to communicate with your host at least 1.5 weeks in advance.
Our secret is our hosts and the stories we tell! Our dinners are led by professional moderators, researchers and facilitators all around the world. Brilliant women with years of experience conducting challenging conversations amongst diverse groups of people. We’re less about the woo-woo, and more about the the raw, real and impactful conversations with tangible insights for our attendees to take home with them and implement within their daily lives.
We put a lot of love and effort into these dinners so please do your best to avoid a last minute cancellation. If you need to cancel, try to find a replacement. All cancellations made less than one week in advance can’t be refunded.
For general info shoot us an email at
connect@dinnerconfidential.org
We have “ambassador” hosts that moderate dinners all over the world. If you are interested in becoming a host, contact us at please fill out this form.
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