
Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections
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On September 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Beyond Small Talk returns to MODELO Lounge in Brighton for a community gathering and authentic connections event featuring talks by various speakers. Free admission is available; attendees can build relational skills and engage in meaningful conversations exploring deeper topics.
One hour to slow down, meet differently, and experience what authentic connection can feel like.
What if connection could be more than conversation?
We spend so much of our time talking to people, exchanging stories, asking questions, filling the silences.
But what happens when we slow down?
When we become a little more curious about what is happening between us, beneath the words, and within ourselves?
Relating Room is a one-hour experiential space to explore a different way of meeting.
Through simple practices, playful questions and moments of genuine presence, you’ll have the chance to notice yourself, meet someone new, and experience what authentic relating can feel like.
No experience needed.
No need to be good at talking.
Just come as you are.
One hour. A few strangers. A different kind of connection.
Come and see what happens when we move beyond small talk.
PLEASE READ: Booking & Attendance
This is a free community event with limited spaces. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking as soon as possible so someone else can take your place.
Repeated no-shows without cancelling may result in being moved to the waiting list for future free events. This helps us create fair access and plan responsibly for everyone attending.
About Us
We’re Maria and Marcus. We created Authentic Relating Experience because we believe something is missing from the way we learn to be with each other. We’re surrounded by people, conversations and opportunities to connect, yet genuine connection can still feel surprisingly difficult or unsatisfying.
We don’t see ourselves as having all the answers. We’re curious about the messy, beautiful, uncomfortable and surprising nature of being human, and we’re learning alongside you.
Along the way, we’ve found more humans like us, curious, open and hungry for more intentional ways of relating. We met Pranath and Erika, our paths crossed, and something began to grow. Together, we’re creating spaces that feel warm, edgy, playful, imperfect and honest.But more than anything else, authentic.And we’d love to welcome you in.
Connect With Us
Website: https://authenticrelatingexperience.co.uk/
Instagram:@relating.room
Email: relatingroom@gmail.com
Whatapp: 07341465023
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Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections takes place on Friday, 4 September 2026 at 10:00.
Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections is held at MODELO Lounge in Brighton (145 Church Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2EB).
Entry to Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections is free.
Tickets for Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections
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On September 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Beyond Small Talk returns to MODELO Lounge in Brighton for a community gathering and authentic connections event featuring talks by various speakers. Free admission is available; attendees can build relational skills and engage in meaningful conversations exploring deeper topics.
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Organiser’s full description
One hour to slow down, meet differently, and experience what authentic connection can feel like.
What if connection could be more than conversation?
We spend so much of our time talking to people, exchanging stories, asking questions, filling the silences.
But what happens when we slow down?
When we become a little more curious about what is happening between us, beneath the words, and within ourselves?
Relating Room is a one-hour experiential space to explore a different way of meeting.
Through simple practices, playful questions and moments of genuine presence, you’ll have the chance to notice yourself, meet someone new, and experience what authentic relating can feel like.
No experience needed.
No need to be good at talking.
Just come as you are.
One hour. A few strangers. A different kind of connection.
Come and see what happens when we move beyond small talk.
PLEASE READ: Booking & Attendance
This is a free community event with limited spaces. If you can no longer attend, please cancel your booking as soon as possible so someone else can take your place.
Repeated no-shows without cancelling may result in being moved to the waiting list for future free events. This helps us create fair access and plan responsibly for everyone attending.
About Us
We’re Maria and Marcus. We created Authentic Relating Experience because we believe something is missing from the way we learn to be with each other. We’re surrounded by people, conversations and opportunities to connect, yet genuine connection can still feel surprisingly difficult or unsatisfying.
We don’t see ourselves as having all the answers. We’re curious about the messy, beautiful, uncomfortable and surprising nature of being human, and we’re learning alongside you.
Along the way, we’ve found more humans like us, curious, open and hungry for more intentional ways of relating. We met Pranath and Erika, our paths crossed, and something began to grow. Together, we’re creating spaces that feel warm, edgy, playful, imperfect and honest.But more than anything else, authentic.And we’d love to welcome you in.
Connect With Us
Website: https://authenticrelatingexperience.co.uk/
Instagram:@relating.room
Email: relatingroom@gmail.com
Whatapp: 07341465023
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📍 Venue
MODELO Lounge145 Church Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2EB
Central Hove, Brighton
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When is Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections?
Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections takes place on Friday, 4 September 2026 at 10:00.
Where is Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections taking place?
Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections is held at MODELO Lounge in Brighton (145 Church Road, Brighton and Hove, BN3 2EB).
How much are tickets for Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections?
Entry to Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections is free.
How do I get tickets for Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections?
Tickets for Beyond Small Talk | Community Gathering & Authentic Connections can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Date
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