How to Say Hi

18/01/2023

✨BIG NEWS! ✨A decades-long study on happiness and what makes people thrive revealed some surprising (but not to us) news!

🫶 Investing in relationships of all kinds makes people happier and healthier.💙 And it doesn't matter if you're introverted, extroverted or somewhere in between - all relationships big and small, personal and professional, help us lead more fulfilling lives.

📻Visit NPR below for more. And for ways to break out of your shell and begin investing in these relationships, revist season one of How to Say Hi! 👋

There are plenty of factors in life that contribute to happiness. But could keeping in touch with your loved ones be the most important?

23/05/2022

☀️ Good Monday Morning!

We wish you all the joy and sunshine to start your week. If you want to add a little pizzazz and sparkle ✨ to your day, slow it down, say hi to a stranger and look for meaningful connections.

Katelyn shared our secret last week at CreativeMornings/Richmond and here it is for all of you! 🧡

20/05/2022

What. A. Day! We are still buzzing from an incredible CreativeMornings/Richmond experience at Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU. This morning we had the chance to invite guests to step out of their comfort zone, embrace their authentic selves, and try a new way to kickstart a connection with a “stranger”. It was fantastic to lead such an enthusiastic group in practicing some new techniques for enhancing connections, here and NOW.

Ahh it truly filled our hearts and made us sparkle to be part of this event and share the stage with Ellie Burke, Michelle Mercurio and team who were the conductors behind this magic.

Incredible.
Peep these highlights from the day.

04/05/2022

📣 New Episode Alert 📣

The desire to give back to your community is there…but the courage to get up and go might be the missing piece. Don’t let doubt hold you back!

Tune in to this episode of How to Say Hi for an energy boost and the encouragement you're looking for to get out there and make a difference. 🙌
https://bit.ly/3FeeNjJ

30/04/2022

Flashback to this realization that is basically the foundation of this podcast: people like being around other people, even strangers.

Is there a time you connected with a stranger and realized how special that is? Or a time you felt connected to people around you for no other reason than you were in the same place together, like a restaurant, a concert or a yoga class?

26/04/2022

Look at that! 👀 How to Say Hi was featured on The Hodges Partnership Gong Blog about professional networking. We shared our favorite advice for building your confidence and bringing joy to the experience. ☀️

Find our advice + other billiant suggestions here.

Months of virtual meetings can make in-person meetings awkward. Luckily for us, Cam asked experts for their tips on professional networking.

25/04/2022

If you 🧡 our pod, you may enjoy these others focused on bringing joy and positivity to your everyday life. 😊

Maggie is a long-time listener of Happier with Gretchen Rubin, and has cited Gretchen's wisdom on an episode or two of How to Say Hi. 🤩

🎧Have you listened to any of these?
What do you listen to for a happiness boost? 🌻🌈💚

The daily grind can leave you feeling unmotivated and in a negative headspace. Enjoy a free burst of positivity with these inspirational podcasts.

20/04/2022

This week, we’ve got a ⭐️ star-studded 👑 episode for you…

***NEW EPISODE*** Welcome to the mic 📣 Peter Larsen!
With 14 years of networking under his tie, Peter’s gone from being the new guy to being the guy everyone knows. But, that journey hasn’t always been easy and to this day he still uses techniques to overcome pre-event jitters and awkward interactions. The key to his success: authenticity.

Learn from the best, see what takeaways might apply to other social scenarios, and bring a spark of joy to your next event.
buzzsprout.com/1854136/episodes/10469492-networking

09/04/2022

Check out these amazing reviews from listeners! Rating and reviewing the podcast helps others find it and know what to expect.

If you’ve enjoyed any of our episodes, click those ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and let us know what you like most!

Review on Apple Podcast here: https://apple.co/3xheF14

06/04/2022

Finding the best taco in town or getting to know the local sweet spots doesn’t happen overnight. Give yourself some grace and tune into our latest podcast about making connections in a new town.

Special thanks to our guest Rebecca Alwine for sharing her wisdom. Rebecca is an Army wife, mother, writer and expert friend-maker.

Listen here: https://bit.ly/3ubl2Ry

24/03/2022

Friends, listeners, we need your help!

🧡 Can you tell us what your favorite episode has been so far?👇🏼 in the comments, please.

💚 Bonus points if you tell us why. Examples: great topic, perfect episode length, strategically placed bops, funniest anecdotes, you just like it and refused to explain yourself. All answers are acceptable. 😊

23/03/2022

*NEW EPISODE*

Simply asking how to best communicate can make a world of difference and ensures everyone gets a big dose of the feel-goods.

Listen here.

It’s funny how people from the same generation just hit it off. They reminisce about having the same graduation song, laugh at the past fashion trends… it’s easy to relate and find common ground. On the flip, when we start having conversations wit...

23/03/2022

Suck at talking to kids? Ask them to explain their favorite game or toy! Once you get them talking about something they love, the conversation will flow. Tune into this episode for more ideas on how to talk to people much younger (and much older) than yourself.

Find it here or wherever you listen to podcasts: https://bit.ly/3D7mDL1

23/03/2022

Did talking to your grandparents suddenly become harder or feel weird when you became an adult? You're probably overthinking it. Katelyn had the same experience but finally it "clicked". Listen to her story and get ideas for connecting with people older and younger than ourselves.

The episode airs tomorrow so be sure to tune in!

16/03/2022

If you need a conversation starter, ask about people’s hobbies or unique interests. And be sure to offer up your own! Check out Katelyn Stutterheim's fantastic, Rocko-inspired paintings.

Tell us your fun hobbies or hidden talents!

09/03/2022

Maybe you’ve mastered the drive-by hello, but what if you’re stuck talking to a near-stranger for…a while? Don’t sweat it! We’ve got ideas to keep you chit-chatting all the way through dinner.

Catch our latest episode here: https://bit.ly/3KqxKBl

09/03/2022

New episode drops in the morning! We’ve got some ideas for the next time you’re surrounded by strangers and looking for something to chat about.

👀 Sneak peek!👂

02/03/2022

Spring is in the air in our part of the world. More neighbors are out working in their yard, walking dogs and sitting on their porch as the sun sets later and later. This is a great opportunity for a quick hello!

If that makes you feel a little shy, listen to our episode on Neighbors for some ideas and comforting advice. https://bit.ly/3ClGNkl