Don’t Be Strangers ✨☺️

About Don’t Be Strangers ✨☺️

Don’t Be Strangers ✨☺️ is a podcast and social experiment for learning to create meaningful connections together via collaborative conversations! Statistics show that (1) social isolation is on the rise and (2) the number of close friends someone would say that they have is decreasing. Considering that having a strong social network is one of the key factor in general happiness, overall health, and prolonged longevity, my hope is that this podcast will serve to bring awareness to the issue as well as provide a platform to start solving the problem, together!

Publisher

Creative Chimera

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jul 2021

Latest episode

25 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

89 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jul 2025

   💧 Embracing Rest and Creativity: A Journey with Anna & Xinyi 🪷

   Join Xinyi and returning guest Anna Hsu, a self-worth coach, as they explore themes of healing, rest, and creative sisterhood. In this bonus episode, they reflect on their transformative retreat experience, the importance of slowing down, and the power of community. Discover how intentional rest and creativity can lead to profound personal growth and connection. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that encourages you to embrace your worth and find peace in the present moment. -------------------------------- 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠…⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.notion.so/Moroccan-artist-in-Netherlands-Sana-energy-time-balance-as-a-student-vs-adult-taking-breaks-30aaba4ae71b4028bfe44882b44be5e4?pvs=21) 👋🏼  Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dontbestrangers/) We’ve started experimenting with retreats at Don’t Be Strangers! We know that a 1-2 hour event isn’t enough to create deeper connections! Retreats are a perfect outlet for us to merge our love of travel with our passion for community building. 💦 ⁠⁠Healing Girl Retreat: September 26-26, 2025⁠⁠ (https://dontbestrangers.my.canva.site/healing-girl-2025) (TX weekend roadtrip getaway) - escape with an intimate group of girls (6-8 max) to a lake house a short drive from Dallas and Austin! - co-hosted with Anna of @alignanduplevelcoaching (https://www.instagram.com/alignanduplevelcoaching/) - Join us for sound bowl healing, sunset walks, hot tub dips, introspective journaling workshops, and creative play dates! PLUS reiki healer on site this year! - This is a lowkey, short, fun way to meet likeminded girls who are needing a break 🏝️ ⁠⁠Dream Rest Play Retreat: March 23-27, 2026⁠⁠ (https://www.waasgallery.com/services/retreats-ppmcc?srsltid=AfmBOoobJSUs9PjLMtd_eUmXlIzBkfUVshrIuBICGB55_LjN-YmF4c_I) (Spring Break in Tulum) - escape with 18 other women in Mexico for an unforgettable experience on a private luxury property in the jungle - Co-hosted with MAMA STAR Brandy @brandymicheleadams (https://www.instagram.com/brandymicheleadams/) , founder of @waasgallery (https://www.instagram.com/waasgallery/) - We will be focusing on sacred stillness, deep restoration, nature immersion, intimate sistarhood, and creative reconnection - All inclusive chef prepared meals means no hassle to you! - We’ve curated a balanced schedule to allow you to dream, rest, and play all week!

2. 

   18 Jul 2025

   🔌Are We More Connected or Just Online? 🤳 w/ Sam of ATXBrunchGirls (65)

   Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sam of ATXBrunchGirls⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/atxbrunchgirls/) & Host: ⁠Xinyi Xan⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/creativechimera.studio/) (⬇️ Scroll to bottom for info on our retreats!) In this episode we chat about: Does social media help or hurt friendships? Who Sam would invite to her brunch if she could pick anyone (dead, alive, or fictional) Where technology will take us in the next 5 years (including our hot takes on AI) Our easy self care activities that we incorporate on the daily And of course... her take on how she defines a stranger 📗 FREE eBook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Talk to Anyone for Introverts⁠⁠⁠…⁠⁠ (https://www.notion.so/Moroccan-artist-in-Netherlands-Sana-energy-time-balance-as-a-student-vs-adult-taking-breaks-30aaba4ae71b4028bfe44882b44be5e4?pvs=21) 👋🏼  Say Hi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dontbestrangers⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.instagram.com/dontbestrangers/) ✕ 💬 Chat on Our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (http://rebrand.ly/dbs-discord) We’ve started experimenting with retreats at Don’t Be Strangers! We know that a 1-2 hour event isn’t enough to create deeper connections! Retreats are a perfect outlet for us to merge our love of travel with our passion for community building. 💦 ⁠Healing Girl Retreat: September 26-26, 2025⁠ (https://dontbestrangers.my.canva.site/healing-girl-2025) (TX weekend roadtrip getaway) - escape with an intimate group of girls (6-8 max) to a lake house a short drive from Dallas and Austin! - co-hosted with Anna of @alignanduplevelcoaching - Join us for sound bowl healing, sunset walks, hot tub dips, introspective journaling workshops, and creative play dates! PLUS reiki healer on site this year!- This is a lowkey, short, fun way to meet likeminded girls who are needing a break🏝️ ⁠Dream Rest Play Retreat: March 23-27, 2026⁠ (https://www.waasgallery.com/services/retreats-ppmcc?srsltid=AfmBOoobJSUs9PjLMtd_eUmXlIzBkfUVshrIuBICGB55_LjN-YmF4c_I) (Spring Break in Tulum) - escape with 18 other women in Mexico for an unforgettable experience on a private luxury property in the jungle - Co-hosted with MAMA STAR @brandymicheleadams , founder of @waasgallery- We will be focusing on sacred stillness, deep restoration, nature immersion, intimate sistarhood, and creative reconnection - All inclusive chef prepared meals means no hassle to you!- We’ve curated a balanced schedule to allow you to dream, rest, and play all week!

3. 

   24 Jun 2025

   Bonus ⭐️ Lessons from our 20s 🤭 what we wish we knew about relationships, feeling lost & divine timing

   The hosts reflect on pivotal lessons learned in their twenties, exploring relationships, divine timing, and self-discovery, offering insights for listeners navigating similar life stages in this episode.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

23 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

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Quality

52

Social presence

94

YouTube

0

Engagement

71