The manifesto for the evenings
Each talk revolves around a one or two word theme. Talks range from 5 to 15 minutes long
(Small Talks) The notion is simple storytelling around the theme, and that each talks leads to a small practical real world take away that one could implement. Each speaker brings real objects to the talks that are part of the story so the audience can interact with them. No p
ower point presentations, no slideshows, phones or computers. This is a technology free evening for everyone. The disconnection from our devices is part of the immersive and meaningful experience Woo talks offer. Think of it as show & tell for adults. At the end of each talk, a provocative or beautiful question or challenge for the audience will be offered by the speaker as a way to connect the story with input from the guests. Each of the groups at the tables will have an opportunity to discuss and share their thoughts and findings. At the end of the talks, there will be an audience wide Q & A and even the speakers might have questions for the audience. The manifesto for the stories
We want stories, themes and ideas that will push boundaries, challenge assumptions and conventional wisdom and create the space for conversations that move and inspire people. We want honest, poignant and human stories that demonstrate all of us have access to an infinite pool of creativity, courage and vision. We want personal stories that tell us something universal about ourselves and our world. We want our stories to move people to new places within themselves.. or at the very least, offer them alternative ideas that will make them ask questions of themselves and others. The manifesto for the audience experience
Create an elegant experience and space for new people to come together and build relationships in a more old fashioned way. Facilitate conversations and personal development and find shared opportunities to help each other succeed in sustainable ways. Ignite sparks in our guests by offering them a non-judgmental, creative and open space that welcomes the bold, the daring and the unconventional. Woo is a pop up evening repurposing the restaurant space into a salon. We hope to reflect a mash-up of ideas we would like to bring together. The more variety of energies, people and stories, the more impactful the space can become. The more uniqueness we bring together, the more we can stir people up and offer them interesting conversations and new connections. It’s also an opportunity for new voices to be heard, and for fresh ideas and passions or causes to be propagated and explored.
