Dinner Confidential is a global platfom that is shifting how we communicate and relate so we can embrace hard conversations and sensitive topics with more openess and curiosity. Each month we explore a different social topic with women and non-binary folk all around the world. You can read the learnings from our past dinners here.

UPCOMING TOPICS

FEBRUARY: Thursday, 25th "STRESS & BURNOUT "

Stress manifests in many different forms. It can generate physical pain or change our appearance or affect how we eat and what we crave. We know that stress is "bad." Yet, how do we stop it? It feels inevitable. There are so many things in life that generate stress.

How can we become more aware and in touch with our bodies so we prevent our stress from escalating?

Let's share and listen to our stories - How do we cope during stressful times? What lessons we learned? How do we want to relate to our stress moving forward.

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More about us and the format of our gatherings...

During our intimate dinners (7-10 max), our experienced hosts create a safe container for women to come together and talk with vulnerability and honesty about our most personal topics and emotions (e.g. self-confidence, fear, control).

After each dinner, we identify the key learnings and insights from the night and share them with our community so they, too, can benefit from the experience. You can read our stories via Medium or our website. We never share personal stories, those are strictly confidential.

We are currently hosting dinners in over 28 cities around the world, including New York, Miami, Toronto, Portland, Caracas, Mumbai and Perth. New cities coming soon. Please get in touch if you'd like to attend a dinner in one of these cities.

*FAQs*

Do attendees know each other?

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.

Do I need to prepare for the Dinner?

A little bit! Your host will send all the details of the night via email, including a few questions for you to reflect upon prior the Dinner. All Dinners start with an intimate set of introductions, where each guest shares her stories and is deeply heard.

How much are the dinners and what’s included?

Dinners are $15 (+ booking fee) and they include a healthy and yummy meal. We invite our guests to bring one thing to drink (wine, flavored water, etc.). Note that we are NOT making any profit from these evenings and the fee only covers the cost. However, if $15 is more than you can contribute at the moment please contact us via our website and we'll work it out :)

Do the meals follow certain dietary guidelines?

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.

How do you keep confidentiality?

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.

What makes DC different from women’s circles?

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 raw, real and impactful conversations with tangible insights for our guests and community to take action and implement within their daily lives.

What do you mean when you say “women”?

Anyone that is female-identifying. Inclusivity is one of our core values! We welcome women of all ages, colors, religions and backgrounds. If you are male-identifying and would love to attend a dinner, let’s talk.

What’s your cancellation policy?

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.

What are my parking options?

There is free parking on the street in front of the house.