<p>Kalina Silverman, founder of the global Big Talk movement, joins Zibby to discuss her inspiring new book, BIG TALK: <em>How to Skip the Small Talk, Make Meaningful Connections, and Enrich Your Life</em>. She shares how her own loneliness sparked a decade-long mission to help people forge deeper connections through meaningful conversations and offers practical tips for becoming more approachable, asking better questions, and building community in an increasingly disconnected world.</p><br><p>Zibby also chats with Lu Chekowsky about her whip-smart, deeply personal, and wildly entertaining memoir, DON'T BUY WHAT I'M SELLING: <em>On Breaking Up with Advertising and Finally Learning to Love My Whole Fat Self</em>. Lu reflects on a career at the highest levels of the advertising industry, the burnout that nearly cost her her life, and the complicated relationship between media, body image, grief, and self-worth. Together, they explore the power of using your own voice, redefining success, and finding healing by finally listening to your body.</p><p>** Want more? Become a part of my community! Sign up for <a href="www.zibbyowens.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zibby's Highlights</a>, which includes a free weekly newsletter, event livestreams, most anticipated book lists, personal essays, and a new essay platform with stories from all of you about what chapters you're in (inspired by my upcoming book <a href="https://zibbymedia.com/products/between-chapters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot</em></a><em>,</em> 9/22/26). And follow me on Instagram <a href="www.instagram.com/zibbyowens" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@zibbyowens</a>. But really, keep listening here. If you love my show, please tell a friend! </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>