BreakBread World Fundamentals: Conversation Alchemy & the Art of Gathering

In a world that often feels divided, distracted and disconnected, how do we create spaces where people feel invited to be honest, curious, and more fully human?

Welcome to BreakBread World Fundamentals—a day-long immersive workshop for anyone longing to spark meaningful connection and become a steward of deeper conversation in their communities and life.

🙏 Why It Matters

At BreakBread, we believe the conversation reflects the culture. And in a world where people are too often divided, distracted, or just plain exhausted, Conversation Activism is about reclaiming space for what really matters: curiosity, connection and our shared humanity.

This workshop isn’t just about hosting a great meal (though we’ll absolutely cover the art of gathering in the second part of the day). It’s about learning how to lead with presence, hold space with care, and build community through conversation.

• Half-Day (10 AM – 1 PM): $99 Focus on conversation alchemy
• Full-Day (10 AM – 4 PM): $169 includes both 1st & 2nd part (2nd part covers art of gathering) & Includes lunch and a BreakBread World Conversation Card Deck
• Already have a deck? Use promo code IHaveADeck for $30 off the full-day option
• *EARLY BIRD * receives 15% off before August 25

About the facilitators:

Martha Williams and John Scilipote are Kingston-based conversation activists, culture-makers, and the creators of BreakBread World and Embodied Conversation—initiatives designed to reweave our shared humanity through meaningful conversation, facilitation, and experiential design. Believing we live in a time of deep disconnection, they use conversation as a medium to help people retether to themselves, each other, and the rhythms of life.Martha Williams is an award-winning filmmaker, writer, former choreographer, and creative director with credits at The Flea Theater, Joyce SoHo, NYTV Fest, and more. She’s also a sustainability activist, certified coach, experienced facilitator, and student of anthropology, meditation, and transformation.John Scilipote began his career as a touring musician and co-founded a record label under BMG before transitioning into digital marketing. Alongside his creative path, he’s spent three decades immersed in men’s soulwork, meditation, nondual healing, and is a Master Soulful Facilitator.Through BreakBread World—a contemplative conversation practice often held over food—they’ve hosted hundreds of experiences since 2020 with neighbors, communities, nonprofits, and organizations, cultivating cultures of care and collaboration.

To learn more about their offerings, visit:

IG: @breakbread_world

www.breakbread.world

For a more detailed workshop description, please visit:

www.breakbread.world/about/breakbread-fundamentals

For questions about the nature of the event, please contact Martha and John at:

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