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Hello Random Dialoguists,
Greetings from Guildford, UK.
Happy New Year (almost).
I’m writing to share a few reflections on 2025’s six Random Dialogues speaking events, to invite you into the next part of the story, plus an exciting virtual gathering!
💬What people said about the experience of speaking and listening in 2025
“Such a fantastic opportunity to share my story and connect with my purpose. I am recommending it to everyone I talk to. Thank you for the opportunity!”
Christine Clacey
“Random Dialogues was amazing, completely different from what I had anticipated or imagined. I do a lot of talks and financial education sessions, but there was something especially powerful about having just six minutes to speak in an environment where everyone shared different passions and perspectives. I’d definitely recommend it if you have something on your mind and want clarity or an outlet.”
Karishma Kaimal
“I just caught up on last night’s Random Dialogues and have to say how much I enjoyed and learnt from every speaker. What a great exchange between all of you. And well done Jane for keeping on keeping on. I love it and am sure many viewers do.”
Yvette Masure
NB: Random Dialogues started in the side room of a bar in 2016. The idea was simple: give people a voice and a relaxed platform to speak. Nearly a decade on, it has become a virtual space built around six speakers, six minutes each, alongside careful listening and meaningful exchange.
The 2025 Conversations
Across six events this year, 29 speakers have braved the stage and a garden.
I’ve kept a messy document of talks since 2020 here, and all the replays are neat on the YouTube channel ⬇️
🎙️2025 Speakers
Random Dialogues 29 | January
Fitzroy Williams – Soundtrack of Our Lives
Fran Webster – Multilingualism
Tricia Healy – Why It’s So Important to Engage With Dying
Edd Moore – Top Tips to Becoming a Greener School
Ian Moncrieff MacMillan – How to Create a Deep Connection With a Stranger
Debra Levitt - What Can We Learn From Our Pets
Random Dialogues 30 | March
Catherine Banks – Shoot for the Stars
Ross MacLennan – Where There’s Rhyme There’s Reason
Julia Roberts – Have We Become Removed From Nature and How Do We Get It Back?
Christina Bachini – Does Having a Label Help or Hinder?
Kim Jarred – Love Is Love, Parenting a Trans Child
Jane Tyson – How 6 Minutes Can Change Your Direction
Random Dialogues 31 | June
Claude Bonte – From Small Islands to Big Ideas
Becky Mealey – Plant Establishment
Ruth Stone – The Face of Wellbeing: Face Yoga, Festivals and Finding Your Flow
Christine Clacey – The Beetle Made Me Do It (Live With Purpose, That Is)
Valerie Wood-Gaiger MBE – Climate Crisis Solved in Our Lifetime?
Niall Jones – What Ten Years Living in Eastern Europe Taught Me About Connection, Community and Home
Random Dialogues 32 | September
Karen Dolan – The Future of Work and Careers
Edd Moore – Empowering Pupils to Take Action on Climate
Karishma Kaimal – Financial Freedom Starts with Education
Gintare Ferrario – Spiritual Healing
James Hanson – Refinding the Joy of Lego Building as a Grown-Up
Branislav (Branny) Pencak – Thinking Beyond Modernity
Random Dialogues 33 | November
Rachel Cowin – Curiosity Quirks Can Bring You Leadership Perks
Hannah Logan – A Late Diagnosis, a New Beginning
Gregory Mandry – Video: What You Could Be Missing
Claire Whittaker – My Quest to Manage Chronic Pain, Pharma-Free
Simon Strong FRSA – Education Is the Operating System of Humanity
Jane Tyson - When a speaker could not make it at the last minute, I stepped in with a short, practical session on How to Pop on a Podcast
In June, we enjoyed a Random Dialogues in-person gathering at Rosamund Community Garden in Guildford:
with Yvette, Niall, Pam, Giedre and Mia
Looking Ahead to 2026
And Beyond Speaking…
I would genuinely love your thoughts on where Random Dialogues could go next. What would you like more of? What could we try? Your ideas matter » TAKE THE RANDOM DIALOGUE’S SURVEY 📊
Happy New Year!
Meet soon? Keep scrolling…
Jane Tyson
Sparking the Unexpected
Host of Random Dialogues
COMING UP
🎙️Random Dialogues 34 (Streamyard)
Wednesday, 21st January, 8–9 PM
What’s a topic issue or subject you feel passionate about and would love to share?
Six speakers. Six minutes each.
SPEAK? » https://bookme.name/janetyson/lite/random-dialogues
💬Random Dialogues Speakers’ Gathering
Thursday, 5th February, 7-8 PM
I am hosting a private Zoom gathering for people who have spoken at Random Dialogues. This will be a relaxed, facilitated space to reconnect, meet fellow speakers, share what has shifted since speaking, and learn from each other.
There will be breakout rooms, conversation prompts, and time simply to listen and reflect together.
If you have spoken once or many times, you are warmly invited.
Limited to 12 spaces
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