With Strangers x She Summits: Joy, Conversation & Charcuterie

What happens when a group of open, curious women come together—with the right questions and the right setting?

Connection. Conversation. Joy.

Join us for With Strangers x She Summits: Joy, Conversation & Charcuterie, a curated experience designed to help you slow down, share stories, and connect in a real, meaningful way.

Hosted by and , this intimate evening brings a globally loved conversation format to Vancouver—reimagined around one of She Summits’ core values: Joy.

This isn’t a networking event. With fun name tags and no small talk pressure, every conversation is designed to be thoughtful, engaging, and genuinely enjoyable.

Here’s how the night will unfold:

Arrival + Welcome
Settle into the warm, intimate space at , grab a drink, and ease into the experience.

Opening Conversation
(author, community facilitator, and the creator of With Strangers) joined by She Summits co-founders and , will lead a short discussion around joy, exploring why connection and play matter—and how they shape our personal growth.

Guided Conversation Rounds
Move through a series of small-group conversations using With Strangers’ signature prompts. Each round encourages reflection, curiosity, and authentic connection.

Charcuterie + Social Time
Enjoy a beautifully curated spread featuring cheeses from , Two Rivers meats, and their famous tallow cookies, alongside a beverage of your choice—alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Conversations continue naturally in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

Closing Reflection
End the evening with a simple, grounding prompt—leaving you feeling inspired, connected, and a little more like yourself.

This experience is for women who are craving:

• Meaningful conversation beyond small talk
• Genuine connection and community
• Space to slow down, reflect, and share
• Joy, play, and inspiration in an intimate setting

Come solo or bring a friend—you’ll leave with new connections, fresh perspectives, and perhaps even a story or two to carry home.

• A panel discussion and guided "Talking with Strangers" experience
• Curated charcuterie boards featuring Two Rivers Meats + Graydon’s Cheese Cellar
• Sweet treats, including Two Rivers’ famous tallow cookies
• One alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverage
• An intimate, thoughtfully curated atmosphere
• $10 Two Rivers gift card, $100 Formula Fig voucher, and a $50 Fjallraven voucher
• Other giveaways and surprises!

Spots are intentionally limited to maintain intimacy and quality of experience.

Ticket price includes the full guided experience, food & beverage, and facilitation.

Because meaningful connection shouldn’t be rare.
Because joy deserves to be shared.
Because an evening of conversation and charcuterie is exactly what we all need sometimes.

Reserve your spot and step into a night of stories, laughter, and authentic connection.

We’re all more reachable than ever, so how do we learn how to reach for each other?

brings people together to connect beyond small talk. Through shared meals and local meetups, folks are invited to share their story, get curious about each other, and find inspiration through community.

With Strangers began in 2017 as a grassroots dinner series hosted in Toronto by Jess Janz and her friend Ryan Cantelon. The night had just one rule: no work talk allowed. Taking that default question off the table encouraged people to get real and dig down to the juicier stuff. Since those early days, Jess has witnessed more than 900 strangers form real connections in real time.

Today, the With Strangers universe has expanded into a mix of one-of-a-kind gatherings, all designed to help people connect on a much more interesting, fundamental level. From the flagship event, Dinner with Strangers, to the eclectic events of IRL with Strangers, these experiences make room for people to share where they come from, what they’re learning, and what’s important to them.

Let’s stop being strangers and start being With Strangers.

She Summits helps retailers and brands grow through community-first, women-focused experiences—the kind people remember, talk about, and return for.

We design and host in-person experiences rooted in joy, play, confidence, and connection, turning first-time attendees into loyal customers and true advocates. Our workshops foster belonging, trust, and emotional resonance, giving your brand a human, memorable presence beyond one-off promotions.

The result?

• More foot traffic
• Stronger brand affinity
• Long-term customer relationships

Trusted by adidas, Fjällräven, Fairmont Hotels, Athleta, Myodetox, and Two Rivers Meats, She Summits operates where community becomes your greatest growth engine.

Interested in exploring a partnership? [email protected]

For over a decade, Two Rivers has been one of B.C.’s foremost meat experts - proudly supplying restaurants, retailers, chefs and everyone in between.

Like a bridge between the farm and the fork - we blend modern innovations, traditional techniques and incredible local flavours.

We process and produce a wide range of unique flavour profiles and products - including dozens of types of sausages, an incredible dry-aged beef program, and of course, our premium line of charcuterie. All while using only ethically and sustainably raised products from like-minded farms across BC and Alberta.

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