5x your chances of having a life-changing conversation.
HOW IT WORKS
Every walk follows the same rhythm — designed to make connection feel easy
Bring a topic
Before you arrive, think of one topic you want to explore. A question. A thought that's been on your mind. An obsession you want to geek out on. This is your ticket to the event.
Circle up & share
We gather in a circle. Your walk host gives a speech to set the tone. Everyone shares: your name, what you're grateful for, and your topic. That's it. 60 seconds.
Walk, talk & float
We walk 5 miles. You naturally flow into conversation with 2-3 people, pulled by topics that spark your curiosity. When you're ready to move on? Just say "I'm going to float!"
Feel more alive
Two hours flies by. You're back where you started — but you feel different. More alive. More energized. More connected to yourself and others. That's why regulars join 20+ times.
Ready to experience the magic?
The Board Walks bring curious people together for 5 miles and deep chats – every week.
What makes them special?
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Everyone follows these Ground Rules...
OUR GROUND RULES
Big Smiles in Boone
San Francisco Style
#1: Bring a topic with you.
We walk 5 miles and have energizing conversations.
About what? Whatever's on your mind!
Everyone brings a thoughtful topic to share, like a conversational potluck. Over 16,000 people have joined us to talk about finding your life's purpose, setting boundaries with family, getting fired and starting companies, exploring spirituality — and everything in between.
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Need inspiration? Try these:
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A question you're curious to explore
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A rabbit hole you've fallen down lately
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An obsession you want to geek out about
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A recent "aha!" moment that shifted your perspective
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The more "alive" your topic, the better the walk feels.
#2: Be curious, kind and open-minded.
To make the magic happen, everyone must share these 3 qualities.
The walks are like chicken soup for the soul. Together, we create a welcoming space for newcomers (yay!) and we care about the impact we have on others. We don’t tolerate exclusion, bullying, hostility, or harassment; kindness is the baseline here.
You won’t click with everyone, and that’s okay... no one does! But please treat everyone with respect and be open to gentle feedback.​
Fun fact: Many of our regulars say these walks 5x your personal growth.
#3: Share the mic.
We walk with a shared mindset of "Let's muse together and think out loud"... not "Let me monologue for 45 minutes and ask you zero questions."
If you find yourself talking for a while without asking a question or inviting someone else to share? Pause. Check in. Make space.
The best conversations feel like jazz: a rhythm you co-create, one question at a time.
#4: Follow your curiosity.
We float between conversations with zero judgment. Some folks have a goal of talking to 5+ people. Others go deep with just one or two. Both are perfect.
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Each walk unfolds over 2 hours of organic, unguided conversation — a living choose-your-own-adventure. (For full details, read our Orientation Guide.)
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Want to listen to your gut? Leave a conversation effortlessly? Join a new group without anxiety? Feel unstoppable in social situations? Walk this way.​
#5: Come with insights, not agendas.
Please don’t sell or promote anything to our community.
We're here to genuinely connect, not network. Our crew's go-to question is "What do you think?" – rather than "What do you do?"
Help us preserve the magic of this neutral, agenda-free space. ✨
#6: Romance is not in the air.
If you think “Huh, the walks might be a good place to find a date”… please think again. We're suckers for romance, but this walk is not the place to speed date.
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Why this rule matters: When you're not worried about being hit on (or trying to make a romantic connection), you can actually relax and be yourself. This makes you way more magnetic and ups your chances of forming real connections.
However... if you do develop a giant crush on somebody, we have a strict “One Reach Out, No Response, Keep It Moving” rule.
Reach out once. If they say no or don't respond? Respect their decision and do not ask again. (Your future self will thank you.)
Chilly in Columbus
Ground Rules Speech
Keep Austin Weird
By joining us, you agree to these Ground Rules; this is how we keep the space feeling great.
When someone doesn't follow them, we kindly ask them not to return.​
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No biggie. It happens sometimes. For this community to thrive, it's critical that everyone shares the same intention. There are a lot of communities and events that may be a better fit.
But if our walks sound exciting: join us on the trail and invite your friends.
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Let's brainstorm in motion... and maybe even add some new folks to your personal board of directors! 🙌
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P.s. Please notify your walk host if anyone is not following our Ground Rules.
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