I'm Talia, founder of Third Space Experiences and a connection facilitator who believes that authentic human connection isn't just nice to have but essential for thriving communities and fulfilling relationships.

My "why" is deeply personal: as an introvert, I was feeling increasingly disconnected despite being surrounded by social opportunities. Networking events felt transactional, random encounters weren't happening naturally, and even catching up with friends had become more about filling each other in on logistics than actually getting closer. Add our constant device distractions to the mix, and I realized I wasn't alone in craving the kind of conversations that actually matter.

So I created Third Space Experiences to design environments that serve both introverted and extroverted people: spaces where connection is the main event, not just a hopeful byproduct. Using professionally designed conversation frameworks in device-free environments, I help people discover what's possible when we're fully present with each other.

When I'm not facilitating connection experiences, you'll find me around Portsmouth walking my dog Bowie, cooking for myself and others (always trying to eat as locally as possible), or curiously engaging with folks around town. Some random facts about me: I studied Classical Languages in college (Latin and Ancient Greek), I'm a voracious reader, and I've worked everywhere from hospitality to tech startups. Essentially, I'm really dorky and really curious, which probably explains why I love creating frameworks for meaningful conversation.

Based in Portsmouth but serving the entire Seacoast, I'm building a community where authentic connection is accessible, expected, and celebrated. Every gathering I facilitate proves that strangers can become real to each other in 90 minutes, and that people who've known each other for years can still surprise themselves with what they discover.