Tamika Catchings, former WNBA player, small business owner, and non-profit founder will sit down with Nextdoor's co-founder and CTO, Prakash Janakiraman, to share about the her time in the WNBA and what it really means to be a true team player, the 'why' behind starting a foundation focused on youth empowerment, her interest in becoming a small business owner, and the overall importance of servicing as a leader in her community.

In 2020, US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy named loneliness as a public health crisis. Loneliness impacts our physical and mental health and decreases our longevity. As the Covid-19 pandemic shifts to the endemic stage, how do we decrease loneliness and rebuild our connections? Our experts will share statistics, tips and stories that help destigmatize loneliness, inspire real life connections and share ways that neighbors can safely reconnect with each other.

The National Storytelling Network defines storytelling as the interactive art of using words and actions to reveal elements and images of a story while encouraging the listener's imagination. Hear from three experts who use the art of storytelling to engage audiences, communicate ideas, and educate, influence and inspire others to take action.

Small businesses shape the identity and culture of a community, while creating jobs, and stimulating local economies. Hear from three small business owners who will share their experience with the symbiotic relationships their small businesses have with communities and why they need each other to thrive.

Nextdoor's Head of Australia, Jennie Sager, sits down with award-winning journalist and producer, Lisa Ling, for in intimate conversation on how she's seen the art of storytelling and hard conversations repair relationships and build connection across the globe.

Caty wraps up the event with a quick recap, and post-event networking sessions. Thanks for joining us!