Manny’s: humhum Presents: Un-shalloween Connection Salon

What to expect:

Science-based discussion on fear. Nkechi will guide us to ghost-bust fear by understanding it; she’ll illuminate how it manifests within our brain and body, offer pathways to confront it through self-compassion and mindfulness, and invite gentle integration helping us avoid fear-driven decisions.

Mindfulness Practice. Sink into your senses and alleviate social tensions with mind-body exercises directed by mindfulness instructor and facilitator, Nkechi Njaka. Arrive in each new conversation grounded, open, and rooted in yourself.

Guided connection. Participate in small, guided break-out connection sessions with other available humans designed to foster rejuvenating and authentic interactions, allowing connection with oneself and others.

Romantic possibility. At humhum, we’re all about process, unattached to outcome. We’ve discovered that focusing on outcomes in dating can generate discontent–it feels transactional, intensifies pressure, and induces a performative attitude. We opt for a more relational approach, encouraging a genuine connection sans the pursuit of predetermined outcomes.

We welcome all beings curious about, and actively exploring dating, in a mindful and authentic way. Whether you’re unpartnered, practice an expression of ethical non-monogamy, or feel curious about meeting other open-minded people with romantic possibilities, we welcome you to come as you are.

Let’s gather, connect, and ghost-bust our fears about dating!

About Your Hosts

humhum is a community-first dating app that centers personal growth, well-being, and human connection. We offer mindful guided 1-1 blind-dates, group events, and professional dating coaching online. We believe that the relational path holds powerful opportunities for growth, expansion, and meaningful human connection. We approach dating as a practice, not as a means to an end.

Nkechi

Nkechi Deanna Njaka (she/her) is a practice-based creative researcher, a neuroscientist, choreography artist, and mindfulness meditation guide. She is the founder of The Compass, NDN lifestyle studio, co-founder of the sleep app DreamWell, the co-host of Dating White and the other 1/2 of RESONANCE. Her work intersects wellness, science, art and social practice.

Manny’s never turns away anyone for lack of funds. To receive a complementary ticket just email the word “grapefruit” and the title of this event to angelina@welcometomannys.com.

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