Community Co-Host Tony Esteves - May 2023

Tony Esteves was back on the show with me to talk about his current project to intentionally meet a new stranger every day for a month, the importance of social connections for maintaining mental health, a connection made over ping pong, and more.

Tony’s latest project to meet a new stranger every day for a month.

Rob and Tony talk about the importance of social connections for maintaining mental health.

Tony shares a story about a lifelong connection he made over a power outlet and ping pong.

Tony talks about how a simple compliment led to a new connection with his neighbours, and Rob shares his goal to give praise rather than keep those thoughts to himself.

Tony shares details about the Genwell Project Human Connection Movement.

Rob and Tony talk about their comfort level differences when it comes to meeting new people, with Rob preferring online interactions and Tony a bigger fan of face-to-face.

Tony talks about completing his certification to become an Interpretive Guide.