
Change My Mind: True Stories of Courage
October 22, 2026 · 6 PM
526 Hudson St, New York
A live storytelling event hosted by Christina Blacken, featuring true accounts of courage and icebreakers for meeting other attendees.
Hear true stories of life-changing courage and meet others through icebreakers; RSVP is required with no walk-ins, seating is first come, first served, and doors open at 6 p.m.
Join Anew and The New Quo for a new edition of Change My Mind. This live storytelling experience reignites the beauty of real stories and meaningful connection.Expect live, true stories from a diverse set of storytellers of all backgrounds (from everyday people to comedians and performers) about an act of courage that changed them for the better, intriguing ice breakers to meet new people, and to laugh, learn, and connect with folks in a deeper way.Produced and hosted by Christina Blacken, Founder of The New Quo Foundation, a non-profit building a nationwide movement countering polarization and isolation through free, community-led storytelling events and original media where people unite through their true stories of courage. Arrive on time as seating is first come, first serve. Doors open at 6p. RSVP required, no walk ins. Please update your RSVP if you're no longer able to attend to allow guests a spot from the wait list. Anew is a gathering space and discovery center for social transformation located in NYC. We host interactive events and workshops, an accelerator program for nonprofits, and a retail lab featuring ethically-sourced coffee and gifts.