In this episode of the Heartventures podcast, we sit down with Jess Janz — writer, community facilitator, and the heart behind Dinner With Strangers, a gathering that invites people to connect deeply without the labels of what they do for work. Jess shares how storytelling, shared meals, and intentional curiosity can dissolve barriers and bring us back to our shared humanity. We explore themes of identity, connection, and what it means to truly be seen- and to see others. She also runs a monthly writing workshops and Poetry Club for her writing community of over 70k people. She's currently writing a book, 'The Table Where We Meet,' which will be published by Source Books in March 2026. Join us for a conversation that will leave you hungry for more presence, more honesty, and more beautifully unexpected connections.