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Third Place Development Series

The Third Place Development Series focuses on topics to help create a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Using videos and discussion questions, this series is designed to generate insights and break down our biases as we seek to use more inclusive practices across our communities. Starbucks partners with external speakers to talk about critical issues that may prevent us from creating and maintaining the “third place” for our partners and customers. This series is a tool that will help intentionally create a space for everyone to cultivate meaningful connections shared through various lived experiences and challenging our own biases.

Starbucks defines the third place as a warm and welcoming environment where customers can gather and connect. The third-place environment in alignment with our mission “to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.”

PREVIEW THE POUR OVER SESSIONS

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Ashton Applewhite: A Movement to End Ageism: Shifting Our Mindset

A Movement to End Ageism looks at the movement to end discrimination based on someone’s age, also known as “ageism.”

Ashton Applewhite: A Movement to End Ageism: Shifting Our Mindset

A Movement to End Ageism looks at the movement to end discrimination based on someone’s age, also known as “ageism.”

J.R. Martinez: Respecting Others: Power of Perspective

Respecting Others helps us understand the power of perspective, identify how to live with purpose & appreciate the benefits of change.

Mel Robbins: Mindful Decision Making: 5 Second Rule

Mindful Decision Making will lead you through recognizing biases and triggers, discussing and practicing the 5 second rule, and using mindful decision making to maintain the third place.

Esmé Wang: Conversations on Mental Health: Stigma on Mental Health

Conversations on Mental Health discusses the importance of having open conversations about mental health.

Tom Thelen: Being Resilient: Recognize Bullying or Abuse

Building Resiliency teaches us how to recognize & respond to bullying & abuse.

Father Greg Boyle: Creating a Community of Kinship: Standing in Awe

Creating a Community of Kinship teaches us how to expand our circle of compassion, stand with those who are marginalized & elevate voices that otherwise would not be heard.

Eboo Patel: Nurturing Religious Diversity: Synergy

Nurturing Religious Diversity looks at the impacts of religious bigotry and prejudices, as well as how to increase appreciation and engage in dialogue to synergize with those who practice different religions.

L.B. Hannahs: Connecting with Compassion: Validate & Reflect

Connecting with Compassion will introduce you to the Interaction Model, highlighting the difference between the easy and the authentic choice.

Leon Logothetis: Being Kind: Kindness

Being Kind looks at the significance and simplicity of what “being kind” means.

Justin Baldoni: To Be Human - a Man’s Journey: Unpacking Expectations

To Be Human: A Man’s Journey looks at unpacking gender expectations, and what it means to be human in our world today.

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