About this Event
A Conversation on Heartbreak, Healing, and the Art of Beginning Again
Join an author and creative strategist for The Art of a Broken Heart: What Do We Do With the Pieces?, a thoughtful exploration of heartbreak, emotional healing, and the journey of finding ourselves after loss. Whether it comes from the end of a relationship, an unexpected goodbye, or the loss of a future we once imagined, heartbreak can leave us questioning who we are and what comes next. Together, we'll explore how to navigate the difficult emotions that follow loss, make sense of what remains, and begin to piece ourselves back together while creating space for personal growth, deeper connections, and new possibilities.
What We'll Cover:
• Understanding the pieces of a broken heart - Explore the emotions that accompany heartbreak, from grief and disappointment to anger and uncertainty, and why letting ourselves feel them matters.
• Finding meaning in the pain - Discover how reflecting on loss can help us understand ourselves, recognize patterns, and learn more about our needs, boundaries, and relationships.
• The art of putting ourselves back together - Examine ways to move forward after heartbreak, rebuild self-trust, and embrace the possibility of new beginnings without losing the lessons of the past.
Whether you're navigating heartbreak, reflecting on a past loss, or simply curious about the ways we heal and grow through difficult experiences, you'll leave with a fresh perspective on what it means to put the pieces back together and how something broken can become the beginning of something new.
Don't miss this chance to connect with your After5Society.
About The Speaker:
Chadia King is a creative strategist whose interests span literature, philosophy, and the complexities of the human experience. Drawing from cultural observation and a curiosity about human behavior, she explores questions of identity, modern dating, and the expectations society places on healing and emotional expression.
Good to know before you come:
• Exact bar location will be disclosed in your confirmation email
• Arrive early to grab a drink and get settled
• The speaker portion lasts 1 hour, with optional time to stay and socialize afterward
• This is a participatory event
• Seating is limited to keep the experience intimate
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Doors Open & Drinks Flow
Info: Arrive early to grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy the atmosphere. Early birds get the best seats and a head start on mingling!
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Guided Experience / Talk
Info: Dive into an engaging, interactive session with our speaker. Participate, observe, or simply soak it all in — it’s your experience to enjoy.
🕑: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PM
Q&A / Reflection
Info: Ask questions, share insights, or hear behind-the-scenes stories from the host in a casual discussion.
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Social Time & Connection
Info: Stick around to chat with fellow attendees, swap ideas, or just relax with a drink. Great conversations often happen after the main event!
Event venue & nearby stays
Hell's Kitchen (address to be found in email confirmation), (address to be found in email confirmation), New York, United States
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