About this Event
What happens when two people fall in love across cultures?
The assumptions we carry. The signals we misread. The family dynamics we learn to navigate. And the resilience we build together.
The Intercultural Exchange is a live storytelling evening where real people share honest, ten-minute personal stories about navigating intercultural romantic relationships. Stories that are funny, tender, eye-opening, and deeply human.
This isn't a lecture. It's not a panel. It's a night where you'll laugh, reflect, and leave feeling more connected to the people around you, whether you've lived this experience yourself or you're simply curious about what love looks like across cultures.
YOUR STORYTELLERS
Hosted by , Multicultural Workplace Expert, TEDx Speaker, and founder of Hiyaku Coaching. John is Canadian, married to an Argentine of Japanese heritage, and the son of parents who met while teaching in Nigeria. He's spent his career helping people turn cultural differences into deeper understanding.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
Whether you're in an intercultural relationship, grew up between cultures, recently arrived in Canada, or simply believe the world gets better when people listen to each other, this night is for you.
- Intercultural couples and families
- Newcomers to Canada looking for community
- Anyone curious about love, culture, and human connection
WHY ATTEND?
✓ Hear stories you won't find anywhere else — honest, funny, and real
✓ Connect with a warm, diverse community in an intimate setting
✓ Walk away with a deeper understanding of how culture shapes the way we love
✓ Be part of something new — this is the inaugural event in a growing series
DETAILS
📅 Monday, April 14, 2026
🕡 Doors open at 6:30 PM | Stories begin at 7:00 PM
📍 Black Swan, 154 Danforth Ave, Toronto (Broadview/Bloor)
🎟️ Limited to 60 seats — intimate by design
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Intercultural Exchange is a storytelling and conversation series that brings people together through real stories about life across cultures. Each event focuses on a different theme, beginning with intercultural love and expanding into business partnerships, workplace dynamics, and mentoring across borders.
Storytelling builds understanding. Conversation is where the learning happens.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Black Swan Tavern, 154 Danforth Avenue, Toronto, Canada
CAD 35.00 to CAD 44.29
