The Lost Art of Random Conversations
Because we’re tired of talking to our phones more than real people. Are you?
We teach people how to talk — and listen — to each other again.
Real conversations. Real connection. Real community.
What you learn:
how to start a conversation
how to keep it going
how to actually listen
how to feel less awkward
how to stay grounded when it gets tense
how to make people feel good talking to you
It’s the conversation school we all needed — but never got.
The LARC Method™
A simple system for better conversations.
The Method:
Understanding Me — Intention, emotional regulation, showing up grounded.
Understanding You — Listening, agreements, better questions.
Understanding Us — Going first, repairing conflict, and how to end a conversation.
Where to Begin
One great conversation can change a day — enough of them can change your life.
Attend a LARC Event
2-hour gatherings that turn strangers into friends.
Visit the LARCshop
Books, tools, and conversation games to bring LARC home.
Join the LARC Insider
Stories, tools, and first access to new events.
LARC in the Wild
As seen in….
“Random Conversations bud fresh relationships.” Read the article →
“Everyone with whom I had a conversation opened up my eyes to different ways of thinking and living. An experience like that is truly energizing. In the monthly two-hour sessions, I met people I never would have known, expanding my circle of friends and giving me the chance to explore my own preconceptions in a friendly, safe atmosphere… LARC requires trust, relative quiet, and a mutual desire to connect that I don’t see in my ordinary life. As a result of LARC, I reached out to others and formed a similar conversation group that meets weekly. It’s become an important part of our lives. People love the chance to have deeper conversations free of all the usual banter, gossip and chit chat that passes for ‘communication.’”
“LARC is a profound reminder of how the connection we so deeply desire in life is always one conversation away - whether it is finding presence in a chat with a random stranger, or asking that random question that comes to mind while talking with a loved one. Tom Karrel is a master at connecting people across generations and backgrounds in a down-to-earth way… I have gained conversation skills, and always left LARC events feeling energized and fulfilled. I believe everyone can benefit from attending LARC!”
“LARC invites us to ask the question, then truly listen to the response. In that moment, the magic happens and a deeper unexpected bond is created with another individual whom we may have never had the opportunity to have gotten to know before. It is these kinds of experiences that enrich our lives.”
Bring LARC to Your Workplace or School
Real conversations make teams actually work.
If your organization is struggling with communication, burnout, or disconnection…
LARC can help.