WHAT IS CHIRP?
Most conversations stay safe.
We ask "How are you?" and accept "fine" as an answer. We talk about the weather, the weekend, the latest industry trend. We leave feeling exactly the same as when we arrived.
Chirp Sessions exist because we're starving for something deeper.
These are intimate, invitation-only gatherings where we tackle the questions that keep you up at night. The ones you can't ask in a work meeting. The ones that don't have clean answers. The questions that challenge, stretch, maybe even make you uncomfortable—but in a way that makes you better.
We talk about things like:
The loneliness of leadership and who you turn to when you can't show weakness
The tension between ambition and balance (and whether having both is a myth)
Money—how to talk about it, build it, and not feel guilty about wanting it
What it costs to be culture-driven in a profit-obsessed world
How to ask for help when you're supposed to be the one with answers
These sessions are intimate because they have to be.
Real dialogue requires a small, intentional group where everyone's voice matters and everyone's willing to go deep.
Chirp is not a place to perform.
It's a place to be honest. To sit with complexity instead of rushing to solutions. To admit you don’t have it all figured out.
Here's How Chirp Works
1. You're Invited
Chirp is by invitation only. We curate each group intentionally based on the topic and who we think will bring valuable perspective.
2. We Gather
Each session is hosted at The Birdhouse with food and drinks. The vibe is intimate, not corporate.
3. We Talk
A facilitator guides the conversation, but this isn't a lecture. Everyone participates. Everyone's heard. We go deep, not wide.
Topics We Explore
Every Chirp Session tackles a different question.
Here are some we've covered (or plan to):
The loneliness of leadership
The maternity leave reality
Building a business that doesn't drain you
Ambition vs. balance (and whether you can have both)
The Sunday scaries are back
Parenting while building
The hobby that saves you
Building wealth without apology
The cost of being culture-driven
Have a topic you think we should tackle?
Let us know when you request an invitation.
Our House Rules
What's shared stays private
Confidentiality is non-negotiable.
Listen more than you speak
Make space for other voices.
Bring your whole self
Authenticity over performance.
Challenge ideas, not people
Disagree with curiosity, not judgment.
No heroes
We're better together than any of us are alone.
LED BY HOOT DESIGN COMPANY
Chirp Sessions are hosted by Kristen and the team at Hoot Design Company—a women-owned, culture-driven branding agency in Columbia, Missouri.
At Hoot, we believe in the power of candid conversation to create change. We've built our business on values like joy, candor, and collaboration—and Chirp is an extension of that commitment.
These sessions are about creating space for the conversations we all need but rarely have.