Word-of-mouth! People recommend a grandma after they've stopped by, or hear about it on social media. Then they fill out this form ()and we schedule a time to chat. After getting to know each other, we'll coordinate a time for the grandma to join the Grandma Stand™! The time commitment is usually about 2 hours and whenever it works best for the grandma's schedule.

We love all grandmas, but Grandma Eileen (the original grandma) excelled at three things: 1) Listening 2) Being present 3) Asking questions She didn't lecture, try to solve your problems, or focus on sharing wisdom - though she had plenty. She just cared about you and who you really are.

NYC: Check Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/grandmastand)Stories! We have been to just about every part of NYC. Sometimes we're invited to parks, plazas, street fairs and events, and sometimes we pick random public street corners. Wherever we pop-up, we'll always share our location 1-2 days before. However, we're always open to recommendations or invitations!(https://www.instagram.com/p/DJWmv_-OiGJ/) For spring, summer and fall, we're generally outside, but for winter months, we love indoor locations. Denver: Check Instagram(https://www.instagram.com/grandmastand_denver) McKinney, TX: Check Instagram(https://www.instagram.com/downtownmckinney/) Omaha, NB: TBD

Yes! Fill out this form (https://forms.gle/7tNGrgbdS9uqp1NAA)and we'll chat. It's around $800 for all the materials to get started. We're a 501(c)(3) so we save on sales tax and anytime we get donations we try and help with the cost. Also, I'm here to help with the entire set-up process and put you in touch with other grandmas and individuals who's started their own Grandma Stand™. Here is the Grandma Stand™ in McKinney, TX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DgDPdTz8b8

I think of four discussion prompts and let the community vote using an Instagram Poll. Whichever prompt has the highest number of votes is then hand-written on sandwich boards for people walking by to read, process and then share their responses with grandma. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/80996e_af6bd178bc924137a520f0ba3a0a320a~mv2.jpg

• Who's someone you need to forgive? • What's the hardest decision you've ever made? • What's recently made you cry? • What's a conversation you wish you could have again? • What's a risk you took that changed your life? • What's a conversation you need to have with your parents? • What's bringing you joy right now? • What's something you need to let go of? • What do you wish you had a second chance at? • When do you wish you would've spoken up? • What's a decision you've been avoiding? • Who doesn't know the impact they've made on you? • What do people often misunderstand about you? • What's something you need closure on? • What do you worry way too much about?