In Residence at Sip & Sonder presents …

The Cypher Sessions with Dr. Byron Young

Join Sonder Impact, Sip & Sonder, and DoingItWell.org as they present Dr. Byron Young’s “The Cypher Sessions,” where community, culture, and critical dialogue converge.

This time, we’re diving into the heartbeat of Los Angeles—exploring the places and spaces where connection lives beyond work and home. From bookstores and barbershops to parks, protests, poetry nights, and pop-ups, we’ll reflect on the physical and emotional architecture of belonging.

• Where do we go to feel seen, held, and whole?

• How can public spaces and creative events become antidotes to loneliness and disconnection?

• What does it mean to intentionally build community in the city of angels?

Joining Dr. Young in this vital conversation is Demetrius Murphy, PhD candidate, writer, and thought leader who explores identity, place, and liberation through the lens of geography and Black culture. Demetrius brings a unique perspective on how city spaces shape our experiences of connection—and how we reclaim and reimagine them for our collective well-being.

What to bring:

• Your mind

• Your mobile phone

• Your love of music

• Your thoughts on your favorite places and people in LA

Come be part of the conversation!

Suggested Donation: $5