Founder Kate joins Whitney Port to explore how authentic communication can transform both our personal and professional lives in a world that often keeps us at a distance. For fellow fans of The Hills, yes, our team did in fact have a millennial freak-out about this conversation.

Ultimately, there’s no secret formula to cracking this question. But TGT's Emily McGowan gathered notes from her own experience, as well as reached out to a few varied experts in the field — a communication expert (that's us!), psychotherapist, and even a casting director — to help point us all in the right direction. Whether you’re prepping for an interview, or just wanting to perfect your intro for dates or networking, here’s how to build a thoughtful reply to “tell me about yourself.”

"If your New Year's resolution is all about deepening connections, Off The Record is your game changer. Forget the surface-level—this deck of 90 prompts dives straight into the heartfelt and the unforgettable. From nostalgic memories to your wildest dreams, you’ll be sparking real conversations in no time. Guaranteed to bring laughs, insights, and zero awkwardness." - Kate M., Girlboss Brand Partnerships Manager

"This isn’t a party game—it’s a clever way to transition from small talk to deeper conversations. Each round, a player draws a card with two questions—starting with the top one and then diving deeper with the follow-up. We played it recently at the Camille Styles Editors’ Summit, and I was surprised by how quickly we peeled back layers and shared meaningful insights. If you want to strengthen your connections and truly understand the people in your life, this game is a must-have." - Team Camille Styles

It’s hard to make friends as an adult. And even when you do hit it off with someone promising, bridging the gap from surface-level acquaintance to meaningful friendship and connection requires a skill set many have forgotten. Kate Terentieva, creator of Off The Record, says our digital lifestyle is partly to blame.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever sat at a networking event dreading the “what do you do?” convo, felt lonely in a room full of people, or just want to be better at making people feel seen (and also heard because that’s different).

Kate has a passion for bringing people closer together through genuine dialogue. Even Jay Shetty uses these cards, so you know they’re something special. During our chat, host Cooper Chapman put Off The Record to the test—answering some of its thought-provoking questions himself. It got real! We also dive into why deep conversations are so important, how Off The Record came to life, and the impact it’s making.

We are our connections. Kate Terentieva understands that all too well, so she made a card game that brings the connections past surface level and into rich and meaningful territory. The questions like “What was your first job?“, “Do you think we can save the environment?”, and “Are you okay being the villain in someone else’s story?” spearhead conversations about culture, society, politics, and life. Off The Record was the most fun team BeautyNews NYC had in a hot minute, so they sat down with Kate herself.

Our CEO Kate joins Love Is Blind's Kelly Chase to discuss the complexities of adult relationships and the importance of genuine connections. From the challenges of superficial conversations to the comfort of being prepared, Kate shares valuable insights into fostering real communication and understanding in both personal and professional spheres.

It feels most comfortable to stick with what we are familiar with. But anyone who has achieved great success will tell you that true growth comes from pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. What are some ways that influential people have pushed themselves out of their comfort zone to grow both personally and professionally? As a part of this series, Team Medium had the pleasure of interviewing our founder Kate.

As much as we love to hate it, why is small talk actually the foundation for deeper, more meaningful connections? That's what host Becca Nicholls explores with Off The Record founder Kate Terentieva on this episode of There She Glows.

Esteemed relationships writer Brie Hogan asked Kate why she created [Off The Record], how to actually use the cards without it feeling awkward, and why it’s totally normal to be a little scared of asking real questions—but also why those deep, deeeeep questions are actually everything when it comes to creating authentic connection with those we love (or at least like a little).

Whether they're headed off to college trade school or taking a gap year to travel the world, your new grads have a wide future ahead of them — and a whole lot of growing to do.Show your grads how proud you are with the perfect gift, from dorm essentials for the incoming college student to personalized picks they'll cherish for a lifetime. Shop Today curated a list of the best gifts (including Off The Record!) for your high school graduate to send them well wishes as they close this chapter.