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A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER

My journey with post-pandemic loneliness inspired me to create tools that really work to get us talking and keep us close. Off The Record is dedicated to making it easy for anyone to start and carry thoughtful, intentional conversations. I hope that our game will become your go-to social companion, build strong conversational habits, and reinforce that you do in fact have lots to talk about. That's what it did for me!

Hugs,
Kate
(Founder & CEO)

It All Began With A Question...

Hi! I'm Kate, the founder of Off The Record. And I love a good conversation.

Growing up, I was a social butterfly, a chatterbox, the girl who could talk to a wall. Making friends was easy breezy!

As I got older, I started to feel a shift. Conversations were rarely going beyond work or surface-level celebrity gossip. I noticed the other person was also itching to talk about something more interesting, but was either too nervous or didn't know how to make the transition.

I began to wonder...despite spending a lot of time around people, how well do we actually know each other?

Then COVID-19 brought in-person interactions to a total standstill, giving me the perfect opportunity to solve the pandemic of superficial conversations. How can we improve our overall happiness by feeling more connected to the people in our lives?

This led to me to create Off The Record. Using my 10-year career in communications, I developed the game to help my friends and me build strong conversational habits by asking better questions, fueling more enjoyable, unforgettable interactions. Now, Off The Record is in hundreds of pockets, handbags, and homes around the world!

I hope you'll enjoy it too!

Kate, Founder & CEO

  • How to Move Beyond Small Talk: Building Closer Connections

    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.

  • The Fun Way To Banish Awkward Silence

    "From nostalgic memories to your wildest dreams, you’ll be sparking real conversations in no time. Perfect for game nights, first dates, or breaking the ice with coworkers, it’s guaranteed to bring laughs, insights, and zero awkwardness." - Kate M., Girlboss Brand Partnerships Manager

  • The #1 Best Game Night Game

    Taking Off The Record to their retreat, the CS team was surprised by how quickly they peeled back layers and shared meaningful insights. If you want to truly understand the people in your life, our game is a must-have.

  • Pretty Marketable

    Host Kim Crossman talks to creative director & founder Kate of Off The Record about how to conduct meaningful conversations and break through small talk. Tune in to get some great branding tips for small businesses.

  • How to Get Past Small Talk & Form Real Connections

    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.

  • Connection Isn’t Complicated (We Just Make It Weird)

    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).

  • The Power of Deep Conversations

    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.

  • Getting Off the Record: A Q&A with Founder Kate Terentieva

    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. OTR was the most fun team BeautyNews NYC had in a hot minute, so they sat down with Kate herself.

  • Creating Meaningful Adult Relationships

    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.

  • How to Go Beyond Your Comfort Zone To Grow Both Personally and Professionally

    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.

  • Mastering the Art of Conversation

    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 our CEO Kate Terentieva on this episode of There She Glows.

  • risky career moves & life-changing pursuits

    After leading creative for brands like WhatsApp and Calvin Klein, our CEO Kate Terentieva pivoted from agency life to entrepreneurship. In this chat with Blair Badenhop, she talks about her rise to TikTok fame, building a product from scratch, and how she’s helping people have better conversations—one card at a time.

  • skip the small talk

    Esteemed relationships writer Brie Hogan asked Kate why she created this game, 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).

the bigger picture

Off The Record redefines the way we communicate and build relationships with one another. Break free from the awkwardness and mental strain of surface-level interactions and embrace the warmth of genuine connections in our fast-paced, often isolating world. Every time you play Off The Record, you're helping us build a movement committed to making us happier people. Let's have more meaningful conversations together!

Get People Talking At Your Next Event

Studies show that conversations are built on habits that bring us closer, making us happier people.

Strong connections start with great conversation.

After building a 10-year career on relationship-building in the communications industry, Kate is bringing her expertise to your next event.

Perfect for corporations, conferences, retreats, and summits, her interactive workshops & ability to moderate a killer panel empower every attendee to become a stronger, more confident communicator. Ready to get your guests talking and keep the conversation going long after the event?