Building Creativity & Belonging Through Simple Rituals with Erica Keswin — Part 2

What if feeling more connected to the people in your life was as simple as serving the same dinner every Friday night?  In Part 2 of this conversation, workplace strategist Erica Keswin reveals how small, repeated moments make connection not just possible, but effortless. From Friday dinner parties with the same menu (less stress, better flow) to opening your blinds as a morning transition ritual, Rebecca and Erica explore how simple rituals remove the friction from showing up for the people and moments that matter.  This conversation is for anyone who feels too busy, too disconnected, or too overwhelmed to prioritize connection. Erica shares practical examples of personal rituals that make gathering easier, transitions smoother, and everyday moments more meaningful, whether that's "scruffy hospitality" that welcomes friends without perfection, or small talk that actually builds belonging. Plus, how these same principles create connections at work without requiring a leadership title. What You'll Learn: Why beginnings and endings are prime opportunities for ritual creation The difference between rigid rituals and flexible personal rituals (intention matters more than precision) Why opening blinds, taking out trash, and making the same dinner every Friday can all qualify as powerful rituals How companies like McKinsey use rituals to create lifelong alumni connections and competitive advantage If you want to create team rituals that stick without needing formal authority, reduce loneliness and disconnection in hybrid work, and build connection through simple repeated moments that people actually look forward to, this episode gives you the frameworks and real-world examples to start experimenting today. Timestamps: 01:01 - How to start rituals without a formal leadership title 03:15 - Diagnostic questions: When do you feel most connected? 04:30 - Beginnings and endings as prime ritual real estate 07:00 - The ROI of small talk 09:30 - Transitions as built-in reflection opportunities 10:15 - Opening the blinds: Unconscious rituals becoming intentional 15:00 - Alumni rituals: Staying connected after transitions 16:59 - McKinsey's "you're already an alum" approach on day one 18:30 - How rituals create competitive advantage   19:45 - Friday dinner parties: Same menu, less stress, better flow 21:30 - Scruffy hospitality and flexible timing for new parents 22:15 - How rituals feel like magical: The shift in the room Connect with Erica  Erica’s Website: https://ericakeswin.com/ Erica’s Books: https://ericakeswin.com/books/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericakeswin/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ericakeswin/ For more insight on making the most out of the small moments in your day, follow Rebecca and the Time Billionaires Podcast on LinkedIn. And if you liked the show, subscribe to follow it. Chapters (00:00:00) - How to Become a Billionaire in Your Life(00:00:47) - Micro-Millions: Setting Up Rituals(00:07:31) - What's a Habit You Can Reclaim?(00:08:48) - When Do You Feel Most Connected to Your Company?(00:10:41) - When do you feel most alive?(00:12:10) - Endings and Beginnings in Life(00:14:40) - Off-Boarding Rituals(00:21:21) - When does your child feel most like you?(00:21:49) - Reclaiming Your Time: The Rituals