If we are going to revive the art of conversation, the key is to pay attention.

It is through doing just that we practice the idea of presence over performance. Too often, we find ourselves scrolling through status updates, doom-scrolling, reacting instantly to something we see online, and settling for surface-level interaction instead of meaningful conversation.

That constant stream of technology and information can take a toll on our morale, our minds, and the way we relate to one another. “With so much coming at us all the time, it is important to notice not only what is happening around us, but also each other.”

We here at Speakeasy Steve created this platform to help restore the art of conversation and remind people that, at the end of the day, human connection still matters.

That is what presence over performance means.

It is about creating space where real people can engage in honest discussions, meaningful exchanges of ideas, thoughtful reflection, and authentic human interaction.

Meet Steve

Hello, everyone. Thank you for visiting SpeakeasySteve.com. My name is Steve Itzkowitz, also known as Speakeasy Steve. I am a communicator and storyteller with experience across live announcing, broadcasting, podcasting, public speaking and written content. Whether behind a microphone, in front of a camera, on stage, or putting words on the page, I bring energy, authenticity, and a conversational style to my work. Speakeasy Steve brings these experiences together with a simple philosophy: presence over performance, meaningful communication, and genuine human connection. At the end of the day, I endeavor to bring people together to learn, relate and just enjoy life.

Communicator • Broadcaster • Content Creator • Author