Sisters and business partners Chelsie and Connyre were sick of the state of debate-no space for vulnerability, backing us further into ideological corners and polarizing our opinions past the point of conversation. So they decided to go find America for themselves.

They wove along the bayous of Louisiana, across the jungles of Puerto Rico, and through the deserts of Utah, listening to Americans share their hopes, dreams and fears. In this fieldguide that follows that journey, they share stories and insights for a real, thoughtful conversation about the complex issues that we face as a nation-the powerful key to our democracy.

Here's your guide. Join us on our expedition, get glimpses into the lives and journeys of fellow Americans, and learn frameworks and tools that you can share and apply with your families, friends, and neighbors to have the tough conversations.