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May 29-31, 2026 • Poconos, Pennsylvania
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THE REAL 101 Men’s Experience
A 3-Day Experience That Can Change the Way You See Your Life.
Specifically designed to help men build REAL relationships, gain new perspective, and walk away with "THE REAL" tools they can use every day.
It creates a community that continues long after the experience ends, giving men a new lens on success, pressure, and what truly matters.
THIS EXPERIENCE WILL CHANGE LIVES.
This Isn’t Theory.
THE REAL 101 Men’s Experience is built by the Executive Ambassador Team of THE REAL. It comes directly from REAL life and what men are dealing with every day.
Special thanks to the Executive Ambassador Team who brought this experience to life:
George Harrington • Mark Fujiwara • Jacob Deitz • Geoff Sargent • Brian Hughes • Benjamin Ulrich • Kevin Hines • Antony Besso • Shawn Nason • Geoff Moore • Kenton Abel • Marc Nicholson
Special thanks to our facilitators and Executive Ambassadors:
Antony Besso • Marc Nicholson
THE SItuation
Guys are carrying a freaking ton of pressure. Most of the time they’re carrying it alone. From the outside things might look fine, but inside something’s not right.
There’s pressure everywhere. Work. Family. Expectations. Responsibility.
Most guys were taught the same thing growing up: keep pushing, stay quiet, handle it. Silence. Grit. Endurance.
But over time that takes a toll. Relationships suffer. Health suffers. Connection disappears.
The pressure builds.
And when pressure builds with no outlet, sometimes very bad things happen.
Eventually guys start asking themselves the same question:
Is this it? Is there more? What the hell am I doing?
men begin asking the same question: Is this it? Is there more? what the Hell am I doing?
You feel like… is this it? Is there more?
Why do I feel behind?
I don’t think I am reaching my potential.
Maybe things are going well. Maybe they’re not. But shit feels off.
You’re carrying pressure alone.
You want deeper, REAL relationships.
Tired of beating yourself up and being your own worst enemy.
This is for you IF
Start feeling more comfortable in your own skin
Clarity about where you are and where you want to go
REAL relationships. Brotherhood. Community.
A powerful RE-FRAMING of what success actually means
A plan you can move forward with
REAL tools you can use every day
A clearer sense of what actually matters to YOU
what you will take away from this experience
This is not woo-woo group therapy.
This is not a boring lecture.
This is not forced vulnerability.
You won’t be pushed to share anything you don’t want to.
It’s a place where guys can show up, be REAL, learn from each other, and support each other.
THIS IS NOT
Why Men Need This Now More Than Ever
Today many men are surrounded by people, yet still feel alone in the things that matter most.
They carry a lot of pressure, and without a healthy way to release it, it can sometimes lead to serious consequences.
Friendships fade.
Honest conversations don't happen.
Men were never given tools how to talk about what’s really going on.
They don’t need more advice from some guru or another TikTok video telling them how to do one more rep on the bench press.
They need:
- Tools to move forward
- A strong brotherhood
- RE- Frame what is important
- Feel like they have a purpose
That’s what this experience creates.
What Makes This Experience Different
A lot of programs focus on motivation.Others focus on therapy.This is different.
It’s about reframing success.
Most guys were taught to measure success by things like the size of the bank account, the shiny trophies on the shelf, the title on the business card, the house, the car, the watch, and how hard you can keep grinding.
When life becomes only about those things, something starts to feel off.
After a while that lens becomes soul sucking.
What we need is simple.
A new lens.
A different way to look at success.
One that includes things like purpose, relationships, resilience, and meaning.
You don’t need to run off to the top of a mountain and meditate all day to change your life.
WHAT MAKES THIS EXPERIENCE SPECIAL
This experience fosters real connection, deep conversations that go beyond surface-level "soccer dad, how's the weather?" chats, and practical tools you can use right away.
Orientation Before the Experience
Before it all begins, join a 40-minute orientation session.
We discuss:
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What you want to get out of it
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Where you are in life and work
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What questions you're bringing
You will also get paired with a Sponsor—another participant to check in with during the weekend and stay connected with afterward.
THE EXPERIENCE FRAMEWORK
The experience moves through three clear phases.
Each phase is designed to deepen connection, introduce new perspectives, and leave every participant with tools and support that continue after the experience ends.
The first evening is about arriving, slowing down, and building trust.
Participants begin by sharing THE REAL Reason: “Why I am here.”
Each man briefly shares what brought him to the experience.
We then move into small group conversations focused on: “What I’m carrying into this weekend.”
This sets the tone for honest conversations and real connection from the very beginning
4:00–6:00 pm Check-in, room settle
6:00–7:00 Dinner (CEO Welcome remarks, other remarks)
7:15–8:30 Opening circle:
- Agreements (confidentiality, consent)
- Intros: “Why I am here” in one minute each
9:15–9:45 THE REAL Campfires (5 groups of 6): “What I’m carrying into this weekend”
10:00 END Get a good nights sleep
The day begins with the THE REAL Walk
7:00 – 7:45: THE REAL Walk
8:00: Breakfast
Plenary Session: RE-Defining Success
9:00 – 9:45
THE REAL RE-Defining SuccessWe explore the traditional ideas many men were taught:
Silence
Performance
EnduranceAnd the costs those ideas can carry.
This session introduces the core theme of the experience:
reframing success and putting a new lens in our glasses.
THE REAL Campfires
10:00 – 11:15
Workshop:
THE REAL CampfiresParticipants gather in small groups to begin deeper conversations.
Topics include:
Handling pressure
Learning from failure
Identity beyond work
Goal setting
Bouncing back strongerCampfires are the foundation of the experience and continue long after the weekend ends.
11:30-12:30 Plenary: Mental Health for business leaders
- Combatting pressure
- Isolation and loneliness
- Building your Mental Citadel
12:30 Lunch
2:00–3:00 Forum work: How to recover from Failure
Prompt examples (choose 1):
- Your work is not your identity
- Bouncing back with a better version
- Goal setting
3:00–6:00 Free Time - Enjoy the different activities at the Camp
6:30 Dinner
7:45–9:30 “The REAL Night”: community + conversation + connections
Format:
- Guided dinner conversation
- Forum rules
The REAL Campfire (Evening)
Saturday evening brings everyone together for The REAL Campfire.
Community + Conversation + Connections
This is where many of the most meaningful moments of the weekend happen.
Perspectives shift
Brotherhood forms9:30– bed Free Time
The final morning focuses on reflection, clarity, and the path forward.
Sunday: Meaning + Commitments + Return
7:30 Breakfast
8:30–9:30 Mindfullness session with Antony Besso
- Breathe, stretch, meditate,
- Personal reflection and letter writing
9:45–11:00 Skills Training: “The 3 supports plan”
Each man leaves with:
- Membership in forum
- Using THE REAL APP
- Spreading the love
11:15–12:15 Closing circle (each man: “I’m taking… / I’m committing… / I’m asking for…”)
12:30 Lunch
1:15–2:30 Departures + connection handoffs
Participants explore what they are taking with them and what they want to commit to going forward.
THE REAL 3 Support Plan
Every participant leaves with three forms of ongoing support.
A SPONSOR
Someone they stay in contact with
THE REAL CAMPFIRES
Membership to a small ongoing group
THE REAL APP
Connection to a global community 24/7
Special Guests
We are currently in conversations with several VIP speakers and special guests who will join the experience to share their perspectives and experiences.
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Contact: georgia@thereal.care
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