Courageous Conversation with Men - Movemeber Edition

Schedule

Thu Nov 06 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Collab Space | Ottawa, ON

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Get ready to dive into deep conversations about men's mental health in a safe space where Movember vibes are in full swing!
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Courageous Conversations with Men – Movember Edition

🚨 MEN DO CRY! Let’s shift the stigma around men’s mental health! 🚨

Dare To Be Vulnerable, in collaboration with our Champion Hosts Hyperion Electrical – and Real Strategy Advisors – , invites you to an evening of courageous conversation and community building around mental health awareness.

November is Movember – a time to focus on men’s mental health.
Did you know men are far less likely to seek help for mental health challenges, and represent a disproportionate number of suicides in Canada? This session is a chance to hear real stories, learn lessons, and explore strategies that help men thrive.



Meet Our Courageous Speakers:
  • Shane Wicks – Vice-President, Kastle Consulting
  • Sadiq Alwani – Virtual CFO & Entrepreneur
  • Owen Wamboldt – Owner, Wamboldt Heating & A/C
  • Sergey Poltev – Founder & CEO, CapitalTek

Meet Our Open Mic Courageous Speakers:

Emile Salem - Founder, SHIFU Business Mastery
Reggie - Owner, Topline Demo



What to Anticipate:

🌟 Discover the power in vulnerability.
🌟 Gain insights from real-life experiences.
🌟 Connect with like-hearted people.
🌟 Foster a culture of courage, compassion, and understanding.



Evening Agenda:

5:00 – 6:00 PM: Registration & Networking with refreshments
6:00 PM: Opening Remarks – Darren Fleming, Founder, Real Strategy Advisors
6:10 PM: Dare To Be Vulnerable Presentation – Susan Blain, Founder
6:30 PM: Courageous Conversations – Panel of Local Men Sharing Mental Health Stories
7:15 PM: Mental Health Exercise – Facilitated by Eric Deschamps
7:45 PM: Closing Remarks – Rudi Asseer, DTBV Board Chair
8:00 PM: End of Program

🌟 By sharing stories, busting stigma, and fostering courageous conversations, we change lives. 🧡

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Collab Space, 70 Bongard Avenue, Ottawa, Canada

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