Courageous Conversation with Men - Movemeber Edition
Schedule
Thu Nov 06 2025 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Collab Space | Ottawa, ON
About this Event
In-Person Event
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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. 🧡
Where is it happening?
Collab Space, 70 Bongard Avenue, Ottawa, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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