M.O.R.E. Experience

Men Operating Responsibly in Emotion is a leadership circle in Norwich, CT and surrounding areas.

When job demands become overwhelming and therapy isn’t breaking through, men can shut down, creating a breeding ground for impulsiveness, depression and addiction. That’s why we created the Men Operating Responsibly in Emotion (MORE) Experience. This leadership circle is a confidential, judgment-free space where individuals come to sharpen their character, strengthen their relationships, and stay aligned with the life they say they want. Step outside of the walls of therapy and the office and get grounded in your goals, beliefs and coping skills.

In this 10 week series, participants show up honestly and hold one another to a higher standard around integrity, emotional regulation, faith and purpose, fatherhood, career, and what healthy masculinity truly looks like today. Through expert-led open dialogue, accountability scorecards to guide practical goal-setting, and consistent check-ins, members receive both encouragement and the kind of truthful feedback that drives lasting change.

Whether you’re navigating leadership, family responsibilities, personal discipline, or simply don’t want to walk alone anymore, this group provides structure, support, and accountability. You’ll leave each session grounded, challenged, and reminded that growth doesn’t happen in isolation.

Join us for orientation on February 11th 2026 at the Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity (LEAD) at 48 Franklin Street in Norwich, CT at 6:30 pm ET.

Meet the Series’ Coaches

Over the next several weeks, each session will be facilitated by one of the following experts:

• Spiritual Coach: Dr Kevin Booker, Founder of Booker Empowerment LLC
• Fitness Coach: Kirk Charles, Founder of Fit Beyond Forty
• Mindset Coach: Keith Smith Jr, Founder of Path to Purpose
• Money Coach: Dr Kevin Paulin, Founder of Winning Ways

Booker Empowerment, LLC

Representative: Dr. Kevin Booker, CEO

Years of Service: 18+

Purpose, Mission, and Vision

Booker Empowerment, LLC was established in 2007 to support individual and community transformation through education, leadership development, and values-based personal growth. Its mission centers on helping individuals cultivate purpose, ethical self-leadership, and emotional grounding as foundations for stability and responsible action. Its vision emphasizes personal accountability, service, and long-term community impact.

Impact and Experience

Over nearly two decades, Booker Empowerment has contributed to leadership development, spiritual grounding, and personal responsibility initiatives across educational and community-based settings. Dr. Booker brings extensive experience as an educator, mentor, and facilitator, with a focus on guiding individuals toward clarity, meaning, and sustained personal growth.

Fit Beyond 40

Representative: Kirk Charles, Founder and Lead Coach

Years of Service: 15+ years as a certified fitness professional (NASM CPT since 2010)

Purpose, Mission, and Vision

Fit Beyond Forty supports physical and mental wellness for adults, with a focus on the more mature generation. Its mission is to help individuals build sustainable fitness and nutrition habits that support long-term health, vitality, and resilience. Its vision centers on prevention, consistency, and lifestyle-based wellness rather than short-term interventions.

Impact and Experience

Kirk Charles has conducted more than 13,000 group and personal training sessions and credits more than 30 years of plant-based eating as a key driver of performance and longevity. He launched Fit Beyond 40 in 2021 and created community wellness initiatives including Bike America, an annual 1,000-mile bike ride promoting cardio exercise and plant-based eating to combat metabolic disease. He is also a published author and frequent speaker on fitness and nutrition.

Path to Purpose P2P LLC

Representative: Keith Smith Jr., Founder and Lead Consultant

Years of Service: 4+ years of program delivery

Purpose, Mission, and Vision

Path to Purpose P2P is a transformational coaching and consulting practice delivering outcomes-driven programming for justice-involved youth and returning citizens. Its mission centers on emotional intelligence development, purpose discovery, resilience, and long-term personal and professional growth. Its vision emphasizes measurable outcomes, accountability, and scalable community impact.

Impact and Experience

Since 2021, Path to Purpose P2P has facilitated programs and coaching engagements for more than 1,200 individuals, documenting improvements in emotional regulation, goal clarity, self-efficacy, engagement, and accountability.

Winning Ways Inc.

Representative: Dr. Kevin Paulin, Hon. D.Hum., CFEI, Executive Director

Years of Service: 10 years

Purpose, Mission, and Vision

Winning Ways Inc. is a community-based organization committed to supporting justice-impacted and recovery-focused individuals through trauma-informed, outcomes-driven programming. Its mission centers on empowering individuals with the skills, knowledge, and accountability necessary to achieve long-term stability, with a particular emphasis on financial literacy, personal responsibility, and economic self-sufficiency. Its vision is a reentry and recovery ecosystem grounded in dignity, opportunity, and informed decision-making.

Impact and Experience

Since 2016, Winning Ways has served justice-impacted and recovery-focused individuals through community-based programs addressing financial literacy, employment readiness, and personal development. The organization reports serving over 1,790 individuals since 2023, delivering programming that strengthens financial awareness, goal setting, and responsible economic behavior.

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