The Hardest Stories: 2- Week Intensive for Men
That thing you don't talk about - or don't know how - but might want to. We talk about it - and help you craft and tell it honestly.
Location
Online
Refund Policy
About this event
Far too many men are just not talking about the hard stuff - and for good reason. But it comes with a cost. We are doing what we can to change that.
In this class, we work with a maximum of five honest, no bullshit men who have something to say and want some help in saying it (no experience needed), so they can
- Finally talk about and explore it honestly without dealing with all the b.s.
- Craft it into a compelling, relatable and memorable personal story (aka core story)
- Tell it so that people put their phones down, pay attention and walk away changed
- Help other men feel a little less shitty and a little less alone
Men like
- Bob in Vegas - sister's suicide
- Andrew in Easthampton- heart attack
- Scott in Bangkok - addiction and incarceration
- Robert in Cleveland - being a father
- Kory in Iowa City - beng black in America
- Dan in Chicago - gender and sexuality
- Kurt in Newburyport - brother's death
- Harold in Boston - prostate cancer
- Richard in Vegas - body image
- Adi in Jersey City - bullying
What makes this - and us - different ✅
We actually know what we are doing
I'm not here to throw shade on others, but there's a whole lot of people that claim to know this stuff - they don't - especially hard stories.
We let you talk without dealing with all the bullshit
We don't police your language, play into cancel culture, question the things you've gone through or kill important conversations (more on this in meeting one)
We like the hardest of the hard stuff
Literally anything is game - it's your story - though we do ask that you think about if what you want to talk about and craft into a story is still an open wound.
We create actual community
This intensive is not a one-off kind of thing, though of course if all you want is this class, that's cool.
We really give a shit
Not much to say here other than we walk the talk - and we care.
Sean Wellington cares more about story than anyone I’ve ever met. As a teacher and coach, he expertly guides people to find their best stories and deliver their best performances. He does this with no ego. His only interest is in making his students better. - Andrew Shelffo, MA 🇺🇸
Who we do not work with ❌
- Anyone with thin skin (we talk about hard things without filters or apology)
- Anyone who can't separate their personal beliefs from others' beliefs.
- Anyone who has no interest in working with/supporting others
- Anyone who wants only to be validated (yes, you're great but you need to work)
How this 2-week intensive works
- Four group sessions (two hours each)
- Two solo sessions (one hour each)
- Additional office hours (via Whatsapp)
- Summary emails (recordings of our meetings and suggested listening)
- Private podcast access (cool bonus stuff!)
June Schedule
Evening Class: Mondays & Thursdays at 7:30 pm eastern (starting June 3)
Afternoon Class: Tuesdays & Fridays at 1pm eastern (starting June 18)
You will leave with
- Two versions of your story
- Virtual showcase to tell your story
- Private group just for men
- Feature spot on our public podcast (optional)
- Invite to tell your story in person(aiming for NYC in November)
Who's teaching 😎
Sean Wellington is a story coach, podcaster and founder of True Stories that Matter, which has produced 500+ events, 99 podcast episodes and whole lot of hard stories. He also tells his own hard personal stories on some really big (and small) stages.
Depending on class size and dyanmics, you may also work with one of our other coaches:
Andrew Shelffo, story coach for Stories from the Stage in Boston
Thanks again for your authenticity, passion, and just making a difference in the world. You make it a better place for everyone. - Scott Phillips, Bangkok 🇹🇭
OK, so if you are ready to get your ass here and get started, let's do this!
→ If you're not sure, scroll down to learn more about me, including actually walking the talk (stories I've told and testimonials) as well as some FAQs
→ If you want to register but the shcedule doesn't work, please let me know and I'll do what I can to make it work for you.
→ If now is not the right time, please join our Free FB Group (men and women)
→ If the idea of a crafted story just isn't your thing, check out Audio Story
→ If you'd prefer to work one-on-one, please reach out
hello@truestoriesthatmatter.com
Walking the Talk
Kind Words from Good People
Frequently asked questions
With a blend of inquiry and feedback, hands-on exercises and on the spot coaching, we will work (and rework) one hard story for two weeks. We are open, honest and always aim to be kind. We focus on cultivating spaces where men can really talk and learn the skills to craft and tell their stories.
Fair question but if you're not sure, this probably isn't for you.
You can miss one meeting, but beyond that we ask you drop this intensive and get credit for one in the future.
Yes, if you aren't satisfied by the end of the first class, we will issue a full refund (minus modest Eventbrite fees).
We have one scholarship available. Please reach out to learn more. We donate 5% of our earnings to one of a handful of vetted non-profits which have similarly aligned missions.
Absolutely, though it's hard. Really hard. If you want some help from us, check out this class.
This Eventbrite account is truestoriesthatmatter@gmail.com. Our main email address is hello@truestoriesthatmatter.com. Feel free to text or send a message via WhatsApp: 919-904-0265.