About this Event
Most men know how to push through.
Very few are taught how to handle what they carry while doing it.
You show up. You lead. You handle responsibility.
But pressure that never gets expressed doesn’t disappear—it shows up as stress, frustration, disconnection, or silence in the relationships that matter most.
Vulnerable Kings is a curated, in-person experience designed for men who want to grow without losing who they are.
- This is not therapy.
- This is not a lecture.
- This is not networking.
This is a structured, high-level experience focused on helping men build strength, clarity, and real connection.
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What Makes This Different
- Led by licensed therapists and experienced professionals in men’s mental health
- Panel featuring respected leaders with real-life experience—not theory
- Live spoken word and music experience that brings real emotion into the room
- Guided group engagement (no one is forced to speak)
- Practical tools you can apply immediately in your life
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Featured Panel
Hear from respected leaders and professionals who are actively doing the work—in their lives, careers, and communities.
- Dr. Brandon Hollie, PhD, MBA, LMFT – Founder & CEO of Hollie Therapy and Counseling; Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in relationships and emotional development
- Aaron Williams, MA, ALMFT – Marriage & Family Therapist, Speaker, and Men’s Mental Health Advocate focused on relationships, emotional awareness, and leadership
- Ray McElroy – Former NFL player and Chicago Bears Chaplain helping men develop discipline, purpose, and leadership
- Christopher LeMark – Founder of Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health; community leader creating spaces that normalize therapy and emotional healing
- Vondale Singleton – Founder & CEO of CHAMPS Male Mentoring; nationally recognized mentor impacting thousands of young men through mentorship and community development
Real experiences. Real conversations. Real perspective.
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What You’ll Experience
- An environment built for honesty, respect, and growth
- Real conversations about pressure, relationships, and responsibility
- Interactive panel discussion with community leaders
- Live processing experience for those ready to engage
- Opportunities to connect with other men beyond surface level
- Catered food by Cleo’s Southern Cuisine
- Cash bar available
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What You’ll Leave With
- Clear tools to handle stress, anger, and pressure
- Better communication in your relationships
- Stronger emotional control (not suppression)
- A deeper understanding of yourself as a man
- Real connection—not just another conversation
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Additional Opportunities
- Access to therapists and continued support
- Opportunities to join ongoing men’s groups
- Select attendees will receive sponsored therapy sessions
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Who This Is For
Men who:
- Carry responsibility but don’t always have space to process it
- Want to improve their relationships and communication
- Are navigating leadership, fatherhood, or pressure
- Are driven—but want more clarity and balance
No prior experience required.
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Ticket Includes
- Full participation in the guided experience
- Access to professional facilitators and expert panel discussion
- Live spoken word performance and music experience
- Premium reflection materials (journal and pen) for guided exercises and personal clarity
- Catered meal (Cleo’s Southern Cuisine)
- Cash bar access
- An intentionally limited-capacity environment designed for meaningful engagement
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Final Word
Men don’t often get spaces like this.
When they do, it changes how they show up—in their relationships, their leadership, and their life.
Reserve your seat Today!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
1060 E 47th St, 1060 East 47th Street, Chicago, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 99.45
