You’ve learned
how to stay

quiet, overthink, and adjust

to keep the peace.

But it’s starting to cost you…

From Reaction to Choice

You might be here if:

  • You go quiet in moments where you want to speak up

  • You replay conversations after they happen, wondering if you said the wrong thing

  • You feel responsible for keeping things smooth, even when it costs you

  • You say “it’s fine” or “whatever you want” when it’s not actually what you want

  • You know you’re capable of more, but something in the moment holds you back

In this group, you’ll practice:

  • Staying present in uncomfortable moments instead of shutting down or pushing through

  • Speaking up without over-explaining, softening, or second-guessing yourself

  • Noticing your reactions and choosing a different response in real time

  • Building confidence through action, not waiting until you feel ready

  • Letting the moment be what it is, without rushing to fix or manage it

Stay With Yourself

A 7-week small-group workshop for queer BIPOC men to build confidence, self-trust, and real-time response tools.

Mondays | 4:30–6pm PDT
Live online group sessions

Group begins September 1, 2026

If you keep leaving yourself in moments that matter, this space was built for you.

Reserve Your Spot

The Journey

A Week-by-Week Overview

Week 1:

Building a Foundation for Confidence

  • Explore what confidence means to you personally

  • Identify the internal responses that interrupt confidence

  • Begin creating practical self-talk and embodiment tools

Week 2:

Mindfulness, Self-Awareness, and Values

  • Practice observing thoughts, emotions, and body sensations without judgment

  • Increase awareness of how you relate to yourself and the world around you

  • Identify personal values that can guide confidence and decision-making

Week 3:

Understanding the Inner Critic and Protective Parts

  • Identify the critical inner voices that shape self-doubt and hesitation

  • Explore the protective role these patterns once served

  • Begin building more supportive internal agreements rooted in self-compassion

Week 4:

Relationships, Vulnerability, and External Influences

  • Explore how relationships and social experiences shape confidence

  • Identify external influences such as culture, homophobia, racism, and toxic masculinity

  • Practice balancing personal responsibility with broader context and systemic understanding

Week 5:

Connecting to Your Confident Self

  • Explore what confidence looks, sounds, and feels like in your daily life

  • Practice embodying confident behaviors through posture, voice, movement, and interaction

  • Create personalized visual and emotional anchors for confidence

Week 6:

Applying Confidence in Real Life

  • Practice using confidence in everyday situations and relationships

  • Explore how confidence can support vulnerability and authenticity

  • Identify challenges that arise while trying new behaviors and responses

Week 7:

Maintaining Confidence Through Imperfection

  • Learn how to navigate setbacks, self-doubt, and difficult moments with more flexibility

  • Refine self-care tools and supportive internal agreements

  • Strengthen your ability to continue showing up for yourself beyond the group

Investment

Investment for the seven-week program: $1200*.

Includes weekly live sessions and personalized support between meetings.

*Payment plans available at checkout.