Empowering Positive Male Role Models

The Men's Room Show welcomes you to our International Men's Day event dedicated to celebrating and empowering positive male role models in our community. 

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to learn from influential speakers and participate in interactive sessions that will help you grow and develop as a positive male role model. Whether you're a father, mentor, teacher, or community leader, this event is designed to inspire and empower you to make a difference in the lives of those around you.

Our Agenda:

2:00 PM - 2:05 PM

Welcome from your Men's Room Co-Hosts

Linda Tilson &  Mikeul Hughes

Icebreaker Activity: “Share Your Role Model” – Participants will briefly introduce themselves and share who is, or has been, a positive male role model in their lives.

2:05 PM - 2:35 PM

The Power of Positive Male Role Models: How to Be One

Aaron Stone & Anze Kos - "AK" - Keynote Speakers

Our keynote speakers will share Insights into the impact of positive male role models on personal development, community well-being, and societal change based on personal stories of their lived experience. 

2:35 PM - 2:50 PM

Ask Keynote Speakers Anything

Aaron Stone & Anze Kos - "AK"

Open floor for participants to ask questions and engage in a discussion with our keynote speakers.

2:50 PM - 3:05 PM

Virtual Cafe Conversation & Mindfulness Relaxation

Steve Alley - Facilitator

Participants will have the option to chat with others in breakout rooms or participate in a mindfulness relaxation.

3:05 PM - 3:30 PM

How to Create & Cultivate Meaningful Mentorship Relationships

Linda Tilson & RJ Horner - Facilitators

A guided session where participants will explore what qualities make a good mentor and learn about the different ways a mentor relationship can be formed for a meaningful experience.

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Challenges & Opportunities for Positive Male Role Models - Mentor VS Mentee

Mikeul Hughes - Moderator 

Panelists: Darren McKoy, Eric Ayers, Bob Wischer, Yamen-Roy Ekhator, Mads Pleman Rossau, Jacob Hansen, and Sam Pepin.

A diverse panel of men from various fields will discuss the challenges they have faced and the opportunities they’ve seized as role models from the perspective of mentors and mentees. The panelists w... 

4:00 PM - 4:25 PM

Hacks for Replacing Unhealthy Habits with Healthy Ones

Jacob Hansen - Facilitator

Participants will break into small groups to discuss a hack for replacing an unhealthy habit with a healthy one. Each group will develop an action plan and present their insights and action plans to ... 

4:25 PM - 4:55 PM

Review of Your Household - How would you rate yourself?

Angelo Melchiorre - Facilitator

Participants will rate themselves on where they feel they can improve as the head of their household. Using this information, they will create a plan of action for what they want to improve in 30, 60, 90 days. 

4:55 PM - 5:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Call to Action

Linda Tilson & Mikeul Hughes - Co-Hosts

Key takeaways, final thoughts on the importance of being a positive male role model, and actionable steps participants can take moving forward. Participants will be invited and encouraged to set personal goals and connect with others to support mutual growth.