But at the the end of 2020, I had a very honest realization: I did not admire who I was, and I felt very alone.
I realized that there were certainly parts of myself that I did like, but also ones that I really didn't care for. And these darker parts of myself were holding me back personally and professionally. I wanted to become a man that I truly admired, but I didn't want to do it alone -- or maybe I couldn't do it alone?
Connections with great men has always been a huge part of my life. From playing Division 1 Lacrosse in the Ivy League for UPenn, being a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, and even winning US Lacrosse Coach of the Year. Connecting with great men had been such a dear part of my life, growth, and success. But for some reason, in "adult life" that connection, camaraderie, and community had stopped for me and so many men. And then, 2020 hit and brought my isolation to another level.
I know I’m not alone on that one!
So I started a group of guys coming together to not just be guys, but to become men — men that we admire.
The idea was to be able to acknowledge our own shortcomings and support one another to become our best selves. Believe it or not, there’s not a lot of places for men to do this without judgement.
Actually opening up about how we’re feeling, our dreams, our fears, our heartbreaks, and more than anything a community of good-hearted men wanting to become Men We Admire. And now, I feel more connected to a community than ever before, and experience the benefits personally and professionally.
The heartfelt conversations, the vulnerability, the deep strength, the belly laughs, and more than anything, the true connection. If you feel alone, or if you feel like there is a higher version of you wanting to bust out, this is the place for you. And if you want to get back to being a real man having adventures and living this life to the fullest while being lifted up by other amazing men — then we’ve got a spot for you.
Join us to be Men We Admire.
It is Kyle's success in not only career and athletics, but how he shows up as a partner to Meg that makes Kyle a Man We Admire.
Kevin also went through a very hard ending to a long-term relationship. What is so impressive is that Kevin channeled the difficult moments into a positive outlet by training to compete in a Spartan Race. Kevin not only competed, he won first-place!
So much more than this accomplishment is who Kevin is for our group. Each and every week he shows up with a huge heart, and sincere desire to help the other men, and an unwavering commitment to being a Man We Admire.
Not a bad place by any means and it worked well for Sean. He was a stand-out Volleyball player, went off to play D1 at USC, then landed an incredible job also based out of Los Angeles.
But he wanted a new experience. Throughout his first year with Men We Admire, Sean moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, found a new community, new experiences, and even landed the biggest promotion of his life!
Sean had also gone through significant changes in his personal life - ones that would test any person, and certainly challenge them to be admirable.
Sean is a champion because of his true integrity, and how he holds himself to the highest caliber of character, love, and authenticity. Sean is dedicated and committed to the group and to himself, always showing genuine love to both. It's who Sean is inside that makes him a Man We Admire.
Rob is a Founder & Producer for his Media Company creating content for Netflix, Lionsgate, and more. He also launched a passion project of his own podcast.
Perhaps what makes Rob a true champion though is the way he is a father. Rob is a widower and single-dad to his beautiful daughter, Leia. In every way, Rob is a Man We Admire.
But Cam is a winner in life. Cam brings a passion to everything he does, and continually inspires us to push further than what we thought we could do.
In his first year with Men We Admire, Cam uprooted from his hometown, built a life in Phoenix, Arizona, and landed an amazing job Hosting a Fitness Series. Cam does all this with a huge smile, big heart, and a massive love for life!
We dare you to be around Cam and not have fun. Cam even earned MVP at our first Men We Admire Retreat! It is this balance of hard work and play, all mixed with the discipline of an Ivy League Champion that makes Cam a Man We Admire.
Year after year, the world's getting to be a harder place to a be a man. And as Men, we need to take the time to step up for ourselves. But we need community to do it.
Experience a community that connects with YOU, and activates your greatest qualities with support, accountability, and strategy.
Year after year, the world is getting to be a harder place to a be a man. And as Men, we need to take the time to step up for ourselves. But we need community to do it.
Experience a community that connects with YOU, and activates your greatest qualities with support, accountability, and strategy.
