Minute of Manhood
MINUTE OF MANHOOD
A Safe Space for Men to Heal, Speak, and Build
MISSION STATEMENT
To create a safe, judgment-free, culturally grounded space for men to express emotion, explore identity, and grow into the healthiest versions of
themselves—mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE OVERVIEW
Facilitators:
• Jelani Sutton, Social Worker/Therapist, University of Georgia
• BJ Armstead, Social Worker/Therapist, University of Georgia
Organizations:
• Apollo Sports Counseling (Performance & Mental Wellness)
• Don’t Make It Weird, Inc. (Mental Health Advocacy & Community Healing)
Target Audience:
Men ages 16 and up—athletes, fathers, young professionals, husbands, students, and brothers from all walks of life.
Session Cadence:
• Held on the second Saturday of each month
• 90-minute in-person sessions
• Time: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
• Location: Don’t Make It Weird
Address: 554 W Main St, Buford, GA 30518
• Coffee and donuts provided
2025 Session Dates:
• July 12
• August 9
• September 13
• October 11
• November 15
• December 13
PROGRAM FEATURES
• 📓 Journaling Prompts for every session
• 🎯 “Challenge of the Week” small habit takeaways
• 🔗 Group chat or check-in system (optional)
• 🎤 Spotlight Stories – one man shares his journey each session
• 📈 Progress Tracker for mental, emotional, and spiritual goals
Topics Covered: The Weight of Silence – Why men don’t talk—and what it’s costing us • Breaking the stigma around emotional expression •
What “strength” really means • Redefining Manhood • What is manhood, really? • The difference between masculinity, ego, and leadership •
Social pressure vs. self-definition • Fatherhood, Legacy & Emotional Inheritance • Being a father vs. having a father • Generational trauma and
healing • How to model vulnerability for our kids • Marriage, Dating, and Emotional Intimacy • How to love and lead at the same time • The
invisible pressure to provide • Why emotional unavailability is learned—not natural • Mental Health, Depression, and High-Functioning Anxiety
• The invisible battles we fight • How to ask for help and still feel like a man • Tools for emotional regulation and resilience • Money, Pressure,
and Identity • What happens when your bank account becomes your self-worth • Financial pressure and mental burnout • Work ethic vs.
overcompensation • The Locker Room / The Barbershop Energy • A freestyle session for peer bonding and truth-telling • Men bring topics to
the table • Bounce ideas, vent, laugh, build • Spirituality and Direction • Where are you headed? • Faith, manhood, and purpose • Finding
peace in process • Self-Care for Men • How to pour into yourself without guilt • Building your mental gym • Daily rituals that heal •
Accountability and Brotherhood • Real accountability, not shame • Holding each other down and lifting each other up • How to build your tribe