Unmasked: An Evening of Real Connection

Ever feel like you’re “too much”? Too weird, too intense, too deep, too extra? You wish people would really, truly get you? Good news: You’re not too much, you just haven’t met the right people!

Welcome to Unmasked: a space for those who crave deep, meaningful, authentic connections without judgment. In this space you can show up exactly as you are and be met with kindness, curiosity and warmth. Whether you have no idea how to show up with vulnerability or you’re a conversation ninja. You. Are. Welcome.

Doors open at 6:30 / We start promptly at 7:00
Event is South Austin near Central Market Westgate. Exact location for people who RSVP
Drinks and snacks provided

RSVP required on Partiful: https://partiful.com/e/zVljgrHOLXyKH6eWIlwa

Here’s the plan:
🏡 Warm Welcome – You’ll be greeted by hosts in a home environment
🍽️ Food & Conversation – Settle in, get some food, and ease into the space
🎭 Structured Connection Activities – Facilitated thoughtful prompts and authentic relating games to spark real conversations
🧘 The Tender Edge – We guide you to keep one foot in comfort, the other in growth. Wherever that is for you
🤝 New Connections – Leave with a sense of belonging—and maybe even new friendships!

Space really is limited so reserve your spot today

You belong - You matter - You are enough - You are perfect just as you are

Come practice showing up authentically, release the fear of being too much, and experience being met with appreciation for all your youness.
Dare to take off your mask and see what happens!

Facilitated by:
Shawn Lauzon
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Hi everyone! You might not know me yet, but I hope to change that soon. While I originally moved to Austin in 2001, I've been gone for awhile and just returned at the end of 2023. During that time I spent years attending and facilitating Authentic Relating and Circling events in Montreal and in Thailand, and more recently Authentic Relating Training levels 1-4. I love seeing the deep connections that can be created with simple games and the realization that making friends is easier than you might think; it just requires a few skills that are practiced here.

Kayla and I are dedicated to growing this community by both facilitating events and hosting socials where people can meet each other in a mostly-unstructured event. We both share a vision of everyone feeling that they belong, and that someone's always got your back.

If you have any events you'd like to see, we'd love to hear from you!

RSVP required on Partiful: https://partiful.com/e/zVljgrHOLXyKH6eWIlwa