Beyond the Connection: Building Meaningful Connections Across Your Network by Sway and Beyond Nice
Connection is currency. So how do we create more of it - intentionally, meaningfully, and with staying power?
Join us for Beyond the Connection, a collaborative morning experience where creative thinkers, community builders, and curious minds come together to talk about what it really means to connect - and why it matters more than ever.
This isn’t a networking event. It’s a space to slow down, share ideas, and ask better questions.
💬 What to Expect:
The Un-Panel
A conversation-driven gathering moderated by Adam (Sway), Brandon (Beyond Nice), Gary Su (Sugary) and DK (Sugary). We’ll co-create the dialogue with you - asking questions like:
What does real connection feel like?
Why do certain spaces or moments make us feel seen, energized, or inspired?
What gets in the way - and how do we move through it?
Connection Circles
Break out into small groups for reflection, idea-sharing, and organic connection. Expect a mix of thoughtful prompts, surprising insights, and real conversation.
Time to Linger
After the structured program, feel free to stay and co-work from Fabrik or continue chatting with new connections.
🧠 Who It’s For:
If you’re someone who cares about how we gather, why we show up, and what makes conversations stick - you’ll feel right at home. Founders, creatives, brand folks, connectors, community people: this is for you.
🍽 Come for the food, stay for the clarity.
This is your space to connect, reflect, and reset.
📆 May 23rd | ⏰ 9:00–11:00 AM
🎟️ $0 (includes light bites + coffee, sponsored by The Parviz Team at Compass
🔗 Space is limited to 30 people - RSVP early
✨ Meet Your Hosts
Founder of Sway, a fractional event strategy and experience company helping brands connect with their audiences in more intentional, high-impact ways. Adam brings a background in operations, community, and experience design - and a sharp eye for turning gatherings into growth engines.
Brandon Dawkins (Beyond Nice)
Brandon (Certified Dating Coach) is the founder of Beyond Nice, a business focused on helping 'nice guys' move beyond the 'nice' label and step into confidence in their relationships and social life while maintaining their kind-hearted nature. Through 1:1 and group coaching, as well as his signature events (The Confidence Code) Brandon helps men build confidence that is lasting and genuine.
Gary Su (aka Sugary) turned 26,000 phone contacts into 19,000 newsletter subscribers. He is the mind behind Sugary, a project and community focused on exploring joy, serendipity, and the playful side of human connection. He curates experiences that open people up - to themselves, to each other, and to the unexpected.
DK focuses on assisting B2B brands with their cold email outbound campaigns and building a social community around music, art, culture with Gary Su aka Sugary for people who value meaningful connection, collaboration and personal development.
Bites and drinks brought to you by The Parviz Team at Compass
Led by Parviz Latipzoda, The Parviz Team at Compass has helped clients buy, sell, and invest in over $200 million worth of real estate across Manhattan and Brooklyn. They’re not just about transactions - they’re about building real relationships, sharing expert advice, and connecting you with the right opportunities every step of the way.