The Potential Project - An Experience for Men Ready to Unlock What's Next (Launch Event)
What Is The Potential Project?
The Potential Project is Charlotte's men's wellness initiative designed for growth-minded men ready to unlock more of who they're capable of becoming.
This isn't therapy, networking, or your typical men's retreat. It's men doing familiar things—moving, talking, learning—with intention that creates something deeper. It's about using what we already know how to do in new ways to unlock more of ourselves while building lasting connections with other men who get it.
Where potential meets practice.
And this Saturday is where it begins.
What to Expect at the Launch Event
This 2-hour experience gives you a preview of what The Potential Project is all about—combining intentional movement with practical insights from experts who understand what men need to thrive.
Movement as Foundation
Experience how physical challenge unlocks mental clarity. Curtis Walls leads a workout designed to create space for breakthrough thinking—not just physical training, but integrated mind-body work.
Practical Insights
Throughout the session, you'll hear from practitioners who've done the work themselves:
Ted Phaeton on authentic masculinity in the modern age
Pat Smith on high-performance mindset strategies
Mike Metcalf on leading across difference
Michael Stallsmith on building mental capacity through movement
These aren't long lectures—they're bite-sized insights woven into the experience, delivered when your body and mind are most receptive.
Real Connection
The final 30 minutes create space for genuine conversation. Meet the men around you. Exchange ideas. Build relationships that extend beyond this room.
Who This Is For
👉 You're navigating a major life transition and looking for growth beyond just "getting through it"
👉 You've built external success but want something deeper—more meaning, more fulfillment
👉 You're new to Charlotte (or newer) and want real connections, not just networking contacts
👉 You're interested in growth that goes beyond just physical fitness or career advancement
👉 You're in a leadership role and want to show up with more presence and impact
This launch event is for men curious about what The Potential Project is building.
Meet Your Guides
Curtis Walls - Entrepreneur, Lifestyle Architect, founder of You vs Yourself
Ted Phaeton - Emmy-winning Meteorologist, host of The Modern Man Podcast, founder of The Noble Knights
Pat Smith - Men's High Performance Coach (Pat Smith Wellness), NCS Consultant
Mike Metcalf - Former NASCAR Pit Crew Champion, author of 12 Second Culture, co-founder DECK Leadership
Michael Stallsmith - Behavioral Researcher, founder of The Wonder Gym, creator/host of The Potential Project
These aren't just speakers—they're practitioners who've done the work themselves.
Why This Matters
This is the beginning of something bigger.
The Potential Project will become a platform for men in Charlotte to support each other's growth through regular sessions, larger events, and authentic community. This launch event is your first chance to experience what we're building—and to be part of shaping what comes next.
More sessions will follow. A full-day event will come in 2026. But it all starts here, with men willing to show up and do the work together.
This is for men ready to explore what they're truly capable of. Through movement, practical insights, and real conversations with other growth-minded men, you'll discover more about yourself and what The Potential Project is about.
This is where The Potential Project begins. We'll see you Saturday.
Hosted By Two Charlotte Innovators
Wonder Gym
Revolutionizing Personal Development Through Movement
Founded by Michael Stallsmith, Wonder Gym pioneers the Movement Mindset Method—a proven approach that harnesses physical activity to unlock mental clarity, creativity, and personal insight. More than just a fitness concept, Wonder Gym creates spaces where challenging workouts become catalysts for deeper thinking and authentic community building.
You vs Yourself (YVY)
Where Growth, Resilience, and Self-Transformation Thrive
Led by founder Curtis Walls, You vs Yourself is Charlotte's premier sports performance and wellness facility, voted "Charlotte's Best." Located in the vibrant Camp North End, YVY creates a supportive, state-of-the-art environment focused on helping individuals with dynamic lifestyles reclaim self-care and unlock their full potential.
YVY's mission perfectly aligns with The Potential Project: helping people embrace the journey of becoming their best selves—every day, every challenge, every breakthrough.
Why This Partnership Matters
When Wonder Gym's innovative mind-body approach meets YVY's commitment to self-transformation, something powerful happens. We're creating an experience that honors both the physical and mental aspects of growth, hosted in a space designed specifically for breakthrough moments.