A Members Club for Human Flourishing
The Portal is a pioneering invite-only membership club.
Our first location opened in Marin/SF in 2024.
We are launching our second location Fall 2026 in Austin, TX.
The Portal is an urban sanctuary that nourishes body, mind, and soul through wellness practices, arts and music, thought leadership, and deep community connection.
We are home to a diverse tapestry of leaders and changemakers in technology, business, arts, culture, and wellness.
We are gathering the cultural tastemakers, the leaders of innovation and tech, the wild unbound creators of our times, the community north nodes, the caretakers of our society, the biggest hearts in the world, those who believe in a better future for all of humanity and who believe that we are the creators of our own destiny - and we are gathering them under one roof.
And then, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
And then, magic happens.
And then, anything is possible.
Your Two-Day Transformation Journey
Day 1: Breaking the Cocoon
Discover how you are currently perceived by others and where the edges of your comfort zone are holding you back. No memorized speeches or performance tricks – just you, learning to occupy space powerfully while staying completely authentic.
Day 2: Spreading Your Wings
Practice presence under gentle pressure with compassionate, expert feedback. Recalibrate your nervous system, expand your capacity for magnetic presence, and remove anything that blocks others from feeling your power.
Throughout: Creative Integration
Gentle nervous-system resets and partner exercises ensure the shifts integrate at a cellular level. You'll embody this new way of being permanently.
Daily Schedule
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Please arrive 15 minutes early to get settled and begin on time.
We’ll pause for snack and bathroom breaks, with a longer lunch break in the middle of the day.
Plan to have breakfast before you arrive and dinner after we finish.
What You'll Walk Away With
A Felt Sense of Your Power
Not a mental concept of confidence, but an embodied knowing of your own magnetic energy you can access anywhere, anytime.
Your Signature Message Crystallized
The core truth you're here to share, refined so it lands powerfully in meetings, on media, and on stage.
Authentic Magnetism Without Performance Armor
Draw people in because of who you are, not what you're doing.
Spirit-Creativity-Success Integration
Proof that you can be wildly successful without compromising your soul.
This isn't about becoming someone else.
It's about becoming so fully YOU that people remember you long after you've left the room.
The Real Work, As I See It
Every day you stay in that cocoon, your authentic gifts remain buried.
Right now, while you're reading this, less talented people are commanding rooms, building audiences, and getting the recognition that should be yours.
Your unique creative vision – the one that could inspire thousands – is waiting for you to give it wings.
The world needs what you have to offer.
But if you can't learn to embody it powerfully, your creative legacy will remain hidden.
So let me ask you something:
✅ Perfect if you're:
A creative professional, coach, entrepreneur, or artist who knows you have something valuable to offer but struggles to be seen
Someone who refuses to fake confidence or use manipulative tactics
Ready to do embodied work rather than just talk about confidence issues
Willing to get uncomfortable in service of your breakthrough
Is this for you?
❌ Not for you if you're:
Looking for quick charisma tricks or surface-level confidence hacks
Expecting to transform without vulnerable, uncomfortable work
More interested in staying comfortable than becoming powerful
Frequently Asked Questions
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Perfect. Most of my most successful participants are introverts. This isn't about becoming an extrovert -- it's about becoming a powerfully authentic version of yourself. Introverts often have the deepest well of presence once they learn to access it.
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You'll never be forced to do anything that doesn't feel aligned. We create psychological safety first, then invite you into gentle challenges. The "performance" is simply practicing being yourself under supportive conditions.
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Freezing up is part of the process. Our job is to guide you through those moments with compassion and practical tools until your nervous system learns a new response. Embarrassment only happens in judgment -- and this space is designed for transformation, not performance.
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Because we start with who you already are and remove what's blocking others from feeling your truth. You'll leave feeling more like yourself than ever before, just with the skills to share that self powerfully.
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We begin each day on time. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get settled. We'll have several bathroom and snack breaks throughout the day, plus a longer lunch break in the middle. Please plan to have breakfast before arriving and dinner after you leave each day.
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Due to the extremely limited capacity (40 people) and the fact that many participants need to arrange travel well in advance, we don't offer refunds. However, if something unexpected arises, we'll do our best to assist you in finding someone to transfer your ticket to.
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We specifically design this experience for people who are new to embodiment work. You don't need any previous experience -- just an open heart and willingness to explore. We meet you exactly where you are.
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Even better. You already know what authentic confidence feels like in certain contexts. We'll help you access that same energy and expand it into the areas where you feel blocked or contracted.
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While we create space for authentic emotion when it arises naturally, this is primarily skill-based training. We focus on practical techniques for embodying your truth rather than forced emotional processing.
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The two days are complete in themselves. While you'll likely want to continue practicing what you learn, there are no mandatory assignments or ongoing commitments. This is about giving you tools you can use for the rest of your life.
About Adam Roa
My live performance "You Are Who You've Been Looking For" has reached over 250 million views – not because I'm naturally charismatic, but because I learned to embody truth so powerfully that it becomes impossible to ignore.
I wasn't born with stage presence. It was something that I crafted through two decades of intentional practice, learning from the best.
My background in acting, network television, global stages, and deep transformational work gives me a rare perspective on what actually creates lasting presence: the marriage of technical precision and deep authenticity.
The Facilitation Team
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Michelle Argyris
Somatic breathwork coach and founder of Windtuition Wellness. Certified in trauma-informed breathwork, sound healing, Reiki, and psychic mediumship, she bridges science and spirit to guide deep healing and embodied transformation. She has shared her work in sacred sites around the world and in trauma recovery centers in LA—and is preparing to launch a Breathwork Certification Program in 2026.
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Eric Morris
Trauma-informed breathwork facilitator, transformational coach, and entrepreneur. Eric is a operator and visionary owning a portfolio of small businesses. As founder of Xhalation Breathwork, he has guided thousands through breathwork journeys and ceremonies, blending psychology, somatic practices, and shamanic wisdom to help people heal, release trauma, clear blockages, and grow into their fullest potential.
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Dani Pogachefsky
Transformation guide, spiritual mentor, and intuitive coach dedicated to helping individuals awaken their fullest potential.
Through one-on-one coaching, retreats, and workshops, she supports clients in accessing clarity, healing, and personal empowerment by bridging ancient wisdom with modern tools for growth.
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Nick Lasky
Spiritual teacher specializing in astrology, tarot, meditation, and sacred ceremonies. He is the founder of the Society of Awakening Souls, and co-founder of the Aquarian House of Astrology and the Cacao Men's Circle. Nick leads ceremonies and workshops across the US and teaches astrology and tarot courses online. He is passionate about working one on one with leaders and visionaries striving to make big impact in the world.
Choose Your Experience
Standard Experience – $999
Everything you need to embody your magnetic self:
✓ Two full days of immersive training
✓ Personalized embodiment coaching
✓ Stage opportunities with expert feedback
✓ Small-group guidance from support coaches
✓ Integration tools + frameworks
✓ Video recording of your on-stage delivery
VIP Experience – $1,997
Only 6 Spots Available
For creatives ready to document their transformation and go deeper.
Everything in Standard, PLUS:
✓ Professional Photo Package: High-quality images of you on stage, in transformation, and working directly with Adam.
✓ Multi-Camera Performance Videos: Polished footage of your stage work from multiple angles — perfect for reels, websites, and media.
✓ Pre-Workshop Group Strategy Call with Adam: A private online session before the retreat to set goals, clear blocks, and step into small-group hotseat coaching for laser-focused feedback.
✓ VIP Integration Brunch with Adam (Priceless Value): An intimate morning session for individualized coaching, Q&A, and deep integration work.
✓ Speak Like It Matters Course Full Bundle (Value: $2,904)
Lifetime access to:
Make Your Message Matter - Online Course ($750 Value)
Standout Speaker - Online Course ($1,500 Value)
Memorization Magic - Online Course ($197 Value)
The Art of the Hook - Online Course ($397 Value)
Practice Better Tracker - Online Course ($60 Value)
Total Value: $5,000+
Your Investment: $1,997
The Butterfly Doesn't Know it Can Fly Until it Tries
Here's something I learned in my own journey from achievement-hungry overachiever to someone who creates from wholeness:
Your creative soul is already perfect.
It doesn't need to be fixed, improved, or polished.
It needs to be powerfully expressed.
And when you're ready to step into that level of authentic presence, the world will have no choice but to pay attention.
Three Months From Now...
You'll be in one of two places:
Still researching confidence tips at 3am, watching other people get the recognition you deserve...
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Walking into any room knowing you can connect authentically and powerfully with anyone, finally being witnessed for the brilliant creative soul you've always been.
The only difference?
Whether you choose to invest in your transformation today.
The next Art of Being You takes place November 22-23, 2025
Only 40 spots available.
Your creative soul is ready to fly.
The question is: are you ready to let it?
Ready to Spread Your Wings?
P.S. – Remember, your invisibility isn't a bug. It's been your protection while you've been growing into who you're meant to become. But caterpillars aren't meant to stay in cocoons forever. When you're ready to break out and spread your wings, I'll be here to guide you through it.
