Our Story
Authentic Relating Go (AR-GO) has been a virtual oasis for connection, community and growth since October 2020. But our story really began many years ago, when co-founders Solomon Krueger and Riley Drever each discovered the power of Authentic Relating (and other personal development practices) in their own lives.
In 2016, together they helped co-found and run Authentic Montreal, one of the world’s most active Authentic Relating communities. Through this and other projects, they discovered just how much transformation is possible when people come together in a supportive and empowered community.
Yet neither realized at the time that this work would soon become a lifeline for a world turned upside down—and as COVID-19 began spreading through Canada, Authentic Montreal was forced to shut down. Riley and Solomon knew the need for authentic human connection was stronger than ever, so they began exploring the possibility of bringing meaningful connection online. It is from this new reality of a global pandemic that AR-GO was born.
Upon the launch of the platform, people across Canada (and eventually far beyond) gathered virtually to share, listen, and witness one another from a place of compassionate presence. In every event, we were reminded that space can be shared among spirits, not just bodies—and that our hearts can touch, even while physically distanced.
Over time, some participants began to share a sense of radical new possibility for their lives. Many revealed parts of themselves that they did not feel comfortable sharing elsewhere. And through sharing in this way, they found that not only were these parts of them welcome, they were also points of connection and resonance with other members of the platform.
Gradually, AR-GO evolved into a vibrant community of facilitators, members, and participants around the globe. And now, as our world begins to reopen, we remain dedicated to sharing the medicine of human connection with people everywhere, both on and offline.