The Story Behind Brothr

Most men never had a circle that truly saw them.
I needed that too—before I became the man who could offer it to others.

Why I Built Brothr

I know what it feels like to be stuck—successful on the outside, disconnected on the inside.
I chased achievement, avoided stillness, and wore a mask so well even I started to believe it.

But eventually, I hit a wall.
And in that breakdown, I found something real: ownership, brotherhood, and a deeper kind of strength.

Brothr was born from that fire.

I don’t lead this because I have all the answers.
I lead it because I’ve walked the same path—and I keep walking it.
And I believe we rise better, faster, and stronger together.

This Isn’t Therapy. This Is Training.

Most men don’t need more advice—they need a challenge. A mirror. A brother who sees through the excuses.

Brothr is a return to what modern men have lost:
Rites of passage. Real accountability. A circle that doesn’t let you hide.

This isn’t a place for surface talk.
It’s where you learn to lead yourself. To love without losing your edge. To live a life you’re proud of.

If you’re done pretending—this is where it starts.

This is for the man who…

  • wants more than “checking the boxes”

  • is tired of drifting and ready to lead

  • wants real brotherhood, not surface-level talk

  • is done performing and ready to own his life

  • knows there’s more in him—and he’s ready to find it

This Work is Essential

“My brothers showed me where I was holding myself back—gripping old stories, outdated models of masculinity.
They held a mirror, a bold light exposing the truth. They saw my potential long before I did.
This work is confronting. This work is humbling. This work is essential.”

- Riley Smith, Brothr Lead Facilitator