IT'S ROUGH OUT HERE.

Meet The Rough Papa

From one dad to another- I want to help you become the best version of yourself. Not only for you but for your family. Our load is heavy but we don't have to carry it alone.

Join me on this journey of self-improvement and personal growth. Together, we can build a strong, supportive community of men who uplift and empower each other to overcome challenges and achieve success.

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Almost 3K strong and just getting started! Appreciate every one of you

#RoughPapa #3KStrong #Brotherhood #NoExcuses #KeepBuilding #GirlDad
#Veterans #Dadlife #Motivation #theroughpapacollection #Inspiration

Never get between a girl and her sweets. 🍩⚠️

I’ve learned the hard way. You will lose. Every. Single. Time.

#DadLife #LessonsLearned #GirlDad #SweetToothRules #YouWillNotWin #FatherhoodFails #RoughPapa #Dadjokes #TheRoughPapaCollection

Yo, I love this tire—infinite possibilities. Backyard shenanigans in full effect! Be whoever you want, build whatever you want.

#RoughPapa #BackyardBeast #TireTraining #NoExcuses #BuiltNotBought #DIYStrength
#TheRoughPapaCollection
#Tire #DadLife #BlackExcellence

1️⃣Iron Sharpens Iron – You push harder when surrounded by men who refuse to quit. No excuses, just work.

2️⃣No Distractions, No Ego – Focus on getting stronger, not impressing anyone. Train for you, not for show.

3️⃣Real Brotherhood – Men holding each other accountable, calling out weakness, and building each other up.

4️⃣Train for War, Not Comfort – Life hits hard. Train in an environment that builds resilience, not softness.

5️⃣Lead by Example – Your family doesn’t need a man who plays it safe. They need a man who’s disciplined, driven, and built for anything.

#TrainWithPurpose #MenWhoLead #IronSharpensIron #BuiltForTheFight #RoughPapa #TheRoughPapaCollection

The Freedom Wall is not just paint on a wall, it is a story, a legacy, a reminder of the fight that came before us and the work still ahead. Every face on it represents resilience, sacrifice, and the push for something greater. Seeing it hits deep. It reminds me that freedom is not just handed down, it is built, protected, and lived out every day. It challenges me to show up, lead with purpose, and do my part to break the cycles holding us back. This is not just history, it is a call to action.

The 28 featured on this wall.

Rosa Parks

Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Toure)

Mama Charlene Caver Miller

William Wells Brown

King Peterson

Angela Davis

Bill Gaiter

Malcolm X

Alicia Garza

George K. Arthur

Al-Nisa Banks

W. E. B. Du Bois

Eva Doyle

Huey P. Newton

Shirley Chisholm

Frank Merriweather

Martin Luther King, Jr.

Mary B. Talbert

Reverend J. Edward Nash, Sr.

Dr. Lydia T. Wright

Frederick Douglass

Dr. Monroe Fordham

Thurgood Marshall

Fannie Lou Hamer

Arthur O. Eve

Minnie Gillette

Marcus Garvey

Harriet Tubman

#FreedomWall #LegacyInMotion #LeadWithPurpose #BreakTheCycle #KeepPushing

New York makes it tough, but if you’re getting an AR-15, make sure it’s NYS-compliant and built for business. Fixed mag or featureless, know the laws, choose wisely, and stay ready.

#LockedLoadedLegal #KnowTheRules #BuiltForPurpose #RoughPapa #StayReady #SecondAmendment #TacticalMindset #FreedomThroughStrength #AR15Life #WarriorMindset #Gunrange

Real Brotherhood in Action 💪🏽🔥

A RoughPapa doesn’t just talk—he shows up. For his brothers. For his family. For himself. Words are easy, but presence is power. Be the man who lifts others up and leads by example.

Building a brotherhood of action, not just conversation. Who are you showing up for today? 👊🏽

#RoughPapa #BrotherhoodInAction #ShowUpStepUp #LeadByExample #MenOfAction #Dadlife #theroughpapacollection

Volume up 🔊⚡ I got that DAWG in me...!

#Unstoppable #BuiltDifferent #StayHungry #GrindMode #MindsetMatters #TheRoughPapa #LeadByExample #FatherhoodStrong #LegacyBuilder #NoExcuses

Get outside. Get after it. No excuses. Have fun. Be safe.💪🏼🏔️

#RoughPapa #NoExcuses #BuiltDifferent #WeatherIsJustASetting #EarnIt #StayHard #DadLife #RiseAndGrind #MoveEveryDay #WinterWarrior #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #DadJokesDaily #SendIt

To My Girls—My Love, 🍀, and 🌈

You are my whole world. Each of you, in your own way, fills my life with love, laughter, and purpose.

To my love—you are my heart. Thank you for standing beside me, for loving me, and for making this life so damn good.

To 🍀 and 🌈—my little wildflowers, my adventure partners, my greatest joy. Watching you grow, learn, and love makes me the proudest papa alive. You will always have my love, my protection, and my arms to lift you up when you need them.

Today and every day, you are my Valentines. I love you with everything I am.

Forever your Rough Papa

#BreakingCycles #LoveInAction #LeadWithLove #ValentinesDay #Fatherhood #DadLife #GenerationalChange #Healing #Growth #TheRoughPapa #FamilyFirst #LegacyOfLove

Rough Papa’s Advice for First-Time Fathers 💪👶

1️⃣ Protect What Matters Most

2️��⃣ Patience Over Perfection

3️⃣ Lead by Example

#RoughPapa #FirstTimeDad #DadLife #FatherhoodMatters #LeadWithStrength #NoExcuses #BuiltDifferent #LegacyBuilding #ProtectProvideLead

Winter’s here, but the grind doesn’t stop. ❄️🔥

Cold? Layer up. Wet? Waterproof it. Wind? Walk through it.
The weather’s just another challenge—and challenges are what fathers face.

Get outside. Get after it. No excuses. Have fun. Be safe.💪🏼🏔️

#RoughPapa #NoExcuses #BuiltDifferent #WeatherIsJustASetting #EarnIt #StayHard #DadLife #RiseAndGrind #MoveEveryDay #WinterWarrior #DisciplineEqualsFreedom #DadJokesDaily #SendIt

Always us. ❤️✨

#DreamsIntoReality #ForeverUs
#TheRoughPapa #Familyman
#Inspire #RelationshipGoals

🎥 The Str8Faded Experience ✂️

Every time we link, it’s nothing but real conversations—growth, health, wealth, and how we’re leveling up. This is what brotherhood looks like: pushing each other to be better men, better fathers, better leaders and seeing who has the better dad jokes.

It’s deeper than a haircut. It’s about showing up for each other, holding each other accountable, and building something bigger for our families.

Proud to call you my brother, my friend, and a constant reminder to keep pushing.

#BuiltDifferent #FamilyFirst #Leadership
#Str8Faded #BarberLife #FamilyBusiness #Brotherhood #FreshCut #Inspire #Roughpapagang #BarberExperience
#Ironsharpensiron

More coffee, less adulting. ☕👌🏽
New additions.

#coffeelover
#CoffeeTime
#coffeedump
#Coffeeroastery
#coffeecoffeecoffee

Actions speak louder than words. My biggest flex has always been consistency and stability. My lady is strong, independent, and has always stood on her own. But now she has a man who’s here to support, care, and love her in ways she’s never experienced. Foundation has been set.
#TruePartnership #UnbreakableBond #SupportAndLove #LeadByExample #Consistency #Stability #RelationshipGoals#Cyclebreakers

Do you think your dog’s pulling power could count as horsepower? 🤔🐾💨

#DogPower #HorsepowerOrNot#Skatewithyourdog#dadlife #girldad #familyman #fitdad #explore #roughpapagang

Is it possible to have no fear? True courage isn’t the absence of fear, but the ability to act despite it. What are some fears you’ve faced and overcome in your life? Have a laugh 😂 while you think about it.
#Fear #Courage #PersonalGrowth #FaceYourFears#theroughpapa #dadlife #blackexcellence #fatherhood #inspire #funnydad #comedy

💪🏽✨ Ever wondered how strong your shoulders really are? Time to put them to the test! Walking on my hands to challenge shoulder strength and stability. It’s tougher than it looks, but every step counts toward building a stronger foundation. 🔥💯

Who’s ready to give it a try? Let’s see those handstand walks! Tag me when you do. 👊🏽

#HandstandWalk #ShoulderStrength #FitnessChallenge #StrongerEveryDay #BodyweightTraining #FitnessJourney #PushYourLimits

Shoutout to Shewter Letts—business owner, husband, father, and archery pro. Balancing all these roles is no easy feat, but he does it with passion and dedication. It’s been awesome to see the camaraderie we share as fathers, learning from each other and supporting one another along the way. Being a dad is a big part of who i am, and it’s great to have people like him around who remind me of the importance of connection, balance, and growth. Keep crushing it!

#DadLife #Fatherhood #BusinessOwner #ArcheryPro #Camaraderie #FathersSupportingFathers #Inspiration

🎯 If you have a mediocre skill but surround yourself with greatness, can you become great too? 🤔

It’s all about growth. 🌱 When you’re around high-level thinkers, doers, and achievers, their energy, mindset, and expertise rub off on you. It challenges you, pushes you to improve, and exposes you to new ways of thinking.

Whatever skill you put your mind to can be transformed with the right environment. But it’s not enough just to be around greatness — you need to absorb, learn, and take action. You have to Want it!

So, who are you choosing to surround yourself with?

#GrowthMindset #SurroundYourselfWithGreatness #LevelUp #Success #Mentorship #KeepLearning#theroughpapa #blackexcellence #dadlife #girldad #fitdad #familyman #explore #inspire

Having faith in your skills is a must! It empowers you to take on challenges with confidence and resilience. When you trust your abilities, you're more likely to push past self-doubt, take calculated risks, and learn from mistakes. Believing in yourself fosters a growth mindset, enabling you to embrace new opportunities and continually improve. It also helps you stay motivated during setbacks, knowing that your skills and determination will lead to eventual success. Ultimately, faith in your abilities is the foundation for achieving both personal and professional growth.

#TheRoughPapa #blackexcellence #dadlife #riskmanagement #girldad #garagegym #winterarc #inspire #outdoors

This is why I love my city. You already know—if it’s free, it’s for me! 😂💥 Took my old Army duffel, filled it with industrial sand, and made a heavy bag. No gym, no excuses. Just resourcefulness. So put in the work, go explore, play hard, laugh louder, save money💰and take in the views🌄.

#Theroughpapa#Familyman
#DIYBadass #HustleOverEverything #NoExcuses #Girldad #ResourcefulAndRelentless #MakeItHappen #GrindAndShine #LiveFearlessly

Growing up without a father taught me what *not* to do—but it also gave me the drive to create my own path in fatherhood. Every day is a chance to rewrite the story, to build something better for my kids, and to keep moving forward.

Being a dad isn’t about being perfect; it’s about showing up, learning, and leading with love. Let’s keep breaking cycles and raising the next generation to know what true strength looks like. 💪🏽👑

#Fatherhood #BreakingTheCycle #KeepMovingForward #TheRoughPapa#blackexcellence #girldad #familyman #blackdad #inspire

Our Elf on the Shelf stepped up the game this year with a riddle scavenger hunt! Each clue led the girls to a new spot in the house, and they couldn’t get enough of it. Clo loved it so much she replayed the whole thing over and over. Watching them crack the riddles and race around the house was next-level fun. Who knew a little elf could bring this much chaos and laughter?

#TheRoughPapa #girldad #Familyman #FamilyPlaytime #scavengerhunt #inspire

Every man has that one drawer… the "junk drawer" – a secret stash of forgotten items, random gadgets, and mystery tools. 🧰🔧
Today, I cleaned it out and rediscovered some gems (and a lot of randomness). 😂 It's like a mini treasure hunt!

As you sort through your clutter, let me know what you might find?
💬⬇️

#TheRoughPapa#Familyman
#JunkDrawer #CleaningDay #Rediscovered #OrganizeYourLife #HiddenGems #LifeHacks#Explore
#Inspire

The harder the journey, the deeper the lesson.

What I’ve learned is that challenges aren’t obstacles—they’re opportunities for growth. Every difficulty has been a stepping stone, leading me to greater strength, perspective, and understanding. The wisdom I’ve gained comes from embracing life’s ups and downs, knowing they’re all part of the process.

Drop a 🌱 and let us know about your Courage 💥👊🏽. Everyone has their own story.

#LifeLessons#TheRoughPapa #GrowthThroughChallenges #Wisdom #Strength #Resilience #EmbraceTheJourney#Girldad
#Cyclebreakers #Bekind #BlackDad

Physical play isn’t just fun—it’s essential for building confidence, creativity, and connection. Took Clover and Indigo to Billy Beez, and we ran, climbed, and slid until we were all wiped out (bonus: I got a little workout in too). Dads, let’s keep setting the bar—because no, my daughters aren’t going to be impressed by your son’s crusty cartwheel. 💪
#ActiveParenting #FamilyPlaytime #TheRoughPapa#girldad #blackexcellence #fitdad #inspire
#explore

"If it's free, it's for Me!"
This build was used from pallets we found on the side of the road. I like to create, build new things, and add value 💥🔥

#diyhomedecor #diy #backyard #fitdad #blackexcellence #dadlife #familyman #recycle #imhim #girldad

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