I created Shop.JustINSPIREMentoring.Online out of both necessity and love. For years, I’ve been pouring myself into mentoring young men and supporting students across Baltimore—showing up in schools, cooking for youth, playing music, having real conversations about growth, identity, and agency. This work feeds my soul, but it doesn’t always fund my life.
So I built this store with one simple hope:
If people wanted to support the mission, they could do it directly—through the clothing I designed or through small contributions that keep this work alive.
Every piece in the shop was created with purpose.
I designed the fits myself to give our students a sense of identity and unity. Something they can wear that says, “I belong to something positive.” Everything you see is a reflection of the energy, love, and creativity I try to bring into the lives of the boys and young men I mentor.
But the truth is, this store is also my attempt to survive while I keep showing up.
The proceeds help me offset the cost of running the mentoring program. They help me build the things that we’ve gone without for too long — our website, our app, our AI tools and chatbots that can reach students even when I physically can’t. They help me keep saying “yes” when a school calls asking if I can come in and inspire their students. They help me stay present, consistent, and available.
I’m not backed by grants.
I’m not backed by a big institution.
I’m backed by heart, passion, and the people who believe in this mission.
So if you’ve ever been touched by the work I do — or if you simply believe in creating spaces for boys and men to grow — your support through this shop means everything. Whether you purchase something, leave a tip, or share it with someone who cares, you are literally helping me continue this purpose-driven work.
This isn’t just merch.
It’s movement fuel.
It’s how I stay in the fight.
It’s how I keep showing up with inspiration and joy.
And every bit of support brings us one step closer to building the future these young people deserve.
