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73ernard Mar 22, 2026

Who Is The Great Be Rad?

Just a person obsessed with honest growth.

Hey, I'm the founder of The Great Be Rad.

I started this because I couldn't find what I needed when I needed it most — a real account of what rebuilding actually looks like, written by someone still in it. Not the polished version. The honest one.

Previously, I spent years constructing a life I thought I was supposed to want. Then it fell apart. What came after — the slow, unglamorous, deeply human process of figuring out who you are without the scaffolding — is what this whole thing is about.

Now I write about growth, setback, community, and building something real from scratch. The Great Be Rad is the community and brand I wish existed when I was starting over.

For those wondering: I'm not accepting calls, clients, or "chats to pick my brain" at the moment. If you'd like to learn from me, the newsletter is the best place to start.

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