About Me
Bio
Dr. Adam Starks is a Professor of Business, a keynote speaker, and an award-winning author who didn't just survive a childhood of poverty and foster care; he transformed it into fuel for purpose. His autobiography, Broken Child Mended Man, chronicles a journey of upward mobility that has galvanized thousands of advocates across social work, education, and beyond.
But survival was never the endgame.
After recent life-altering events forced him to confront hard truths about masculinity, identity, and what it truly means to be whole, Dr. Starks redirected his expertise and lived experience toward the crisis quietly destroying men across this country, namely the lack of honest guidance, genuine brotherhood, and permission to be fully human.
As living proof that cycles can be broken and destinies rewritten, Dr. Starks now unites men from all backgrounds to do more than transcend statistics. He challenges them to redefine manhood on their own terms, reclaim their power, and build lives of integrity, purpose, and authentic strength.
This isn't inspiration. This is transformation.
For speaking engagements, collaboration, bulk book orders, or more information, contact Adam below.
Mission
To create a judgement-free space where men can explore authentic masculinity, challenge limiting beliefs, and develop the courage to live with integrity, vulnerability, and purpose.
Vision
Contribute to a world where men feel free to be fully human; strong yet vulnerable, ambitious yet present, confident yet humble. Where masculinity is defined not by outdated stereotypes or societal pressure, but by character, authenticity, and conscious choice. Where men support each other in breaking generational cycles, healing their wounds, and stepping into their highest potential. Where being a man means living with courage, compassion, and connection to yourself, to others, and your life's purpose.