About
Darron Hilaire Jr. (Coach DJ)
Coach DJ’s debut release is now available
I was deeply moved by his compassionate, trauma-informed approach to healing the wounds of fatherlessness and how it reframes masculinity through a spiritual lens. I found myself challenged and inspired, especially by the idea of finding “my burn” and the richness of Black Christian spirituality.
– Laurene Cibene, Author, Tiger In A Lifeboat: Discovering India, Deconstructing Faith, and Deciding to Trust AgainWell done! I love how you engage so many aspects of the manhood journey, particularly as a Black-bodied man. I love reading your words and learning from you.
– Chris Bruno, Author, Sage: A Man’s Guide to His Second Passage and Manmaker Project: A Father’s Guide to Initiating His Son into Manhood
When God’s glory is most alive in a man he is fatherfull and beautiful.
Helping you heal from the trauma of shame & live courageously.
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Born and raised in the Caribbean island nation of Turks and Caicos, I am a follower of Jesus, a son, a brother, a storyteller, an island boy who loves mountains, a world traveler, an avid reader, a writer (published author), and a lifelong humanitarian.
After spending over a decade in the corporate world, in 2025, I took a leap of faith to leave it all behind in response to a calling, in search of growth and a more expansive, integrated view of the world.
Recently, I released my first book, entitled Fatherfullness: Redeeming the Fatherless Heart, which is an interesting lens into my unconventional journey of healing from shame and rediscovering God as Father, Brother, Son, and Friend.
Today, I spend a lot of time traveling, ministering to men and women, writing about my adventures, mentoring youth, building friendships with fellow travelers and saints from different parts of the world (UK, Japan, New Zealand, etc.), attending retreats, and doing research for future books.
My heart bleeds for global justice, global peace, and raising a generation of courageous men and women to become a beautiful resistance in the middle of a chaotic world.
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As a certified narrative and trauma-informed recovery coach, I help create space for men and women to recover from complex relational trauma, attachment wounds, and the trauma of shame.
I specialize in the following areas:
Men’s Issues (including Shame, Anger, Anxiety, Abuse, Unwanted Behavior, and Fear)
Women’s Issues (exclusively Grief Support, Attachment Wounds, Mother-Son Conflict, Spiritual Abuse)
Racial Trauma (including Afro Caribbean & African American)
Family Conflict (including Abandonment, Enmeshment, Triangulation, and Boundaries)
Grief & Loss
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As a storyteller, I tell stories that help to inspire healing and transformation through my writing, music, and public speaking.
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As a trained mentor, I help men overcome mental and emotional hurdles, redeem and manage their time, establish themselves professionally, build confidence, take bigger risks, and navigate their vocational and spiritual callings.
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As a writing consultant, I help emerging writers explore their writing process, consider writing as a path for emotional recovery and soul searching, and establish writing goals for pending or future writing projects and endeavors (i.e., launching a blog, self-publishing a book, etc.).
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As a seasoned speaker and communications professional, I enjoy speaking to and engaging large and small audiences on topics that include but are not limited to:
Trauma, Story Engagement & Emotional Recovery
Men's Recovery & Spiritual Formation
Becoming Men of Desire, Beauty, and Courage
Becoming Intentional & Emotionally Engaged Fathers & Father Figures
Racial Reconciliation, Social Justice & Civic Engagement