An article written by iAM13e
As iAM13e (pronounced “I AM BE”), my work sits at the intersection of creativity, wellbeing, and community healing. For International Men’s Day, I’m celebrating the men who choose courage over silence, expression over suppression, and brotherhood over isolation. My mission is to support men to reconnect with their voice, their purpose, and their emotional truth — using creativity as the gateway.
Over the past 7+ years I’ve had the honour of working with global and UK-based men’s communities including The Mankind Project, Emergent Men, Sacred Sons, Men’s Nation, Unknown Element, and other circles dedicated to healthy masculinity and emotional resilience. Whether I’m facilitating men’s groups, delivering workshops, or holding space through poetry and performance, my focus is consistent: helping men feel seen, heard, and empowered to rewrite their own narrative.
Today, men everywhere are navigating pressure — to be strong, successful, stoic, perfect. But what I continue to witness is this: when men have spaces where they can speak openly, breathe deeply, create freely, and connect authentically, their whole life transforms. They become better fathers, uncles, partners, sons, leaders, and creators. They rediscover joy. They remember who they really are beneath the armour.
This month, I’m encouraging men in Bristol and beyond to take one step into connection — whether that looks like joining a circle, reaching out to a brother, booking a self care session, or picking up the pen to express something real. Creative expression is medicine. Community is medicine. Vulnerability is strength.
Resources & Upcoming Spaces
- FREE 15 Minute 121 with iAM13e
Exploring creativity, accountability, confidence and emotional support - Creative Confidence: Overcoming Stage Fright and Speaking with Impact with iAM13E
Online, 19.11.25
Sessions designed to unlock self-expression and confidence through voice, storytelling, and freestyle. - Human Work Immersion
London, 29.11.25 – 30.11.25
Men benefit from mixed-gender spaces like Human Work because they strengthen emotional intelligence, relational awareness, and embodied confidence in a supportive community where they can learn to show up more fully in life and relationships.
To access a discount, code is: BLAISE10 / BLAISE20 - Sacred Son’s Leadership Retreat
26.11.25-30.11.25
Cultivate the skills, behaviours, and tools to lead in your community, family, business, and beyond.
DM or email iAM13e for discount codes - Talk Club
A free space to talk and listen around Bristol. - New Men Circles (Coming 2026)
Regular men’s spaces in the South West for connection, accountability, and emotional support.
Follow & Connect
Instagram / TikTok / YouTube: @iam13e
Website: www.iam13e.com
Email: hello@iam13e.com
I’m grateful to Diverse Arts Network for shining light on the men in our city doing the inner work, the creative work, and the community work. Together we can build cultures where men are encouraged to rise — not alone, but alongside one another.
Blaise (iAM13e)
“It’s pronounced I-Am-Be”
MC x Poet x Coach x Host
Bristol, UK
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