U.S. Marine Corps veteran, federal law enforcement leader, certified personal trainer, author of The Prostate Playbook: What Every Man Needs to Know, and transformational speaker.
MAD DAD was born from real-life pain. After going through a difficult divorce that deeply impacted his relationship with his children, Darelle Joiner faced one of the lowest seasons of his life. Anger, frustration, identity loss, and emotional setbacks tested him in ways he never imagined.
But that season did not define him. From that rebuilding came a movement:
"Do it anyway."
MAD DAD is not about rage. It is about responsibility. It is a call for men to take ownership of their growth, their decisions, their healing, and their leadership — no matter the circumstances.
Darelle’s story did not begin with success. As a child, he was a ward of the state, spending his formative years moving in and out of foster care and group homes. He experienced instability, uncertainty, and the emotional weight of feeling left behind.
Later in life, he would face additional trials, including a painful divorce, personal identity struggles, and significant health challenges. But Darelle credits his true rebuild to God. Through a deepened relationship with Him, he found healing, clarity, discipline, and restoration.
Determined to continue growing, Darelle returned to college at 49 years old and completed what he had started decades earlier. At 53 years old, he proudly earned his dual bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security, proving that it is never too late to rebuild your life and finish what you started.
Darelle is also the author of The Prostate Playbook: What Every Man Needs to Know, a practical guide designed to help men better understand their health and take control of their long-term wellness.
Learn more about the book here:
The Prostate Playbook: What Every Man Needs to Know: Joiner
Today, Darelle is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, federal law enforcement leader, certified personal trainer, author, and transformational speaker who helps men turn adversity into purpose and live with discipline, faith, and intention.His message is simple but powerful:
Your circumstances do not define you — your decisions do.
A transformational experience for men. This is not surface-level motivation. This is internal transformation.
A Certified Personal Trainer for over 25 years, his dedication to training has never been about appearance — it has been about structure, mental toughness, and longevity.
Real strength is responsibility. Leadership starts with ownership of your body, your mind, and your spirit.
This mission also inspired his book, The Prostate Playbook: What Every Man Needs to Know, created to help men take a more informed and proactive approach to their health.
Through the MAD DAD movement, Darelle’s work extends beyond individual
transformation — helping men strengthen families, mentor youth, and positively
impact communities.






Organizations invite Darelle because he delivers more than motivation — he delivers transformation.








“Darelle’s message hit home in a way I wasn’t prepared for. He doesn’t just speak — he connects. Every man in that room walked out changed.”
Conference Attendee
Men’s Leadership Summit
“His story is one of raw authenticity. Darelle brings real talk, real experience, and real transformation. Our team was deeply impacted.”
Program Director
Fatherhood Initiative
“I came in broken and skeptical. I left with a plan, a purpose, and a fire I haven’t felt in years. Darelle is the real deal.”
Workshop Participant
MAD DAD Intensive
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