Building Brotherhood: Jeff Lindor on Carving a Legacy for Men of Color

In this episode of 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑫𝒆𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒓, I sit down with Jeff Lindor, founder of 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐺𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛'𝑠 𝐹𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦--a transformative space for men of color to connect, grow, and build legacy.Recorded in Brooklyn, New York, this conversation dives into Jeff's journey from Coney Island to creating a thriving professional community in Bedford-Stuyvesant. Jeff opens up about the early challenges of keeping the Gentleman's Factory afloat and staying personally grounded while building something bigger than himself.We talk about the power of community in combatting isolation and bias, and Jeff shares how the Gentleman's Factory has become a hub where men gather to network, get inspired, watch games, and even grab a haircut.Most importantly, Jeff discusses the legacy he hopes to leave behind--and his bold mission to expand this model of intentional brotherhood across the country and around the world.