This is the closing chapter of Season 1 of The Brotherhood Podcast.

In this final episode of the year released on New Year’s Eve host Raul Peguero reflects on the six-month journey since launching the podcast in July 2025. From the very first solo episodes to powerful guest conversations, this episode is about honoring the process, giving flowers where they’re due, and closing the season with intention.

Raul shares:

• The purpose behind creating The Brotherhood Podcast

• Gratitude for the listeners and the community that has grown around it

• Reflections on Episodes 1–14 and the lessons they carried

• Shoutouts and insights from guests Brian Cartagena, Jonathan Webber, Angel Agramonte, George Naldjieff III, and Willie Caba

• How the podcast has shaped him as a man, leader, and creator

• The meaning behind The Forge a Brotherhood of men committed to growth and accountability

• The creative expression and symbolism behind Peguero Creative Co.

This episode is not about hype it’s about reflection, truth, and transition. A moment to pause, look back with gratitude, and step forward with clarity as we prepare for Season 2 in 2026.

The episode closes with a New Year’s Eve listener challenge an invitation to release what no longer serves you and commit to the man you’re becoming.

Come for the truth. Stay for the Brotherhood.

In this episode, Raul sits down with his long-time brother Willie Caba an artist, dancer, and creative whose freedom and confidence have inspired him since their teenage years growing up on Sheridan and 168th.

From breakdancing on the block to expressing himself through music, Willie has always embodied what it means to live unapologetically free to be who you are without fear, without permission, and without compromise.

Together, they dive into the power of authenticity, the beauty of brotherhood, and the courage it takes to be yourself in a world that constantly tries to make you something else.

This episode is raw, real, and a reminder that freedom isn’t something you chase it’s something you remember.

Come for the truth. Stay for the Brotherhood.

In this episode of The Brotherhood Podcast, host Raul Peguero sits down with his brother George Naldjieff III a Cuban-American entrepreneur, coach, and former professional basketball player to talk about stepping into one of life’s biggest roles: fatherhood.

Raul and George first met eight years ago through Herbalife and instantly connected through basketball, business, and brotherhood. Now, with his first child on the way, George opens up about how preparing for fatherhood is shifting his mindset, redefining his purpose, and deepening his approach to leadership both at home and in business.

This powerful conversation explores what it means to balance ambition with presence, how to lead by example, and the lessons sports, faith, and entrepreneurship teach us about becoming the men we’re called to be.

If you’re a man striving to build your legacy while staying true to your values, this one’s for you.

Come for the truth. Stay for the Brotherhood.

In this episode, Raul sits down with his brother in life and business, Angel Agramonte a former U.S. Army soldier, father, stepfather, husband, and entrepreneur.

Together, they unpack the pivotal moments that shape who we become as men, leaders, and fathers from the challenges of transition to the power of faith, family, and brotherhood.

Angel shares his story of evolving through life’s major pivots from discipline in the military to risk-taking in entrepreneurship and how each turning point refined his purpose.

Tune in for real conversations about:

• Navigating faith during life shifts

• Balancing fatherhood and personal goals

• The role of brotherhood in transformation

• Finding courage to pivot when fear sets in

This episode reminds us that every pivot whether chosen or forced is an invitation to rise higher.

🎧 Come for the truth, stay for the Brotherhood.

In this episode, I sit down with my brother, mentor, and friend, Jonathan Webber, to uncover what it truly means to lead, mentor, and build brotherhood. From our first meeting at a Herbalife event nine years ago to the lessons he’s learned as a CEO, entrepreneur, and devoted father, Jonathan shares the mindset, habits, and values that shape his life and leadership.

We dive deep into:

• The faith and mindset shifts that turned a follower into a leader

• How fatherhood influences leadership and mentorship

• Overcoming moments when everything feels like it’s falling apart

• The power of brotherhood and community for men in leadership

Plus, Jonathan shares his personal definition of Brotherhood and leaves listeners with a challenge: Where in your life are you playing small, and how can you step into leadership this week?

Lock in, take notes, and get ready to be inspired because growth, truth, and brotherhood await.

Come for the truth, stay for the Brotherhood.

In this short but powerful bonus episode, Raul opens up about a moment that tested his pride, patience, and growth as a man. After years of carrying everything alone, he finally chose to do something different to ask for help.

What came from that decision wasn’t just support, but freedom.

Raul breaks down why so many men equate silence with strength, how that belief keeps us in survival mode, and what true strength really looks like when we learn to receive.

This one’s real, raw, and a reminder that asking for help doesn’t make you weak, it makes you human.

💭 Listener Challenge:Reach out to one person this week and allow yourself to receive support, no ego, no shame, just truth.

🔥 Come for the Truth. stay for the Brotherhood.

In Part III of this milestone conversation, Raul and Bryant explore how faith, family, fatherhood, and relationships feed into personal growth and living in alignment.

Bryant shares candid insights on recognizing when you’re out of alignment, pivoting with purpose, and cultivating daily habits and mindset shifts that keep you focused on growth even in the face of setbacks.

⚡ Topics in Part III include:

• What “stepping into alignment” truly means in life

• Moments of challenge and learning to pivot with intention

• Daily habits and mindset practices to stay aligned with purpose

• Staying resilient and focused through setbacks

• The signature question: Before we wrap up, Bryant… What does Brotherhood mean to you?

💡 Listener Challenge: Ask yourself Where in your life are you out of alignment, and what’s one inspired action you can take today to realign with your purpose? Reflect, act, and step into alignment.

We close this transformative segment with a reminder:

Come for the truth, stay for the Brotherhood.

In Part 2 of this milestone conversation, Raul and Bryant dive deep into relationships, fatherhood, and building authentic connections.

From navigating stepfatherhood to fostering vulnerability and trust, Bryant shares raw, personal insights on patience, love, leadership, and what it takes to show up fully for the people who matter most.

⚡ Topics in Part 2 include:

• Alignment in friendships, partnerships, and relationships beyond family

• Lessons from fatherhood and stepfatherhood

• Approaching communication, vulnerability, and authenticity

• Advice for building meaningful, lasting connections

• The signature question: What does Brotherhood mean to you?

  
  

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  🔥 Come for the truth. Stay for the Brotherhood.

In this milestone episode of The Brotherhood, host Raul Peguero welcomes his very first guest — Bryant Cartagena. Together, we dive into the meaning of alignment and how it shows up in faith, family, and the foundations of our lives.

From personal stories of resilience to the practices that keep us spiritually grounded, Part 1 sets the stage for one of the most real and powerful conversations yet.

⚡ Topics in Part 1 include:

• Faith as a guide for life decisions

• Moments when faith was tested

• Daily habits to stay aligned

• Family, love, forgiveness, and values

This is more than just a conversation, it’s a reminder that alignment begins within.

Part II Dropping soon!

🔥 Come for the truth. Stay for the Brotherhood.

In this episode of The Brotherhood, Raul Peguero dives into the limiting beliefs that hold us back and shares practical strategies to overcome them. From identifying negative self-talk and understanding where these beliefs come from, to shifting your mindset and taking action despite fear, this episode gives actionable steps to unlock your full potential.

Plus, Raul gives a listener challenge to help you put these ideas into practice and start transforming your mindset today.

“Come for the truth… stay for The Brotherhood.”