Today we’d like to introduce you to Jerumel Laygo.
Hi Jerumel , we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I was born and raised in Los Angeles. a city that has shown me every layer of life. From the glittering highs to the quiet lows, from standing among dreamers to walking beside the lost, I’ve seen it all. I’ve moved through every circle, every rhythm of the city, searching for what it truly means to arrive as a man.
And somewhere along the way, I learned that the greatest height any man can reach isn’t found in status, wealth, or recognition. it’s found in presence. The highest form of being human, the purest grade of strength and love, is being a present father.
A present father carries the blueprint for a new kind of society, one built on stability, protection, and compassion. In our presence, our children find identity. In our guidance, they find direction. And in our consistency, they find the courage to grow.
I believe the absence of fathers, whether stolen by circumstance, systems, or the slow erosion of broken relationships, is the quiet disease of our generation. And healing that absence is how we begin to heal everything else.
Because when fathers return to their post, not just in body, but in heart, the world begins to stand upright again.
This is why I founded DILF. a brotherhood devoted to uplifting present fathers and those becoming them. We also sell DILF products ranging from clothing, gear and self-care products. Together, we share wisdom across all walks of fatherhood, strengthening one another and rebuilding the foundation our society so desperately needs to stand tall again.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
A smooth road? I hope not. I’m not asking for a smooth road. I’m asking for the strength to endure a tough one. You know, hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And weak men create hard times. I intend to be among the strong men. everything is a struggle, if you don’t love what you do. luckily for me i don’t have that problem. blessed.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
What can I say? I’ve worn many hats and walked many paths—but if I had to name one craft that defines me, it’s cooking. I’ve been a professional chef for over sixteen years, shaping flavor the way time shapes character. Yet my proudest title isn’t “Chef,” it’s “Father.” Fourteen years of fatherhood have taught me more about patience, purpose, and creation than any kitchen ever could.
My greatest accomplishment is the life I’ve built with my wife and children and the drive to keep building more. As for what sets me apart? I’m a Capricorn, born December 28th—grounded, relentless, and deeply rooted in what I do. This isn’t just what I do. This is who I am.
What matters most to you? Why?
What matters most to me is leaving a mark. not in fame or fortune, but in the hearts of those I’ve crossed paths with. My purpose is to awaken something in others, to lift them from the shadows and guide them toward a light they may have forgotten existed.
I see myself as both mirror and messenger. a reflection that helps others recognize their own strength, and a voice that reminds them of their worth. If my presence, my lessons, or my energy can offer even a moment of clarity, courage, or peace, then my purpose is fulfilled.
I hope that wherever my path meets yours, you walk away seeing yourself and life a little differently. Because in the end, that’s what I’m here for: to be a beacon of deliverance, helping others find the light that was within them all along.
Pricing:
- Hats $39.99
- Polo Shirts $69.99
- Luxury Socks $24.99
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.dilfworldwide.com/
- Instagram: @DILFworldwide
