Rise and Climb

A powerful exploration of resilience, tracing Ben Barbic's journey from trauma and loss to purpose and transformation through music, movement, and unbreakable will.
From wild childhood rides on dirt bikes to nights in jail and the silent heartbreak of watching everything he loved burn to the ground, Ben Barbic has lived a life shaped by trauma, trial, and tenacity. Rise and Climb is his raw, unfiltered memoir of a boy who lost it all—twice—and found purpose through pain.
Growing up in the shadow of California redwoods and inside the roar of a motorcycle shop, Ben's early life was defined by adventure and grit. But after losing his home to a wildfire, living in a trailer without running water, and battling panic attacks and loss, Ben turned to the only things that gave him power—music, movement, and resilience. Through cassette tapes, weight benches scorched by fire, and the soul of hip-hop and reggae, Ben began to rebuild. He became a nationally performing recording artist, an endurance athlete, and a proud father, husband, and entrepreneur.
Unflinchingly honest, heart-wrenchingly personal, and ultimately triumphant, Rise and Climb is a memoir and self-help book for anyone who has ever faced the fire and wondered if they could survive it. Ben Barbic shares his journey, his tools, and his motivations to show readers that they can, too.

Ben Barbic is a recording artist, music producer, author, entrepreneur, and lifelong fitness enthusiast. Known for his fusion of hip-hop, reggae, and acoustic music, Barbic has collaborated with Grammy-winning artists and toured internationally, creating music that inspires resilience and unity. Beyond the stage and the page, Barbic is the co-owner of a real estate brokerage and mentors others to pursue excellence in their fields. Whether he's producing music, training for endurance races, or writing his next book, Barbic approaches every challenge with the same core belief: the climb is the reward. Rise and Climb is his first book.