About Us

Why FARTS? The Meaning Behind "Find A Reason To Smile"

Hello! I'm Rashard, some know me as Julio.

Let me share the story behind FARTS: Find A Reason To Smile®. It's more than just a name. It's a movement, a mindset and a purpose-driven apparel brand rooted in mental health awareness, healing and humor.

How It Started: Turning Darkness Into Light

FARTS was born in early 2020 during one of the hardest seasons of my life. I was overwhelmed. Life was heavy. My thoughts were dark and I couldn’t see a way out.

But one day, I sat still. I stopped focusing on my problems and started focusing on my blessings. I became grateful... for memories, for people, for breath, for life. That shift changed everything.

In the middle of my pain, I found a reason to smile.

The Spark That Became a Movement

That moment of clarity brought me to the phrase: Find A Reason To Smile.

Then it hit me.

F-A-R-T-S. I used to get in trouble for farting and laughing... in fact, I STILL think farts are funny.

It made me laugh and it made others laugh too. But beyond the humor, it brought healing. So I followed the spark and created something that would spread joy and gratitude in a way that felt real and relatable.

That was the beginning of FARTS Find A Reason To Smile.

What We Stand For

FARTS is more than a funny acronym. It is a daily reminder to slow down, breathe and shift your focus toward what is good.

We stand for:

  • Gratitude over gloom

  • Joy in the journey

  • Smiles through the struggle

  • Mental health awareness

  • Authentic human connection

Our clothing and accessories are designed to spark conversations and create connection, especially in times when people feel alone.

From T-Shirts to Transformation

It started with a couple of t-shirts. The reactions were immediate. People were curious, laughing, asking questions, and thanking me for the message. Some even opened up about their own struggles.

That’s when I knew: FARTS was bigger than a joke. It was a healing tool.

Now, people wear FARTS shirts at airports, gyms, vendor events, classrooms and family gatherings. And often it catches an eye and someone asks, "Wait what? Your shirt really made me smile?"

Why FARTS Exists

Because life is hard sometimes. And people need reminders.

FARTS exists for the people going through things silently. For the ones holding it together but barely. For anyone who just needs one good reason to smile today.

This is a mindset. A movement. A reminder that even on your worst day, you can find a reason to smile, and when you do everything changes.

Shop the Message. Spread the Movement.

FARTS is a gratitude-first lifestyle brand built around healing, humor, and high-quality gear that makes people feel better the moment they see it.

Explore our collection. Wear the message. Share the smile.

Take good care,
Rashard
Founder, FARTS Find A Reason To Smile