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Grit Machine DNA: Miguel Martinez
Miguel Martinez is one of the most sought-after percussionists in the region. He has been playing Latin percussion since the age of 12 and has mastered many styles including, Jazz, World Music, R&B, Salsa, Merengue, among others. But his real passion is playing...
Grit Machine DNA: Samanda Morales
We’re back for our 2023 season with a bang. This episode features the incredible Samanda Morales. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, Samanda is a living testament to the adage that hard work and perseverance always pay huge dividends. Entrepreneur, founder,...
An Open letter to fathers and soon to be fathers—
To fathers everywhere: You are embarking upon the most important mission of your life. If successful, this mission will result in the greatest generation of children and families our nation may ever birth, nurture and raise. Your mission is to serve as an engaged,...
Beyond Better with Stacy Ennis
It was truly a blessing to join Stacy Ennis, best-selling author, coach and speaker, on her Beyond Better podcast recently. We discussed my book, American Familia: A Memoir of Perseverance, understanding your purpose, how to be resilient and embrace change, and why...
How health benefit plans are evolving to advance whole health
As featured in the Boston Business Journal. Everyone knows there is a direct correlation between how we treat our bodies and how our bodies treat us. Eating sugary, highly processed foods can lead to health problems like heart disease, diabetes and other...
New #FFG Patches Available
New Faith, Family, Grit patches available for purchase. These are a few of my core values and represent: My core values— Faith, Family and Grit A triangle symbolizing the Holy trinity: God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit America’s colors in honor of our...