The Backroad Journey Podcast welcomes the owner of Meza Custom Cutting Service, Jose Meza. Jose was born in and raised in Torroen Coahuila Mexico and moved to the United States at the age of 25. Jose studied and played college football in Mexico. Jose began working on his own metal designs later in life. Listen to Jose's journey on owning his own business and check out his instagram and placed your orders.

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Jr and Jose welcome Joey and Angel from the, "If You Dont Like It, Change The Channel" Podcast.  Joey,  Angel and Jose all attended High School from 1997-2001 and talk about there experiences growing up. Also, hear about what was trending in the late 90's. Check out episode 4 on the Backroad Journey Podcast. 

Jr and Jose welcome the owner of Hoax Jeerky, Maria Marquez. Maria was born and raised in Salinas, CA. Hear how Maria started this local small business. Hoax Jeerky started as a joke.  Check out Maria's Backroad Journey to the creation of Hoax Jeerky and dont forget to place your orders on Instagram. Link is attached below. 
 
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Jr and Jose welcome Felix Reyes and Jose Torres from the Mortgage Guys. Felix and Jose both are from Salinas, Ca.  Felix and Jose both come from different backgrounds. Felix is a former Correctional Officer and Jose is a former Truck driver. Jose and Felix decided to leave there jobs and focus on Mortgages and Loans.  The Mortgage Guys, Felix and Jose stop by the studio to share there  Backroad Journey to success.

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Website: https://www.felixhomeloans.com/

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Jr and Jose welcome Graciela (Gracie ) Belmontes. Gracie is the owner of Fitlyfe Meals in Salinas, CA.  Gracie was born and raised in Salinas. Gracie graduated from William Penn University with a Bachelors degree in Biology in 2018. Gracie founded the meal prep company Fitlyfe Meals. Gracie is also a coach at the Gym, Envision in Watsonville, CA. Gracie stops by the studio to share her Backroad Journey to success.

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On episode 32 Jr and Jose share the exciting new, they are now recording out of a studio. JR man cave was a great start, but it was time to move on. Plus, Jr and Jose talk about there first jobs and more.

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On episode 31,  Jr and Jose sit down and have a conversation.  Jr and Jose talk about the pandemic and a cold case murder in Monterey County.

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"ALERT, ALERT"

The following episode was recorded in a a restaurant while the business was opened. We apologize for the background noise. This episode was broken into two parts. Enjoy part 1.

Hope Everyone had an amazing Thanksgiving. It is December 6th and we are 19 days until Christmas and 26 days until the New Year.

On episode 10  (Part 1) of the Backroad Journey Podcast we welcome Stonies Taphouse & Bistro owner Sergio Alejo from Salinas, CA.  We had the privilege to record this episode at Stonies. Jr and Jose were able to taste some beers and amazing food that Sergio recommended.

Sergio shares his journey from being a young father working at Red Lobster to becoming a Salinas night life promoter and facing adversity during a difficult time of his life when he faced a cancer diagnosis and battle through it with his head held high. Of course with the support of his family and the love of his life he pulled through and along that difficult journey the dream of a business was born, "Stonies". Now to hear this amazing journey you will have to tuned in on all podcast platforms and either subscribe if you havn't and click play and enjoy this episode.

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On episode 30,  Jr and Jose welcome Juan Avila. Juan owns Juan Avila Photography. Juan was born in Chupicuaro Guanajuato and raised in Salinas, CA. Juan is the second child of 5 brothers and sisters. Juan played goal keeper in soccer during high school. Juan always had an interest in business and owned a bird business for 16 years, but his passion has always been photography. Juan began his photography business in the year 2016.  Check out Juan backroad journey.

Check out Juan Avila Photography at www.juanavilaphotography.com and book your next professional head shot.

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On episode 29,  Jr and Jose welcome Brenda Flores. Brenda is an entreprenuer, dancer, actress, and project manger.  Brenda is a cali girl that escaped the gang lifestyle by falling in love with dance and the arts. At a very young age, Brenda knew that she did not want to live the lifestyle that her older brothers had chosen. Brenda invested her time and escaped the problems at home by dancing it off zapateando. Gradually, Brenda love for folklorico became love for dance, then love for acting, performing and artistic expression. Brenda upbringing and challenges she faced were always motivating factors to overachieve and to go beyond the stereotypes expected of her. As the only girl in her family, Brenda has rebelled alot of cultural expectancies and broken through social standards. Brenda proudly carries her independence, use her life experience and operate her passion  to continue venturing new challenges and accomplishing goals.

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