Most people know me as a paramedic.

Some know me as a husband, a father, or the guy behind BE ALL IN.

But very few people know the story that shaped how I see the world.

In this episode, I share the experiences that built the foundation for this podcast:

• Growing up in Monterrey, Mexico
• Watching my parents lose everything and start over in the United States
• The friendships that changed my life during high school
• Volunteering at CAMP and learning the meaning of service
• Wanting to join the military and being unable to pursue that path
• Finding purpose through EMS
• My father's battle with colon cancer and stepping in to help support my family
• Marriage, fatherhood, and learning what responsibility truly means

This isn't a story about success.

It's a story about sacrifice, service, identity, resilience, and the people who helped shape the person I've become.

If you've ever felt behind, uncertain, or like life didn't go according to plan, I hope this conversation reminds you that some of the most meaningful things in life come from the paths we never expected to take.

Thank you for listening.

Be All In.