Hector sits down with Chris Gray — a direct response marketing strategist and introspective father — to unpack the daily dance between ego, awareness, and authentic leadership. Chris shares how years of meditation and mindfulness have reshaped his approach to business, family, and self-acceptance. Using vivid analogies — from the ego as a GPS to a well-meaning but overbearing parent — he offers practical wisdom for men ready to stop fighting themselves and start integrating every part of who they are. Whether you’re a dad, a founder, or just a man learning to carry your weight with grace, this episode will leave you asking: who’s driving — you or your ego?

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome & Meet Chris Gray
• 00:01:24 - Diving In: What We’re Really Carrying
• 00:01:56 - The Path of Awareness: Making Peace with Ego
• 00:04:32 - The Inner Dialogue: Listening to Yourself
• 00:07:24 - Spiritual Lessons & New Perspectives
• 00:12:26 - Redefining Masculinity & Growth
• 00:19:47 - Why the Hard Stuff Matters
• 00:25:44 - Closing Reflections & Takeaways

Links And Resources:

• Chris's Website
• Chris Gray on LinkedIn
• Hector Santiesteban on LinkedIn
• Hector Santiesteban on Twitter

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