#23: Manny Gutierrez - From the Bronx to the Midwest - Checkmate!

from Fortitude · host Heather Kittelson

Send us Fan MailRaised in the Bronx by a single mamma and older sister, Manny found himself in 'fight' mode most of his childhood and young adult years. Living in a constant state of survival in the middle of the crack/cocaine crisis, amongst some of the toughest gangs and drug lords, Manny managed to escape this destructive and dangerous lifestyle. Football was the vehicle that brought Manny (E-Man) to the Midwest with a scholarship to play football at Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell SD. Manny's life went from gangs and drug infested streets - to living in a town with a literal corn palace (https://cornpalace.com). After surviving the culture shock of the move, the scholarship became the best thing that could have ever happened to Manny for his career, his family and his eternal salvation.With all the twists and turns that one can imagine Manny's detailed childhood stories will intently grab your attention in disbelief and then have you standing up at the end cheering him on for the life he leads now! Manny is a warrior for Christ!Manny is also a Father, Sports Coach, Author, Hip Hop Artist, Motivational Speaker, Public figure, Barber, Jack of many trades.Manny is the Director of Community engagement for Think 3D Solutions, https://letsthink3d.com/ and the Head football Coach at O’Gorman Junior High School in Sioux Falls, SD.@mannydawgz on Instagram*****************************************************************************************As a fan of our podcast and mission to spread Hope and Healing through the message of Jesus Christ - We would appreciate your financial support! We are 100% listener supported!TO GIVE TO FORTITUDE:- Patreon: patreon.com/FortitudePodcast- Stripe: https://bit.ly/fortitudedonate - Venmo: https://www.venmo.com/u/fortitude10 PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:- Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FortitudePod- Twitter: https://x.com/FortitudePod

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