Soul of the Glass City
Breaking Mental Bondage & Building the Next Generation with John Alvitre
John Alvitre, is a proud Mexican-American and physician assistant, whose life journey embodies resilience, service, and transformation. From his early years growing up in the heart of Los Angeles to a 25-year career in the U.S. Armed Forces, Alvitre’s story is one of perseverance against the odds. After retiring from the military, he found purpose in education, mentoring the next generation of physician assistants at the University of Washington. Traumatic circumstances caused life to shift dramatically for Alvitre, but his strength, and courage helped him to adapt, so that he could rebuild his life, continue to grow, and give back to society.
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Meet Your Host Monique Ward
My name is Monique Ward and I’m a Brooklyn-born, NYC raised but Toledo bred, mother and entrepreneur. My passions are my community activism, entertainment, fashion and marketing. I've been a Toledo resident since 2004 and ever since then, this city has shaped me into the strong woman and personality that I have become today. My first career opportunities as a teen were as a freelance journalist for local newspapers. Fast forward to today, and I'm a talent manager of a boutique model agency, as well as the host of ‘The Soul of The Glass City Podcast’ on WGTE. Outside of being a seasoned entrepreneur and career woman, I'm navigating my 3 amazing teens through H.S. and currently chasing my toddler (who is a huge ball of energy) around the house. I feel very blessed to be able to do what I love while making a difference in the city that gave me the resources to be a great mother, business owner, and humble servant leader.
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