Sept. 21, 2021

Unique Leaders: Alexander Gonzales

Unique Leaders: Alexander Gonzales

Megan speaks with Alexander about how his triumphant battle with weight allowed him to create a way to share a guide to a healthier life style through his company Pruvit.

Alexander was born in Orlando, FL. He has 2 incredible parents. He has 2 young siblings and they grew up in a great home. He had some childhood drama that has shaped him into the person he is today. He was top of his class and a top athlete in HS. He graduated with honors and had a full ride to Florida State University. He received a degree is psychology. He was not a therapist because he is an empath, but he became a teacher to be able to teach in the subject of psychology.He learned after HS and going into his first year of college, he learned he loved public speaking. He did very well during his classes in college. After college he went into hospitality during his undergrad and first few years of graduate school. He worked for many hours during this time. He finally got an opportunity to be an academic advisor and later he worked with kids with disabilities. He loved to be able to work with the kids. He would show up every day to try to become an adjunct to teach social sciences.He met his wife 18 years ago and they have been happily married for 15. They both have 2 children, a daughter and a son. He is so blessed to have his small family. A few years ago, during a time with his daughter, he went to an amusement park and was unable to ride a roller coaster with her. This was the catalyst to him working on his health and becoming more fit. From there he began to work with a networking company and promote a product to help others get to the place they want for a healthier lifestyle. The company is called Prüvit. They help others to get to the place they want to be. He has been so excited to be a part of this company and other people’s lives.