Both my parents were born in Dominican Republic and so was I. Being raised by my mother in the Dominican Republic really impacted my identity. The way it was back then really is different from how it is now. For example back then in every town, everyone knew each other, and we all had difficult situations. I had to work from a very young age and that has taught me many things in my life time. Although times were tough, It was also one of the best times of my life. My culture taught me valuable life lessons and of course how to have fun. I grew up listening to salsa, merengue and all the good music especially Vicente Fernandez. My parents were separated and eventually my dad moved me and my siblings to New York. That's where I attended High School and met my wife. New york for sure taught me a few things. Mainly that, no matter how much you make, NYC is way too expensive. NYC is a big place that's home to many Dominicans, so I never felt alone or out of place.