The Guest's Background and Challenges

As a Midwestern LGBTQ child and the son of two immigrants, Joey Gonzalez's childhood was not without its challenges. From a young age, he dreamt of a world of inclusiveness. Beginning as a child actor, later on, Joey struggled to find career direction. After giving up acting and becoming an office temp, Joey discovered Barry's, a local LA hole in the wall concept of fitness. Fast forward to becoming CEO in 2015, Joey's story is the quintessential rise through the ranks. In this episode, you will learn where hard work takes you and what a core mission of diversity and inclusion yields.