Latest / The Rising with Janel Gonzalez
Mother-Son Q&A: Life, Music, and Becoming Your Best Self
In this heartwarming episode of The Rising, Janel sits down with her 14-year-old son, Alex Gonzalez, for a rare and candid mother-son conversation. From dreams of becoming a rock star to the wisdom learned from life’s challenges, Alex opens up about music, confidence, friendship, and what it truly means to “rise” in everyday life.
🎙 In this episode:
Alex’s inspiring “comeback” story and outlook on overcoming obstacles
The truth about teenagers and common misconceptions
Life lessons learned through drumming and discipline
Handling judgment, building confidence, and expressing yourself on stage…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.