We had the good fortune of connecting with Dr. Jose E. Figueroa Jr. and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Jose, what do you attribute your success to?
The most important factor behind my success is my relationship with and obedience to God. I believe that I am who I am today and have accomplished what I’ve accomplished because God’s hand has truly been on my life. The Bible says that “your gift will make room for you” and I genuinely am a prime example of that. The gifts that God has blessed me with have allowed me to continuously bless others, which is really what it’s all about in the end anyway. So I guess you could say that these gifts are gifts that keep on giving. If I’m honest, though, never in a million years would I have been able to imagine myself accomplishing the things that I have. But I will forever be grateful that God has always known the plans He has for me. And I can’t wait to see what else is in store.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I am a simple man who has been privileged with the opportunity to wear many different hats, if you will. Some of those hats include, but are not limited to – International Gospel Recording Artist, Senior Pastor of Restoring Relationships Christian Center, CEO of Simply Entertainment Productions, COO of Overflowing Fountain Outreach Ministries, Zumba Instructor, Counselor, and more. While each of these titles come with their own responsibilities, hurdles, etc…God has helped me to operate each role effectively every step of the way. I am who I am today because of who He is in me and how He chooses to use me.

I am a simple man who just wants to inspire, ignite, and impact the world for better but, more importantly, for Christ. I will forever be but a lump of clay always desiring to be continuously molded into whatever the Potter sees fit for me to be.

I am simple man whose mantra in life is “Blessed to be a Blessing, Called to Make a Difference, Dedicated to Changing Lives.”

I am a simple man. Still learning, still growing, still striving.

I am a simple man. And the best is yet to come.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
If I’m honest, I’d probably be the wrong person to give this responsibility to. If I’m not out doing something work related, I’m home doing something work-related. While a blessing and a curse, I am a workaholic. Guilty as charged. The best I could do is invite them to church. At the end of the day, that’s probably my most “favorite spot” of all.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Aside from the Big Man upstairs, I wouldn’t be me if it weren’t for my God-fearing, Bible-believing, Fervent Praying momma! She is my rock. I can’t even begin to imagine who I’d be, what I would be doing, where I’d be, etc…if it weren’t for her guidance, support, love, and prayers. I owe everything that I am to both her and God. She’s the real MVP.

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Kenji Umei, Jermaine (Ark Studios), NBC The Voice, Abel (Abel to Capture), Shirley A. Katan

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