Grit & Gratitude

Episode 7: The Jack of All Trades - Vietnam Veteran Eli Valdez

Welcome to Episode 7 of "Grit & Gratitude", brought to you by Whiskey Dicks Moto Co.  In today's episode we sit down with our friend and neighbor, Vietnam Veteran Eli Valdez. Eli is a California native, jack of all trades, and one heck of a man. We discuss how the decisions we make guide and shape our life and future.  Thank you to Eli and Laura for hosting! Join us as we share some of Eli's stories..

Episode 6: Mindfulness and the Community w/ Whiskey Dicks Moto Co

Welcome to Episode 6 of "Grit & Gratitude", brought to you by Whiskey Dicks Moto Co.  In today's episode talk about the motorcycle community and mindfulness.  We share some stories from our past, what the present looks like, and how hopeful we are for the future. We're so grateful to this community, the words do not exist that would properly express how we truly feel.  COMMUNITY OVER EVERYTHING Join us as we practice some gratitude and mindfulness...

Episode 5: The Champ - Mike Aldridge aka MidCityMike33

Welcome to Episode 5 of "Grit & Gratitude", brought to you by Whiskey Dicks Moto Co.  In today's episode we sit down with Mike Aldridge, known by most as the owner of Mid City Smashed Burger in Oregon. To us, Mike is one of the most solid human beings we have met. Oh, and he has one badass, award winning Harley Davidson named "Darla The Dyna". This bike, built with Cheeseburger money, was on full display at Born Free 15 this weekend.   Give this man a follow @midcitymike33 on Instagram. We crack open some Bubly sparkling water discuss the PacWest Twin Show, and Born Free 15. More importantly, the gratefulness to a community sharing their time, knowledge, and elbow grease to get Darla on display at BF15.  Join us as we share some of Mike's stories..

Episode 4: The Grateful Painter - Stephen aka Finish_FX

Welcome to Episode 4 of "Grit & Gratitude", brought to you by Whiskey Dicks Moto Co.  In today's episode we sit down with Stephen, familiar to most for his passion and creativity in the paint booth @finish_fx on Instagram. We discuss how a lack a direction can create a self awareness that drives us forward. Progress not perfection.  Thank you Jackie for hosting! Join us as we share some of Stephen’s stories..

Episode 3: The Backstory & Way Forward - w/ Jay from Whiskey Dicks Moto Co

Welcome to Episode 3 of "Grit & Gratitude", brought to you by Whiskey Dicks Moto Co.  In today's episode, we talk about our backstory, military service, and love of motorcycles and the community. I'm sure there is some rambling in there too... We also talk about all the events we have coming up and STOKED to be a part of.   We'll see y'all out at PacWest!! Join us as we share some of OUR stories.. Shout out to Parker J, on graduating High School!