The Family Business is back for a momentous Season 5...and we want 2023 to be the your most blessed and joyous year yet for your family. But how can you make sure that happens? In this episode you'll learn the keys to helping your family set 5 powerful New Year's resolutions that will create more unity, respect and togetherness in your home. With tips and strategies that have helped Steve and Mary Alessi raise their four adult children, you'll learn how to unify your family around the goals and resolutions that you'll not only want to apply, but that will inspire and motivate your entire fa ..read more

Our families need strong fathers - but where can dads turn when they need encouragement to stand strong? In this bonus "Sundays in The Family Business' episode, we take you inside our Sunday services at Metro Life Church in Miami to share a conversation with three amazing men who have dedicated themselves to be strong, Godly dads in their homes, as well as serving their church.  Edison Ingram, Ralph Guedes and Geo Valdez represent three seasons of fatherhood, yet they all have a common bond of love for God and commitment to their families.  You'll hear them honestly discuss their ..read more

Is the first year of marriage the hardest? If so, it's probably because learning to communicate with a new spouse is a big challenge. While newlyweds are truly deeply in love, they also have a lot to learn about making a marriage work.  In this episode you'll hear Chris and Richelle Alessi share the lessons they've learned as they discuss their first year of marriage with their father (in-law) Steve Alessi. You'll discover how small changes in your communication style can make a big difference in staying on the same page with your spouse, whether you are just starting or have been marr ..read more

Navigating the first year of marriage is a challenge for any new couple - but adding a baby makes it way more interesting!  The Family Business received a double blessing when Stephanie (formerly Alessi) and Chris Muiña were married in 2021 and, in a matter of months, learned they were expecting their first daughter, Gianna. Throughout their first year of being married, and then becoming parents, this young couple learned valuable lessons in communication, conflict and maintaining a healthy relationship in the midst of a massive transition.  In this episode you'll hear the honest ..read more

There's nothing like family at the holidays - and the Alessis are sharing some of their funniest and most heartfelt moments in this special episode! You'll enjoy learning how the family has grown through each Thanksgiving throughout the years, and why you should be grateful for your family all year-around. If you'd like to watch the entire special on YouTube , tap the link below! Watch the MLC Thanksgiving Live Special Want your family to keep the holidays happy? Here are some more helpful holiday resources, as well as links to Metro Life Worship's new Christmas album, "Christmas at Church ..read more

The Family Business is growing in more ways than one, and this special episode tells the story of how we welcomed our newest family member into the world - Gianna Muñia! You'll enjoy this first-person account of the arrival of Christopher and Stephanie's Muñia's first child by someone who understands what it's like to become a parent - none other than Stephanie's mom and Gianna's grandmother Mary Alessi. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to check out S3 E17:  From Mother To Daughter: Honest Questions about Motherhood JOIN THE FAMILY BUSINESS! Subscribe to the show Follow on Insta ..read more

When your family business involves both industry and  ministry - things can get complicated. However, the Alessis have learned how to manage the balance between these two very different worlds, and they are sharing how they've done it in this episode. In this episode, pastor, singer-songwriter and worship leader Mary Alessi and her daughter Stephanie Alessi Muñia discuss how they've focused their family business on relationship and ministry instead of the sometimes hazardous world of the music industry. You'll learn some powerful concepts that apply to worship teams, artists and famili ..read more

Ever wish your family could do something special together - maybe even something that seems impossible at the time?  When the Alessis decided to record a Christmas album in just a month, they had to think outside the box and get creative to pull it off - and with help from their church family and some unlikely sources, it all came together.  In this episode, you’ll hear the inspiring story behind “Christmas at Church”,  Metro Life Worship’s new Christmas project.  With a lot of laughs and fond memories to share Mary Alessi and her daughter Stephanie Muñia tell you how mak ..read more

Parents: are you trying hard to lead and guide your children, but your efforts are falling flat ? How do you cope when your kids no longer respond the way they used to?  If you're facing continuous setbacks in your parenting, you're experiencing what could be considered a "stall" in your family's relationships. And just like a vehicle requires adjustments to avoid stalling an engine, your parenting approach might need a tune-up as well.  In this episode, Steve and Mary Alessi share the strategies that helped them readjust and rethink their parenting decisions, so you can enjoy a be ..read more

In almost every family, smartphones and screens have become ever-present. The social media world is exposing our children to all kinds of influences - some positive, many more of them harmful and dangerous.  How do we keep our families free of the stress, negative influences, and unhealthy addictions that excessive social media use can create?   Is there a right way to manage this powerful tool and not let it overwhelm you or your children?  In this episode, Steve Alessi talks with his children Chris and Gabrielle about how their family controls the reach and effect of s ..read more