Little Secret Big Dreams

Publisher: Motivational Press LLC

Little Secret Big Dreams is the real-life story of Moe Vela’s upbringing in a Hispanic, Catholic home in deep south Texas as the son of a pioneer family. Moe’s story is that of perseverance and survival when everything you know and love tells you that who you are is wrong. Join Moe on his journey as he comes to own his “little secret,” and launch himself on a journey to become the first Hispanic American and first Gay American to serve two senior executive roles in the White House. From growing up and learning to love and accept his little secret, the author takes us on a historic journey to influence major public policy, get inside the top circles of government, and to live the American dream. We get an insider’s perspective of life inside the White House, on the campaign trail and in the lives of some of our nation’s greatest leaders. Little Secret Big Dreams provides readers with a unique and personal perspective into American history and motivates us all to live our truth, celebrate our own worth, love without limitation and laugh as often and loudly as possible.

About Moe Vela

Moe Vela is a longtime Washington D.C.
insider and national LGBT and Hispanic leader. Moe’s leadership and counsel
have been sought by some of the country’s top political and corporate leaders. Moe served in President Obama’s administration as the Director of
Administration and Senior Advisor in the Office of Vice President Joe Biden. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Advisor to Vice
President Al Gore in the Clinton Administration. Moe Vela holds the distinction
of being the first Hispanic American and gay American to serve twice in a senior
executive role in the White House. Moe is currently the CEO of The Vela
Group, a premier business development consulting firm, an entrepreneur, attorney
and is often in demand on the speaker’s circuit due to his dynamic, insightful
and inspiring style. A proud Texan, Moe earned his undergraduate degree at
the University of Texas at Austin and his law degree from St. Mary’s
University School of Law.

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