Married for over 34 years, Coach Martez & Dr. Woodrina Layton are a passionate husband-and-wife team dedicated to helping couples reconnect, restore trust, and build marriages that truly last. Together, they co-founded Dream Builders Marriage Coaching & Counseling, a nationally recognized, faith-based relationship practice committed to emotional healing, spiritual growth, and practical tools for real change.
They are also the visionaries behind the Married 4 Life Walk, a growing national movement that draws thousands of couples each year—encouraging unity, recommitment, and a deeper connection through every season of marriage.
Coach Martez Layton is a Certified Professional Life & Marriage Coach, military veteran, and recipient of an honorary doctorate in theology for his impactful work in community development and kingdom building. With over 20 years of experience in coaching, counseling, mentoring, and ministry, he is widely respected for his prophetic insight and transformational coaching style.
Having grown up without a father figure, Coach Martez brings a unique voice to the conversation around emotional healing, manhood, and marriage. His life’s journey fuels his passion to help men break generational cycles, rediscover their purpose, and become emotionally present partners and leaders in their homes.
Dr. Woodrina Layton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC), and expert marriage coach with over two decades of experience in education, counseling, and behavioral health. She holds dual master’s degrees in Education and Counseling from Regent University and a bachelor’s in Education from the University of Memphis.
Known for her warm yet direct approach, Dr. Woodrina has guided countless women through emotional healing, forgiveness, and faith-based growth in their relationships. She has also been awarded an honorary doctorate in theology for her work in ministry leadership and community impact.
Together, Coach Martez and Dr. Woodrina have shared their story and expertise on major platforms including the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN), The 700 Club, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Sister Circle, Good Day Atlanta, and Good Day DC. Their message is simple but powerful: you can rebuild love, restore trust, and walk in purpose—together.
With two adult children, a marriage grounded in faith, and a growing legacy of healing, the Laytons remain committed to helping couples everywhere build God-centered, purpose-driven relationships that not only survive—but thrive.
A Blessed Affair is not just our story—it’s a testimony of how pain can produce purpose, and how a marriage once shattered by betrayal can become stronger than ever.
This book is for every couple—whether you’re healing from heartbreak, working to rebuild trust, or simply looking to strengthen your emotional and spiritual connection. It’s raw, inspirational, and deeply personal.
Through these pages, we challenge your perspective, invite emotional reflection, and offer a transparent look into the real work of restoration. You’ll walk away with a renewed appreciation for true love, radical forgiveness, and the kind of grace that transforms hearts and homes.
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