Coach Martez & Dr. Woodrina Layton are the leading marriage coaches
in Marietta, GA — dedicated to helping couples heal, reconnect, and build marriages that truly last.
Coach Martez & Dr. Woodrina Layton have been married for over 34 years. They are a passionate husband-and-wife team dedicated to helping couples reconnect, restore trust, and build lasting marriages.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. This growing national movement draws thousands of couples each year. It encourages unity, recommitment, and deeper connection through every season of marriage.
Coach Martez Layton is a Certified Professional Life & Marriage Coach and military veteran. He received 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.
Because of growing 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.
As a trusted marriage coach in Marietta, GA, Coach Martez brings over 20 years of real-world experience to every session.
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Dr. Woodrina Layton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). She has 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. In addition, she has been awarded an honorary doctorate in theology for her work in ministry leadership and community impact.
Together, they have shared their story on major platforms. These include OWN, The 700 Club, The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Sister Circle, Good Day Atlanta, and Good Day DC. Ultimately, 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.
Furthermore, 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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