Building A Life And Business Together

In this episode, Stephanie and I share a deeply personal glimpse into how our lives, our relationship, and our work have been radically transformed by aligning more fully with our Higher Selves.

Over the past month, we've experienced more growth, healing, and clarity than we have in thirty years of knowing each other. It's been emotional, fun, challenging, and incredibly fruitful.

We open up about the shift from striving a...

This episode isn’t a lesson.

It’s a portal.

Stephanie and I went for a walk—no plan, no script, just a pocket-sized recorder and a willingness to let presence lead. What unfolded was something simple, something sacred:

Two souls dropping into the rhythm of the ordinary.

Talking about fluorescent lights. Shifting seasons. Morning routines. Memory. Movement. Marriage.

There’s no outline here.

No strategy.

Just a real-time co...

Thirty years ago, a teenage girl picked up the phone and dialed the number of a stranger.

That call, meant to fulfill a favor, turned into the first spark of something that would become far more than either of us imagined: a friendship, a partnership, a love that would grow into the life and business we now share.

In this episode, Stephanie and I revisit the unlikely origin story of our relationship… a story that’s taken o...

This week's episode is a raw and real look into how Stephanie and I navigate life's curveballs with grace and connection.

I just returned from Social Media Marketing World in San Diego, where I had an incredible experience connecting with 25-30 entrepreneurs in deep, meaningful conversations. What started as an event I thought would no longer align with my target audience became a transformative networking experience.

But ...

Stephanie and I sat down to catch up after a week apart — she spent spring break at the lake house with McKenna, and I was home enjoying some serious early bedtimes.

In this episode, we share stories about road trips, a surprise tornado near home, and some unexpected grocery store adventures.

We also dive into the joy of simpler routines, what it means to live life on our own terms, and even make plans to rewatch Lost (aga...

In this week's episode, Stephanie and I took a deep dive into what's been occupying our minds and hearts lately.

For Stephanie, her focus has been on creating a new approach to home cleaning and organization. She's breaking away from her old "all or nothing" mindset and implementing a more flexible cleaning strategy.

I shared some incredible coaching experiences that have been on my mind, including how I maintained peace b...

In this episode, Stephanie and I explore the importance of truly appreciating each other's roles in both our marriage and business. We reflect on the unique strengths we each bring to the table, the unseen mental and emotional load we carry, and why swapping roles for a week would be a complete disaster! Instead of focusing on what’s missing, we talk about the power of recognizing and valuing each other’s contributions—bec...

In this episode of Building a Life and Business Together, Stephanie and I dive into a real, unfiltered conversation about where we are in this current season of life—as individuals, as business owners, and as partners.

We explore:

• The personal reflections that have been on our minds lately
• The areas where we feel the most growth and transformation happening
• What we’re learning to let go of in order to create more ease...

In this episode of Building a Life and Business Together, we took a deep dive into how our business partnership has evolved. We explored our different communication styles, celebrating our growth while acknowledging where we can still improve.

Our conversation revealed key themes of authenticity, consistency, and prioritization. Stephanie and I discussed how to align our energy and focus toward our individual goals, all wh...

In this episode, Stephanie and I dive into a wide-ranging conversation that explores the personal experiences and reflections that shape our lives beyond our business.

We begin by discussing the memoir "Hillbilly Elegy" by JD Vance, and how Stephanie deeply resonated with the themes and parallels to her own family history. We share our personal backgrounds and the cultural influences that have impacted our upbringing, incl...

Here’s a breakdown of the topics Stephanie and I discussed in this episode:

• Math Tutoring Connections

  Stephanie shared how she is helping connect our son Matthew, who is a math and education major, with someone in our HOA looking for a tutor. It was a fun little moment as she was wrapping up her text while I started the episode without giving her a heads-up!

• McKenna's Morning Call

  Stephanie had a beautiful moment w...

 Welcome back to another episode of the Building a Life and Business Together podcast! In this episode, Stephanie and I dive into a range of topics that reflect on personal growth, meaningful connections, and the fascinating intersections of solitude and global culture.

My Journey into Solitude

I share my transformative experience during a recent retreat, where I spent over two weeks in complete solitude. I discuss ho...

In this episode of Building a Life and Business Together, Stephanie and I tried something new—a format designed to spark curiosity, encourage reflection, and create meaningful conversations. We each came to the table with three questions to ask the other, with no idea what the other person had prepared. We also shared one story from the past week, giving a glimpse into our lives during my personal retreat and Stephanie’s s...

In this episode of Building A Life And Business Together, Stephanie and I reconnect after my first full week on my personal creative retreat. We start by catching up on what Stephanie has been up to while I’ve been away, including a discussion about the value of shared experiences in our relationship. As we reflect on shared moments from our past, it is easy to see how these shared experiences continue to shape our journey...

In this episode, Stephanie and I discuss a personal retreat I'm about to embark upon. We share stories of past solo getaways that have helped each of us reset and find clarity. As I prepare for my upcoming retreat, I feel drawn to seek fresh inspiration and creative energy. The mountains and my parents' lake house in Tennessee have always been a source of renewal for me, and I'm looking forward to spending an extended peri...

In this week’s episode of Building a Life and Business Together, Stephanie and I dive into an open and unfiltered conversation about what’s been happening in our lives, our reflections on identity, and the reality of evolving roles in marriage and family.

We discuss:

• Energy and Inspiration: My epiphany about the Focus Wheel technique and how it fueled a day of incredible action, including an inspiring interview with J...

In this episode, Stephanie and I invite you to listen in as we provide an example of one of our "Dream Together Sessions." For many years, we have maintained a tradition of setting personal goals annually and sharing them with each other. During these sessions, we make a point to highlight the desires we both share.

Sometimes, one person's goals seem to conflict with the other's desires. We thought you'd find it insightful...