Today’s episode is extra special, friends — I'm sitting down with my husband, best friend, co-founder, and favorite human, JD Delatorre.
After only 20 years together (and nearly that long building businesses side-by-side!), I finally convinced JD to sit behind the mic and share his perspective on what it really looks like to be married to your business partner…and still like each other. 😂
We’re talking about:
How I roped JD into recording this episode (spoiler: a "finger shake" contract was involved!) What it's like to mix marriage and entrepreneurship for two decades The unglamorous but honest dynamics of decision-making, communication, and occasional eye-rolling How our relationship and business roles have evolved, especially after becoming parents The three words JD uses to describe me as a business partner AND a wife (grab tissues — this one got me right in the feels 🥹) This conversation is totally unscripted, a little messy, full of laughter, and packed with real talk about what it takes to not just build a thriving business — but a thriving marriage too.
If you’ve ever wondered how we navigate it all — from finger shakes to 10x dreams — this one’s for you.
Because here’s the truth: Building a business with someone you love is hard. Loving them through it all is even harder. But it’s also the most beautiful journey you can imagine.
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[01:30] The story of the "finger shake" that sealed the deal
[04:00] Why working together has always been all in from the start
[06:00] Three words JD uses to describe me as a business partner
[07:20] The three (different!) words JD uses to describe me as a wife
[10:30] How we balance evolving roles at home and work
[14:45] Why communication and compromise have been our business superpowers
[19:00] A heartfelt moment about growth, patience, and building dreams together
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