Love or Work

On this week’s episode of Love or Work, we hear from the founders of Your Pie Pizza, Drew and Natalie French. This couple started their business on their honeymoon in Italy 10 years ago. They have worked together and also had to sacrifice a career for each other. They offer incredible insight into what it’s like for one of them to put their lifelong dream on hold when kids come into the picture. It’s a real challenge that many of us face.

Meet Brett, Producer at CNN, and B.T. Harman, creator of Blue Babies Pink. As our journey continues, this episode takes a slightly different and important perspective from newlyweds and thought leaders in the LGBTQ community. We learned some incredible advice for any parent who has a gay child. They talk about selflessness being the most important attribute in making marriage work. They challenged us with their thoughtfulness and we hope you will open your heart to learning from them as well.

In the second episode of 2019, Jeff and Andre are talking all things dreamer (the one that has all the ideas) and realist (the one that makes all the lists). Are you a dreamer or are you the realist in your relationship? If you are the dreamer, how do you not overwhelm your partner with all your ideas? If you are the realist, how do you not squash your partner's dreams? Jeff and Andre talk about these challenges and give some very practical tips about how to make it work in your partnerships.

To start 2019, Jeff and Andre are interviewing Jeff + Gregg Foxworthy, married for 33 years! Jeff is a world-renowned comedian, outdoorsman, and creator of the best-selling game 'Relative Insanity.' Gregg is a former actress and teammate to Jeff. In this episode, we learn about their love story, the good, the bad, and the ugly of being self-employed, and all things redneck.

In the last episode of 2018, Jeff and Andre, with special guests, the Producer and the Manager of the Podcast, are sharing some of the highlights of what they have learned since launching the podcast. They run through their bucket list couples to interview and what's the one thing that helped their relationships the most!

Meet Scott and Vik Harrison, Co-founders of Charity: Water, a non-profit organization bringing clean water to people who don't have it. Since the start, they have brought clean water to 8.5 million people in 26 countries, making a true impact on this problem. Vik now runs the Branded Startup, supporting creative entrepreneurs with a purpose. Scott recently released 'Thirst,' a New York Times Best Selling book. If you are in the creative space, the solving problem space, or non-profit space, this is an interview you'll want to hear. Be challenged and inspired by this world-changing couple who is working to stay in love and raise a healthy family.

Meet Donna and Leroy Barber, Founders of The Voices Project, which is Influencing culture through training and promoting leaders of color. Leroy Barber has dedicated more than 25 years to eradicating poverty, confronting homelessness, restoring local neighborhoods, and healing racism. Donna has served as an educator, trainer and coach for urban youth and urban youth program leaders for more than 25 years. This couple is committed to living what Dr. King called “the beloved community." In this episode, we learn from this incredible couple on raising children, how to handle conflict with your spouse, and being married to an endless idea person.

This weeks episode with Matt and Amena is perfect for the newly married, for those with fears about long-term relationships and for those who just want to laugh. They share stories about their family differences, their creative differences, and how they have learned to know their roles and stay in love.

This week on the Love or Work Podcast we hear from Chris and Teri Bledsoe, husband and wife, parents of four, and Founders of Banker's Dashboard and On Purpose Goods. Chris and Teri talk through their philosophy, strategy, tactics on life, work and family. They encourage us to start with the end in mind. They are a family that strives to put others first - whether it's through listening, giving or serving.

This week we have the great honor to learn from Katherine and Jay Wolf, a husband and wife duo, whose dreams, family and marriage instantly changed when Katherine suffered a massive brain stem stroke at the age of 26. They teach us about the largest minority group in the world, and how to talk with our kids about people with disabilities. In everything they do, they desire to redefine healing and manifest hope. Their story and their life are a true testament that suffering can be hard, painful, good and beautiful all at the same time--it can all co-exist. The Wolf’s teach us how to do that.

Meet Juliet and Kyle Korver. Kyle Korver, NBA All-Star and player with Cleveland Cavaliers. Juliet, a Wellness Coach and musician. They teach us about being married to someone completely opposite of you. We learn how they intentionally stay connected during the NBA season. Juliet gives us practical tips of asking for help and support to maintain your sanity and health. Kyle shares about how he stays healthy and what it means to be a good Dad.

This is a before and after recording of our FIRST marriage counseling appointment. Andre forced Jeff to go. Jeff did not want to go. Maybe you can relate with their fears and learnings before and after their counseling session.

This is a bonus episode of a dinner conversation we had with some close friends. Matt and Margaret share how they became better partners in marriage. Tedashii and Danielle talk about the false information about marriage that caused them to have unrealistic expectations. Andre and Jeff share another “for better or worse” story that might leave you gagging. Have a seat with us at the table for this fun conversation!

Jennie and Zac are both visionaries and entrepreneurs. Jennie is founder of the if:Gathering and an author. Zac is a serial entrepreneur. In this episode, the Allens share some of their secrets of how they make it ALL work in a family who each have their own BIG dreams. They talk about taking turns when starting something new, being “dream releasers” and how to keep pursuing your dreams even when it feels impossible.

Meet Bryan + Shannon Miles, Co-CEOs of BELAY. Shannon is the author of “The Third Option” and Bryan is the author of “Virtual Culture”. Their family vision is to travel and vacation with their kids. Belay Solutions was born out of a desire to spend more time as a family and change the way we all view work. Bryan and Shannon share secrets of co-running a company and with 700+ virtual employees, while living a life that’s moving them towards their future goals.