Family Brand: Take Back Your Family

Hey, Family Brand community! Melissa here. I'm back with another enlightening chat with Graeme Barlow. If you caught our last episode, you know we delved deep into the world of gaming, entrepreneurship, and parenthood. But after hitting the stop button, our conversation took an even more intriguing turn, and I just had to hit record again. Graeme and I found ourselves in the midst of a candid chat...

Hey, Family Brand community! Melissa here. Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Graeme Barlow, a dynamic entrepreneur who's been in the game (literally and figuratively) since he was 10 years old. Our conversation took a deep dive into balancing parenthood, entrepreneurship, and yes, even gaming. Graeme and I first connected through a coaching program with Dan Martell. After hearing Graeme's...

Welcome back! Chris and Melissa here, and last week, Melissa shared a post on Instagram about the eight things we did to rebuild our marriage after being separated. We often get asked, "How did you go from the brink of divorce to creating such a beautiful marriage?" And while it's not perfect (because no marriage is), we've learned a lot along the way. Sometimes, people are just curious about our...

Hey there, Family Brand OGs and newcomers alike! If you've been with us for a while, you know we've been on this journey of family, relationships, and intentional living for nearly three years. But if you're just tuning in, you might be wondering, "Who are these people?" Well, today we give a nod to Jay-Z, as we "reintroduce ourselves" to our old and new listeners alike! (If you don't know that so...

Today's chat is all about turning those family values into real, exciting adventures. Get ready to meet Jonathan and Nicole, a couple who's not just about talking the talk – they're walking it when it comes to living out their family's core values. Jonathan and Nicole are the living proof that you can be just as intentional about your family journey as you are about your business endeavors. Their...

Hey there, it's Chris and Melissa from the Family Brand Podcast! Today, we're diving into a topic that strikes a chord with many of us – navigating the tricky waters of the "roommate phase" in relationships. We've all felt it, that point where familiarity overshadows the spark. But guess what? We firmly believe that you don't have to settle for this phase! It's all about rekindling the connection,...

Hey there, it's Chris and Melissa from the Family Brand Podcast! We're back, and this week we're diving into a topic that's close to our hearts - breaking free from limiting beliefs. We've all had those moments where a challenge comes up, and suddenly those background beliefs say, "You're not good enough." But here's the thing: Every single one of us has the power to decide who we want to be. It's...

In the latest Family Brand Podcast episode, Chris chats with his buddy and guest, Scott Donald. Scott and his wife, Amy, were among the first to check out Family Brand before it was even fully launched. They were definitely ahead of the curve! Scott is a loving husband, a committed father, and a successful entrepreneur. He's also the author of the popular book "Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Stru...

Hey there! Melissa here, taking over the Family Brand Podcast to share our unique approach to education. We're not your typical homeschool or public school family – it's a mix of both! We started to forge our own family path when it comes to education one winter break when homeschooling for Tate and Tanner in first and second grade. It was a success! From there, we've mixed things up each year bas...

Hey, Family Brand Podcast community! It's Chris here with a solo episode today. Recently, Melissa asked on Instagram about some of the biggest challenges families are facing, and finances were a recurring theme. Let me tell you, we've been there too - struggling to make ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck. But here's the good news - there's hope! We turned things around with some simple steps....

Hey there, welcome back to our Family Brand Podcast! Today, we're chatting about our recent family trip to Europe - the places we visited, the fun we had, and the stuff we learned. It was a five-week adventure that made us see things in a new light. We have chatted with a few people about our trip along the way and the responses were all surprisingly similar. Things like "Must be nice." or, "We co...

Hey there! Welcome back to another episode of the Family Brand Podcast. We're Melissa and Chris, and we're excited to have you join us on our journey to becoming better spouses, parents, and builders of strong families!  At the time of this recording, we have been celebrating the 4th of July here in America, and that's why today, we want to discuss a topic that has been at the top of our minds lat...

Hey there, welcome back to another episode of the Family Brand Podcast! Mellisa here, and this week is a bit different and I'm super excited to share it with you. So, I spent last weekend hanging out with some of my college roommates and amidst the reminiscing, we stumbled onto a topic we've all tackled: raising toddlers.   Our guests today are Mary Anne, Marlee, Kristal, Brittney, and Karla! By t...

Hey, Family Brand fam! Melissa here, and I can't tell you how excited I am to finally drop this episode featuring our chat with the amazing Alyson Caffrey.  Alyson's wisdom and insights are absolutely game-changing for entrepreneurial families! Alyson is the founder of the Operations Agency, a bona fide organizational wizard who streamlines businesses to run like well-oiled machines. And why does...

Hey, Melissa and Chris here! Today we are in stunning Croatia, as we continue our travels for the for the Summer. Our new adventure, like all others, is filled with unique experiences, learning, and cherished family memories. Our vacations haven't always been so relaxing though, that's why we are excited to share the principles we've discovered to transform these trips into something more than jus...

Hello there! It's Melissa, back with another episode of the Family Brand Podcast. Today, I'm pleased to introduce Suzette Halterman, a relationship and couples coach who brings a lot of wisdom to the table. Our chat today revolves around an interesting, albeit somewhat daunting, topic – the four horsemen of the apocalypse. But don't worry, we're not predicting doomsday! In the world of relationshi...

Hello, it's Melissa from the Family Brand Podcast! With summer fast approaching, you might be on the hunt for something engaging and educational for those road trips or lazy afternoons. I have just the thing for you - our guest this week, Breck LeSueur from the 'Bedtime History' Podcast! Breck has brilliantly woven historical events into bedtime stories, creating an enchanting way to spark curiosi...

We've kicked off our Summer series on the Family Brand Podcast, and guess who's back? It's Meg Martin, our first repeat guest. Meg and her family have this fascinating tradition of Screen-Free Summers. She's here to share all about it, including the reasons behind this decision and the amazing impact it's had on their family life. Now, Screen-Free Summer isn't about completely ditching screens. In...

Hello, folks! Welcome back to another episode of The Family Brand Podcast with your hosts, Chris and Melissa Smith. As summer is rolling in, we can't help but hum Sublime's Summertime and start to plan our adventures and we're excited about the prospect of what the summer holds for us and our family. Before your schedule fills up with graduations, parties, BBQ's and everything in between, we want...

Hey everyone, Chris and Melissa here, back with another episode of the Family Brand Podcast. This week Melissa's is battling a cold, so Chris will be taking the reigns but we're so excited to share our thoughts with you today, particularly about a topic that's close to our hearts - "Breathe Life Into Their Dreams." In this episode, we deep dive into the profound importance of supporting the dreams...

Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! In this episode, Chris is joined by Justin Donald, the founder of The Lifestyle Investor and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Justin shares how his business was born out of his desire to be a more present husband and father. As entrepreneurs, it's easy to get caught up in our businesses and unintentionally neglect our families. Justin shares how h...

It's time for another episode of the Family Brand podcast! Today we continue our series where we explore the different strengths that make up strong families. This week, we're talking about the importance of talking in families. According to research from the University of Nebraska, strong families are ones that talk often, about anything and everything, as well as about challenging and difficult...

Welcome back to another episode of the Family Brand Podcast! Melissa here, I'm so excited to share with you all about this amazing guest we had on the Family Band podcast, Katie Wells, also known as Wellness Mama! She's a mom of six with a background in journalism, who took her health struggles into her own hands and started researching to find answers. After years of faithful work, her research t...

Hey there, friends! It's Chris and Melissa, and we are so excited to be back with you for another episode of the family brand podcast. You know, let's be real, marriage can be tricky, and ours is no exception. One thing we've been discussing lately is the importance of being true to our word. It's about doing what we say we're going to do, and it's a lesson that can really benefit our families. So...

Hey everyone, Melissa here from the Family Brand Podcast. In our latest episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Eric Knoff, a lifelong entrepreneur and co-founder and co-CEO of Webconnex, a software company that powers event registration, ticketing, and fundraising for some of the biggest brands in the world. Eric is that he believes most entrepreneurs became entrepreneurs because of a transform...