Family Brand: Take Back Your Family

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast, it's Chris and Melissa here. We're excited to be back and chatting with you today. Melissa's been killing it on the podcast, we've got some amazing interviews coming up, and even a summer series in the works that we can't wait to share with you all. Today, we're diving into two of the strengths of strong families that we've been discussing ov...

Hey everyone! Chris and Melissa here from the Family Brand Podcast. Today on the show, we dive deep into the incredible impact books have on our lives, shaping various aspects from parenting and personal growth to business and relationships. We share our experience of starting a family book club as an exciting way to bond and learn together. By involving our children in the process of selecting bo...

Hey everyone, it's Chris here, and I can't wait to tell you about my recent chat on the Family Brand podcast with the awesome Shelli Baltman and Fiona Stevenson. These two amazing ladies are all about helping people tap into their creativity and reach their full potential. They started their own boutique innovation agency called The Idea Suite back in 2015, and they've been making waves in the wor...

In this episode, we chat with the one and only Michael Hyatt, the founder and chairman of Full Focus. You may know him from one of his many life changing books or coaching programs! Today we talk about his new book, Mind Your Mindset, and how it can help parents like us take control of our thinking to achieve success in all areas of life, family and business.  As parents, we are often juggling so...

Every year, our family chooses a word, a scripture, and a quote that serves as a guide for our decisions and actions. We have hinted at this process on the podcast over the years but we have never made a full episode breaking down the full process until today! This fun and easy experience has been one of the most transformative things we have done in our family.  It all started when Melissa and I...

Have you ever stopped to think about what makes a family or a company truly successful in the long run? I mean, sure, you can have a great message, a compelling story, a solid strategy, and strong values, but what if I told you that the number one thing that can drive growth, foster meaningful relationships, and create a positive environment is actually culture? We know you've probably heard the w...

Welcome to this week's episode of The Family Brand Podcast! We are recording from the North Shore, and feeling happy and nostalgic about living here full-time.  Recently, we have been getting a lot of questions about our Family Brand program so we decided to take a few of the core principles we teach and unpack them one at a time here on the podcast. We are starting off this series with "we priori...

Hey, it's Chris and Melissa back for another Family Brand Podcast!  This is a special recording for us because we're back on the North Shore of Hawaii! We love this place and feel like it's where we really gained a lot of momentum with our podcast. If you have been listening for a while, you know we've recorded over half of our episodes here. Being back reminds us there's just something special an...

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we're bringing you a subject we've never had before on The Family Brand Podcast… Many of you will be excited because we have gotten a few requests for this topic. If you are new here, this will be a memorable first introduction to us! Haha Hit play to hear how to have better sex and intimacy in your marriage! Our guest today is Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife, a relat...

As a busy entrepreneurial family, you are faced with hundreds of ways to invest your time, money, and energy daily. But are you investing where it really counts?  We believe the best investment we can make as spouses and parents is always in our own personal growth and self-development. But what happens when one person in the couple grows more than the other? Welcome back to another episode of the...

Have you ever thought, "I REALLY wish I/we had more time!" If so, you are going to love this episode. Dan Martell is an entrepreneur, angel investor and became a highly sought-after coach in the SaaS industry after exiting three technology companies within a ten-year period. He's also an Ironman athlete, philanthropist, husband, and father of two incredible boys. We recently had the opportunity to...

Parenting is a challenging journey, full of uncertainty and self-doubt.  It can be hard to know if you are doing the right thing when it comes to parenting your kids and loving them on an individual level to ensure all their needs are met both emotionally and physically. Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! Melissa here for another show and If you agree with the statement above, this episode...

New Year, New Vision. If you want to have a great 2023, creating a clear vision is the #1 way to get the most out of your new year. Plus, it's more fun and easier than you think!  Welcome to the Family Brand Podcast! If you are new here, you may not know that we are big believers in vision boards. At one point in our lives, we would have been skeptical about the idea and have chalked it up to a "w...

Nothing leads to better conversations like traveling on the open road.  Recently, we were traveling for a quick work trip and our four oldest kids were hanging out with friends for Christmas Break. We took our youngest to friends about an hour and a half away so we found ourselves with some alone time in the car.  We started talking about our kids individually and how we can love them more intenti...

New Year's Eve is a special time for many people and families. It's a chance to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead.  Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! We are excited to share an update on our MOST requested topic of the year.  If you have heard our previous years episodes, we can cut to the chase! Get Your FREE New Years' Eve Party Bundle Here: http://familybran...

Light, love, and positivity.  In our opinion, these are not just "new age" buzzwords. These are some of the most important things we can spread worldwide. And we all have the power to do it! Do you agree?  If so, we probably can agree that it can be easier said than done.  During the Holidays, it's easier to keep things like that at the top of your mind, especially as you buy gifts and start creat...

Today we are coming to you live from our family road trip! Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! Every year around this time, the Smiths get a whole new look. You may think we are referring to ugly Christmas sweaters or our favorite Holiday outfits, but we are talking about our Cowboy hats and boots.  We take a trip to Las Vegas to see Chris compete in the National Rodeo Championships. If you...

It's the most wonderful time of the year, they say… But is it really? LOL Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast, Chris and Melissa here for another honest conversation about what's going on in the Smith world. If you're like us, you love this time of year and all the beautiful memories we get to make with our kids of all ages.  However, as the years have gone by it feels like our schedule is pa...

Relationships are the most fulfilling part of the human experience. It's clear that none of us were designed to be alone and that's one of the reasons why marriage is so powerful and life-giving for those who do it right.  For those who do it wrong, marriage and relationships can be stressful and traumatic. How do we know? Because we have had it both ways! We have experienced firsthand how handlin...

Authenticity. It's a word that gets thrown around and overused these days. But what does it really mean? Today we want to talk about how to let your kids be themselves and how to feel like a less "controlling" parent. Don't get us wrong, it's important to have a healthy level of authority in your kids' lives as they grow up, but there is a difference between parenting, and infringing on one's free...

WARNING: We know a lot of our listeners listen to our show with kiddos in the car or in the room. That's why we wanted to let you know at the top that we are going to be covering the topic of pornography and keeping your kids safe from assault. We won't go into graphic detail or anything like that, but our conversation is more geared toward the parents or guardians of kids.  Welcome to episode 103...

If you are a parent or have been in any sort of long-term relationship, there is a good chance that you have experienced a fight or misunderstanding because the root of the issue wasn't addressed sooner… We have all been there! It can be hard to discern when is the best time to bring up a "touchy" topic that could lead to further conflict or hurt feelings if not handled correctly. How we approach...

Hey guys! Chris and Melissa here, as the end of October draws near, we are getting close to a yearly family tradition of ours. It's one that has taught our whole family about where we come from and now we get an opportunity to celebrate them every year!  If you are one of our OG listeners, you may remember this conversation from this time last year. If you are new around here, this may be a whole...

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Family Brand Podcast! That's crazy, right?  We are so excited to cross this milestone together. Honestly, we never thought we would keep going this long! It just goes to show that taking it one week at a time and staying consistent can help you reach any goal!  Over the past 100 episodes, we have had more fun than we ever thought possible. Maybe we would have ta...

There is nothing like getting a workout AND listening to a great podcast. It's like an exercise for your body and mind at the same time and it's one of our favorite ways to start the day. The morning of this recording we hit the gym and listened to a powerful conversation with the one and only Jocko Willink. Obviously, that sparked up the conversation of discipline and what freedom really looks li...