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Let us know your thoughts! We just got back from a couples' retreat in Mexico (the Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres resort was amazing, by the way), and we have lots of thoughts. This retreat challenged us in so many ways we didn't expect. But here's our main takeaway: we have to actively tend our gardens. Whether those gardens are our marriage, our business, our friendships. The impo...

Let us know your thoughts! Today's conversation is heavier than some, as we grapple with big emotions. The big question we're asking is, how do we manage our own emotions when stressful, tragic, and confusing things are happening in the world around us? How do we interact with social media?  This is definitely just the beginning of the conversation, and we'd love to hear how you app...

Let us know your thoughts! We get asked for restaurant recommendations all the time, so here you go! In this little bonus episode, we're going through the 20 restaurants, coffee shops, and bars where we've spent the most money in the last couple of years. Some we love, some not so much. Tune in to hear our thoughts on all of them! If you want to learn more about any of them, we've i...

Let us know your thoughts! This episode is dedicated to our friend Cheryl and Sarah's dog Lucy. It's been seven years since little Lucy passed away, so it felt appropriate to spend today talking about loss. How do we navigate our own loss? How do our perceptions shape those experiences? And how to we care for the people around us who are grieving?  Enjoy. If this episode resonates with y...

Let us know your thoughts! If you're anything like us, you probably overcomplicate your own life sometimes. We spend a lot of time thinking and talking about and planning our goals. We get in the weeds about all the different metrics we want to track and how. But at some point what we really need is to simplify.  As we got into this episode, we also talked about what it actually means to be p...

Let us know your thoughts! Today's episode is short but densely packed with things we have found meaningful recently. We talk about attitude, action, the power of inviting people in, and more. Enjoy! ~ Sarah & William Huffman Thank you to our sponsor, WonOver Images ! We've been working with WonOver Images for years to promote our listings and we couldn't ask for better service....

Let us know your thoughts! Today is Sarah's 10th anniversary as a licensed Minnesota real estate agent! How the time flies. We're talking about her most memorable experiences, lessons learned through the years, and more. It's been quite a ride—thank you for being part of it.  ~ Sarah & William Huffman Thank you to our sponsor, WonOver Images ! We've been working with WonOve...

Let us know your thoughts! In the last several years, we've felt like people are starving for community, but don't know where to find it. Just simple, face-to-face connection with no ulterior motive. That's part of why we're focusing so much on bringing people together.  If you're in the Twin Cities area, we'd love to see you in person! We've got two things we wa...

Let us know your thoughts! Over the last couple of weeks in France, we've had several "aha" moments. Today, we're talking through what's been on our minds since our vacation. Some of our biggest takeaways have to do with our expectations—because what we expect can seriously change our experiences. Listen in! ~ Sarah & William Huffman Thank you to our sponsor, WonOver I...

Let us know your thoughts! Come along on our trip to France! We're talking all about our travel experiences, from tourist destinations, to food, to local culture, and everything in between. And we've got more bonus travelcasts coming, so stay tuned! ~ Sarah & William Huffman Thank you to our sponsor, WonOver Images ! We've been working with WonOver Images for years to promote ou...

Let us know your thoughts! Come along on our trip to Paris! We're talking all about our travel experiences, from tourist destinations, to food, to local culture, and everything in between. And we've got more bonus travelcasts coming, so stay tuned! ~ Sarah & William Huffman Thank you to our sponsor, WonOver Images ! We've been working with WonOver Images for years to promote our...

Let us know your thoughts! Real. It's in the title of our podcast. But what does it actually mean to be "real"? And why do we sometimes feel the need to not be real? We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode! ~ Sarah & William Huffman Thank you to our sponsor, WonOver Images ! We've been working with WonOver Images for years to promote our listings and we couldn&...

Let us know your thoughts! Do you ever feel like you have to go bigger? Like you have to continually one-upping yourself each time you accomplish your current goal? We've certainly felt that. But maybe that's not completely true. Let's talk about it.  ~ Sarah & William Huffman Thank you to our sponsor, WonOver Images ! We've been working with WonOver Images for years to pro...

Let us know your thoughts! Today's theme is hospitality: the simple touches that make our experiences amazing instead of just good enough. Making people feel welcome, seen, and special.  We're coming to you live from the Minnesota Boundary Waters, where we're celebrating Will's birthday! (If you want to help make it an awesome birthday, you can leave us a review . 😉)  ~ Sarah...

Let us know your thoughts! We need consistency to reach our long-term goals. But does consistency have to be boring? Let's talk about it! ~ Sarah & William Huffman Thank you to our sponsor, WonOver Images ! We've been working with WonOver Images for years to promote our listings and we couldn't ask for better service. Their real estate photography and videography are unmatched,...

Let us know your thoughts! In this episode... Set your time machine to 1980-something and rewind those VHS tapes. Today we're reminiscing about our childhoods and talking through some of the ways the world has changed over the years. If you need of a dose of nostalgia, take a listen.  Is there a topic you want us to cover or question you'd like us to answer? Let us know! ~ Sarah & Wi...

Let us know your thoughts! In this episode... We've all made mistakes and then had to pay for it later, right? Just us? Today we're talking about our recent stupid tax moments, and a grab bag of other things going on these days. Is there a topic you want us to cover or question you'd like us to answer? Let us know! ~ Sarah & William Huffman Thank you to our sponsor, WonOver Imag...

Let us know your thoughts! In this episode... We're talking about kissing. Keep It Simple, Stupid. How can we take steps to simplify our lives and reduce friction? Where can we take back our time to make room for more joy? Let us know your thoughts! ~ Sarah & William Huffman Thank you to our sponsor, WonOver Images ! We've been working with WonOver Images for years to promote our lis...

Let us know your thoughts! This week, we're talking about something pretty big: 10 year goals. What do we want our lives to look like one decade from now? How are we taking steps towards those goals today? It's a shorter episode, but there's a lot to unpack. Enjoy!

Let us know your thoughts! We're halfway through June and somehow also halfway through 2026. That means it's time for a Midway Mayday checkin: What progress have we made on our goals for the year? Do all of the goals we set six months ago still serve the lives we want to live?  What needs to shift? In this episode, we talk through some of our goals and how they've shifted over the l...

Let us know your thoughts! TW: needles, medical procedures, & lots of emotions Our friend Caiti welcomed a little girl into the world five months ago... and is moments away from having a boy as well. If that math seems off to you, just wait until you hear the rest of this story.  To say Caiti and her husband took an unconventional route to parenthood would be an understatement. Endometriosis,...

Let us know your thoughts! Welcome to the Huffman Travelcast—Banff Edition! We took a six-day trip to Alberta, and we're going to tell you all about it: where we stayed, what we ate, what activities we tried, and things you should keep in mind if you visit Banff.  Places mentioned: Banff Moxy Banff The Grizzly House The Fudgery Fairmont Banff Springs Banff Farmers Market Chuck's Steakhou...

Let us know your thoughts! Have you ever had a phase of life that felt like trying to put together a jigsaw puzzle? While blindfolded? And stuck inside a dark cave? Well, we have.  Today, we're talking about many things: shame, isolation, anxiety, judgement, and how we talk about the messier seasons in our lives. Give it a listen, and tell us if any of it resonates. We'd love to hear fro...

Let us know your thoughts! Today, we're sitting down with local legend, Hannah Smith. Hannah is one of the geeks behind The Property Geeks , a real estate team based in Lakeville, MN. She found her way into real estate by way of marketing, and has used that know-how to build a hefty following on social media.  This conversation ranges all over — tune in and enjoy!

Let us know your thoughts! This week, we have not one, but TWO guests.  Jerry and Jake Reiter have a unique father-son relationship: they run a bank together. In this episode, we get to hear their stories. It starts with Jerry on dairy farm and ends up with both of them leading one of the fastest-growing mortgage companies in the Midwest. We had a great time getting to know these two better, and w...