Married to the Boss

After a wonderful trip for a wedding the couple get back to work networking with groups around sustainable business and supply chain. In other news, they talk about new logos and new exciting products that make coffee sweemier.

It was a bad night at casa Carcamo and the couple reflect on the joys of having a 2 year old. But chat quickly moves onto a full scale rant about Organic Certification - not one to miss if you are interested in organic coffee. Elle and Wilmer talk about upcoming media campaigns and the options for getting their product put there!

The couple start talking about an organised week but then quickly realise that there's always drama and they are just used to it. They talk about encountering a group of primary kids causing mayhem in the park. More positively, Elle talks about her daughter's hobbies and the nature station she has set up in front of the office. Work wise they talk advertising as well as the difficulties sm...

Elle and Wil introduce Quince, their Business Development Manager and talk all things sales, key insights about selling and being a clown....literally. They also talk about why Wilmer was grumpy over the weekend and discover mud is not his thing!

After and busy week the couple talk about the importance of supportive and understanding friends. Business is going well and Wilmer talks about sales and wholesale as well as the importance of perception in business.

Elle and Wilmer juggle work, filming, friends, a weekend trip and 2 visits to the hospital, a busy week leading to a last minute podcast. They give context to an emotional promo video about to be released and argue over Elle's birthday present.

Elle and Wilmer welcome their visual media guru Jo to the podcast. They reflect on how they met as well as talk about his work and aspirations. Finally acknowledging the benefits of collaboration and raising each other up.

Elle and Wilmer are worn out after a 20 hour round trip to London for various reasons including them appearing at a Q and A session for Small Business Britain "Green Growth". Elle admits defeat when it comes to trying to make nutritious meals for the family mainly due to decision fatigue and the lack of rest with work and personal life. Looks like the BBC are airing their Dragons' De...

Elle and Wilmer return for season 2 to discuss their story of building a coffee business from scratch alongside the challenges of being a mixed culture family dealing with 2 very different children. The couple reflect on the past 10 months including Wilmer taking the business abroad and a spell in intensive care.

In our season's final episode, Elle shares a story about her new ebike and the aftermath of a small tumble that left her feeling deflated and anxious. This leads to a discussion about Wilmer's challenging week in business, where discomfort drives his progress. This episode's business tip focuses on embracing discomfort to foster growth and improvement. They explore the pressure of othe...

Elle talks about how it can be difficult to be creative when being so tired but is grateful she could get away for a little break. The couple talk about the importance of consistency in business from operating procedures to marketing. The culture clash this week is about the need to be on time and Wilmer talks about the Latino culture being a lot more relaxed with regards to being on time.

Episode 13 of "Married to the Boss" explores Elle's challenges during the kids' school holidays. She shares her anxiety about finding fulfilling activities for her 1-year-old and disabled 7-year-old. Elle discusses upcoming procedures that will disrupt their routine, making it difficult to make plans. The episode also offers a valuable business tip on handling cold calls and unwa...

Join Wilmer and Elle on the latest episode of "Married to the Boss" as they discuss the importance of growing your tribe and cultivating strong relationships for business success. They share stories of their coffee business supporter, the UK Honduran Ambassador, and emphasize the value of authentic brand ambassadors aligned with their vision. In a light-hearted moment, they debunk stereo...

Join hosts Wilmer and Elle in another episode as they delve into the importance of self-care when running a business. Reflecting on their own journey, they open up about the initial lack of self-care in their lives. Wilmer makes a promise to Elle: he commits to hitting the gym for three weeks, exploring the realm of fitness and well-being. Additionally, the couple embarks on an experimental journe...

Wilmer has been away to the Cayman Islands leaving Elle in charge of the business, the kids and running the home. Elle talks about how she manages on her own and how she frames dealing with Wilmer being away both in the house and also running the business. The couple talk about the difficulties of travelling with a kiddo with additional needs including his wheelchair going AWOL and getting control...

Elle and Wilmer reflect on the last year adapting to a much faster growth phase and operating as a busy business together. Their family has gained 2 extra feet and they discuss their priorities and dividing their time and how they deal with the chaos. Elle remembers the marketing grant disaster with the guy swearing over zoom and producing a terrible ad. They also talk about the time they dealt wi...

Not wanting to dwell too much on the actual episode, Elle and Wilmer talk about the days after their episode on Dragons’ Den and how they dealt with the increased business, where they were ready and where they struggled. Elle reflects on the added stress of having a 6 week old baby and her blow up in the middle of dealing with thousands of orders.

Elle and Wilmer look back to the exciting time when they were contacted by dragons den. When lockdown slowed business growth the couple talk about things they did to continue putting their new business out there that led to the opportunity and they discuss the lead up to the pitch. Their differences as people stand out when faced with the intense situation as well as revealing a big secret about t...

Join hosts Elle and Wilmer as they honour the invaluable role of fathers and father figures in our lives. In this heartfelt Father's Day special, Wilmer talks about the dynamics of a traditional Latino family unit, sharing personal anecdotes and reflecting on his difficult relationship with his own father. He candidly opens up about his journey as a father and the profound impact it had on him...

In this episode, Wilmer takes the lead as he and the couple delve into Elle's transition to becoming a full-time member of the business and the conflicts they have encountered along the way. Elle shares her insight on effective leadership and emphasizes the significance of appreciating differences when making important business decisions.

When the COVID-19 pandemic began, Elle and Wilmer made the decision to lockdown two weeks prior to the official stay-at-home order from Boris. Their primary motivation was to protect their son from the virus. During this period, they leveraged the changes to their daily routine to the benefit of their business and implemented necessary adaptations. Their efforts paid off, as the business held up,...

In this follow-up episode, the couple delves deeper into the challenges they faced while setting up their business and how they adapted to overcome their initial setback. They share insights on transitioning to a more retail-focused offering, and the strategies they employed to increase visibility and communicate their vision to customers. Additionally, they reflect on the importance of sustainabi...

In this podcast episode, Wilmer discusses the difficulties of setting up a business in a new and unfamiliar location, while Elle shares insights on the necessary division of labour and resource allocation involved in starting a business with limited investment. Wilmer also recounts his journey to meet with farmers and exporters and reflects on the differences in treatment he experienced as a Hondu...

The couple discusses their feelings of vulnerability upon discovering their son Max's rare condition, and the difficult decision they made to close their overseas business and start anew in the UK. They delve into the primary reason behind starting their UK-based business.

In this podcast episode, hosts Elle and Wilmer give a brief introduction about themselves, sharing their personal backgrounds and the life choices that brought them to the Cayman Islands where they first met.