Our Uncommon Life

Well, this is the first episode that we feature a guest...and we couldn't be more excited to bring you our conversation with our nephew Dylan. Dylan had a cool idea to talk about family traditions and how to merge traditions when you are in a relationship. It was fun to dig into how different families interact and talk about the importance of setting boundaries within your relationship to make...

It's time to talk about our favorite day of the week...DATE NIGHT! We absolutely love our down time together and always want to make sure it is scheduled in, because really.... if it's not on our calendars, it's not happening! On today's episode we explain why date night is so important to us, what we do for date night, and how it's essential to be present with your partner.

Zac is back in the podcast studio this week and he came with a fun topic in mind....how we view money. We do a fun little dive into what matters to us the most when it comes to money decisions, and what we are trading off when we try and save a buck or two. This is just a different way to look at things and works for us in our marriage and our businesses. So ask yourself, what is your mindset arou...

This week's episode is a solo episode by Vena while Zac is out getting some work done. On top of our crazy schedules, Vena talks about how she got sick and that prompted some interesting conversations. Sometimes you need to just flat out ask your partner for what you need, AND explain what you need clearly. Stepping outside your comfort zone and just being honest with your spouse about your ne...

Vena is finally back from her trip to Ireland with the work girls! In today's episode, hear her recap her adventures, talk about splitting the G and why you should say yes to big things more often. If you are looking for a private driver/tour, please consider Con Dooley at Dooley Irish Tours for your next trip. They took care of our group and we highly highly recommend them for your needs whil...

In this week's episode, Zac is throwing it down all by his self while Vena is in Ireland. He talks about what he looks forward to most when he is living the "single life", and the little things he misses while Vena is gone. It's a nice reminder to pay attention to the little things that your partner does in your marriage/relationship.

After 13 years of marriage, we are bound to have some annoyances with each other, and that's what we dive into in this week's episode. Marriage is fun and full of love, but sometimes we make each other a bit batty with our quirks...and that's totally normal! Sometimes you just have to not sweat the small stuff, take a deep breath, and realize everyone is different and unique... and tha...

This weeks episode is a fun lil chat/recap of all the upcoming trips we have this summer...and how we are so crazy busy right now we have had no time to do the research we usually do for our travels. We are looking for suggestions for things to do in Montreal, and LA. Food, drinks, anything worth seeing (or not seeing) send us your recs.

Oooooo in this week's episode we take a deep dive into all thing's accountability: Self-accountability, accountability groups, and how accountability can actually improve your life. In our marriage, in our business, and just in our lives in general we have learned that if you take accountability for your mistakes.... things actually go a lot smoother, and you can stop conflict in its track...

Welp....this episode is allllllll about adulting, and adulting hard. We are diving into those conversations that you shy away from, but really need to just take head on (sooner rather than later) Pre-nups, Trust and Wills, Divorce, Business Partnerships and more! Pretty scary but CRITICAL conversations that are better to have before disaster strikes. Listen, no one wants to talk about crazy possib...

When is the last time you took a big risk, or stepped outside your comfort zone? That is what we cover in this weeks episode. Vena talks about a solo trip to Austin, Tx and how it really pushed her to try new things. It's ok to get uncomfortable, and when you do...OH the things you learn.

One question we always get is, what is our best marriage advice. The answer is always, hands down...Communication. We thought today that we would share some of our favorite communication tips and why they are important to your marriage. We also have a pretty lengthy conversation about tacos. I mean, what more could you want from a podcast episode.

Have you ever been in a restaurant, store or hotel, where you thought...ooooohhh I feel out of place? If so, this episode is for you. This week we are covering feeling uncomfortable when you start showing up in rooms that you never saw yourself in (and that pesky thing called Imposter Syndrome and how it likes to sneak in and play games with your mind). There have been a million instances when we...

In this week's episode, we dig into our morning routines. Except, we don't really have traditional morning routines of journaling, meditating and working out.... nope...our routines and schedules may shock you. You don't actually have to get up at 4am to get 3 hours' worth of self-development in to start your day, nope, it's all a myth (unless that's really your jam, then g...

In this week's episode, we decided to revisit our cute lil love story. How we met, how we knew, and how we have grown. Sometimes in marriage, you need to look back and review how it all started so you can appreciate how you have grown. This conversation is full of love, laughs, 90's dance music and even a bit of Taylor Swift. Zac and I each go through and tell our version of the story and...

Today's episode is a solo episode from Vena. We get asked all the time how she handles Zac's work load, crazy hours, and busy lifestyle. Listen in as she gives her top 5 tips on how she navigates marriage with a business owner and what has worked for her specifically during their 15 year relationship. Being married to an entrepreneur has its perks, and its challenges, so hopefully you can...

We just got home from our quarterly meeting from Maine and had all sorts of ideas for the podcast. One theme that has been coming up lately is how independently we live our lives from each other. So besides talking about lobster rolls for the first 10 minutes, we dig into why leading separate lives really works for Zac and I's personalities and marriage. We touch on what in our past has led us...

Welp, after 24 years in the hair industry, Vena has finally decided to step away to start new adventures. You may need to grab a tissue for this one! Listen in as she recaps her career, what she is going to miss, and what she is excited for in her next steps.

On today's episode we are doing a deep dive into the power of Self Talk. The stories and messages that you are sending to yourself on the daily, and how to flip the script to get them from activating a negative part of your brain, into a positive. Listen in as we discuss: Listening to yourself vs talking to yourself Being careful with the words you are choosing. Fear based voices What type of...

OHHHH this is a goodie. On this episode we dig in deep to compromising, settling, and where you have maybe lowered your standards in the past. Get ready to feel the heat and pressure of asking yourself those questions. This conversation was so good, super raw/honest, and well needed. It forces you to stop and think and get a bit uncomfortable with your very own comfort zones. Let go of the securit...

We have had a few listeners ask us recently how we would go about having our meetings once a week, if we were single....or didn't have a supportive partner....or even if you want to take your marriage meetings and work that into your own to do list for the year/months/weeks. So today, Zac is going solo and talking you through how he likes to approach this concept. Where you could start, how to...

Last fall, Zac participated in a 75 hard challenge. Hear about his struggles, his wins, and how it affected us as a couple. Sometimes when one partner is on a new journey.....the one not doing the task can see things from the outside. This is definately a fun conversation about the ups and downs of the 75 Hard. If you have any questions about it, or want some advice , please reach out to us! It&#3...

Part of the reason we operate the way we do , is due to the self development journey that we started back in 2018. Thanks to a friend turning us onto a podcast by Lewis Howes, we went down a rabbit hole on small ways to make your life move smoother, how to grow, and how to communicate well. Listen in as we chat about the books, podcasts, and conferences that changed the trajectory of our lives. Po...

In this week's episode, we are talking all things working with your significant other and entrepreneurship as a married couple. The up's and downs of being married and business partners can be challenging, but the reward of watching one another grow through a big project helps us fall even more in love with eachother. Find out how we navigate communication, get excited for big wins, and ke...

Welp, we are at it again. Always into something new, but this time it's all Vena's! Listen in on us talk about starting our new venture, Vena's worries for a new career direction, and how this new workspace actually functions with being in the suburbs of Metro Detroit and mostly private rotating office space (it's definitely a different path than most shared workspaces). We can&#39...