Zac and Vena Boddy

Our Uncommon Life

Society EN ↓ 142 episodes

Welcome to Our Uncommon Life. We are Zac & Vena Boddy, married entrepreneurs for over a decade. Follow along with us as we share our insights on growing together: through owning multiple successful businesses, traveling the world, and a commitment to individual growth. Sharing with you our tough decisions, our tips and tricks, and what makes our marriage tick....and why the way we do all these things makes us so different

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Zac and Vena Boddy

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Society

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Latest episode

Feb 16, 2026

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Episodes

Portugal and the reminder to always pivot 12.02.2024

Sometimes when we travel, things don't always go super smooth. You've heard us say it a million times, our super power is always the PIVOT. In this episode you can see that super power in play. Hear how we navigate some flight difficulties, and basically have a 27 hr crazy adventure through Portugal during the holidays. We chat about things like....why to buy travel insurance, have an agen...

Crisis Mode Tips and Tricks 29.01.2024

Today's episode is a fun chat of what we do (and the steps we take) when we are facing a super stressful situation. We apply these tips to work situations, travel situations and more. Hope they help you the next time you are facing a troublesome event!

Quitting Alcohol - Zac's Sober Curious Journey 22.01.2024

Since many of you are doing a "Dry January", we thought it would be a great time to talk about Zac's journey to being sober-ish. Hear us chat about the struggles, the lessons, and the big wins he has experienced in the past almost two years.

LIVE Weekly Meeting, because why not 15.01.2024

Going back to our favorite thing to do ...weekly meetings! We wanted to give you a LIVE example of what this actually sounds like, so we recorded our Sunday meeting. A quick 25 min and we have our whole week ready to go! It doesn't have to be hard, and we wanted to make sure you see how easy this marriage tool really is.

Setting Expectations, Destroying Assumptions 08.01.2024

Happy New Year and Welcome Back. We thought it would be great to start the new year off chatting about expectations and how we can set ourselves up to never get let down.

2023 Season 3...It has been quite a year! 30.10.2023

This week we are signing off for the year, talking about our favorite travels, food, things we've learned, and things we have struggled with. Until next year friends! Happy Holidays.

Oysters, Tapas, and the Best Wine Pairings Every 23.10.2023

Doing a little recap on our trip to Charleston, SC. It was by far one of our favorite foodie trips we have taken. The hospitality, the southern take ....in an upscale way, and the history. We will definately be back!

Out of Chaos 04.09.2023

Sometimes life throws crazy wrenches into your week, hear us chat about how we handle said wrenches.

AirBnb Relaunch 28.08.2023

Zac and I are super excited to relaunch our Traverse City Bnb! We are taking a more boutique/concierge approach and can't wait for you all to experience it.

How well do we know eachother? 07.08.2023

Time for some fun! Just some goofy questions about how well we know one another after 12 years together.

Our Marriage Superpower 31.07.2023

Listen in on what we think our biggest strength is as a couple, and as business owners.

Not Bad, Not Good, Just Neutral 24.07.2023

In today's episode we are talking about habits that are not really negative, or positive, but just kinda there. Sometimes there are routines in our day that really don't add or take away. Listen to us discuss and dissect ours, and figure out if they do really mean more.

ChildFree By Choice...Revisit 10.07.2023

Doing a throwback episode to why we are choosing to not have children.

Snacks, Snacks, and more Snacks 03.07.2023

A super fun chat about Zac and I's favorite junk foods, and what foods we order when one of us is out of town. ( I mean, that's totally normal right?!?)

Stress and How we choose to Recover 26.06.2023

AHHHH Stress.....we all get it, we all need healthy ways to deal with it. Listen in on Zac and I chatting about how stress relief is different for us both and how even saying one word can eliminate a ton of unnecessary stress in your life.

Duck, Martini's, and Zac's all time favorite Dessert: Hello Disney Springs 19.06.2023

One of our favorite things to do while in Disney, is take a visit over to Disney Springs for some dinner, drinks, and occasionally a Lululemon haul. In today's episode we talk about a few of our most recent fave meals here, and the best dishes at each. This one will make you hungry!

Staying Present: You never realize who is paying attention 13.06.2023

Being present and aware of your surroundings is so important in today's society. When our heads are down in our phones, you never know what opportunities you are going to miss out on.

Communication VS Altercation: Our Meetings pt3-Yearly 22.05.2023

Ahhhh finally wrapping up our series on how we operate our marriage and communicate efficiently. Part three is dedicated to our yearly meetings and why they are important to us, and important to be able to set the tone for the whole year. We hope you all loved this series as much as we do.

Breaking Down How We Bank 15.05.2023

This may be one of our favorite chats we have had in a long time.....today we are talking all things bank accounts. What type of accounts, who manages what, and how we got started. Get your pen and paper out for this one. There are definitely some good takeaways!

Crusin' Together...Our Spring Break Family Vacay 08.05.2023

On this week's episode, we are talking about our family spring break cruise. Hear us talk about what we love, didn't enjoy, and if we would do it all over again. And find out where Zac was running off to everynight at 1 am.

Instagram VS Reality 01.05.2023

We get asked all the time about our travels, food, and lifestyle.....because that is what we post on Insta and Facebook. What people don't see are the in-betweens, the little things that are not quite as glamorous. Today's chat is all about the behind the scenes of what our life REALLY looks like.

New Things Up North 24.04.2023

Hey hey hey! It has been a few since we had a chance to lay down a podcast. We are super excited to be back! This weeks episode is all about some new restaurants up in Traverse that we love, and letting you know a few that closed over the winter.

Communication VS Altercation: Our Meetings pt2-Quarterly's 20.03.2023

In this episode, we break down our Quarterly Marriage Meetings.  (They are kinda our fave!) While the weekly's help you communicate your immediate agenda and needs, the quarterly's keep you grounded in what you are working toward for the year.  And, they are a great way to reconnect with your person.  

Simply Chatting...What are we up to now? 13.03.2023

Just having a fun lil convo about all of our crazy shenanigans so far this year.  New businesses, new buildings, new schedules....we are always up to something!

Vena Vs Zac....Must Have Restaurants 06.03.2023

We went down a rabbit hole of ....where would we pick if there were only 3 restaurants left in the world.  Like, what would we want to be last standing.  Hear what each of us would pick, our thought processes behind our picks, and how different they are!  Also, you should run to these spots immediately.

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