Cornerstones: How Couples Built Their Relationships

"Marriage isn't about keeping score - it's not about winning and losing." Kelley and Dre Gary join Cornerstones and sit in the "hot seat" to share the story of how Amherst's finest couple met (twice), ventured west, navigated their 20's, got married, and ultimately became a mother and father to baby Koda. Communication and compromise are at the heart of what makes Dre and Kelley so special. They also put an emphasis on personal growth and change, remaining true to your values, and laughing with and at each other (mostly Kelley laughing at Dre). Finally, we discuss the importance of The Triangle. #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork #RideTheWave

Mr. and Mrs. Bossard (better known as mom and dad!) join the podcast for the last episode of 2021 to discuss how they found each other the new-school way (through a dating app!) and how taking risks, being yourself, exemplifying maturity, putting in the work, and genuinely enjoying one another led to a harmonious relationship. Hannah talks about the importance of non-negotiables and how her dating style helped her connect with Gareth, while Gareth talks about the importance of getting outside your comfort zone and being intellectually intimate with Hannah. Of course, we end with the significance of parenthood and what their newborn, baby Zev has meant to them as a family. They say timing is everything and it was certainly perfect for the Bossards! #MazelTov #TakeAShot

Timing is everything--as Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Smallwood can attest to--in the story of how this lovely couple met and how their relationship took off! Kegan and Jordan shed light on how they were introduced (shoutout to Adam!), how they dealt with being together long-distance, how God brought them to the big city of New York, and why they decided to move back to Nashville (Lucie and Josiah might have had something to do with that...). Their story is inspiring, purposeful, and full of wisdom so you don't want to miss it!

East coast meets West coast as Cornerstones heads to La La Land! I sat down with Brittany and Kevin to discuss their relationship in LA/Thousands Oaks and cover topics such as taking a leap of faith to restart your life, being intentional with future plans, having boundaries, how family dynamics can affect your romantic relationships, life during COVID, and parenthood. Britt and Kev lay it all out on the table in a very transparent and emotional conversation. #LongLiveKingHenry

From G-town to Greenwich Village to Austin, Texas: episode 4 of Cornerstones features the first ENGAGED couple of the show...the future Mr. and Mrs. Wright! James and Margaret first met 14 years ago at Georgetown University (shoutout to Mary-Kate!) and speak extensively on their great relationship, including creating a foundation of friendship, the importance of timing, and relational dynamics over the long term. Of course, the show wouldn't be complete without Jimbo quoting Danny Meyer: "ABCD." Find out what the means when you listen! #HookEmHoyas

Strong communication, a desire to learn and grow, and continuously choosing your partner are just three of the many aspects of a healthy relationship that we learn from Lindsey and Sean. Parker sits down with them to discuss how they met over 7 years ago, the impact of 2020 on their relationship, and what life is like for them now. #BrickByBrick

Episode 2 takes us down to the 479! Parker speaks with Wes and Channing about how they met in Arkansas, their windy yet inevitable trip up north to New York, and the love, hope, and perseverance it took to overcome Channing's battle with cancer.

In episode 1, Parker chats with his younger sister, Elizabeth and her husband, Kristoff about how Grey Advertising brought them together (it wasn’t as simple as you might think…), the importance of perseverance, being upfront and honest about what you want, and the inevitability of change and growth.

Welcome! Cornerstones is a passion project that was inspired by my interest to find out how couples met. Cornerstones are the rocks in which foundations are built. Without them, you don’t have a building so my goal is to understand how couples met and what their cornerstones are. You can think of the podcast as the “how we built this” for relationships instead of companies. Enjoy!