In this week's episode, I sit down with my husband, Johnathon Schaech, for a candid look into marriage, money, identity, and creative purpose. Together, we unpack what our financial fights have really been about, how fear shows up for each of us, and why trust — not control — has become the foundation of our partnership.

John shares openly about the evolution of his career, the impact sobriety has had on his life and work, and how our move to Nashville restored a sense of peace he didn’t even realize he was missing. We talk honestly about what it looks like to support each other’s dreams without competition, how we navigated my many business reinventions, and why letting go — of perfectionism, chaos, and old stories — has expanded everything from our marriage to our creative expression.

This conversation is especially for the women whose partners may not yet fully understand their entrepreneurial dreams. We reflect on the values that have carried us through 13 years of growth — faith, honesty, sovereignty, and mutual respect — and what it means to choose each other again and again.

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KEY POINTS:

00:00 Exciting Announcement: First In-Person Retreat

01:30 Welcome to Woman of Influence

02:19 Special Guest: Johnathon Schaech

03:17 Navigating Financial Conversations in Marriage

16:33 Balancing Dreams and Careers

26:47 Reflecting on Sunsets and Letting Go

27:23 Overcoming Chaos and Shame

27:54 The Grind and Wasted Hustle

28:47 Clearing the Past and Becoming Adults

29:09 Age and Perspective in Creativity

30:03 Wisdom from Stillness and Faith

31:25 Addressing Perfectionism and Sobriety

33:51 Ownership vs. Stewardship

37:08 Finding Your True Creative Expression

41:43 Blue Ridge and Social Media Support

45:29 Hopes for Hollywood and Personal Growth

46:47 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

QUOTABLES:

“I'm not going in there talking about my husband this and my husband that because we've already done so much of that work in our marriage. It's like I get this space to actually work on myself. And I think that that's a huge thing. And that I'm grateful for in our marriage.” - Julie Solomon 

“ When we got married that day on the beach, it wasn't glamor. It was just real. And I tried to live up to those values with you and God and everything I've learned over the course of these years made that commitment to you. And you have been loving, caring, forgiving, and I couldn't imagine doing anything less. I couldn't imagine being less for you.” - John Schaech

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