Our Uncommon Life

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 break it all down, and why its so good to check in once a week...even if it's with yourself. Those temperature checks make all the difference in how your week flows, and having a good grip on all the things as you approach the year really does give you crystal clear vision on where you are heading. Enjoy!

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's a crazy program for sure, but you do gain alot of wins along the way (and learn to trust your spouse and support them in whatever ideas they come up with....oh and how to bite your tounge sometimes lol)

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.

Podcasts: The Summit of Greatness by Lewis Howes, On Purpose with Jay Shetty , Style your Mind by Cara Alwill, Earn Your Happy, The Ed Mylett Show, And She Rises.

Books - Atomic Habits by James Clear, Financial Feminist by Tori Dunlap, Extreme Ownership, Relentless by Tim Grover, The Way of the Iceman by Wim Hof, Dichotomy of Leadership, Girl on Fire, Rich as F@ck

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 keep business vs. marriage things seperate.

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't wait to share it with all of you! Follow our journey on Instagram at TheFoundryWorkspaces. And if you are interested find us at www.thefoundryworkspaces.com or email us or more info at [email protected].

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 agent, patience with airline carriers, networking through problems, trusting your partner, and giving someone the space they need to get the job done. ( and of course.....we don't forget to mention all the awesome Portuguese food , people, and drinks!)

Hotels: Maison Albar Le Monumental Palace -Porto

Avienda Palace Hotel - Lisbon

Hotel Da Baixa - Lisbon

Food/Drink: in Lisbon: Belcanto, Time Out Market, LX Factory, Holy Wine, Frade Dos Mares, Sea Me, Comadre, Monkey Mash, Ginjinha Popular, Gambrinus, A Gaucha

Food/Drink in Porto - Restaurante O Escondidinho, Flor, Quinta Da Pacheca, Encaixados, Wine Box, Pizza BX, Confeitaria dos Clerigos

Tours - Oporto & Douro Moments

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!

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.

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.

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.