SPOUSE

What happens when you follow your heart and end up living a life you never imagined?

Carmen Gendebien grew up in New York City, pursued a career in theater, and never expected to find herself raising three sons on a dairy farm in New York's North Country.

But after just one month of dating Blake Gendebien, she took a leap of faith that changed everything.

Now, more than two decades later, Carmen is navigating another unexpected chapter: supporting her husband's run for Congress.

In the premiere episode of SPOUSE, Jacqui sits down with Carmen for a candid conversation about marriage, motherhood, career sacrifices, losing your identity while raising children, and what it really takes to build a lasting partnership.

Because behind every shared dream are two people with stories worth telling

We often celebrate successful people, but rarely hear from the person who knows them best. Spouse is a long-form interview podcast featuring the husbands, wives, and partners of leaders in business, entertainment, sports, politics, and culture. Together, we explore what it really takes to build a lasting relationship while supporting an extraordinary life—and the lessons every couple can apply to their own relationships.