In this introductory conversation, Coach Adrian and Coach Susanne share the story behind Acordia Way and why prevention—not crisis intervention—is at the heart of their work.

Both found their calling in relationship support unexpectedly.

Susanne has worked in the space of marriage and relationships for over 21 years. Before that, she worked at British Petroleum and wrote business stories for Newsweek. Her journey into this field began early in her second marriage, when she and her late husband were asked to create a marriage preparation class for a youth group. At the same time, several close friends were going through separations and divorces. That moment sparked a desire to make a difference. What began as a class turned into a book that quickly sold—and eventually into more than 30 books focused on helping couples build strong, lasting relationships.

Coach Adrian’s path was also unexpected. With a background in sports management and a master’s degree in the field, she never planned to work in relationships. But around 2014, she began formally supporting couples navigating breakups and separations. She found deep meaning in helping people lay down ego and choose growth in order to nurture healthy love. Over time, she felt called to shift her focus from crisis support to prevention—equipping couples and individuals with tools to avoid destructive conflict altogether.

Together, they believe that healthy relationships are the foundation of healthy communities. When couples learn to make decisions in harmony and face challenges in unity, the impact extends far beyond the home.

Acordia Way was born from a shared passion to:

• Intervene earlier, before relationships reach crisis

• Teach practical skills for productive conversations

• Help couples build unity and understanding

• Equip individuals to grow personally instead of trying to fix their partner

• Strengthen marriages in ways that ripple outward into families and communities

Their goal is simple but powerful: help couples build strong, happy relationships along the way—so they never have to recover from deep harm.

This conversation marks the beginning of that shared journey.