Our Uncommon Life: Recent Episodes
Zac and Vena Boddy
Our marriage is anything but conventional. We both run multiple businesses and have to learn together how to navigate our marriage through entrepreneurship. In this podcast we will talk about all things business, self-development, marriage tips, and even add in a touch of food and travel. Follow along in our crazy new business ventures, deep dives into how we communicate, and how we take the time to reconnect through our big adventures!
This weeks episode is a fun lil chat/recap of all the upcoming trips we have this summer...and how we are so crazy busy right now we have had no time to do the research we usually do for our travels. We are looking for suggestions for things to do in Montreal, and LA. Food, drinks, anything worth seeing (or not seeing) send us your recs.
Oooooo in this week's episode we take a deep dive into all thing's accountability: Self-accountability, accountability groups, and how accountability can actually improve your life. In our marriage, in our business, and just in our lives in general we have learned that if you take accountability for your mistakes.... things actually go a lot smoother, and you can stop conflict in its tracks.
Welp....this episode is allllllll about adulting, and adulting hard. We are diving into those conversations that you shy away from, but really need to just take head on (sooner rather than later) Pre-nups, Trust and Wills, Divorce, Business Partnerships and more! Pretty scary but CRITICAL conversations that are better to have before disaster strikes. Listen, no one wants to talk about crazy possibilities, but it's better to do so when you are calm and collected instead of in the middle of Chaos.
When is the last time you took a big risk, or stepped outside your comfort zone? That is what we cover in this weeks episode. Vena talks about a solo trip to Austin, Tx and how it really pushed her to try new things. It's ok to get uncomfortable, and when you do...OH the things you learn.
One question we always get is, what is our best marriage advice. The answer is always, hands down...Communication. We thought today that we would share some of our favorite communication tips and why they are important to your marriage. We also have a pretty lengthy conversation about tacos. I mean, what more could you want from a podcast episode.
Have you ever been in a restaurant, store or hotel, where you thought...ooooohhh I feel out of place? If so, this episode is for you. This week we are covering feeling uncomfortable when you start showing up in rooms that you never saw yourself in (and that pesky thing called Imposter Syndrome and how it likes to sneak in and play games with your mind). There have been a million instances when we have felt like we stick out like a sore thumb, but we realize every time, that usually it's just all in our minds, or it's our fear of what everyone else is thinking.
In this week's episode, we dig into our morning routines. Except, we don't really have traditional morning routines of journaling, meditating and working out.... nope...our routines and schedules may shock you. You don't actually have to get up at 4am to get 3 hours' worth of self-development in to start your day, nope, it's all a myth (unless that's really your jam, then go for it friends!). What you do need to do is find something that works FOR YOU, that you can be consistent with. That's it. Boring right?!
In this week's episode, we decided to revisit our cute lil love story. How we met, how we knew, and how we have grown. Sometimes in marriage, you need to look back and review how it all started so you can appreciate how you have grown. This conversation is full of love, laughs, 90's dance music and even a bit of Taylor Swift. Zac and I each go through and tell our version of the story and dig into the differences in how we see it unfold. We even take it into a self-development direction and mention how you have to be ready yourself, and willing to follow the lightning strike.
Today's episode is a solo episode from Vena. We get asked all the time how she handles Zac's work load, crazy hours, and busy lifestyle. Listen in as she gives her top 5 tips on how she navigates marriage with a business owner and what has worked for her specifically during their 15 year relationship. Being married to an entrepreneur has its perks, and its challenges, so hopefully you can get some good tools to work with in your own relationships!
We just got home from our quarterly meeting from Maine and had all sorts of ideas for the podcast. One theme that has been coming up lately is how independently we live our lives from each other. So besides talking about lobster rolls for the first 10 minutes, we dig into why leading separate lives really works for Zac and I's personalities and marriage. We touch on what in our past has led us to liking this crazy lifestyle of ours in entrepreneurship, how we manage our time together, and how communication is vital in our marriage. We also discuss what "independence" means to each of us and how we look at it differently, what we do to balance out never seeing each other vs. seeing each other too much, and the differences between being independent vs codependent. And of course, how our weekly meetings really come into play with us both being fierce independents.
Welp, after 24 years in the hair industry, Vena has finally decided to step away to start new adventures. You may need to grab a tissue for this one! Listen in as she recaps her career, what she is going to miss, and what she is excited for in her next steps.
On today's episode we are doing a deep dive into the power of Self Talk. The stories and messages that you are sending to yourself on the daily, and how to flip the script to get them from activating a negative part of your brain, into a positive.
Listen in as we discuss:
Listening to yourself vs talking to yourself
Being careful with the words you are choosing.
Fear based voices
What type of "coach" you have on your shoulder
and why you should speak your mantras and affirmations out loud.
This was a super fun episode, and we can't wait to hear your feedback.
OHHHH this is a goodie. On this episode we dig in deep to compromising, settling, and where you have maybe lowered your standards in the past. Get ready to feel the heat and pressure of asking yourself those questions. This conversation was so good, super raw/honest, and well needed. It forces you to stop and think and get a bit uncomfortable with your very own comfort zones. Let go of the security blanket, and take a listen if you dare.
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 info@thefoundryworkspaces.com.
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.
This week we are signing off for the year, talking about our favorite travels, food, things we've learned, and things we have struggled with. Until next year friends! Happy Holidays.
Doing a little recap on our trip to Charleston, SC. It was by far one of our favorite foodie trips we have taken. The hospitality, the southern take ....in an upscale way, and the history. We will definately be back!
Sometimes life throws crazy wrenches into your week, hear us chat about how we handle said wrenches.
Zac and I are super excited to relaunch our Traverse City Bnb! We are taking a more boutique/concierge approach and can't wait for you all to experience it.
Time for some fun! Just some goofy questions about how well we know one another after 12 years together.
Listen in on what we think our biggest strength is as a couple, and as business owners.
In today's episode we are talking about habits that are not really negative, or positive, but just kinda there. Sometimes there are routines in our day that really don't add or take away. Listen to us discuss and dissect ours, and figure out if they do really mean more.
A super fun chat about Zac and I's favorite junk foods, and what foods we order when one of us is out of town. ( I mean, that's totally normal right?!?)
AHHHH Stress.....we all get it, we all need healthy ways to deal with it. Listen in on Zac and I chatting about how stress relief is different for us both and how even saying one word can eliminate a ton of unnecessary stress in your life.
One of our favorite things to do while in Disney, is take a visit over to Disney Springs for some dinner, drinks, and occasionally a Lululemon haul. In today's episode we talk about a few of our most recent fave meals here, and the best dishes at each. This one will make you hungry!
Being present and aware of your surroundings is so important in today's society. When our heads are down in our phones, you never know what opportunities you are going to miss out on.
Ahhhh finally wrapping up our series on how we operate our marriage and communicate efficiently. Part three is dedicated to our yearly meetings and why they are important to us, and important to be able to set the tone for the whole year. We hope you all loved this series as much as we do.
This may be one of our favorite chats we have had in a long time.....today we are talking all things bank accounts. What type of accounts, who manages what, and how we got started. Get your pen and paper out for this one. There are definitely some good takeaways!
On this week's episode, we are talking about our family spring break cruise. Hear us talk about what we love, didn't enjoy, and if we would do it all over again. And find out where Zac was running off to everynight at 1 am.
We get asked all the time about our travels, food, and lifestyle.....because that is what we post on Insta and Facebook. What people don't see are the in-betweens, the little things that are not quite as glamorous. Today's chat is all about the behind the scenes of what our life REALLY looks like.
Hey hey hey! It has been a few since we had a chance to lay down a podcast. We are super excited to be back! This weeks episode is all about some new restaurants up in Traverse that we love, and letting you know a few that closed over the winter.
In this episode, we break down our Quarterly Marriage Meetings. (They are kinda our fave!) While the weekly's help you communicate your immediate agenda and needs, the quarterly's keep you grounded in what you are working toward for the year. And, they are a great way to reconnect with your person.
Just having a fun lil convo about all of our crazy shenanigans so far this year. New businesses, new buildings, new schedules....we are always up to something!
We went down a rabbit hole of ....where would we pick if there were only 3 restaurants left in the world. Like, what would we want to be last standing. Hear what each of us would pick, our thought processes behind our picks, and how different they are! Also, you should run to these spots immediately.
This holiday season, Zac and I threw our first charity event for a local speakeasy that had burned down over the summer. Hear us chat about how we came up with the idea, why it was important to us, and the impact it made in our community.
We have been getting a ton of questions lately about our Marriage Meetings, so we decided to do a three part series to go in depth on what we do. If you want to go back and hear us chat about our meetings in general, reference Season 1 :Communication Vs. Altercation.
Today's episode is focused solely on our weekly's and why they are vital to how we communicate.
I mean, why wouldn't we go to Vegas for 4 days....come home and go to Maui for 4 days lol. Hear all about our crazy 11 days in November.
Looking back on our fall trip to Boston, and missing all the amazing seafood. Like seriously, that is almost all we ate the whole trip. Find out who had our favorite clam chowder, where we had amazing cookies, and all about our freedom trail adventure in our latest episode.
Ahhhh It's the new year! 2023 is going to be one for the books. But as we set our goals and intentions for the upcoming year, let's look back at our proudest moments of 2022. Hear us both talk about our favorite moments in business, and marriage.
What an awesome Season 2 of Our Uncommon Life! We have done a crazy amount of travel this season, and in this episode we recap some of our favorite dishes and favorite trips.
We cannot wait to jump back in after the Holiday rush and fill you all in on our crazy adventures. Until then...Happy Holidays friends.
Zac and Vena
The final episode in our Italy series. Hear all about Gardone Riviera, Cinque Terre, and the best meal we have EVER eaten in our life.
Today we are discussing why Venice was the dark horse of our trip. It definitely grew on us over time. The food was some of our fave, and the spritzes...OH the spritzes.....We cannot wait to go back and get lost.
Oh Italy! Can we just go back now? Zac and I are OBSESSED. We are going to have to do multiple parts because...there is just too much goodness lol. In today's episode we are talking about getting ready to leave, packing, our flights, and Florence/Firenze. This city is truly magical.
This week we chat about my girls weekend in Detroit, how Zac was jealous of all the yummy food I ate, and why it's actually good to go out with your friends and get away from the spouse once in awhile.
Zac and I have been loving living a more balanced, healthy lifestyle the past two years. While not always perfect, we have learned that...actually that's OK. In this week's episode, we chat about what works for US, working with what you have, and learning to check in within yourself is really the key to sticking to any new health program.
This weeks episode is a bit different, Zac and I took an Emotional Intelligence Test over the past few weeks and we decide to discuss the results with all of you. Where did we each score high, where could we improve, and what did we score the same on. Some huge eye openers and an awesome conversations came out of this episode! Hopefully you guys enjoy
Now that we have talked about all things food in TC, we have to end this series with cocktails! From wineries to classic dive bars, hear about all of our fave stops to grab a sip when we get into town. Trust us, there is something for everyone.
Mentioned in this episode:
Mawby Winery
2Lads Winery
Bonobo Winery
Bower's Harbor Winery
45North Winery
Aurora Cellars
Hop Lot Brewery
Low Bar
Traverse City Whiskey Co
U and I lounge
Dillangers and Bootleggers
Brady's
A quick recap on where we've been , and an outlook into what we are doing next. Talking about what we are excited most about, and where our dream destinations are. Just a fun easy chat, and a preview into what's to come!
We are back at it....talking about all of our favorite "Fine Dining" establishments in Traverse City, MI. Reservations are STRONGLY recommended for all the restaurants we mention. From dinners in old asylums to classic French brunch....these hot spots our Zac and I's favorite places to get dressed up and go out when we are in town.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Trattoria De Stella
PepeNero's
Red Ginger
Amical
Sorellina
Poppycocks
Brasserie Amie
Benedicts
Pearls
Sugar to Salt
Today we are going to tackle the scariest word of them all....COMMITMENT. Talking about the 3 types of "committers" , which ones drive us the most crazy, which type we personally relate with most, and why it's so important to actually honor your commitments.
We wanted to talk about all the delicious food finds in Traverse City, MI ....but quickly realized there were so many we needed two parts. ( I mean honestly, we could do a 10 part series, but alas....just two for now)
In today's episode, we chat about the more casual dining options. Strip away the bougie brunches, get rid of the reservations....just good ole yummy easy crowd pleasing food. From burgers, to donuts, to breweries.....learn our fave go to spots!
Mentioned in this episode:
The Omelette Shoppe
Bubba's Burgers
Bubbies Bagels
Potter's Bakery
Peace, Love, and Little Donuts
Rare Bird Brewery
7 Monks Taproom
Mama Lu's
The Oakwood
In today's episode, we talk about our biggest time hacks. Things that open up space and freedom for us to do the things we love! I mean, who doesn't want that?! Zac and I go over outsourcing, how to make quick decisions, and even some tips and tricks for other little pesky time suckers.
One of the things we love and that we talk about is Instacart. Grocery delivery is a HUGE time saver for me. Especially lately, as I drove back and forth to northern Michigan multiple times in a week. Being able to come home to groceries waiting for me was a game changer. Here is a code to get $10 off your first order!
Code : SBA9D20171
If anyone knows us, they know how much we love a good vegas trip. The lights, the crowds, the FOOD. In this episode we talk about our favorite fine dining, places to go on a budget, and even some other things to do besides eat. You can tell how excited we are to talk about Vegas, because we are jumping all over the place in food recommendations....and I'm sure we missed a million.
Honorable Food Mentions:
The Bacchanal Buffet
The Buffet at Paris Casino (Breakfast)
Carmine's
The Old Homestead
Heritage
Gallagher's
Gordon Ramsey Steak
Beauty & Essex
Secret Pizza
Momofuku
Herbs and Rye
The Peppermill
Mon Ami Gabi
Cut
Bardot
Nobu
Bazaar Meats
E
Pink's Hot Dog's
Hash House a Go Go
The Pantry
The NY NY Piano Bar
Wally's
Whew, it has been a long time friends! We are super excited to be back with you, laying down some fun new podcasts. Zac and I definitely have some fun things we are working on, and a list of episodes for you that we cannot wait to share.
We also are always looking for recommendations ....of podcast topics, restaurants, travel....so feel free to leave a comment on what YOU would like to hear us chat about.
Driving home from TC again, and wanted to do a fun little chat. Zac and I give away our little secret project, talk about some amazing food this weekend....and talk about some upcoming vacay's.
Restaurants/Bars we chatted about:
Trattoria de Stella
Benedicts
Traverse City Whiskey Co
The Omlette Shoppe
Rare Bird Brew Pub
The Parlor
The Low Bar
That's right....it our New York City episode! Zac and I ate and drank our way through the city a few weeks back and found some old school staples, Michelin starred fine dining, and bagels galore. Find out which museum we would spend a whole day at, where to get caviar martini's , and what part of NYC Zac was severely underwhelmed with. We had such a blast in the big city and cannot wait to go back and explore even more.
Restaurants mentioned:
Chelsea Bagle
Daniela's
The Red Eye Grill
Smashed
Zazzy's
Scarpetta
Jean-George's
Bagel's & Schmear
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Dante's
Keen's Steakhouse
Perrine
Village Thai
This week we are coming to you from Zac's car as we drive home from Traverse city. Listen in to our conversation about where we are at with our monthly goals, Zac holding me accountable, and me giving Zac a pretty big observation about him not wanting to wake up early. It's a pretty raw convo, you can definitely hear Oliver moving around in the background and the blinker turning on and off....we even get super confused to where we are at one point because we are so engaged in our chat.
We can't believe we have gone this long without talking about the food mecca of Detroit, MI. We LOVE dining in the city and want you to love it too. Honestly, it's one of our favorite date days to do....heading down to the D and eating & drinking our way through town. In this episode we cover everything from the Detroit classic coney duels to the upscale "it" crowd places to be seen. You can also find out which restaurant called us out for knowing how to dine really well....best compliment EVER!
Restaurants to check out:
The Lafayette
American Coney
Pizza Papalis
Supinos
Pegasus
Slows BBQ
Xochomilco
Takoi
Whitney
Roast
Prime and Proper
SheWolf
Mario's
San Morello
A raw conversation that Zac and I have around the reasons we CHOSE to not have children. We totally respect everyones decisions on what is best for them, but for us....little humans was not the way to go. Hear how we have dealt with backlash, our thought process, and even what we did to make sure the decisions were right for us.
Well, we had to do it sooner or later....talk about our good ole hometown foodie faves here in Fenton, MI. From the best drinks to order at The Laundry, to the place where everyone literally knows our name (Relief & Resource...we see you).....we wanted to dedicate this episode to all the yummy eats that are literally at our finger tips . These are the reasons why we tell people to move to Fenton all the time....I mean who doesn't want boozy milkshakes?!? Enjoy
Our Faves:
The Laundry
El Topo
Relief & Resource
Fenton Fire Hall
Ciao
Andiamos of Fenton
Cancun
Uncle Ray's Ice Cream
The Pumphouse Custard
Scoop
The Fenton Hotel
The Rough Draught
The Fenton Pub
Lucky's Steakhouse
The Barn
A follow up conversation with Zac about his crazy work situation now 3 1/2 weeks later. How is he handling it, how has it affected his outlook, and his next moves. An extremely vulnerable chat, that shows you .....if you have your priorities straight and your head in the game, you can still get to the other side of a bad situation.
We thought it would be fun to go over all of our favorite local breakfast joints here in South East Michigan. From greasy coney/diners to the super trendy out of the box breakfast places.....you will definitely find something you love on this list.
Honorable mentions:
D's Cafe
Bryans Coney
The Royal Diner
Tony's
Drayton Cafe
Shirley's Cafe
Crust
Holly Donut Shop
Pete's Oven
Ellen's
The Dime Store
What?! 10 whole years together AND it's our 10th episode....that worked out swimmingly. In this weeks episode, hear us talk about our favorite part about the last 10 years, our best advice for newlyweds, and our biggest argument. This is a fun one, thanks for joining us on this journey!
In today's episode, you guys are stuck with little ole me , Vena. I know it's a bit different, BUT it was what we had to do in the moment. We always talk about how "uncommon" our life is, and this week was a perfect example of just that. Zac has had a major work, all hands on deck, type issue going on. I recorded this episode Thursday evening....it's now Monday morning and I have only seen him 2x. He has had maybe 18 hrs of sleep since last Wednesday. So, what do I do on the other end of that? Not nag, not make him feel guilty.....but support him beyond measure. This rambling of mine is super real and authentic and in the moment. Hopefully you like the change of pace.
Before the world shut down in 2020, Zac and I got to experience one of our favorite trips ever....Arizona. We went out for my 40th birthday, and did it up right. In this weeks episode we are reliving our time out in the red rocks, and of course spilling our favorite spots to grab food. From Fry Bread Stands....to Mezcal Bars, this trip really did have it all.
Please take the time to follow all of our friends over on Instagram, and visit the next time you head out west:
Enchantment Resort
Mii Amo Destination Spa
Elote Cafe
L'Auberge De Sedona
Montezuma's Castle
The Scott Resort
The Canal Club
Binkley's
The Breakfast Club
Frank and Lupe's
Schmooze
Barrio Queen
The Phoenix Botanical Gardens
UnderTow
Maple and Ash
Whew, what a week! Our power went out and we had to move in with the Parent's for four days. Here we are chatting about how we pivot when inconveniences arise in our household, and why it's better to face it head on, move forward, and just deal with it ....rather than let it ruin your day or weekend.
Special Thanks to Gary and Teresa Lamb for letting us crash for four days and taking good care of our Oliver while we had to work. Always appreciative.
We thought it would be fun to go back and remember/recap our favorite overall, most unique dining experiences for you guys. These restaurants have created some of Vena and I's favorite food memories in the past 6 years and we are excited to share them here. Hear us talk about where we have found the best "surf and turf" and even food served on mini couches.......Vena's clutch even gets its own satin resting place at one of our stops. Enjoy!!
Restaurants mentioned:
É in Las Vegas
Binkleys in Phoenix
The Addison in San Diego
Here we are in a new month! It's crazy how fast time flies by sometimes. In this weeks episode, we are talking about how Zac and I communicate the most efficiently with each other.....and thats through setting up meetings. Designated time that we have throughout the week, month, quarter, and year to talk about our challenges, goals and objectives for this marriage. This is what works for us, it helps cut down on a MILLION little arguments and frustrations, and I feel this is one of the things that make us super uncommon.
Well we just got home from the windy city, and whew what a trip. Zac and I love exploring new parts of Chicago, and on this trip, we tried to hit all the little neighborhoods that we never think to venture to when in town (Wicker Park, Logan Square, Old Town). We stayed at The Thompson Hotel in the Gold Coast, which was. perfect launchpad for our food and drink expedition. Take a listen and hear where Zac faced his biggest fear, where we had the most mind-blowing pillows of love, and which bar almost had us go out at 2:30am in our pjs to join the party. Special shout out to my girl Julie, who was the most perfect tour guide of Logan Square, and who introduced us to packaged goods stores.
Here is where we ate:
Egg Harbor Cafe
Hugo's Frog Bar
El Cid 2
Longman and Eagle
Go Tavern and Liquors
The Original Pancake House
Big Star
Nico Osteria
Rosebud on Rush
Truluck's
Dublin's
Margaritaville
Maple and Ash
The Pour House
Having a quick chat with Zac about his weekend away and why it's so important to give your partner some space....even if sometimes you don't want to, or miss them. We also touch on date nights, and having intentional time with your spouse. I do believe that Zac mentions more than once how supportive I am.....so thats another one for my record books.
We just got back from a two night trip to Louisville KY, and this little getaway was one for the books. I'm not sure if it was the amazing food, perfect little airbnb, or all of the Old Fashioned's we drank...but Zac and I loved loved loved this trip. We stayed in the NULU neighborhood and couldn't believe how great of a location we snagged. Our Airbnb was called the GardenHouse (you can find them on Insta as Gardenhouselouisville), and it was within a block of great coffee shops, bars, restaurants and boutiques. The vibe in NULU was just what we needed for a holiday weekend!
Here are all the restaurants we hit up while on our stay:
Quill's Coffee
Bar Vetti
Repeal
ButcherTown Grocery
Royal
Nouvelle
Biscuit Belly
Bodeguita de Mima
Ac Hotel bar
The Seelbach hotel bar
Gerties
and Taj
In this episode, Zac and I talk about why we wanted to start this podcasting journey and why we are anything but traditional. We just wanted to give a little introspective into what's to come, our unconventional thinking, and even dropped a few restaurant recommendations already. (Shoutout to Mama's Chicken Kitchen in Gatlinburg, TN).
We lead a pretty unconventional life and marriage, so we decided to start a podcast to talk about what makes us tick as a couple. Listen in to find out more on how we run our relationship, our businesses, and the way we like to eat & travel.