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We at Family Brand want to raise a war cry to families everywhere. Now is the time to TAKE BACK YOUR FAMILY. Develop a family culture where relationships last, and each member of the family is seen and valued for who they are. It is absolutely possible to raise a family today without fear of the future. Define who you are as a family, and what you stand for. Stop looking at the future with fear and uncertainty and start looking forward with a possibility of more. More love. More joy. More co ...
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Hey, Family Brand community! Melissa here. I'm back with another enlightening chat with Graeme Barlow. If you caught our last episode, you know we delved deep into the world of gaming, entrepreneurship, and parenthood. But after hitting the stop button, our conversation took an even more intriguing turn, and I just had to hit record again. Graeme a…
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Hey, Family Brand community! Melissa here. Today, I had the pleasure of chatting with Graeme Barlow, a dynamic entrepreneur who's been in the game (literally and figuratively) since he was 10 years old. Our conversation took a deep dive into balancing parenthood, entrepreneurship, and yes, even gaming. Graeme and I first connected through a coachin…
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Welcome back! Chris and Melissa here, and last week, Melissa shared a post on Instagram about the eight things we did to rebuild our marriage after being separated. We often get asked, "How did you go from the brink of divorce to creating such a beautiful marriage?" And while it's not perfect (because no marriage is), we've learned a lot along the …
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Hey there, Family Brand OGs and newcomers alike! If you've been with us for a while, you know we've been on this journey of family, relationships, and intentional living for nearly three years. But if you're just tuning in, you might be wondering, "Who are these people?" Well, today we give a nod to Jay-Z, as we "reintroduce ourselves" to our old a…
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Today's chat is all about turning those family values into real, exciting adventures. Get ready to meet Jonathan and Nicole, a couple who's not just about talking the talk – they're walking it when it comes to living out their family's core values. Jonathan and Nicole are the living proof that you can be just as intentional about your family journe…
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Hey there, it's Chris and Melissa from the Family Brand Podcast! Today, we're diving into a topic that strikes a chord with many of us – navigating the tricky waters of the "roommate phase" in relationships. We've all felt it, that point where familiarity overshadows the spark. But guess what? We firmly believe that you don't have to settle for thi…
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Hey there, it's Chris and Melissa from the Family Brand Podcast! We're back, and this week we're diving into a topic that's close to our hearts - breaking free from limiting beliefs. We've all had those moments where a challenge comes up, and suddenly those background beliefs say, "You're not good enough." But here's the thing: Every single one of …
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In the latest Family Brand Podcast episode, Chris chats with his buddy and guest, Scott Donald. Scott and his wife, Amy, were among the first to check out Family Brand before it was even fully launched. They were definitely ahead of the curve! Scott is a loving husband, a committed father, and a successful entrepreneur. He's also the author of the …
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Hey there! Melissa here, taking over the Family Brand Podcast to share our unique approach to education. We're not your typical homeschool or public school family – it's a mix of both! We started to forge our own family path when it comes to education one winter break when homeschooling for Tate and Tanner in first and second grade. It was a succes…
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Hey, Family Brand Podcast community! It's Chris here with a solo episode today. Recently, Melissa asked on Instagram about some of the biggest challenges families are facing, and finances were a recurring theme. Let me tell you, we've been there too - struggling to make ends meet, living paycheck to paycheck. But here's the good news - there's hope…
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Hey there, welcome back to our Family Brand Podcast! Today, we're chatting about our recent family trip to Europe - the places we visited, the fun we had, and the stuff we learned. It was a five-week adventure that made us see things in a new light. We have chatted with a few people about our trip along the way and the responses were all surprising…
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Hey there! Welcome back to another episode of the Family Brand Podcast. We're Melissa and Chris, and we're excited to have you join us on our journey to becoming better spouses, parents, and builders of strong families! At the time of this recording, we have been celebrating the 4th of July here in America, and that’s why today, we want to discuss …
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Hey there, welcome back to another episode of the Family Brand Podcast! Mellisa here, and this week is a bit different and I'm super excited to share it with you. So, I spent last weekend hanging out with some of my college roommates and amidst the reminiscing, we stumbled onto a topic we've all tackled: raising toddlers. Our guests today are Mary …
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Hey, Family Brand fam! Melissa here, and I can't tell you how excited I am to finally drop this episode featuring our chat with the amazing Alyson Caffrey. Alyson's wisdom and insights are absolutely game-changing for entrepreneurial families! Alyson is the founder of the Operations Agency, a bona fide organizational wizard who streamlines business…
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Hey, Melissa and Chris here! Today we are in stunning Croatia, as we continue our travels for the for the Summer. Our new adventure, like all others, is filled with unique experiences, learning, and cherished family memories. Our vacations haven’t always been so relaxing though, that’s why we are excited to share the principles we've discovered to …
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Hello there! It's Melissa, back with another episode of the Family Brand Podcast. Today, I'm pleased to introduce Suzette Halterman, a relationship and couples coach who brings a lot of wisdom to the table. Our chat today revolves around an interesting, albeit somewhat daunting, topic – the four horsemen of the apocalypse. But don't worry, we're no…
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Hello, it's Melissa from the Family Brand Podcast! With summer fast approaching, you might be on the hunt for something engaging and educational for those road trips or lazy afternoons. I have just the thing for you - our guest this week, Breck LeSueur from the 'Bedtime History' Podcast! Breck has brilliantly woven historical events into bedtime st…
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We've kicked off our Summer series on the Family Brand Podcast, and guess who's back? It's Meg Martin, our first repeat guest. Meg and her family have this fascinating tradition of Screen-Free Summers. She's here to share all about it, including the reasons behind this decision and the amazing impact it's had on their family life. Now, Screen-Free …
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Hello, folks! Welcome back to another episode of The Family Brand Podcast with your hosts, Chris and Melissa Smith. As summer is rolling in, we can't help but hum Sublime's Summertime and start to plan our adventures and we're excited about the prospect of what the summer holds for us and our family. Before your schedule fills up with graduations, …
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Hey everyone, Chris and Melissa here, back with another episode of the Family Brand Podcast. This week Melissa's is battling a cold, so Chris will be taking the reigns but we're so excited to share our thoughts with you today, particularly about a topic that's close to our hearts - "Breathe Life Into Their Dreams." In this episode, we deep dive int…
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Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! In this episode, Chris is joined by Justin Donald, the founder of The Lifestyle Investor and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Justin shares how his business was born out of his desire to be a more present husband and father. As entrepreneurs, it's easy to get caught up in our businesses and uninten…
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It's time for another episode of the Family Brand podcast! Today we continue our series where we explore the different strengths that make up strong families. This week, we're talking about the importance of talking in families. According to research from the University of Nebraska, strong families are ones that talk often, about anything and every…
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Welcome back to another episode of the Family Brand Podcast! Melissa here, I'm so excited to share with you all about this amazing guest we had on the Family Band podcast, Katie Wells, also known as Wellness Mama! She's a mom of six with a background in journalism, who took her health struggles into her own hands and started researching to find ans…
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Hey there, friends! It's Chris and Melissa, and we are so excited to be back with you for another episode of the family brand podcast. You know, let's be real, marriage can be tricky, and ours is no exception. One thing we've been discussing lately is the importance of being true to our word. It's about doing what we say we're going to do, and it's…
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Hey everyone, Melissa here from the Family Brand Podcast. In our latest episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Eric Knoff, a lifelong entrepreneur and co-founder and co-CEO of Webconnex, a software company that powers event registration, ticketing, and fundraising for some of the biggest brands in the world. Eric is that he believes most entrepr…
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Hey everyone! Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast, it's Chris and Melissa here. We're excited to be back and chatting with you today. Melissa's been killing it on the podcast, we've got some amazing interviews coming up, and even a summer series in the works that we can't wait to share with you all. Today, we're diving into two of the strength…
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Hey everyone! Chris and Melissa here from the Family Brand Podcast. Today on the show, we dive deep into the incredible impact books have on our lives, shaping various aspects from parenting and personal growth to business and relationships. We share our experience of starting a family book club as an exciting way to bond and learn together. By inv…
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Hey everyone, it's Chris here, and I can't wait to tell you about my recent chat on the Family Brand podcast with the awesome Shelli Baltman and Fiona Stevenson. These two amazing ladies are all about helping people tap into their creativity and reach their full potential. They started their own boutique innovation agency called The Idea Suite back…
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In this episode, we chat with the one and only Michael Hyatt, the founder and chairman of Full Focus. You may know him from one of his many life changing books or coaching programs! Today we talk about his new book, Mind Your Mindset, and how it can help parents like us take control of our thinking to achieve success in all areas of life, family an…
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Every year, our family chooses a word, a scripture, and a quote that serves as a guide for our decisions and actions. We have hinted at this process on the podcast over the years but we have never made a full episode breaking down the full process until today! This fun and easy experience has been one of the most transformative things we have done …
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Have you ever stopped to think about what makes a family or a company truly successful in the long run? I mean, sure, you can have a great message, a compelling story, a solid strategy, and strong values, but what if I told you that the number one thing that can drive growth, foster meaningful relationships, and create a positive environment is act…
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Welcome to this week's episode of The Family Brand Podcast! We are recording from the North Shore, and feeling happy and nostalgic about living here full-time. Recently, we have been getting a lot of questions about our Family Brand program so we decided to take a few of the core principles we teach and unpack them one at a time here on the podcast…
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Hey, it's Chris and Melissa back for another Family Brand Podcast! This is a special recording for us because we're back on the North Shore of Hawaii! We love this place and feel like it's where we really gained a lot of momentum with our podcast. If you have been listening for a while, you know we've recorded over half of our episodes here. Being …
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re bringing you a subject we’ve never had before on The Family Brand Podcast… Many of you will be excited because we have gotten a few requests for this topic. If you are new here, this will be a memorable first introduction to us! Haha Hit play to hear how to have better sex and intimacy in your marriage! Our g…
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As a busy entrepreneurial family, you are faced with hundreds of ways to invest your time, money, and energy daily. But are you investing where it really counts? We believe the best investment we can make as spouses and parents is always in our own personal growth and self-development. But what happens when one person in the couple grows more than …
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Have you ever thought, “I REALLY wish I/we had more time!” If so, you are going to love this episode. Dan Martell is an entrepreneur, angel investor and became a highly sought-after coach in the SaaS industry after exiting three technology companies within a ten-year period. He’s also an Ironman athlete, philanthropist, husband, and father of two i…
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Parenting is a challenging journey, full of uncertainty and self-doubt. It can be hard to know if you are doing the right thing when it comes to parenting your kids and loving them on an individual level to ensure all their needs are met both emotionally and physically. Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! Melissa here for another show and If …
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New Year, New Vision. If you want to have a great 2023, creating a clear vision is the #1 way to get the most out of your new year. Plus, it’s more fun and easier than you think! Welcome to the Family Brand Podcast! If you are new here, you may not know that we are big believers in vision boards. At one point in our lives, we would have been skepti…
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Nothing leads to better conversations like traveling on the open road. Recently, we were traveling for a quick work trip and our four oldest kids were hanging out with friends for Christmas Break. We took our youngest to friends about an hour and a half away so we found ourselves with some alone time in the car. We started talking about our kids in…
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New Year's Eve is a special time for many people and families. It's a chance to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead. Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! We are excited to share an update on our MOST requested topic of the year. If you have heard our previous years episodes, we can cut to the chase! Get Your FREE New…
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Light, love, and positivity. In our opinion, these are not just “new age” buzzwords. These are some of the most important things we can spread worldwide. And we all have the power to do it! Do you agree? If so, we probably can agree that it can be easier said than done. During the Holidays, it’s easier to keep things like that at the top of your mi…
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Today we are coming to you live from our family road trip! Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast! Every year around this time, the Smiths get a whole new look. You may think we are referring to ugly Christmas sweaters or our favorite Holiday outfits, but we are talking about our Cowboy hats and boots. We take a trip to Las Vegas to see Chris com…
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, they say… But is it really? LOL Welcome back to the Family Brand Podcast, Chris and Melissa here for another honest conversation about what’s going on in the Smith world. If you’re like us, you love this time of year and all the beautiful memories we get to make with our kids of all ages. However, as the ye…
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Relationships are the most fulfilling part of the human experience. It’s clear that none of us were designed to be alone and that’s one of the reasons why marriage is so powerful and life-giving for those who do it right. For those who do it wrong, marriage and relationships can be stressful and traumatic. How do we know? Because we have had it bot…
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Authenticity. It’s a word that gets thrown around and overused these days. But what does it really mean? Today we want to talk about how to let your kids be themselves and how to feel like a less “controlling” parent. Don’t get us wrong, it’s important to have a healthy level of authority in your kids' lives as they grow up, but there is a differen…
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WARNING: We know a lot of our listeners listen to our show with kiddos in the car or in the room. That’s why we wanted to let you know at the top that we are going to be covering the topic of pornography and keeping your kids safe from assault. We won't go into graphic detail or anything like that, but our conversation is more geared toward the par…
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If you are a parent or have been in any sort of long-term relationship, there is a good chance that you have experienced a fight or misunderstanding because the root of the issue wasn’t addressed sooner… We have all been there! It can be hard to discern when is the best time to bring up a “touchy” topic that could lead to further conflict or hurt f…
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Hey guys! Chris and Melissa here, as the end of October draws near, we are getting close to a yearly family tradition of ours. It’s one that has taught our whole family about where we come from and now we get an opportunity to celebrate them every year! If you are one of our OG listeners, you may remember this conversation from this time last year.…
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Welcome to the 100th episode of the Family Brand Podcast! That's crazy, right? We are so excited to cross this milestone together. Honestly, we never thought we would keep going this long! It just goes to show that taking it one week at a time and staying consistent can help you reach any goal! Over the past 100 episodes, we have had more fun than …
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There is nothing like getting a workout AND listening to a great podcast. It’s like an exercise for your body and mind at the same time and it’s one of our favorite ways to start the day. The morning of this recording we hit the gym and listened to a powerful conversation with the one and only Jocko Willink. Obviously, that sparked up the conversat…
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