Marriage and Intimacy Tips for Christian Couples: Secrets of Happily Ever After

Today’s interview is with Aniqa Rani and Akbar Sheikh. Aniqa is a former architect turned fashion designer who specializes in modest, flattering designs.  Akbar is a best-selling author and business coach who strives to help entrepreneurs grow to a 7 Figure Family. His driving force behind everything he does is 'make more so you can give more'. This amazing couple talks about the most important lessons they have learned while being successful business owners, parents and partners to each other. Family first is their motto  and they achieve that by keeping realistic expectations in all aspects of their lives. Also, a healthy dose of compassion and love for each other helps them along their journey.    Check out Aniqa’s fashion line here:Instagram:  www.instagram.com/aniqa  Want to be coached to 7 figures by Akbar? Use the link below:https://akbarsheikh.com/ For more great resources, visit:https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/Send us a text

Today we are sitting down with Ceri & Dave Payne. Dave is Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer at Rocky Mountain University and Ceri is a certified life coach that helps Mompreneurs find balance with the demands that come in life and business. They are parents to three adorable girls.   The most important lesson they have learned together is that balance is 100% possible if you know the results you want, put your priorities first and stop comparing yourself to someone else. What is perfect for one person is not perfect for another. If you desire to be fully loved and supported, that is the focus you need to have when it comes to your marriage. Ceri and Dave’s belief and support in each other has allowed them to grow and be happy in their careers and family life.    To learn more about Ceri’s coaching services go to her website:https://organizedlife.coach/ For more resources, visit:https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/Send us a text

Today’s interview is with Natasha & Mitch Smith. They are high school sweethearts and parents to three little girls. Natasha & Dave use the Enneagram Method to help connect in their marriage, family life and business. The most important lesson they have learned is that you have to make time! Schedule it so you have that commitment to your family to avoid getting lost in the shuffle of everyone doing their own thing.   The Enneagram Method that they use helps with the decision aspect of communication. It shows us what and why we do the things we do. It allows people to show how they are really feeling instead of going the vague route of “it’s fine”. Sharing your heart in a safe way is a bonus of incorporating this method into your family relationships, not just with your partner but your kids as well.   Check out Natasha’s website below and go take a enneagram test to find out your number.https://radiantlyflourish.com/https://tests.enneagraminstitute.com/ For more great resources, visit:https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/Send us a text

Today’s interview is with Nate and Angilyn Bagley. Nate is a full time marriage researcher, educator and podcaster who strives to rid the world of mediocre love. Angilyn is a registered nurse who is compassionate about healing and removing people’s pain. Nate and Angilyn are new parents to an adorable little girl named Aurora. In their marriage they have learned that to have the love and passion they both desired in their marriage they needed to experience that in their careers as well. When your relationship is great everything else blossoms and when you struggle in your marriage everything else suffers. To be a successful entrepreneur you need to have a great marriage with support and encouragement from your partner.  To avoid a mediocre marriage, check out the links below:https://growthmarriage.com/https://www.areweroommates.com/ For more great resources, visit:https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/Send us a text

Today’s interview is with Lauren & Justin Golden. Lauren is the founder of the Free Mama and Free Mama Movement, where she teaches moms to work from home and not have to choose between their career and their families. Justin is the founder of That PPC Guy, where he manages google ads for businesses and helps companies avoid wasting money on pay per click ads!  Lauren & Justin are parents to three great kids, and they work hard to keep their responsibilities and commitments to their family and businesses. They understand the importance of wearing many different hats in life and at the end of the day it’s a balancing act that you have to be forgiving of yourself when it comes to your time frame.  Follow through on the promises and goals that you set for yourself, your family and your business, but start small and grow from there. Lauren Goldenhttps://www.thefreemamamovement.com/ Justin Goldenhttps://www.thatppcguy.com/ For more great resources, please visit:https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/Send us a text

Are you an entrepreneur, married to an entrepreneur or running a business with your spouse? Do you want to know the secrets to successfully juggling the demands of building a business and marriage and raising a family? If so, then this podcast is for YOU! Hi, I’m Monica Tanner. Wife to a hunky man named Ben, boss mom of 4 incredible kids, relationship and intimacy expert and a passionate entrepreneur. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been obsessed with finding the answer to 2 important questions. What makes a marriage strong and lasting and what does it mean to be successful. The older and wiser I get, the more I realize that both of these questions have the same answers, but they aren’t always easy to come by. In the early stages of my business, I used to feel so guilty as I took precious time, energy and financial resources to find my voice and worked hard to build something that only existed in my mind. I overcompensated for this dream of mine by burning the candle at both ends and by the end of each day I was too tired to connect with my husband. I often felt frustrated with my progress, unsupported by my partner and alone in my struggle. When we argued about it, I would feel like quitting. I was exhausted and overwhelmed, trying to be all things to all people and coming up short every time! Fast forward through tears and many lessons learned and you’ll see the thriving marriage, loving family and growing business I have today. It’s not without it’s challenges, because nothing worth doing ever is. But through the years, I’ve built up the courage, confidence, communication and conflict resolution skills and commitment to navigate those challenges and continue building a marriage that supports by business and a business that supports my marriage. When I’m standing at the top, hand in hand with the love of my life, looking out over all we’ve overcome and accomplished together, that’s when I’ll know for sure it was all worth it. I help passionate entrepreneurs, like you, prioritize their marriage and crush their business goals, without all the guilt and overwhelm, so you can make to the top of your very own mountain. I started this podcast, because I don’t want anyone to ever have to choose between their dedication to their family and their passion for their message. So, if you think success means having it ALL: a strong marriage, a supportive family AND a successful business, you’re in the right place. Each week, I’m interviewing the most successful entrepreneurs I can find and asking them real honest questions about the lessons they’ve learned balancing marriage and entrepreneurship while raising their family. I’m also sharing the skills, strategies and frameworks I’ve developed in my own quest to gracefully meet the demands of all these responsibilities through a system I call Sexpionage. In 30 minutes or less each week, you’ll learn our secrets to success and get actionable takeaways you can implement immediately to strengthen your marriage and push the needle forward in your business. Welcome to On the Brighter Side ~ Marriage for Entrepreneurs. I’m so grateful you are here. Now let’s get started! Join us for the official launch next week, with 9 incredible (short) episodes with millionaire entrepreneurs. Find out their secrets for juggling marriage, family life and entrepreneurship. Want more details about On the Brighter Side? Check out our website: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/Send us a text

Today, I'm chatting with Megan Brame. Megan is a 5x award-winning entrepreneur-turned marketing coach who wants to help other entrepreneurs build their businesses into profit-making machines that let them get away from their soul-sucking jobs and support their families, while avoiding common pitfalls.She wants everyone to know and learn how to make sure they are keeping their priorities clear. Megan believes all business owners should make self-care a priority and shares her tips on how best to accomplish this to avoid burning out! You would not let your best friend suffer with low mental health and fear, so you shouldn’t let yourself go through that either! Balance is key to build your dream business and to STOP SUCKING AT BUSINESS!Learn more about Megan on her website: https://www.meganbrame.com/on Facebook – Stop Sucking at Businesson Instagram – @stopsuckingatbusiness Check out her book: https://www.meganbrame.com/day1book/Send us a text

Today, I'm republishing an episode with my dear friend, youth advocate, internet crusader and incredible human, Collin Kartchner, which was originally recorded in April of 2018. I'm putting this back out in the world with a little bit of commentary and whole lot of love.Collin's message and mission touched hundreds of thousands around the world as he taught parents to connect with their kids in this digital age, fought against the dangers of social media and spread the joy of 8 second hugs. I will never know the reason he was taken so soon, but I will continue to be inspired by his passion and support his mission in every way I can.He wanted parents to wake up to the dangers that surround our kids and families. No one will ever fill his red Nike shoes, but I have listed below some accounts and organizations who are also spreading messages of hope and healing. I've also linked to Collin's 2018 Tedx talk and his podcast. Please get educated and inspired and let your voice be heard. This is a fight worth fighting! #savethekids #savetheparents #forcollin.Collin's Tedx Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/collin_kartchner_can_flip_phones_end_our_social_media_addictionCollin's Instagram Account: https://instagram.com/collinkartchnerCollin's Podcast: https://www.collinkartchner.com/podcastOther helpful resources:Instagram Accounts to Follow: https://instagram.com/dearlizzy, https://instagram.com/betterscreentime, https://instagram.com/healthyscreenhabits, https://instagram.com/dogood.bekind, https://instagram.com/protectyoungminds, https://instagram.com/protectyoungeyes, https://instagram.com/familytechuniversity, https://instagram.com/fightthenewdrug and https://instagram.com/gabbwireless.If you would like more information about additional accounts and organizations, contact the Safeguard Alliance and follow hashtags #savethekids and #savetheparents.Send us a text

Harry Uddoh is a purpose-driven Relationship and Dating Coach on a mission to help people all over the world develop the confidence, self-esteem, and mindset needed to build deep and meaningful romantic relationships.From watching the separation of his parents and the ripple effect that it caused many of his family, to trauma at a young age, Harry has grown spiritually, physically, and mentally by studying and learning martial arts. He has given himself the tools to handle anything that comes his way, and he is excited to share that with his clients, friends, and family. Harry also shares his 3 best tips for a healthy relationship today:1)Nurture your friendship2)Always be curious3)Remember “You could be wrong”Want more information on how to Own Your Desires? Connect with Harry below https://www.harryuddoh.com/ or on Facebook and Instagram @harry_uddoh.Send us a text

In today’s episode with fellow podcasters, best-selling authors, relationship and business coaches and co-founders of Thrive, Inc, CrisMarie Campbell and Susan Clarke, we discuss the beauty of conflict. We talk about how to navigate and make the best of all the conflict that will inevitably arise while our families are all together and navigating new living arrangements and schedules due to Covid.This timely and relevant episode covers the beauty of conflict and how we can use it to grow, not only personally, but in our relationships as well. I hope you will listen to the end, where we really get talking about how to make the best of all the chaos and stress we are all experiencing right now. I recommend you listen with pen in hand.You can find CrisMarie and Susan online at: https://www.thriveinc.com/ or on their podcast called: The Beauty of Conflict. Look for their books: The Beauty of Conflict: Harnessing Your Team’s Competitive Advantage and The Beauty of Conflict for Couples.Claim your free gift from ChrisMarie and Susan:Unpack Your Stress; https://app.involve.me/thrive-inc/stress-testAs mentioned in the episode, I will be hosting a live, virtual workshop this Thursday, October 15th at 7:00 pm MDT about how to create a marriage that supports your business and a business that supports your marriage. For more information and to register, please visit: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/fourpillars.Send us a text