In this episode, we’re talking about one of those parenting milestones that hits harder than you expect, your kid turning 18. If you’re a parent, this one will hit home. If you’re not, it might make you call your mom.

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When a tired Elena admits she’s frustrated, her son flips the script and calmly hands her the exact emotional-regulation advice she’s taught him: breathe in and out… 35 times. What follows is laughter, perspective, and a reminder that kids are always listening. From there, the conversation wanders (as it always does) through parenting wins and fails, marriage dynamics, travel, money, real estate, Legos, gift-giving pressure, organization chaos, Monopoly strategy, and what it really means to slow down and be intentional, especially during the holidays. Honest, funny, and unfiltered, this episode is a snapshot of real life: raising kids, navigating relationships, and trying to do a little better each day, while laughing through the mess.

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New year, fresh goals, and real conversations. In this episode, we sit down to talk through our New Year’s resolutions and get hands-on creating our resolution boards. We share what we’re aiming for this year, why these goals matter to us, and how visualizing them helps us stay intentional. Whether you’re big on goal-setting or still figuring things out, this conversation is all about starting the year with clarity and purpose.

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As the year comes to a close, Ryan and Elena settle into a cozy holiday setting to reflect on 2025—the wins, the lessons, and the moments that mattered most. In this year-end episode of Casual Conversations, they push past the easy trap of focusing on what didn’t happen and instead challenge themselves to intentionally recognize what did go right.

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In this episode of Casual Conversations, Ryan and Elena sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about growth, boundaries, and the emotional weight of unsolicited advice especially when it comes from the people closest to us.

As the year comes to a close and the holidays bring more time with family and friends, Ryan and Elena talk through what it really means to outgrow old dynamics, protect your peace, and stop sharing parts of your life with people who don’t know how to support you. They dive into the difference between advice that’s asked for versus advice that’s imposed, how constant opinions can erode trust, and why learning when to listen is often more powerful than knowing what to say.

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In this episode of Casual Conversations, Ryan and Elena sit down for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about what we actually need to feel fulfilled, not what we’re told success should look like. From backyard fire-pit chats and annual Christmas traditions to leadership pressure, mentorship, faith, and family, this episode explores the layers beneath ambition. The kind of pressure that drives growth… and the balance required to keep it from costing what matters most. They reflect on building community, showing up for the people you love, and the quiet realization that success isn’t always measured on paper. Whether it’s needing connection, challenge, structure, mentorship, or time at home, this conversation is about getting clear on who you are and what you need to thrive.

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In this cozy Christmas edition of Casual Conversations, we’re posted up in the lounge (because Texas decided to be freezing!) and catching up on everything life, family, and the holidays. 🎄✨

We talk about Ryan and Allison’s beloved annual Christmas party, behind-the-scenes prep, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, parenting moments we’ll never get back, and the importance of being present for the people who matter most. We also reflect on the year, what went well, what surprised us, and how family continues to ground everything we do. Grab your coffee and join us for a warm holiday chat.

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Drama is easy. Growth is hard. In this raw and honest conversation, Ryan and Elena explore what happens when life throws you wrenches, business fallouts, community division, and unexpected betrayal and how choosing peace over revenge can transform your entire path. They share personal lessons on leadership, faith, and finding yourself again when life forces you to shut a door you didn’t want to close. This episode is for anyone ready to rebrand their mindset, reclaim their power, and walk toward a stronger, more grounded version of themselves.

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