Latest Connectionparenting Podcast Episodes
153. Goal-Setting Redefined: Michael Hyatt's Path to Your Best Year
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - November 17, 2023 07:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey there, Family Brand community! Chris here and in this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michael Hyatt, a renowned expert in goal setting and achievement, not to mention his best-selling books and online programs that have impacted millions around the world! Michael is our first-ev...
152. Harnessing the Power of Play: Brad Pedersen’s Blueprint for Business and Family
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - November 09, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsIn this episode of the Family Brand Podcast, we're thrilled to share with you an insightful conversation with Brad Pedersen, the co-founder of the beloved children’s entertainment company Basic Fun and author of “Startup Santa”. Brad takes us through his entrepreneurial journey in toys and ma...
151. Transforming Extended Family Relationships: Creating Better Family Culture For Everyone with guest Matt Herrington
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - November 02, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsIn this episode of the Family Brand Podcast, we're tackling a topic that's especially relevant as the holidays draw near: navigating family dynamics and creating a thriving space for all family members despite their differences. In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Matt, a peo...
150. Celebrating Dia de los Muertos: A Journey into Family Heritage
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - October 27, 2023 06:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey there, Family Brand community! Chris and Melissa here. As the leaves change and the crisp autumn air sets in, we're gearing up for one of our cherished family traditions. It's a heartwarming ritual that has deepened our connection to our roots and given us a beautiful way to honor and celebr...
149. The Surprising Things You Learn From a Family Personality Test
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - October 13, 2023 06:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand community! Today we're diving deep into a topic that's been on our mind for a while: the power of personality tests in strengthening family bonds. Now, I know what you're thinking. Personality tests? Really? But hear me out. Chris and I have been exploring various personality...
148. The Power of Commitment: How Our Family Embraced Chris's Bodybuilding Challenge
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - October 06, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, Family Brand community! Today, we're diving into a topic that might seem a little off the beaten path for our podcast, but trust me, it's deeply intertwined with our core values. We’re talking about Chris's recent journey into the world of bodybuilding. Now, I know what you're thinking. B...
147. Balancing Parenthood, Entrepreneurship, and Gaming with Graeme Barlow [Part Two]
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - September 29, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, 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 intrigu...
146. Balancing Parenthood, Entrepreneurship, and Gaming with Graeme Barlow [Part One]
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - September 22, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, 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 ...
145. Finding Our Way: The Eight Steps to a Beautiful Marriage
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - September 15, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsWelcome 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 (b...
144. Allow us to Reintroduce Ourselves: Meet the Smiths
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - September 08, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey 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 no...
143. From Values to Adventures: Crafting a Life of Purpose with Jonathan and Nicole Cottrell
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - September 01, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsToday'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...
142. From Roommates to Lovers: Rediscovering Connection in Your Relationship
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - August 25, 2023 06:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey 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? W...
141. Breaking Free from Limiting Beliefs: Discovering Who You Truly Want to Become
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - August 11, 2023 06:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey 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 go...
140. Roots and Wings: Creating Strong Family Connections for Lasting Legacies
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - August 04, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsIn 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...
139. Homeschool or Public School? Making the Best Decision for Your Kids
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - July 28, 2023 06:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey 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 Ta...
139. The Power of Language: How Your Words Can Shape Your Wealth
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - July 21, 2023 06:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, 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 paychec...
138. Why Not? Embracing Adventure and What’s Possible As A Family! - Our Trip To Europe
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - July 13, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey 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 ...
137. Embracing Freedom: Living Fully in the Present
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - July 07, 2023 19:24 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey 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 h...
136. Parenting Toddlers: What We Wish We Would Have Known (Perspectives from 6 Moms Who Have Been There.)
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - June 30, 2023 06:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey 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...
135. The Power of Adding Systems to Your Life with guest Alyson Caffrey
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - June 23, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, 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...
134. Family Vacation 101: Unleashing the Potential of Your Next Trip
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - June 16, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey, 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 ar...
133. Unmasking the Four Horsemen: Navigating Relationship Challenges with Suzette Halterman
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - June 08, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHello 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 fo...
132. Our Favorite Kids' Podcast for Summer Road Trips and Down Time with Guest Breck LeSueur of the 'Bedtime History' Podcast
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - June 01, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHello, 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...
131. How to Have a Screen Free Summer (and why on earth you'd want to even try) with guest Meg Martin
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - May 25, 2023 06:10 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsWe'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 i...
130. 18 Summers to Remember: Family Brand Podcast's Summer Series Kick-off
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - May 19, 2023 04:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHello, 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 fa...
129. Fueling Family Dreams: A Little Belief Can Go A Long Way
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - May 12, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey 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...
128. How to Create a Business that Aligns with Your Family with guest Justin Donald
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - May 04, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsWelcome 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, ...
127. We Talk: The Power of Open Communication in Strengthening Your Family
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - April 28, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsIt'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 famil...
126. Health, Wellness, Parenting, and Everything in Between, with guest Katie Wells the 'Wellness Mama'
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - April 20, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsWelcome 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 struggle...
125. Keeping Our Word: The Secret to a Strong Family Bond
Family Brand: Take Back Your Family - April 14, 2023 06:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 108 ratingsHey 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. ...
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