Mixing Love & Business: The Real Talk on Work-Life Balance as a Couple

Mar 26

Welcome back to The Embodied Baddie Podcast! I’m your host, Chrystal Rose, and today, I’m joined by my husband, Jeff, for a real, raw convo about the rollercoaster ride of running a business together without letting it take over our relationship.

If you’ve ever wondered how couples manage to mix love, life, and entrepreneurship without losing their minds (or each other), you’re in the right place.

What We’re Talking About:

💡 Lessons from Our Business Journey – Taking over an archery shop wasn’t just a business move—it’s been a whole damn experience. We’re sharing what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what we’ve learned along the way.

⏳ Why Planning is Everything – From setting actual work-free zones to keeping date nights sacred, we’re spilling how we intentionally make space for our relationship.

🛑 The Struggle to Slow Down – I’ll be the first to admit, I’m not great at taking breaks. Jeff, on the other hand? A master at making sure we unplug before burnout sneaks in.

⚖️ Keeping Business & Personal Separate – Ever had a business debate turn into a full-on relationship argument? Yeah, same. Here’s how we navigate that without actually wanting to strangle each other.

🎯 Making It Work Your Way – There’s no one-size-fits-all strategy for this. We’re breaking down the routines and boundaries that keep us sane and sharing tips to help you customize your own.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

1️⃣ Schedule your relationship like it matters. Because it does.

2️⃣ Take actual time off. No, checking emails on the couch doesn’t count.

3️⃣ Get your systems in place. A little structure goes a long way.

4️⃣ Communicate like grown-ups. Business talks ≠ relationship drama.

Running a business with your partner isn’t always easy, but it doesn’t have to be a constant battle. With the right approach, you can have both a thriving business and a relationship that actually feels good.

🎧 Hit play, take some notes, and let’s talk about how to make it all work—without the burnout, the bickering, or the BS.