Love Or Work

This creative couple married young and started an innovation studio called: We Are Curio. They share about how they have had to throw away traditional gender roles and instead do what they each are good at. As a creative, Jason talks about the importance of managing his energy by scheduling his time so he can stay healthy inside the hustle and grind of life. They remind us that we each get to write our story of love and work and family. These two give such practical advice that opens the door to more freedom and creativity in your partnership. Enjoy!!To learn more: https://www.wearecurio.com/Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn from other working families in the journey of marriage, purpose and parenting.Website: www.loveorwo

Episode 69, we are Sitting with the Suttons! CC and Tristen are native Houstonians. They are Love & Lifestyle Enthusiasts, Foodie Socialites, and Small Business Advocates. They've been married 10 years, and they use social media and radio to inspire, share and support their community. The Suttons are on a mission to make marriage great again. They aren't afraid to dive into the hard questions, from race to submission to work-life balance.To learn more: https://www.tristenandcc.com/Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn from other working families in the journey of marriage, purpose and parenting.Website: www.loveorwork.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/loveorworkLove or Work is a project of Plywood People.Plywood is a non-pro

In Episode 68, we hear from Emily and Chris Norton. He had a 3% chance of ever walking again...and he did.. for 7 yards. She walked those Seven Longest Yards by his side. This is their story. A story about learning that your lowest moments can be the source of your greatest gifts.They are trying to change the stigma of mental health issues and talk about the importance of getting help. Her story of depression is a beautiful example of learning herself and finding faith again.Also, if you are interested in foster care or adoption, their story will inspire hope. You really don’t want to miss this amazing couple’s story.To learn more:- The Seven Longest Yards: Our Love Story of Pushing the Limits while Leaning on Each Other- 7 Yards Movie TrailerFor speaking inquiries:chrisnorton.orgWelcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change t

This week Jeff and Andre discuss an article from the Harvard Business Review written by Jennifer Petriglieri, who also wrote the book Couples that Work. Dual career couples are on the rise. Now 63% of couples with kids both partners work. There is little guidance for these couples, and Jeff and Andre want to talk about it. They discuss the three transition points that every couple must face throughout their working years. This podcast is for couples in every age and stage. We promise you will learn something new!The HBR article: How Dual-Career Couples Make It Work:https://hbr.org/2019/09/power-couplesThe book: Couples that Work:https://www.amazon.com/dp/163369724X/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_.TFRDbSVEVWQD

Episode 66. We hope you're ready to laugh because this duo has jokes. Today, you get the chance to meet Jess and Jake Ekstrom. Jess is the Founder of Headbands of Hope (as seen on Forbes, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and more). She is also the author of 'Chasing the Bright Side' (available for pre-order now - link below). In this season of life, Jake is supporting Jess and her dream, which is actually a part of their dream.The Ekstroms have committed to living in airstream for two years! Yes, they are traveling, but the purpose of this adventure is to spend endless time together, tour Children's hospitals across the country with Headbands of Hope, and launch the 'Chasing the Bright Side' book!To learn more:https://www.headbandsofhope.com/Pre order the book!Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay

This week, we interview Jarrett and Jeanne Stevens! These dear friends have been married for 23 years and have so much wisdom packed into this episode! They share about how productivity can replace intimacy, how you can run hard and forget to rest, and the importance of learning to exercise your “no muscle.” They didn’t hold back in sharing their life changing moments in their marriage, which was vulnerable and beautiful. Lastly, we learned a new phrase: “the clean agreement.” You don’t want to miss this one!Pre-order Jarrett’s book coming out in January here: PRAYING THROUGHWelcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn from other working families in the journey of marriage, purpose and parenting.Website: www.loveorwork.comInstagram:

Join us today for a special episode. We will be learning from our friends Chelsea Sabo and Amanda van Dalen. Both women are single foster parents, and they share about the beauty of parenting, the journey of adoption through foster care, and tips on how to support a foster family along with the trauma and sorrow that is also a part of the story. If you're interested in fostering, this is a great episode to learn about the realities, good and bad. Amanda and Chelsea both share resources that have helped them along the journey, too!Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn from other working families in the journey of marriage, purpose and parenting.Website: www.loveorwork.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/loveorworkLove or Work is a

In Episode 63, Jeff and Andre are back again answering your questions! Hear about how they celebrate big and small accomplishments, how they plan their CRAZY schedules, how to support a partner after surgery, and more!Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn from other working families in the journey of marriage, purpose and parenting.Website: www.loveorwork.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/loveorworkLove or Work is a project of Plywood People.Plywood is a non-profit in Atlanta leading a community of start-ups doing good.www.plywoodpeople.com

In episode 62, Meet Lyndie and Chris Carneal! They are the Founders of Booster, a school fundraising company on a mission to change the world through character development and unique programming. Chris and Lyndie have been married for 17 years. Chris first noticed Lyndie in 8th grade, and they solidified their friendship through college. The duo now has four kids and they live a life of intentional purpose, from the goals they set together (ie: the 150 meals) to the Life Excel spreadsheet they share (don't worry, we will get into that). Chris and Lyndie are incredibly fun, together and separate. They share with us all what it's like when one person in a couple is high intensity and programs out most aspects of their life, while the other needs a little more downtime. It's incredibly relatable, and we think you'll be encouraged and challenged in this episode!  To learn more:https://boosterthon.com/ Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff S

In Episode 61, we meet Tina and Frank Fernandez. Tina is the Executive Director of Achieve Atlanta and Frank is the Senior Vice President of The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation. This duo met at Harvard and have been married for 22 years. The Fernandez family is rooted in traditions from their annual new years day hike to their family vacations (ie: 25 people in one house). Tina and Frank also touch on the importance of having a common definition of purpose, and they discuss the distinction of raising kids who recognize their privilege but don't operate out of entitlement. Join us, listen to the end, and learn with us!To learn more about their work: http://achieveatlanta.org/https://blankfoundation.org/Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff a

In this episode, Jeff and Andre give us their best advice on working together well. They talk about their process of researching, writing and publishing their future book, Love or Work, TOGETHER. They’ll give you 5 tips to improve your working relationship with your partner. These tips don’t just apply to couples in working relationships; they’re great for fostering stronger romantic relationships as well. You can stay in the loop about the book launch by following @loveorwork on Instagram! Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn from other working families in the journey of marriage, purpose and parenting. Website: www.loveorwork.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/loveorwork Love or Work is a project of Plywood People. Plywood is

In Episode 59, Jeff and André talk with old friends, Gabe and Rebekah Lyons. Gabe is a speaker, author and Founder and President of Q Ideas, which is a platform that works towards restoring the credibility and image of Christianity. Rebekah is also a speaker, Founder of Q Ideas, and a bestselling author. Her new book, Rhythms of Renewal, calls us to “trade stress and anxiety for a life full of peace and purpose.” Rebekah and Gabe recently released a podcast called: The Rhythms for Life Podcast. Check it out! In this episode of the Love or Work Podcast, They propel one another to hustle out their dreams but push for oneness while in the process. Listen to Gabe and Rebekah share their journey of raising four kids, overcoming a life of anxiety, and having an engaging marriage that leads to unity in their decisions. To learn more: https://qideas.org/ Good Faith https://rebekahlyons.com/ Rhythms and Renewal Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and J

This one is a little different! In Episode 58, Jeff and Andre introduce Glen Henry “Beleaf” at Plywood Presents x ATL Ideas! to share his story of balancing work and family. Glen is the one behind the successful YouTube channel, Beleaf in Fatherhood and the How Married Are You podcast. His videos cover fatherhood, marriage, and life. He is YouTube’s 2018 Creator for Change Award recipient and does just that in this episode. In his keynote at Plywood Presents, Glen dives into his struggle of balancing fatherhood and marriage while becoming “successful.” His story is raw but redemptive, through his ability to acknowledge his challenges and work towards putting family first before the money. To learn more: https://beleafinfatherhood.com/ Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy f

Today, we meet Beverly + Todd Sandel, the co-creators of Defy Drift, a fun, simple tool for couples to recapture the closeness of deep conversation. Beverly is passionate about uncovering the hidden genius in the dyslexic community. Gaining experience navigating life with her own hidden dyslexic child, Beverly became an Orton-Gillingham trained tutor in order to help other families struggling through the same plight. Todd is the Founder and CEO of The SouthCity Group, an Executive Coaching and Consulting Firm based here in Atlanta. Todd has dual Master’s degrees in both the fields of Organizational Leadership and Marriage & Family Therapy. They have been married 20 years, are parents of teenagers ranging in age from 10 to 16, and share the importance of asking good questions while having face to face conversations with each other. They also share with us the philosophy about what it means to be a “citizen of the family.” They answer those hard questions: How do we teach our kids about money? How do we

In episode 56, we all meet Brittany and Andy Thoms. This power couple founded the company See.Spark.Go, a media relations company based out of Athens, GA. They started their company during a time when they felt stuck in their own marriage, and now they share great tips on working together. They give expert advice about leveraging their differences so they become complimentary instead of causing division. The Thoms are super fun and full of such wisdom. You don’t want to miss this one! Learn more about See.Spark.Go: https://www.seesparkgo.com/ Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn from other working families in the journey of marriage, purpose and parenting. Website: www.loveorwork.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/loveorwork Lo

Meet Charlena and Roberto Ortiz, husband and wife, creatives, and founders. Charlena is the Founder of Grit & Virtue, a personal development company for modern-day women. Roberto is a Design Director, Consultant, and works on the User Experience for Grit & Virtue. Their love story goes all the way back to 10th-grade geometry and spans across years of the good and the bad, from starting and sustaining a company to a struggle with infertility. To learn more: https://gritandvirtue.com/ Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn from other working families in the journey of marriage, purpose and parenting. Website: www.loveorwork.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/loveorwork Love or Work is a project of Plywood People. Plywood is

In Episode 54, Jeff and Andre are on the road! We get a peek into their real life, and learn about how they make things happen in the day to day. We hear the great debate around giving kids ipads or not? How does listening to a podcast together make generate conversation? How do they create moments to connect in times of chaos? Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn from other working families in the journey of marriage, purpose and parenting. Website: www.loveorwork.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/loveorwork Love or Work is a project of Plywood People. Plywood is a non-profit in Atlanta leading a community of start-ups doing good. www.plywoodpeople.com

On Episode 53, we talk with Tori and Dr. Henry Cloud. Tori is a nAuthor + Philanthropist and Psychologist, Consultant and Author. Dr. Cloud is most famous for his book called “Boundaries”, which has sold more than 4 million copies. “Boundaries define what is me and what is not me.” We talk about boundaries in relationships and how building in structure within your marriage and family creates healthy boundaries. They share about the importance of being responsible for our own needs and not blaming others for our disappointments. Natural consequences are a value that they hold as a family and how over-parenting and parenting out of your fears can be a detriment to your children. We even discuss Dr. Clouds book “How To Get a Date Worth Keeping” and get his advice about dating. He thinks singles need to let go of a certain “type,” change their traffic patterns and up their dating numbers. This is an episode for those that are married or single—so listen today! Use the promo code PLYWOOD for one free month of coac

In this episode, we interviewed Aaron and Shauna Niequist! Aaron is a musician and author of the book "The Eternal Current." Shauna is a New York Times best-selling author of the book "Present Over Perfect." They are opposites in every way, yet respect and love their differences. They have learned how an extrovert and introvert can work together. They share their story about saying yes to OPRAH, which meant saying no to something else really important. We also learn how from this duo on how to make realistic assessments of what a 'yes' decision means, for everyone involved. The Niequists have also changed the idea of a successful day to be more about connection than accomplishing tasks and valuing the things in life that are unique to only what you can do. Join us this week as we celebrate ONE year of the Love or Work Podcast, as we continue to learn from others and ask the hard questions. We will be sharing a giveaway on Instagram this week. Find us @loveorwork! To learn more about Aaron

Episode 51! Meet Joy and Billy Phenix, married for 22 years and counting. As a couple, they host a podcast called Between Parenthood, with over 100 episodes focusing on marriage and parenting. As individuals, Joy is the Executive Producer of Nine Toe Productions and Billy is the Director of Staff Development at North Point Ministries. In this episode, we cover so much. Listen for their advice on not getting stuck in the comparison trap, the system of umbrellas, and whiteboarding tensions. We will learn techniques on how to stand shoulder to shoulder instead of face to face. How do we move forward as we and not me. To learn more and listen to their Podcast: http://betweenparentspodcast.com Welcome to the Love or Work Podcast, hosted by Andre Shinabarger (Physician Assistant, Grady Hospital) and Jeff Shinabarger (Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Plywood People). They are asking the question: Is it possible to change the world, stay in love and raise a healthy family? 100 interviews where Jeff and Andre learn