Episode 129: The Truth of Being Married and in Business Together

What is it like running a chocolate business with your spouse? In this week's I Heart Chocolate Podcast, I (Tina) and Bruno share our experience. How we ended up working together, the challenges we faced, the truth of growing and running two businesses at once in the face of all life's challenges, and the ultimate decision to put an indefinite pause on the chocolate side.

I do believe that everything happens for a reason and if you cannot accept or understand that and constantly resist or try to control things to YOUR exact plans, you'll quickly find yourself disappointed. 

In hindsight, there were so many learning lessons for us...not just on the business side or what I would want for the business in the future, but even for us as a couple.  Note to self: you'll need to have a strong sense of self and good communication and understanding of each other's needs and wants if you intend on keeping your relationship intact whilst working together. Ultimately, you have to be on the same page. And as you'll learn in this candid conversation, behind the scenes, Bruno and I were not always on the same track.

This conversation is raw and real, and as Bruno says, we "don't b******t." To update: as a whole, as individuals, as a family, as work life balance, and our own goals, we are in a much better place.  We're both free to pursue what we enjoy pursuing most, and we have freedom from life's previous stressors. 

I hope you enjoy :)

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