Send us a text Weâre taking a short mid-season break, but thereâs still so much to share! âď¸ Our flagship brand DC PROPER is now available exclusively at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. âď¸ Join our mailing list at worklovebalancepodcast.com to stay connected. âď¸ RSVP for our first event: Reach New Heights Together â A Family-Friendly Couples Challenge happening July 19th at the Manhattan Beach Sand Dunes. Donât forget to subscribe and share the podcast wi...
Jul 01, 2025â˘3 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 10
Send us a text This weekâs conversation is all about grit, the quiet, steady perseverance it takes to chase mastery, not just moments of success. Inspired by celebrated potter Warren MacKenzie's belief that the first 10,000 are the hardest, Angela Duckworthâs book Grit , and our own journey as entrepreneurs, parents, and partners, we unpack why true growth is built through showing up, even when itâs hard. Mastery isnât talent â itâs endurance. Email Us: village@worklovebalancepodcast.com...
Jun 24, 2025â˘28 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 9
Send us a text In this episode, recorded from our mobile studio (aka the car â because parenting doesnât pause), we explore what it really means to invest in your life like itâs a portfolio. From Michaelâs solo trip to New York to present his new childrenâs book A Hat Like My Dad , to the deeper conversation about vision, doubt, and grace, we reflect on the long game of building a meaningful life, marriage, family, and business....
Jun 17, 2025â˘33 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 8
Send us a text Our conversation this week is about how every intentional moment creates "ways back to your foundation"
Jun 10, 2025â˘28 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 7
Send us a text This weeks conversation is about building a strong foundation as a couple and family rooted in love, vision, purpose, and faithâ in the easy and hard seasons. Enjoy this episode and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Email Us: village@worklovebalancepodcast.com
Jun 03, 2025â˘38 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 6
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into grit, finishing your race, and the power of the words you speak over yourself. Itâs about pushing through, showing up, and speaking life even when itâs hard.
May 27, 2025â˘48 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 5
Send us a text In this weekâs episode, we talk about what happens after the leap of faith. Starting something new whether it's a dream, relationship, business, position, life chapter or calling, doesnât always come with confidence, clarity, or completion. But the act of starting sets transformation in motion. This episode is a reminder that becoming isnât instantâitâs a process. And sometimes, the doing is what shapes you into who youâre meant to be. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, under qua...
May 20, 2025â˘36 min
Send us a text In this special Motherâs Day episode, we reflect on the beauty, resilience, and sacred calling of motherhood. Join us as we share a heartwarming story from Alma Backyard Farms' Motherâs Day Brunch in Compton â a moment that reminded us how deeply mothers are seen, celebrated, and planted in love. Whether you're a new mama, a seasoned one, or honoring a mother no longer here, this episode is for you. Itâs a reminder that you were created for this. Your presence matters. And you are...
May 13, 2025â˘36 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 3
Send us a text In this episode of Work Love Balance , we dive into what it truly means to pursue inner excellence âa mindset that impacts how we lead, love, build, and show up every single day. Inspired by the book Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy, we share personal stories about perseverance, handling loss, and choosing belief over fear. đ§ Word of the Week : Discipline â the engine that drives purpose forward, even when motivation fades. đĽ Challenge of the Week : Show up before you feel qualifi...
May 06, 2025â˘32 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 2
Send us a text In this episode of the Work Love Balance Podcast, we dive into the powerful idea that before you become the person youâre striving to be, you must first do. You don't become ready. You do your way into readiness. Itâs about stepping into your vision even when you donât feel fully qualified â and trusting that the process will shape you into the person you're meant to become. We also want to give a special thank you to ⨠Kalia Bell Co- Owner of The Bell Brand ⨠for her unwavering s...
Apr 29, 2025â˘25 minâ˘Season 5Ep. 1
Send us a text Sweet Valentine Bakery owned by husband and wife Matt and Kat Valentine loves to share sweet treats with great people at their new storefront located at 17401 Avalon Blvd in Carson, CA. The classically Southern-inspired menu includes Maple Brown Butter Cake, Banana Pudding, Peach Cobbler & more! Enjoy our episode recorded at the bakery. Follow Sweet Valentine Bakery on Instagram: @sweetvalentinebakery...
Apr 18, 2024â˘35 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 8
Send us a text Keep taking the shots! Enjoy this episode! ⨠Follow us on Instagram: @mrschrish @mikeofalwd @alwdcompany
Mar 30, 2024â˘12 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 7
Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @alwdcompany @mrschrish @mikeofalwd. References: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org
Mar 21, 2024â˘44 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 6
Send us a text Live from our âmobileâ studio! đ Follow us @alwdcompany @mrschrish @mikeofalwd A Beard Like My Dad Childrenâs book available now in store and online at Barnes & Noble
Feb 23, 2024â˘39 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 5
Send us a text Comptonâs Original Seafood & Chicken owned by Mrs. Chrish parents the Colbertâs is open for business! Comptonâs Original Seafood & Chicken is Located at: 1526 Wilmington Ave. Compton CA 90220 Follow @comptonsoriginalseafood < Episode References: Fly Compton @flycompton www.flycomptonfoundation.org Carlaâs Closet @shopatcc. The Legacy Summit by NHS LA County. For details and registration, call 213.381.2862 or click nhslacounty.org/legacysummit. Have a topic/ question? Em...
Jan 30, 2024â˘47 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 4
Send us a text The key is consistency & knowing your balance. Follow us on Instagram >>> @alwdcompany @mrschrish @mikeofalwd @weardcproper Have a question or topic to share? Email Us: c@alifewelldressed.com
Jan 19, 2024â˘27 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 3
Send us a text Thank you for listening! References: Vagus Nerve (not sciatica nerve) Email Us: c@alifewelldressed.com Follow Us on Instagram: @alwdcompany @mrschrish @mikeofalwd @weardcproper
Jan 13, 2024â˘1 hr 19 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 2
Send us a text Weâre Back and in the car! Social Media: @alwdcompany @michaelofalwd @mrschrish
Feb 04, 2023â˘41 minâ˘Season 4Ep. 1
Send us a text Confessions from Michael and Christian! The conversation got real confessional. Episode references:Nordstrom Statement Cap collection: https://www.nordstrom.com/sr/A%20life%20well%20dressedA Beard Like My Dad Book on Amazon and A Life Well Dressed website:A Beard Like My Dad https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578999641/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_QAW3S1DN7XTMJJWPH4NFhttps://alifewelldressed.comSocial Media:@mrschrish@michaelofalwd@alwdcompany@worklovebalancepodcast...
Jan 27, 2022â˘47 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 6
Send us a text In this episode we talk about our latest couple read Called To Create by Jordin Raynor. We also discuss a powerful podcast episode from The His & Her Money Show that featured the founder Mignon Francois founder of the Cupcake Collection. This episode completely shifted our perspective on our work and call. Links : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-his-and-her-money-show/id932630328 Listen to Called to Create by Jordan Raynor, narrated by Jim Denison on my Audible app. ...
Aug 09, 2021â˘42 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 5
Send us a text On this episode not only do we recap our week but one of our favorite shows, âThe Shopâ on HBO. This episode we had some big laughs, discussing Lebron James , Space Jam and some major gems from DJ Khalad. Tap in and enjoy!
Jul 31, 2021â˘37 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 4
Send us a text In this episode we address intimacy and the importance of maintaining it through the busy seasons of marriage. Intimacy is in the details and we explain its importance from both of our equally weighted perspectives. Thank you Morgan for our music! https://instagram.com/mdglasper?utm_medium=copy_link
Jul 24, 2021â˘34 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 3
Send us a text At almost 1am Michael and Christian share the tales of the two cities that they were raised in and how it influenced them professionally, and creatively. The cities are distinct in their own right but their tales might be more similar than you think.
Apr 26, 2021â˘27 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text Welcome back!! In this episode we share our New Balance as parents of three, individuals, within our marriage and as a husband and wife team. Special thank you to Morgan Glasper @mdglasper for providing us with one of one flaming beats for our podcast!
Apr 23, 2021â˘29 minâ˘Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text Inspired by Nina Simone, on this episode, we bring back FREESTYLE THERAPY to express our experiences as Young, Gifted & Black professionals. From the east to west coast, college students to professionals, we reflect on our experiences and how they impacted us then and now. Our journey as YGBs ultimately lead us to Entrepreneurship. With this episode, weâve also launched our first WLB merch! Check out the collection at alifewelldressed.com. We hope you enjoy this episode and fo...
Sep 18, 2020â˘46 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text Weâre pleased to bring you a story of love, timing, and passion of Abi and Vajinder as they work love and balance as entrepreneurs and an interracial couple. They provide much insight from taking their idea to reality to serve their community locally and internationally. We hope you enjoy! Please checkout them out!!! www.punj-abi.com instagram: @punjabigrenada & @abiventour
Sep 05, 2020â˘36 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text Take a journey with us as we recall when we first fell in love with fashion on opposite sides of the country and review the fresh new documentary REMIX on Netflix. Interestingly enough, our love for fashion, lead us to each other. We hope you enjoy!
Aug 20, 2020â˘36 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text Pilar and Brandon are two DC-area professionals who met at the beginning of the pandemic. Both were pleasantly surprised to learn the myriad ways their lives had been intertwined the entire time. Since then, their relationship has blossomed in the midst of a worldwide pandemic and mass civil unrest. Despite the chaos of the world today, Pilar and Brandon are both looking forward to their futures together. Also be sure to check out their podcasts PG Unruly Presents: The Current Cul...
Aug 15, 2020â˘48 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text This episode is a special one! As we approach 10 years of marriage we thought it would be dope to have some special guest. We have the parents of Mrs. Chrish on the show dropping jewels of wisdom, from experience and from the understanding through 40 years of marriage. Wisdom is supreme and we invite you to soak up some of it from folks that have lived the walk and aided us on our journey of work. love. balance....
Aug 06, 2020â˘40 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text We were married on August 21st 2010 and since that date, weâve experienced a wide range of life events. As we reflect on our lifetime to date together we believe ultimately, the lessons, challenges, and commitment not to give up, brought us to 10 years. We hope you enjoy!
Jul 30, 2020â˘42 minâ˘Season 2Ep. 7
