Episode 1 ~ You’ve Gotta Try

Joey and Jess introduce themselves and share what this podcast is all about. Married for 15+ years, college sweethearts who met at a Bible college in Maui, they now live on a 3-acre property in middle Tennessee with 5 kids (and baby #6 on the way!).

In this episode:

• Why they started the podcast — to share their journey, faith, family, and businesses
• Their backgrounds: Joey grew up in Oregon traveling the country with his itinerant minister father; Jess grew up in Mexico where her parents were missionary doctors living off-grid in a remote tribe
• Their early married life in Hawaii — scuba shop concierge jobs, helicopter rides, dinner cruises, balloon twisting & face painting businesses
• How working together early on planted the seed for entrepreneurship
• Their businesses over the years: party entertainment, Guava Social (social media marketing), School of Balloons (YouTube/online courses), Neuflora (women's clothing brand)
• Their move from Hawaii to Tennessee and the vision for multi-generational living
• Homeschooling their kids and creating a slow, intentional home life
• Their homesteading journey — including their first chicken fail (RIP to all 10)
• Their heart for community, faith in everyday life, and doing business the way Jesus would
• Closing prayer for hope over their listeners

Mentioned:

• Life is Short — Martin Short documentary
• School of Balloons YouTube channel
• Jeremiah 29:11

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