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by Ryan Bean and Elena Sweetser
Two friends talking all things about life both from the male and female perspective. Marriage, family, business, friendships, lessons, inspirations and more. If you're looking for a place to connect with real people, you found it!
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- 4 days ago32 min
Bring Back Real Life
What if the life we keep chasing isn’t actually the life we want?This week, we’re talking about what happens when you stop measuring success by how busy you are, how much you make, how big your house is or what everyone else thinks you should be doing—and start paying attention to what actually makes your life feel good.We get into building businesses that don’t consume us, showing up authentically online, raising kids in a world that feels increasingly disconnected, rebuilding real community and learning to appreciate the life we have while we’re still building toward what’s next.Because maybe success isn’t about constantly getting more. Maybe it’s having people around your table, neighbors who know your name, work you’re proud of, a family you’re present for and a house that actually feels like home.Maybe we’ve been chasing the wrong things.
- 1 weeks ago39 min
Maybe You're Winning at the Wrong Things
What if the reason you still don’t feel successful is because you’ve been keeping score of the wrong things?For years, we thought winning meant more money, a bigger house, more success, the next accomplishment—the constant chase for more.But what happens when you finally stop long enough to realize your life might already be pretty damn good?In this episode, we talk about letting go of comparison, forgiving people who hurt you, recognizing when closed doors were actually protection, and why getting your marriage and family right might be the foundation that makes everything else fall into place.Because someone else’s grass might be greener—and that’s okay.If your grass is green, take care of it.Maybe you’re not behind. Maybe you’ve just been measuring the wrong things.
- 2 weeks ago37 min
The Winning Ticket in Life
What does it actually mean to be “rich” in life?This week’s conversation started with parenting — raising kids with boundaries, holding them accountable, and accepting that sometimes loving your kids means making decisions they’re not going to like.But somehow, like most of our conversations, it turned into something much bigger.We talk about our own childhoods, the things our parents got right (and wrong), letting go of the temptation to blame your past, and realizing that eventually you have to take ownership of the life you’re building.And maybe one of the biggest lessons that comes with getting older: you stop caring quite so much about what everyone else thinks.Because the winning ticket in life isn’t the biggest bank account, the most successful career, or having a million people around you.It’s waking up fulfilled. Loving the people you come home to. Being proud of the person you’re becoming. Protecting your peace. Building a life that actually feels good to live — even if other people don’t understand it.If your marriage is good, your family is good, your heart and mind are in a good place, and you’re excited about where you’re going…You might already be richer than you think.🎙️ The Winning Ticket in Life — new episode of Real Life, Real Talk & Real Estate.
- 3 weeks ago44 min
Your Kids Don't Need More. They Need You
This week, we’re talking about something a lot of families probably need right now: a life audit.When did giving our kids a good childhood turn into expensive birthday cakes, elaborate tooth fairy visits, constant vacations, name-brand everything, and feeling like every little moment has to become an event?We get into the pressure parents put on themselves to constantly provide more, how easily that can create entitlement without us realizing it, and why social media and comparison have made simple things feel like they’re somehow not enough.From $200 birthday cakes and Disney cruises to homemade costumes, $2 tooth fairy bills, and family movie nights, we ask a bigger question: what are our kids actually going to remember?Because chances are, it won’t be how much we spent.It’ll be the effort. The traditions. The conversations. The nights we showed up.Maybe our kids don’t need more.Maybe they just need more of us.
- Aug 17, 202653 min
Don't Change Who You Are
What happens when being a kind, empathetic person starts costing you your peace?In this episode, Elena and Ryan get real about the difference between being kind and allowing people to take advantage of you. They talk boundaries, recognizing patterns in people’s actions, protecting your marriage and family, managing anger, and learning when it’s time to simply walk away.They also dive into the hard lessons that come with parenting, relationships, success, and adulthood—and why sometimes protecting your peace means saying no to people and things you genuinely care about.From difficult relationships to marriage, parenting, money, and letting go of commitments that no longer fit your season of life, this conversation is a reminder that you don't have to change who you are—you just have to change what you're willing to accept.Because sometimes the hardest decisions are the ones that bring you the most peace.
- Aug 6, 20261h 3m
The Parents Our Kids Need Most
In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest challenges facing parents today: how do we raise resilient, respectful, and confident kids in a world that's becoming increasingly difficult?We share personal stories about helping our children navigate failure, disappointment, and self-doubt—from learning a new sport to not making a team—and why protecting our kids from every struggle may actually be hurting them in the long run.We also discuss:Why resilience is more important than talentTeaching kids that failure is part of growthThe importance of manners, gratitude, and respectWhy parents should model the behavior they expectHow social media and modern culture are changing parentingBuilding strong families through intentional traditions and quality timeThe difference between raising successful kids and raising good humansThis isn't a conversation about being perfect parents—it's about being intentional ones.If this episode resonates with you, we'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another parent who could use the reminder that the little moments matter the most.
- Jul 28, 202648 min
What If Everything Is Working Out?
This week, we started with food parasites and somehow ended up talking about faith, purpose, family, and what success actually looks like.We share how our priorities have shifted over the last few years, why slowing down ended up being one of the biggest blessings in our lives, and how focusing on our health, marriages, and families has changed the way we approach our careers.If you've ever felt like you're constantly chasing the next goal, worried you're not doing enough, or wondering if you're on the right path, this conversation is for you.In this episode we discuss: • Why betting on yourself is always worth the risk. • How fear keeps so many people stuck. • The mindset shift from "What if everything goes wrong?" to "What if everything works out?" • Why health truly is wealth. • Finding purpose beyond money and career success. • Learning to appreciate the life you're building while you're still building it.We hope this conversation reminds you that growth isn't always about moving faster. Sometimes it's about slowing down long enough to become the person you're meant to be.🎙️ New episodes every week. If this episode resonates with you, we'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.
- Jul 10, 202646 min
The Life You're Chasing Might Be the Wrong One
We covered a little bit of everything in this episode—from why so many people feel burned out and distracted to the pressure of keeping up with everyone else online. We talked about the difference between building real wealth versus chasing status, how social media can quietly steal our time, and why we're making intentional changes in our own lives to be more present with our families. We also shared some honest reflections on personal growth, self-awareness, and the ongoing work of becoming better leaders, spouses, parents, and friends. If you've ever felt like life is moving too fast or you've been questioning what success really looks like, this conversation is for you.
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