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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 ago48 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.
- 3 weeks ago46 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.
- 4 weeks ago47 min
The Success Trap
Success isn't always what it looks like from the outside.This week we're talking about the shift that changed everything for us—why chasing bigger numbers, more recognition, and the next milestone didn't bring the fulfillment we expected. Instead, we dive into building stronger marriages, prioritizing our health, creating meaningful memories with our families, and defining success on our own terms.We also share how adversity has shaped us, why comparison steals joy, and why the life you're building should reflect what truly matters to you—not what the world tells you should matter.If you've ever felt like you're doing all the "right" things but still feel like something's missing, this conversation is for you.
- May 27, 202648 min
What You Worked For
This week Ryan and I sat down on a Friday afternoon — kids out of school, cocktail in hand, sun finally out — and had one of those conversations that starts casual and ends up hitting somewhere deep. Ryan shared what it felt like to walk his son through college orientation for the first time, and why a man who never went to college found himself more moved by that moment than almost anything else in his life. We talked about breaking generational patterns, sacrificing your younger years to build something better, the tension of running a business with your spouse, and why pushing through pain is the only way to feel real pride on the other side. I also shared the lesson I taught Kian with a colored pencil and a piece of torn construction paper that I will never forget. This one is for the parents, the partners, and anyone who has ever wondered if the hard road they chose was worth it.
- May 20, 202649 min
Just Do Good
This week's episode starts with a surprise guest — Elena's five-year-old son Kian, who somehow delivers the best advice of the episode before heading back to his Legos. From there, Elena and Ryan get into the real stuff: losing a listing you deserved, what a brutal day in business is actually trying to teach you, why the slow season might be protecting you more than it's hurting you, and how going into business with her husband ended up saving their marriage rather than breaking it. Elena also opens up about five years of therapy, what it's actually done for her peace, and why she'll never apologize for it. If you've ever felt the pull between building something big and protecting what matters most — this one's for you.
- May 13, 202642 min
We Finally Get It Now
After years of chasing success, awards, production goals, and proving ourselves, we’re finally starting to understand what actually matters. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about marriage, motherhood, business pressure, mental clarity, and the shift that happens when you stop tying your worth to external validation. We talk about the hard seasons that almost broke us, the people who believed in us when we couldn’t believe in ourselves, and how redefining success has changed the way we approach family, work, and life. This episode is for anyone who feels behind, overwhelmed, or stuck trying to keep up with everyone else’s version of success — because sometimes the life you truly want looks very different than the one you thought you were supposed to chase.
- May 6, 202649 min
Stop Living the Script
In this episode of Stop Living the Script, Elena and Ryan have an honest conversation about the pressure to live life according to society’s expectations — from traditional careers and timelines to the constant pursuit of success that often leaves people feeling trapped, burned out, and disconnected. They dive into entrepreneurship, rebuilding seasons, family, freedom, personal growth, and why more people are beginning to question the “normal” path they were taught to follow. From raising kids and building businesses to taking risks, overcoming fear, and choosing fulfillment over comfort, this episode is a reminder that there is no one right way to live your life. If you’ve ever felt behind, stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re chasing a version of success that doesn’t actually make you happy, this conversation will challenge you to stop living the script and start building a life that genuinely feels like your own.
- Apr 22, 202645 min
You're Not Behind, You're Building
In this episode, we get real about the pressure of feeling “behind” even when life and business are actually moving forward. From navigating a shifting real estate market to building a business with your spouse, we unpack the tension between constantly grinding and learning to be present and grateful. We talk about why hard seasons are often the setup for growth, how easy success can create weak foundations, and why staying focused on your own path—not the outside noise—is what leads to long-term success. Along the way, we dive into parenting in a tech-driven world, the importance of human connection, and the small, meaningful moments that remind us what we’re really building in the first place.
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