Ep. 1 - It's Us: Our Journey Through Family, Faith, and Entrepreneurship

Send us Fan Mail(Welcome to our new podcast! We are dropping 4 episodes initial but stay tuned for a weekly release every Friday.)What happens when two completely different worlds collide in the chaos of family life and entrepreneurship? We, Ben and Liz, invite you to join our journey as we blend our different upbringings—one from a single-parent home facing financial struggles, the other from a stable middle-class household—and manage the whirlwind that is our family, complete with six kids, two businesses, homeschooling, eight chickens, and two dogs. Celebrating two decades of marriage, we share the humorous origins of our podcast name, "One Blessed Mess," and reflect on the challenges and sacrifices that come with blending such diverse lives. Our story is one of laughter, love, and leaning into the beautiful chaos that defines our family.Ever found yourself using KY Jelly to keep bows in place on a bald baby's head? Liz did, and it’s just one of the quirky entrepreneurial adventures we explore in this episode. From creative beginnings to successful ventures in direct sales, Liz shares her journey of innovation, challenges, and achievements, including earning multiple cars. Meanwhile, Ben talks about his own career shift from art to programming, illustrating the unique entrepreneurial paths we've taken within our household. We discuss these transitions and the impeccable timing of life changes, all while emphasizing the role of faith in guiding us through the messiness of life.Discover how we find redemption in our mess and allow faith to transform challenges into opportunities. We delve into personal stories of balancing entrepreneurship with family life, and how letting go of control can lead to unexpected blessings. Through scripture and candid conversation, we highlight the importance of finding God in the chaos, encouraging you to embrace your own beautiful mess. As we wrap up this episode, we extend a message of hope and encouragement, inviting you to join us on this journey and share in our candid discussions—because if God can bless our mess, He can bless yours too.Your Listening to our 1 blessed mess, with ben and lizSupport the show