Our Uncommon Life

In this episode of Our Uncommon Life, Vena shares a personal update on stepping into menopause and how the journey hasn’t unfolded the way she expected.Unlike the gradual lead-up many women describe, there weren’t years of obvious perimenopause red flags. Instead, the shift felt sudden ; with intense hot flashes and unmistakable physical signals that something had changed. What started as the assumption of “probably peri” quickly became the realization that her body was already operating in full menopause mode ... even if the calendar and conventional timelines hadn’t quite caught up.We talk openly about:The surprise of rapid symptom onsetNavigating hot flashes and body changes in real timeReconciling expectations vs. realityMaking proactive decisions around starting HRTThe role of partnership and how Zac has shown up as a teammate through the unknowns, the conversations, and the adjustmentsListening to your body instead of waiting for textbook confirmationThis conversation isn’t about medical advice, it’s about ownership, awareness, and trusting yourself through transitions that don’t always follow predictable paths. It’s also a reminder that navigating life changes isn’t a solo effort, and that support, communication, and humor matter when you’re figuring things out together.As always, Our Uncommon Life is about sharing the real chapters : building businesses, investing in marriage, and evolving through every season life brings.

New year, clear direction.In this episode of Our Uncommon Life, we’re kicking off 2026 by sharing our words of the year , the anchors guiding how we approach business, marriage, and life over the next twelve months.Instead of resolutions, we focus on intention.Zac’s word for 2026 is Intention : a reflection of his commitment to focus, make deliberate decisions, and pursue the goal of 10X growth in business and impact. It’s about saying yes with purpose and no with confidence.Vena’s word for the year is Steadfast : a commitment to digging in, staying grounded, and showing up consistently through growth, challenges, and long-term vision building. Not chasing shiny objects, but standing firm in what matters.This episode is a simple, honest conversation about choosing direction over pressure and using language to shape the year ahead.In this episode:Why we choose words instead of resolutionsZac’s focus on Intention and scaling growthVena’s commitment to Steadfast consistencyHow couples can align vision while pursuing individual goalsBecause at the end of the day ...The most important business we run is our marriage.

In our final episode of the year, we’re wrapping up the season with a conversation that blends real life, travel, marriage, and growth. We start with how we’re navigating the holiday season this year: our approach to boundaries, traditions, family expectations, and the intentional choices we make to keep our marriage first during one of the busiest times of the year. If you’re looking for honest talk about holiday stress, travel plans, or creating new traditions as a couple, this part of the episode is for you.From there, we dive into a full recap of our Europe trip across Ireland, Milan, and Paris. We share our favorite restaurants, the most memorable dishes, the cultural moments that surprised us, and the experiences we’re already talking about for next year. We also chat about what Zac has already been trying to recreate in our kitchen since coming home. If you love travel stories, food recaps, or Europe itinerary inspo, you’ll love this section.We close the episode with a big milestone: Zac turning 40 this week. He opens up about what stepping into a new decade means for him, how his mindset is shifting, and what we’re dreaming about as we head into the next chapter of life, marriage, and business together.It’s a heartfelt, warm, and reflective season finale filled with travel highlights, honest conversations, and a look at how we’re building “our uncommon life” with intention, adventure, and connection.

The holidays can be magical… or they can be a pressure cooker of expectations. In this episode, Zac and Vena talk about breaking free from “shoulds” and building traditions that actually bring joy.They share how travel has become their favorite holiday ritual, how they balance family expectations with personal peace, and why saying no can sometimes be the most loving thing you do.This one’s for anyone craving more intention and less overwhelm during the busiest time of year.

We all know that one person who always cancels. (Or maybe we’ve been that person.) In this candid conversation, Zac and Vena talk about the ripple effect of indecision ...from business to friendships to marriage.They explore how saying “maybe” too often becomes a habit, how it affects trust and energy, and why honoring your word (even in small things) matters more than ever. This is a call-out and a pep talk rolled into one, especially for people who want to show up better in all areas of life.