Work. Love. Balance.

<p>🎙️ <b>Work Love Balance</b><br /> <em>A real conversation for families building dreams and legacies—without losing each other in the process.</em></p><p>Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Michael "Mr. Mike" and Christian "Mrs. Chrish" Warren, <em>Work Love Balance</em> is where modern families come to be seen, heard, and inspired. Blending honest storytelling, marriage dialogue, faith-filled encouragement, and practical tools, this podcast helps you navigate purpose, family and relationship with style and grace.</p><p>Born at the dining table and rooted in their real-life journey from life challenges to breakthrough, the Warrens speak to entrepreneurs, parents, and couples who want more out of life without sacrificing what matters most.</p><p>From episodes like <b>"Don’t Quit Before the Breakthrough"</b> to powerful weekly segments like <em>Word of the Week</em> and <em>Challenge of the Week</em>, <em>Work Love Balance</em> is your invitation to find rhythm—not perfection—on the road to building a life you love.</p><p>🛠️ <b>Real talk. Real marriage. Real purpose.Lead with Love</b><br /> New episodes every Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.</p>

Everything Starts With What You Think About with John & Julie Knowlton

Send us a text What if everything in your life - your success, your relationships, your outcomes - all started with one thing: what you think about? In this transformative episode, John and Julie Knowlton share how changing your default mental settings can revolutionize every area of your life. John's journey from building a $1 billion wealth management business to retiring at 51 wasn't just about business strategy - it was about thinking strategy. As a former jail chaplain, he witnessed firs...

08-12
37:00

Nobody Cares (Until You Do) with Robert Hunt

Send us a text In this inspiring conversation, accountability coach and author Robert J. Hunt shares his journey from blame and excuses to freedom and power through ownership. Drawing from personal experiences, including overcoming massive debt, rebuilding his life, and growing his successful business REF Dallas, Robert reveals how accountability transforms challenges into opportunities. He explains the difference between responsibility and accountability, the role faith plays in overcoming f...

07-29
29:11

Get Rid of Your Misery & The Power of Connection with Brian Seim

Send us a text This week Brian and Mike have a vulnerable conversation about the secret battles Christian men face, especially when it comes to sexual addiction, isolation, and silent suffering. This episode uncovers how true transformation begins when we expand our territory by first defining it by focusing on the “triangle” where we know, we care, and we can act. They discuss: Why suffering in silence leads to spiritual miseryHow mastermind groups can break the cycle of isolationThe r...

07-25
29:44

Marry & Grow Rich with Dr. Travis Parry

Send us a text In this episode of Work Love Balance, we’re joined by Dr. Travis Parry—#1 bestselling author of Achieving Balance and Marry and Grow Rich, founder of the Make Time Institute, and host of The Balanced Growth Show. With over two decades of marriage and eight children, Dr. Parry shares powerful insights on how couples can get on the same financial page without losing their marriage—or their mind. We dive deep into the psychology of money, subconscious fear, and the power of s...

07-15
56:14

Freestyle Monday & Building Blocks

Send us a text This weeks conversation we reflect on the building blocks of life from family, marriage, and entrepreneurship to faith and legacy. We share how embracing life’s challenges with intentionality, love, and faith has shaped our journey, and will also shape your life. We also share our latest milestone: DC Proper now available at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture and our first event Reach New Heights Together: A Family-Friendly Couples Cha...

07-08
41:21

BRB - Mid Season Break

Send us a text We’re taking a short mid-season break, but there’s still so much to share! ✔️ Our flagship brand DC PROPER is now available exclusively at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. ✔️ Join our mailing list at worklovebalancepodcast.com to stay connected. ✔️ RSVP for our first event: Reach New Heights Together – A Family-Friendly Couples Challenge happening July 19th at the Manhattan Beach Sand Dunes. Don’t forget to subscribe and shar...

07-01
03:21

Where Is Your Grit?

Send us a text This week’s conversation is all about grit, the quiet, steady perseverance it takes to chase mastery, not just moments of success. Inspired by celebrated potter Warren MacKenzie's belief that the first 10,000 are the hardest, Angela Duckworth’s book Grit, and our own journey as entrepreneurs, parents, and partners, we unpack why true growth is built through showing up, even when it’s hard. Mastery isn’t talent — it’s endurance. Email Us: village@worklovebalancepodcast.com Suppo...

06-24
28:05

A Life Well inVested

Send us a text In this episode, recorded from our mobile studio (aka the car — because parenting doesn’t pause), we explore what it really means to invest in your life like it’s a portfolio. From Michael’s solo trip to New York to present his new children’s book A Hat Like My Dad, to the deeper conversation about vision, doubt, and grace, we reflect on the long game of building a meaningful life, marriage, family, and business. Support the show

06-17
32:39

Pathways Back To Foundation

Send us a text Our conversation this week is about how every intentional moment creates "ways back to your foundation" Support the show

06-10
27:49

Firm foundation

Send us a text This weeks conversation is about building a strong foundation as a couple and family rooted in love, vision, purpose, and faith— in the easy and hard seasons. Enjoy this episode and share it with someone who needs to hear this. Email Us: village@worklovebalancepodcast.com Support the show

06-03
38:00

40 for 40

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into grit, finishing your race, and the power of the words you speak over yourself. It’s about pushing through, showing up, and speaking life even when it’s hard. Support the show

05-27
48:14

Planted In Love: A Note To Mother's Everywhere

Send us a text In this special Mother’s Day episode, we reflect on the beauty, resilience, and sacred calling of motherhood. Join us as we share a heartwarming story from Alma Backyard Farms' Mother’s Day Brunch in Compton — a moment that reminded us how deeply mothers are seen, celebrated, and planted in love. Whether you're a new mama, a seasoned one, or honoring a mother no longer here, this episode is for you. It’s a reminder that you were created for this. Your presence matters. And you ...

05-13
36:19

The IN Game: Inner Excellence & Becoming a Leader Within First

Send us a text In this episode of Work Love Balance, we dive into what it truly means to pursue inner excellence—a mindset that impacts how we lead, love, build, and show up every single day. Inspired by the book Inner Excellence by Jim Murphy, we share personal stories about perseverance, handling loss, and choosing belief over fear. 🧠 Word of the Week: Discipline – the engine that drives purpose forward, even when motivation fades. 🔥 Challenge of the Week: Show up before you feel qualified....

05-06
31:57

First You Do, Then You Become

Send us a text In this episode of the Work Love Balance Podcast, we dive into the powerful idea that before you become the person you’re striving to be, you must first do. You don't become ready. You do your way into readiness. It’s about stepping into your vision even when you don’t feel fully qualified — and trusting that the process will shape you into the person you're meant to become. We also want to give a special thank you to ✨Kalia Bell Co- Owner of The Bell Brand✨ for her unwaverin...

04-29
25:18

Meet Matt & Kat Valentine of Sweet Valentine Bakery

Send us a text Sweet Valentine Bakery owned by husband and wife Matt and Kat Valentine loves to share sweet treats with great people at their new storefront located at 17401 Avalon Blvd in Carson, CA. The classically Southern-inspired menu includes Maple Brown Butter Cake, Banana Pudding, Peach Cobbler & more! Enjoy our episode recorded at the bakery. Follow Sweet Valentine Bakery on Instagram: @sweetvalentinebakery Support the show

04-18
34:39

Game time!

Send us a text Keep taking the shots! Enjoy this episode! ✨ Follow us on Instagram: @mrschrish @mikeofalwd @alwdcompany Support the show

03-30
12:12

Faith Driven

Send us a text Follow us on Instagram: @alwdcompany @mrschrish @mikeofalwd. References: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.orgSupport the show

03-21
43:56

Paying Your Do’s!

Send us a text Live from our “mobile” studio! 😂 Follow us @alwdcompany @mrschrish @mikeofalwd A Beard Like My Dad Children’s book available now in store and online at Barnes & Noble Support the show

02-23
38:31

Family Business

Send us a text Compton’s Original Seafood & Chicken owned by Mrs. Chrish parents the Colbert’s is open for business! Compton’s Original Seafood & Chicken is Located at: 1526 Wilmington Ave. Compton CA 90220 Follow @comptonsoriginalseafood < Episode References: Fly Compton @flycompton www.flycomptonfoundation.org Carla’s Closet @shopatcc. The Legacy Summit by NHS LA County. For details and registration, call 213.381.2862 or click nhslacounty.org/legacysummit. Have a topic/ question?...

01-30
47:01

Couples In Cars 2.

Send us a text The key is consistency & knowing your balance. Follow us on Instagram >>> @alwdcompany @mrschrish @mikeofalwd @weardcproper Have a question or topic to share? Email Us: c@alifewelldressed.com Support the show

01-19
26:58

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