In this episode of the Good Influencer podcast, Julia Marcum is joined by her other half in life and in business — her husband and the co-founder of Chris Loves Julia, Chris Marcum. Together, they pull back the curtain on what it’s really been like building an influencer career over the past 16 years.

From the chaos of a waterfall in their living room to the heartbreak of losing their cabin, Julia and Chris share the highs, lows, and hilarious in-betweens of life lived online. They chat about regrets (yes, they have a few), what it’s actually like creating content as a couple, and how they’ve learned to laugh, pivot, and keep going when things don’t go as planned.

Along the way, they open up about handling criticism, redefining success, and finding balance when your marriage and career are totally intertwined. It’s an honest, unfiltered look at the messy, magical ride of being influencers — with plenty of wisdom, humor, and heart.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 A Waterfall in the Living Room

00:23 Welcome to the Good Influencer Podcast

00:35 Reflecting on 10 Years of Podcasting

01:51 Navigating Regrets and Vulnerability

04:48 Behind the Scenes of Content Creation

07:44 The Emotional Toll of Renovation Projects

21:33 Balancing Work and Personal Life

27:00 Balancing Work and Home Life

30:05 The Turning Point: Becoming Full-Time Influencers

36:20 Navigating the Challenges of Influencer Life

43:17 Celebrating Success and Overcoming Financial Struggles

49:37 Handling Criticism and Staying Positive

55:59 Final Thoughts and Future Plans