Balancing marriage and business is no easy feat. Eman and Tayo reflect on the early days of married life, which brought sudden pregnancies, immigration challenges, family tensions, and shifting careers, all at once. Neither felt truly “ready” for fatherhood, but both agree readiness comes from doing, not waiting.

Eman admits he nearly sabotaged his marriage by saying “yes” to every speaking event for the thrill, even when poorly paid. The turning point came when he started scheduling family commitments first, giving his wife full access to his diary, and learning to decline opportunities that didn’t align with his priorities. They agree that intentionality, making conscious time for each other, is just as vital to a marriage as to a business.

They push back against the idea of “separate lives” in marriage, warning that growing in isolation can lead to growing apart. Shared friendships, mutual experiences, and surrounding themselves with other married couples help them stay connected and counter the negative narratives about marriage often found online. Trusted peers who know both spouses provide honest accountability and balanced advice when challenges arise.

Marriage, is like the gym, constant, intentional effort is required to keep it strong. Small, consistent actions like biweekly breakfast meetings, taking the kids out to give their partner a break, or showing up for school events go a long way. Ultimately, they see a thriving marriage as the foundation for business success; when their relationships are solid, creativity, focus, and professional performance follow naturally.

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The Bread and Butter by Emmanuel Asuquo & Tayo Oguntonade is not your typical finance or business podcast, it explores real-life stories of how money plays a part in our day-to-day life - with no boundaries, no secrets and no censorship. In each episode we invite you to be a fly in the room when we discuss money taboos, key financial advice and some of the hottest money topics online, often with well-known guests from influencers, athletes to musicians. Together we discuss money in a super relatable way, talk about the impacts it's had on their journey and the role it plays today. Topics will revolve around how money plays a part in parenting, living and working abroad, entrepreneurship and content creation & more!

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