In this episode of Building a Life and Business Together, Stephanie and I take you along for one of our neighborhood walks and catch you up on everything from birthday celebrations to long-awaited roof repairs.

We start with Stephanie’s birthday and how she spent it exactly the way she wanted, a slow morning, a nostalgic trip to the movies to see Freakier Friday, and a homemade dinner that turned out better than I expected. We talk about the joy of family game night, the chocolate-on-chocolate cake that stole the show, and how even a simple day can become a treasured memory.

Then, we finally close the chapter on our year-long roof leak saga. I walk you through the twists, turns, and unexpected theories that brought us to the (hopefully final) fix, and we share our cautious optimism as we wait for the next big storms to confirm.

We also touch on a behind-the-scenes story about editing a wedding photo, the handful of confirmed listeners who keep us company each week, and where things stand with the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop.

It’s real life. A mix of the lighthearted, the frustrating, and the deeply personal. All shared as it unfolded. If you enjoy unfiltered conversations about marriage, family, and building a life you love, you’ll feel right at home here.

Stephanie and I invite you to join us for the next Free The Dream Workshop on Friday and Saturday, August 29th and 30th, 2025.

This is a two-day experience designed to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and help you remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived.

Whether you come with a clear goal or just a sense that something needs to change, you’ll leave with fresh insight, practical tools, and the courage to take your next step.

You can learn more and secure your spot at FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com.

In this episode of Building a Life and Business Together, Stephanie and I invite you into one of our walking conversations—unfiltered, unpolished, and deeply real.

We talk about:

• The relief of cooler weather after weeks of oppressive heat
• Why we bought a showerhead from Lowe’s because of an Airbnb
• How home doesn’t feel the same when the kids move back in (even temporarily)
• Why our bedroom is sacred space, and what it feels like when that space gets disrupted
• Stephanie’s crate vs. my crate—and how both reveal what we truly need
• Some binge-worthy shows we’ve been enjoying
• Our experience at Music Under the Stars (where Meagan helps plan the event)
• My latest reads, including a fiction thriller from Ray Edwards and The Map of Consciousness Explained
• The joy of bowling with my dad, even when I lose

There’s no teaching agenda here. No coaching structure. Just life, presence, and sacred conversation in motion.

This episode is a glimpse into what it means to build a life together—not just a business, but an energy field. One that shifts when the people shift. One that evolves when we do. One that remembers joy in the midst of routine.

If this conversation stirred something in you, if you’re craving the kind of stillness, clarity, and grounded direction that often gets buried beneath the noise of daily life, we want to invite you to something special.

Stephanie and I are hosting a two-day, in-person workshop this August 29th and 30th in Hebron, Kentucky.

It’s called the Free The Dream Workshop.

And it’s unlike anything we’ve ever offered before.

This is a pay-what-you-want event.

No fixed ticket price. No financial barrier.

Just a powerful container for you to clear the noise, uncover what’s next, and remember the part of you that’s still waiting to be lived.

We’re limiting it to 50 people, and a few spots are already claimed.

If this speaks to you, go to FreeTheDreamWorkshop.com and register now.

We trust that the right people are already on the way.

You’ll know if you’re one of them.

Cliff

In this episode, Stephanie and I return to the mics (indoors!) with a full life update, including exciting news about the upcoming Free The Dream Workshop happening August 29–30 at the Hebron branch of the Boone County Public Library.

We unpack:

• The confirmed location, date, and structure of the event
• Why we’re offering it with a pay-what-you-want model
• What kind of transformation attendees can expect
• How to join us (spoiler: there’s no sales page—just email me at cliff@cliffravenscraft.com)

Then we dive deep into the saga of our ever-leaking roof and the unexpected peace we’ve found in the midst of it. From insurance claims and delayed drywall to divine timing and next-home dreaming, we explore what it means to live in radical trust when nothing seems certain, yet everything feels aligned.

We also share:

• How a Better Blend smoothie became our newest obsession
• The beautiful experience of attending Music Under the Stars (and why we're making it a regular date night)
• Reflections on possibly downsizing, building a retreat center, and what our next dream home might look like

Even as we sit in liminal space, with unresolved repairs, open timelines, and unfolding dreams—there is joy, clarity, and a sense of sacred movement.

This is what building a life and business together really looks like: trusting the next step, even when you can’t see the whole path.

Until next time, we encourage you to build your life… and business… together.