In this festive episode of Love, Business & Luggage, Monica and Clayton unwrap the meaning of the holidays — from favorite family traditions to their most hilarious holiday fails. Between twinkle lights, travel plans, and too many sugar cookies, they share what makes the season special (and what makes it slightly chaotic).

Monica confesses her over-the-top decorating habits, Clayton admits his lifelong war with tangled Christmas lights, and together they talk about the beauty of slowing down, making memories, and finding joy amid the madness.

Whether you’re traveling for the holidays, hosting family chaos, or just need a laugh with your peppermint mocha, this episode brings warmth, humor, and a reminder that the best gift is simply showing up — even if the wrapping paper’s crooked.

🎧 Listen in for:

• The best (and worst) holiday traditions

• Funny gift-giving disasters

• Tips for balancing business, family, and fun

• How to actually enjoy the holidays without burning out

• A festive look at gratitude, laughter, and letting go of perfection

In this episode of Love, Business & Luggage, Monica and Clayton share how a curious college kid with a knack for fixing computers turned a help desk job into a 20-year tech career. Clayton opens up about his journey from troubleshooting floppy-disk disasters to leading teams in cybersecurity — and why stepping back from management was actually a move forward for his life.

You’ll hear how leadership lessons, career pivots, and a passion for problem-solving shaped his path from entry-level IT to high-tech success at AWS. Monica brings her signature (groan) humor and perspective on how that tech-savvy mindset keeps their family, business, and travels running smoothly.

Whether you’re thinking about breaking into tech, looking to redefine your career path, or just love a good behind-the-screens story, this episode is packed with insight, laughter, and a few “turn it off and back on again” moments.

Pack your sunscreen and sarcasm—Monica and Clayton are recording live from the stunning Moon Palace in Cancun! 🌴☀️

In this episode, they dive into what makes this resort so special (hint: there’s history), how life has changed since their first visit, and why Monica insists there’s a big difference between a vacation and a trip. They share how their kid has become a resort connoisseur, the eternal struggle between fun and rest, and whether you can really leave work behind.

It’s part travel diary, part business therapy, and 100% beach-vibe banter. Grab a margarita and join them—because sometimes the best business ideas happen poolside. 🍹