Casual Conversations

This week, we’re talking about something a lot of families probably need right now: a life audit. When did giving our kids a good childhood turn into expensive birthday cakes, elaborate tooth fairy visits, constant...

What happens when being a kind, empathetic person starts costing you your peace? In this episode, Elena and Ryan get real about the difference between being kind and allowing people to take advantage of you. They talk...

In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest challenges facing parents today: how do we raise resilient, respectful, and confident kids in a world that's becoming increasingly difficult? We share personal stories...

This week, we started with food parasites and somehow ended up talking about faith, purpose, family, and what success actually looks like. We share how our priorities have shifted over the last few years, why slowing...

We covered a little bit of everything in this episode—from why so many people feel burned out and distracted to the pressure of keeping up with everyone else online. We talked about the difference between building real...

Success isn't always what it looks like from the outside. This week we're talking about the shift that changed everything for us—why chasing bigger numbers, more recognition, and the next milestone didn't bring the...

<p>This week Ryan and I sat down on a Friday afternoon — kids out of school, cocktail in hand, sun finally out — and had one of those conversations that starts casual and ends up hitting somewhere deep. Ryan shared what...

<p>This week's episode starts with a surprise guest — Elena's five-year-old son Kian, who somehow delivers the best advice of the episode before heading back to his Legos. From there, Elena and Ryan get into the real...

<p>After years of chasing success, awards, production goals, and proving ourselves, we’re finally starting to understand what actually matters. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about marriage, motherhood...

<p>In this episode of Stop Living the Script, Elena and Ryan have an honest conversation about the pressure to live life according to society’s expectations — from traditional careers and timelines to the constant...

<p>In this episode, we get real about the pressure of feeling “behind” even when life and business are actually moving forward. From navigating a shifting real estate market to building a business with your spouse, we...

<p>This week’s episode dives into what happens when you stop listening to everyone else’s opinions and start operating from your own standards. From navigating a competitive real estate market to dealing with difficult...

<p>In this episode, Elena and Ryan get real about the chaos of life and business—from low appraisals and home renovation disasters to the deeper truth most people avoid: what success actually means. They dive into the...

<p>In this episode, Elena and Ryan talk about cutting through the noise of social media, opinions, and comparison to focus on what actually matters in life. They share real conversations around business challenges...

<p>In this episode, Elena and Ryan dive into the real stuff: family vacations, marriage, parenting, personal growth, and the mindset shifts that change everything. What starts as a casual catch-up turns into a deeper...