Work. Love. Balance.
By Michael and Christian Warren
Welcome to "Work. Love. Balance." the podcast where entrepreneurial couple Christian and Michael Warren share insights on navigating both business and love. As founders of A Life Well Dressed Company (ALWD), a leading SaaS brand group, they bring over 38 years of combined experience to the table. Join them as they discuss the intersection of work and love, drawing on their expertise in marketing, brand development, design, production, and merchandising. Get ready for a dynamic blend of personal stories, professional wisdom, and a glimpse into the world where style meets service and success.
Work. Love. Balance.Jul 31, 2021
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37:23
Meet Matt & Kat Valentine of Sweet Valentine Bakery
Sweet Valentine Bakery owned by husband and wife Matt and Kat Valentine loves to share sweet treats with great people at their new storefront located at 17401 Avalon Blvd in Carson, CA. The classically Southern-inspired menu includes Maple Brown Butter Cake, Banana Pudding, Peach Cobbler & more! Enjoy our episode recorded at the bakery. Follow Sweet Valentine Bakery on Instagram: @sweetvalentinebakery
Apr 18, 202434:39
Game time!
Keep taking the shots! Enjoy this episode! ✨ Follow us on Instagram: @mrschrish @mikeofalwd @alwdcompany
Mar 30, 202412:12
Faith Driven
Follow us on Instagram: @alwdcompany @mrschrish @mikeofalwd. References: www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org
Mar 21, 202443:56
Paying Your Do’s!
Live from our “mobile” studio! 😂 Follow us @alwdcompany @mrschrish @mikeofalwd A Beard Like My Dad Children’s book available now in store and online at Barnes & Noble
Feb 23, 202438:31
Family Business
Compton’s Original Seafood & Chicken owned by Mrs. Chrish parents the Colbert’s is open for business! Compton’s Original Seafood & Chicken is Located at: 1526 Wilmington Ave. Compton CA 90220 Follow @comptonsoriginalseafood < Episode References: Fly Compton @flycompton www.flycomptonfoundation.org Carla’s Closet @shopatcc. The Legacy Summit by NHS LA County. For details and registration, call 213.381.2862 or click nhslacounty.org/legacysummit. Have a topic/ question? Email Us: c@alifewelldressed.com Follow us on Instagram: @alwdcompany @mikeofalwd @mrschrish
Jan 30, 202447:01
Couples In Cars 2.
The key is consistency & knowing your balance. Follow us on Instagram >>> @alwdcompany @mrschrish @mikeofalwd @weardcproper Have a question or topic to share? Email Us: c@alifewelldressed.com
Jan 19, 202426:58
Hope Moments {Untitled}
Thank you for listening! References: Vagus Nerve (not sciatica nerve) Email Us: c@alifewelldressed.com Follow Us on Instagram: @alwdcompany @mrschrish @mikeofalwd @weardcproper
Jan 13, 202401:19:25
Couples In Cars
We’re Back and in the car! Social Media: @alwdcompany @michaelofalwd @mrschrish
Feb 04, 202340:54
Confession’s
Confessions from Michael and Christian!
The conversation got real confessional.
Episode references:
Nordstrom Statement Cap collection:
www.nordstrom.com/sr/A%20life%20well%20dressed
A Beard Like My Dad Book on Amazon and A Life Well Dressed website:
A Beard Like My Dad www.amazon.com/dp/0578999641/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_QAW3S1DN7XTMJJWPH4NF
alifewelldressed.com
Social Media:
@mrschrish
@michaelofalwd
@alwdcompany
@worklovebalancepodcast
The conversation got real confessional.
Episode references:
Nordstrom Statement Cap collection:
www.nordstrom.com/sr/A%20life%20well%20dressed
A Beard Like My Dad Book on Amazon and A Life Well Dressed website:
A Beard Like My Dad www.amazon.com/dp/0578999641/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_QAW3S1DN7XTMJJWPH4NF
alifewelldressed.com
Social Media:
@mrschrish
@michaelofalwd
@alwdcompany
@worklovebalancepodcast
Jan 27, 202246:31
Called To Create!
In this episode we talk about our latest couple read Called To Create by Jordin Raynor. We also discuss a powerful podcast episode from The His & Her Money Show that featured the founder Mignon Francois founder of the Cupcake Collection. This episode completely shifted our perspective on our work and call. Links : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-his-and-her-money-show/id932630328 Listen to Called to Create by Jordan Raynor, narrated by Jim Denison on my Audible app. Try Audible and get it here: https://www.audible.com/pd?asin=B076X8B1DC&source_code=ASSORAP0511160006
Aug 09, 202142:12
The Shop Talk
On this episode not only do we recap our week but one of our favorite shows, “The Shop” on HBO. This episode we had some big laughs, discussing Lebron James , Space Jam and some major gems from DJ Khalad. Tap in and enjoy!
Jul 31, 202137:23
Faith over Fear
In this episode we address intimacy and the importance of maintaining it through the busy seasons of marriage. Intimacy is in the details and we explain its importance from both of our equally weighted perspectives. Thank you Morgan for our music! instagram.com/mdglasper?utm_medium=copy_link
Jul 24, 202134:04
A Tale Of Two Cities
At almost 1am Michael and Christian share the tales of the two cities that they were raised in and how it influenced them professionally, and creatively. The cities are distinct in their own right but their tales might be more similar than you think.
Apr 26, 202127:23
Work.Love. & NEW Balance!
Welcome back!! In this episode we share our New Balance as parents of three, individuals, within our marriage and as a husband and wife team. Special thank you to Morgan Glasper @mdglasper for providing us with one of one flaming beats for our podcast!
Apr 23, 202128:56
YOUNG GIFTED & BLACK- FREESTYLE THERAPY
Inspired by Nina Simone, on this episode, we bring back FREESTYLE THERAPY to express our experiences as Young, Gifted & Black professionals. From the east to west coast, college students to professionals, we reflect on our experiences and how they impacted us then and now. Our journey as YGBs ultimately lead us to Entrepreneurship. With this episode, we’ve also launched our first WLB merch! Check out the collection at alifewelldressed.com. We hope you enjoy this episode and follow us on Instagram at @alwdcompany and @worklovebalancepodcast
Sep 18, 202045:44
Meet Abi and Vajinder owners of Punj-Abi Restaurant in Grenada, West Indies
We’re pleased to bring you a story of love, timing, and passion of Abi and Vajinder as they work love and balance as entrepreneurs and an interracial couple. They provide much insight from taking their idea to reality to serve their community locally and internationally. We hope you enjoy! Please checkout them out!!! www.punj-abi.com instagram: @punjabigrenada & @abiventour
Sep 05, 202036:17
WHEN DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH FASHION?
Take a journey with us as we recall when we first fell in love with fashion on opposite sides of the country and review the fresh new documentary REMIX on Netflix. Interestingly enough, our love for fashion, lead us to each other. We hope you enjoy!
Aug 20, 202036:09
2020 Differences
Pilar and Brandon are two DC-area professionals who met at the beginning of the pandemic. Both were pleasantly surprised to learn the myriad ways their lives had been intertwined the entire time. Since then, their relationship has blossomed in the midst of a worldwide pandemic and mass civil unrest. Despite the chaos of the world today, Pilar and Brandon are both looking forward to their futures together. Also be sure to check out their podcasts PG Unruly Presents: The Current Culture and Coco & Peezy Shoot The Sh*T as well! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pgunruly-presents-the-current-culture/id1526393361 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coco-and-peezy-shoot-the-shit/id1513857205
Aug 15, 202047:60
Meet The Colberts
This episode is a special one! As we approach 10 years of marriage we thought it would be dope to have some special guest. We have the parents of Mrs. Chrish on the show dropping jewels of wisdom, from experience and from the understanding through 40 years of marriage. Wisdom is supreme and we invite you to soak up some of it from folks that have lived the walk and aided us on our journey of work. love. balance.
Aug 06, 202039:47
Top 5* lol - 10 Year Anniversary Episode
We were married on August 21st 2010 and since that date, we’ve experienced a wide range of life events. As we reflect on our lifetime to date together we believe ultimately, the lessons, challenges, and commitment not to give up, brought us to 10 years. We hope you enjoy!
Jul 30, 202041:55
Role Up!!!
This episode we explore the value of being true to yourself and relationship by identifying the roles that yield the best results for the family and business. We hope you enjoy!
Jul 24, 202021:53
Family Matters
On this episode we looked back into our upbringing and dive into the misconceptions of where we’re from, how we’ve learned from our children, and why family matters.
Jul 17, 202023:07
Bonus - WLB 4 Betta or Worst
We hold true to hope for the better but share our individual thoughts on the times of today.
Jul 03, 202013:31
4 Betta Or Worst
It’s been a minute! Catch up with us and check out our individual thoughts on the bonus episode!
Jul 03, 202025:02
The Seeds Of Time featuring Time Tree App.
On this episode we have the great pleasure to introduce members of Time Tree App. Time Tree App is bringing a new way to look at time to 19 million users and counting. We hope you enjoy this episode and feel to try the free app out and let us know what you think! apps.apple.com/us/app/timetree-shared-calendar/id952578473
Feb 21, 202013:01
Key Steps to Protect Your Brand®️
On Valentines Day we share the steps that we took to protect our company and brand(s) and ultimately Work. Love. Balance. Podcast!! We hope that there is a nugget or two that you can use or share with a friend. Enjoy and continue to check in with us at alifewelldressed.com and on instagram at @worklovebalancepodcast and @alwdcompany.
Feb 14, 202014:52
FREESTYLE Therapy
Happy 2020 EVERYONE!!! Thank you for making our first season so special. With that energy, we started this season off in a special way . This episode explores the power of words and how they influence relationships. Follow us on Instagram @worklovebalancepodcast and visit us at alifewelldressed.com. Instrumental: www.bellarose317.com @bellarose317
Jan 14, 202019:40
Meet The Scotts - An Unforgettable High School Love Story.
We are proud to have Renaud and Malaika Scott CEO & COO of
Scott Equity Acquisitions, LLC as guests for our 5th episode! The Scotts story is an inspiring one noting that they just celebrated their 15 year wedding anniversary. 15 years has met them with opposition, challenges, triumphs, changes, unyielding love and many successes. They have two beautiful children that in the process of their growth, they are committed to teaching their children the importance of wisdom and the purpose of building a legacy. We hope you enjoy our talk and please share their story and rate us wherever you listen to your podcast. Follow us on Instagram @worklovebalancepodcast and visit us at alifewelldressed.com
Dec 31, 201950:25
Meet Ashley & Donald Rouse of Trade Street Jam Co.
Join us as we sit down with Ashley and Donald Rouse of Trade Street Jam Company based in Brooklyn New York. Trade Street Jam Co. produces a variety of elevated vegan jams with real ingredients providing home chefs with so much versatility, that more than one of their jams can fit into any novice or expert’s pantry. Their company has grown significantly over the years but you have to listen in and see how they work, love, and balance, to every point in their business. Check out all of their offerings at tradestjamco.com and we hope that you enjoy this episode as much as we did. Follow us on Instagram @worklovebalancepodcast and visit us at alifewelldressed.com
Dec 12, 201940:08
The Value Of Support
Fresh off our two week pop-up shop for our brand DC PROPER®️ we catch up and talk about the journey to and through the launch of our DC PROPER®️ pop-up. A project that we worked diligently on that forced us to call in support from the east and west. Follow us on Instagram @worklovebalancepodcast and visit us at alifewelldressed.com
Dec 06, 201925:14
“I Do!” Bonus Episode
We explore advice to our single and newlywed selves.
Nov 13, 201908:32
“I Do!”
In our second episode we chat about the topic of agreement. The first agreement a married couple makes is “I Do!” Two simple but powerful words that takes two people on a beautiful journey of discovery. We’ve learned that when we agree on something together, things have turned out better for us. Take a listen as we dive into the powerful dynamic of being in agreement. Even disagreement is an agreement.
Also, if you are the the DMV area please visit our DC Proper Pop Up Shop at Union Market DC located at 1309 5th st NE from November 18th-December 1st. More details here. Follow us on Instagram @worklovebalancepodcast and visit us at alifewelldressed.com
Also, if you are the the DMV area please visit our DC Proper Pop Up Shop at Union Market DC located at 1309 5th st NE from November 18th-December 1st. More details here. Follow us on Instagram @worklovebalancepodcast and visit us at alifewelldressed.com
Nov 13, 201919:42
“I Quit!”
Rule #1 Don’t Quit! For our first episode we set the scene of a foundational rule, don’t quit! Through ups and downs in business we’ve been pushed to breaking points, but each time after a flare up, we’ve seen things open up for us even more. The aim is to be on one accord but this takes listening more than anything. Thank you for joining us and we hope you enjoy this episode! Follow us on Instagram @worklovebalancepodcast and visit us at alifewelldressed.com
Nov 04, 201924:52