In this episode we talk about: >> What happens when your romantic partner is also your business partner >> Navigating money, stress, and conflict when your lives are completely intertwined >> The powerful boundary that keeps love at the center of a working relationship When Polly and Oliver started their business, they had a problem: two passionate, perfectionist designers trying to do everything at once. They were stepping on each other's toes, working on the same tasks from different angles, and realizing that loving each other didn't automatically mean they knew how to work together. That moment forced them to slow down and ask a bigger question: how do you build something creatively ambitious together without putting your relationship at risk? In part two of their story, Polly and Oliver share what they've learned about blending partnership and entrepreneurship. From playful tools like switching "hats" to honest conversations about money, stress, and boundaries, they get super honest about the inner work required to make a blended work/personal life run smoothly. They also bless us with an incredible number of practical strategies (we're not worthy!!) for keeping our relationships at the center of our collaborations, and inspiration for remembering why that's so important in the first place. >> This episode is our second of two interviews with Polly and Oliver. If you haven't listened to part one, get on that! More About Your Hosts: Anna Socolofsky is a queer wedding officiant and ceremony designer serving soulmates in Portland, OR and beyond. There is nothing she loves more than cheering folks on. You can learn more about her work (and inquire about booking her for your wedding!) at www.socoandco.com. Grace Heerman is a journalist and podcast producer who tells stories that make people stop, listen, and care. You can find out more about Grace at www.graceheerman.com. If you've been waiting for the right moment to launch a podcast that moves people, reach out to Grace at www.longtailmedia.co. Additional Links: Complete Taryn's interest form to be in her "Mother" coffee table book. Find Polly and Oliver at unlockcollective.co and instagram.com/unlockcollective. Hire them! Polly and Oliver's business coach is Dana Corey. You can find her at danacorey.com. ADVERTISE WITH US >> Let us hype you up! Human-written, affordable, community powered ad spots to help us cover three months of our production costs. Click HERE to advertise with us! PERSONAL ADS >> Looking for your soulmate? Publish your personal ad on our show and tell your future lover where to find you. Click HERE to fill out our interest form. BE ON OUR SHOW >> Do you know a little something about soulmates? We'd love to host you on our show. Click here to learn more and sign up. This episode's edit was by Grace Heerman (aka Long Tail Media). The art for our show was created by Gay Ghost Design. Music for this episode by Epidemic Sound and APM Music. Find us on Substack and Instagram.