Ep. 09: Best friends, will travel (plus baby). Jonny and Michelle Hoffner of Paper Antler Photography.
Release Date: 02/13/2016
Ep. 10: Love March Madness. How college basketball and our relationship intersect.
Our First Drink: Conversations w/ Interesting Couples on Marriage, Relationships, Dating, Business & Social Media + Advice
We're back! Sort of. After 9 episodes in a row to launch the podcast we decided to take a short break to recuperate. But in between recording interviews for "Season 2", Josh got inspired to write something while watching our beloved Iowa State Cyclones during March Madness. ...
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Ep. 09: Best friends, will travel (plus baby). Jonny and Michelle Hoffner of Paper Antler Photography.
Our First Drink: Conversations w/ Interesting Couples on Marriage, Relationships, Dating, Business & Social Media + Advice
As we’ve mentioned before Stasia is a CPA so this is a busy travel time of the year for her and that means I’m flying solo again in the intro while she is...literally...in the air flying home. ...
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Ep. 08: eHarmony and Marriage Between a Wolverine and a Buckeye w/ Ashely Minear and Bryan Minear.
Our First Drink: Conversations w/ Interesting Couples on Marriage, Relationships, Dating, Business & Social Media + Advice
A lot of couples these days have a period of time in their lives where they’re dating long distance or someone is traveling for work (like Stasia is this week) and so they have the task of trying to maintain their relationship over things like the phone, texts, and skype. And it's definitely not always easy. ...
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Ep. 07: Two lanes will take us anywhere. Etsy seller Krizia Villanueva (Oak and Olive Home) and Scott Leslie (Majestic Theatre).
Our First Drink: Conversations w/ Interesting Couples on Marriage, Relationships, Dating, Business & Social Media + Advice
Although we both went to Iowa State, Josh actually graduated 18 months before Stasia. So we definitely have a ton of experience with the long distance thing. ...
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Ep. 06: Fashion Blogger to Farmhouse Fixer Upper with Lauren Felix (La Petite Fashionista) and Kyle Anderson.
Our First Drink: Conversations w/ Interesting Couples on Marriage, Relationships, Dating, Business & Social Media + Advice
If you've ever watched an episode of you've probably had the desire to fix up a farmhouse of your own. We certainly have. ...
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Ep. 05: Navigating marriage, the globe, and life as digital nomads with Adam Nubern and Lindsey Nubern
Our First Drink: Conversations w/ Interesting Couples on Marriage, Relationships, Dating, Business & Social Media + Advice
If you've ever gotten in a fight with your significant other while traveling you might take a little more time before getting stressed out after listening to this episode of the Our First Drink Podcast. ...
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Ep. 04: "I didn't think our office would turn into a podcast studio." Behind the scenes of starting a podcast as a married couple with Josh and Stasia Haroldson.
Our First Drink: Conversations w/ Interesting Couples on Marriage, Relationships, Dating, Business & Social Media + Advice
Today Josh and Stasia are taking a break from the usual format to talk about what it's been like to start our podcast together and some of the lessons we've learned about technology, couples, and ourselves. ...
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Ep. 03: How to Build a Creative Business with Photographers Joel Bear of August and Maggie Bear of Charmant Papery
Our First Drink: Conversations w/ Interesting Couples on Marriage, Relationships, Dating, Business & Social Media + Advice
This episode of the Our First Drink Podcast is full of lessons on how to build a sustainable, creative business as a couple (and still stay best friends). As a young, driven couple, our guests Joel and Maggie Bear are already on their way towards doing some great things together. Through their projects like and they're focused on building a business that will support the lives they want to have together now and in the future. | | In this episode How many great things in the world were started over their first drink. What sacrifice means when building a business (and a life) together...
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Ep. 02: Practicing Kindness in Your Relationship with Ryan Birkicht and Samantha Birkicht of Operation Generosity
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This episode of the Our First Drink Podcast is all about finding ways to incorporate kindness and generosity into your life and relationship. Our guests for this episode, Ryan and Samantha Birkicht, are the founders of . After moving to Madison, WI Ryan was frustrated by the hurdles he kept running into with volunteering so Samantha encouraged Ryan to start something himself. Now, with Operation Generosity they encourage people to look for small ways to incorporate giving back into their every day lives through monthly “Kindness Challenges”. | | In this episode The story...
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Ep. 01: "I Like Your Unicycle" with Ann Martin and Kai Martin of Rêve Events
Our First Drink: Conversations w/ Interesting Couples on Marriage, Relationships, Dating, Business & Social Media + Advice
Welcome to the very first episode of the Our First Drink Podcast! Today’s episode shares the story of Ann and Kai Martin whose nearly 10 year relationship has helped support multiple businesses, traveling around the country, and was all started with an unexpected, one-wheeled vehicle. | | About Ann and Kai Martin Ann and Kai are one of those couples that you watch for 5 minutes and just totally get what they’re about. They’re a super creative duo that work hard and support each other unwaveringly. They have a lot of humor in their relationship and we love how they can just laugh...
info_outlineAs we’ve mentioned before Stasia is a CPA so this is a busy travel time of the year for her and that means I’m flying solo again in the intro while she is...literally...in the air flying home.
And I am so happy for her to be coming home because frankly...I really miss her when she’s gone. She is my best friend in the world and my evening just aren’t the same....or as funny without her.
That same kind of friendship is what immediately comes to mind as I look back on our interview with our guests for Ep. 9 of The Our First Drink Podcast, Jonny and Michelle Hoffner of Paper Antler.
They are a super talented husband and wife photography duo who since 2008 have been traveling the world capturing gorgeous images for numerous weddings in addition to Pixar, The Huffington Post, Satchel & Page, and Doomtree Records to name a few.
But most importantly they are unabashedly best friends and doting parents to their daughter, Dottie.
It was such a pleasure to meet these two in person a couple of months ago because they are one of those couples you meet and can instantly tell that they really, REALLY like each other. And that is why we are so happy to have them as our guests this week.
If you follow these two on Instagram @paperantler...and you totally should...it is crystal clear how much fun they have with each other and now with their daughter.
So we were really curious to learn about what the secret to their relationship is.
In this episode
- Why starting a relationship as close friends is hard to beat.
- How getting outside of your normal environment can help you see someone in a totally different way.
- How having a baby has changed their perspective on their business and their professional identity.
- Inspiration that comes from watching your partner do something that takes real gumption.
- The importance of liking each other in your relationship
- Celine Dion karaoke...your heart WILL in fact go on.
Our First Drink Couples Quiz
- Who is the CEO and who is the COO?
- What's more important to you...experience or accomplishment?
- Who is the straight man and who is the comedian?
- Make it happen or let it happen?
- Karaoke? Yes or no?
About Michelle and Jonny Hoffner
Lovers of: Dottie, pressing onward and a nice afternoon of Chipotle + Settlers.
Haters of: the game.
Since 2008 we've been your friendly husband + wife photography duo, traveling the world to capture the beauty and endurance of transient moments. From Argentina to New Zealand, and every corner of the United States, we thrive on being present, intentional and relational in the environments we inhabit.
Also, sometimes we rhyme slow. Sometimes we rhyme quick.
You can see their work on Instagram @paperantler, the Paper Antler website, and you buy their beautiful prints with...
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Thanks again for listening!
Best,
Josh and Stasia
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