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The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper

Release Date: 07/08/2025

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Are you afraid of your romantic relationship getting in the way of your career and vice versa? What if I told you that your relationship could be the secret weapon behind your biggest professional success, rather than the thing holding you back?

Welcome to The Ripple Effect Podcast! In this episode, I sat down with the incredible Gabriela Embon. She is an inspiring speaker, relationship coach, and author of Becoming a Power Couple. We discussed one of the most overlooked dynamics in modern life: how your career and your relationship are deeply connected, whether you realize it or not.

As someone who’s been through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship and marriage at the same time, this conversation hit me right in the heart. Gabriela has a gift for breaking down the emotional and practical challenges that ambitious couples face, especially when life feels overwhelming, communication breaks down, or resentment starts to creep in. Her coaching approach doesn’t just focus on fixing problems. She helps you engineer a relationship that fuels your career and creates the kind of love you don’t just survive, but thrive in.

We talked about everything from managing stress at work without bringing it home to the unspoken expectations that can quietly destroy a connection. Gabriela’s four-pillar framework for building a legendary marriage is packed with actionable insights that you can start using today!

If you’ve ever felt like you’re sacrificing your relationship to chase your goals, or like your partner just doesn’t “get” what you’re building, trust me. This episode is for you. It’s honest, relatable, and packed with the kind of wisdom I wish I’d had years ago. And if you’re in a relationship and trying to balance ambition, stress, and love, do not miss this one.

So, what’s one thing you’ve done to better integrate your career and your relationship?

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