Better Together
Join JoBen and Amanda as they share their journey of raising five kids, building multiple 7-figure businesses, and traveling the world—all while staying (mostly) sane! Over the last 15+ years, they've successfully balanced family, business, and philanthropy through their nonprofit, and now they're here to help you do the same. In each episode, they'll offer real-life insights into managing business, family, and life with a focus on working together to achieve success. And, of course, they'll answer the question they get asked most often: "How do we do it all?" Tune in to learn how you can do it better together
Episodes
Join us as we discuss our personal fitness journeys starting in our 40s, key moments that motivated us to begin, and how we overcame various barriers to achieve our health goals. We share different fitness methods, from gym memberships with personal trainers to home-based prison yard workouts, and the importance of consistency, accountability, and community. Learn about our dietary strategies, supplements, and hacks to stay on trac...
In this episode of the B7 Better Together podcast, we dive deep into the importance of community and connection. Hosts discuss their extensive experience gained from moving multiple times and offer valuable tips for fostering strong relationships. Topics include understanding the significance of open-mindedness, showing up for others, and leveraging common interests to build connections. Additionally, the podcast highlights the imp...
The Journey of Adopting Sebastian (Part 2)
Join us in part two of our story as we dive into the adoption journey that followed our emotional hosting experience with Sebastian. After sending him back to Colombia, we embarked on a rollercoaster of emotions, from dealing with depression and mountains of paperwork to the joyous moment of reuniting. Discover the challenges and triumphs of adopting out of birth order, the viral ...
In this episode of the B7 Better Together podcast, we dive deep into our personal adoption journey. We discuss how we came to adopt an older child from Colombia in 2018, detailing our hosting experience and the emotional roller coaster that came with it. Hear about our initial connections, our biological children’s reactions, and the hurdles we faced. We also touch on our initial discussions about adoption before marriage and the c...
Traveling with Kids: From Babies to Teens - Tips, Tricks, and Stories
Join us as we explore the joys and challenges of traveling with kids, from babies to preteens and teenagers. We'll share our experiences, highlights from our family adventures in Peru, lessons learned, and valuable tips for making family travel enjoyable. From long flights and backpacking to handling sickness on the road, this episode covers it all....
Deep Conversations and Unexpected Insights: Exploring Talking Point Cards
In this episode of Better Together, we engage in an impromptu Q&A session using 'Talking Point' conversation starter cards. These cards have multiple themes like self-care, relationship building, and goal setting. We explore deep and personal questions, sharing our thoughts on lifelong values, the essence of good people, and upcomi...
The Journey of B7 Foundation: Turning Soccer into Global Impact
This video is all about the B7 Foundation, a nonprofit that started from a small family-owned soccer program and expanded to make a huge global impact. You'll hear how it all began with a simple soccer ball donation in Peru and grew into various projects like digging wells for clean water, supporting schools, and creating an agriculture school in Cameroon...
"Better Together Podcast: Our Love Story and Lessons from 20 Years of Marriage
In this heartfelt episode of the Better Together Podcast, we dive into our love story, recounting the unique moments that brought us together and the journey of our years of marriage. We'll discuss how we met, the early challenges we faced, and how we've grown stronger. Join us as we explore what we've learned about relations...
The Entrepreneurial Journey: Lessons Learned, Sacrifices Made, and the Importance of Knowing Your 'Why'
In this episode of the 'Better Together' podcast, the hosts dive deep into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship. They recount their own journey of building a business from scratch, including the sacrifices made, mistakes encountered, and the importance of having a clear 'why.' Topi...
From Homeschooling Mom to EOS Implementer for 7 Figure Plus Businesses - Amanda Barkey’s EOS Journey
Dive into an inspiring journey on this episode of Better Together, where Amanda reveals how she transformed her life from a stay-at-home, homeschooling mom of five to a thriving EOS Implementer. From overcoming unexpected challenges to embracing life-changing opportunities, Amanda shares the defining moments that fueled her entrepreneurial dreams. Unpack the secrets of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), the power of mentor...
In this video, I share my unique journey of growing up in the Amazon jungle and the challenges I faced upon returning to North America. I provide a glimpse into my parents' adventurous lives in Peru and dive into my experiences as a third culture kid (TCK). From navigating cultural identities to understanding the profound differences between my upbringing and North American life, I discuss how these experiences shaped my view ...
In this episode of 'Better Together,' the hosts delve into Amanda's personal and professional journey, exploring her multi-generational immigrant backstory, connection to the Mennonite community, and the choices she made to do hard things. Amanda shares intimate details about her family history, the trauma of immigration, and how this has informed her resilience. She candidly discusses eliminating vices, like alcohol...
In this episode of the Better Together Podcast, Amanda and Joben offer insights into living an intentional and value-driven life while managing a busy household with five kids and multiple ventures. They highlight the importance of defining and living by core values such as helping first, pursuing excellence, and owning responsibilities. The conversation delves into differentiating core values from rules in both family and business...
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