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Family Keeping You Busy? Here's What You Missed!
Hi Reader! Can you believe we're already well into Spring of 2026? And that we've already recorded 28 episodes in season 8? If you've felt like the time is flying by, we totally understand! That's why we're sending you reminders of the wonderful conversations we've had lately in the podcast booth. If you missed any of these, here's your chance to go back and enjoy these fun and insightful episodes! How to Welcome Your Future Son- or Daughter-in-Law into the Family (and truly mean it) Steve...
Here's What Women REALLY Want
He Said...now She Says! The husbands had their turn - now the ladies take center stage in The Family Business! Last episode, we heard from the married men in the Alessi family on how they really think about their wives and what makes them feel respected. If you missed it - it was an eye-opening conversation for the men and the women they love! This week, the podcast booth was packed with the Alessi wives – Mary Alessi and her daughters / daughter in law Stephanie Alessi Muiña, Gaby Alessi...
What men are REALLY thinking (and what women often miss) 🧐
What He / She Really Said We've never been shy about sharing our opinions on relationships and marriage...but we're going to a whole new level of honesty in this two-part series that just started today. For the next two episodes, you'll hear from both the men and the women of the Alessi family on what they REALLY want their spouses to understand. If you've ever wondered what's going on in your spouse's mind, this series will give you insights you may never have considered - alongside plenty...
When Poking Fun isn't Funny
No Joking Around? We’re back with another episode of The Family Business with The Alessis, and this week, Steve and Mary Alessi are diving into a topic every family (and workplace!) knows well: joking, sarcasm, and the sometimes-blurry line between funny and hurtful. Here’s What’s Inside This Episode: The Two Sides of Humor: Mary Alessi opens up about her upbringing, sharing how her father often used humor to mask deeper issues—and how that style of joking, when unchecked, can have...
Are Arguments Actually Good for Your Marriage? (Family Updates)
The Art of The Argument This week we're asking the question every married couple is trying to answer - how can we communicate without causing conflict? The heart of this episode is about recognizing the differences in how couples communicate and not letting that become a constant stumbling block to finding common ground. Using the wisdom gained from over 38 years of marriage, Steve and Mary tackled some of the most common (and frustrating) issues in marriage, including: Different...
This Week, We're Tackling Some Controversial Parenting Topics
This week on The Family Business... Parenting has never been easy...but it's definitely getting more complicated. With competing voices telling parents when and how they should discipline, questioning what foods are healthy and which are dangerous, and raising concerns over vaccination schedules - who should young parents listen to? This common struggle is why we're sharing a conversation between two of our next-gen Alessi couples - Chris and Stephanie Alessi Muina, and Chris and Richelle...
Are You Just Building...or Getting Better?
THIS WEEK IN THE FAMILY BUSINESS We're back in the podcast booth for a brand new year, and what better way to launch 2026 than by looking beyond resolutions and toward real, lasting growth as people and as a family? That's what we're doing in our latest episode, "Become Better: How the Right Habits Can Set You Up for Success in 2026." Here’s a taste of the wisdom and laughs that Steve Alessi and Mary Alessi shared. 💡 This Year, It’s All About BECOMING Most of us focus on what we want to build...
Introducing a new son-in-law to The Family Business! (+Bonus Pics!)
Introducing our newest family member! The Family Business is constantly growing, and this week we introduced the newest member of our family, Gaby's husband Christian Calatayud! Christian has been a part of our church family since childhood, but when he tied the knot with Gabrielle in October 2025, the relationship took on a whole new level of depth and growth. Now we're happy to have Christian in the podcast "Family Room" for the first time as a married man! Building Brotherhood It may seem...
😢 Holidays Feeling Heavy? Here's Help (Family Updates)
This Week in The Family Business... Is it possible that the happiest time of the year could also be the heaviest? Every year, we hear stories of families that are struggling to handle the stress and pressure of the Christmas season - and we think it's part of our family business to help you find solutions. To do that, we reached out to a new friend - Ryan Landau, a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in helping men manage their emotions. He joined our own Lauren Alessi, who is...
A New Season with New Challenges!
This Week on The Family Business We're kicking off Season 8 with something incredibly special—and honestly, we're still processing it all ourselves! Steve and Mary are opening up about one of the biggest transitions in their lives: marrying off their youngest daughter, Gaby. This episode is raw, real, and packed with tears (the happy kind... mostly). If you've ever wondered what it's like when your baby leaves the nest, or if you're a young couple trying to navigate independence while...
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