{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 25 Love &amp; Legacy: Building a Business with Your Partner (Without Breaking Up)","description":"Love, Money &amp;amp; Legacy: Chris on Balancing Business, Creative Purpose &amp;amp; the Future of Finance In this refreshing episode of Espiritu Coffee Chats, we sit down with Chris, co-founder of Surje Coffee and Valerie\u2019s partner, for a soulful and smart conversation on navigating love, business, and the evolving economy. Chris is the first masculine energy to grace the podcast, bringing grounded wisdom, intuitive financial literacy, and a unique blend of creativity and discipline. From how to survive building a business with your fianc\u00e9 to why everyone needs a &quot;tripod life&quot; (doing what you love, who you are, and how you earn) \u2014 this episode is full of gems. \u2615 Highlights from this episode:   The unexpected intersection of love and entrepreneurship   How Chris balances being a founder, full-time employee, and actor   Why financial literacy is an act of self-responsibility and legacy   The power of plant medicine in conflict resolution (yes, really)   What the history of money teaches us about adapting to economic change   A surprising question that left even Chris speechless: What has entrepreneurship taught you about love?   This conversation blends money mindset, relational maturity, and creative ambition in a way that\u2019s rarely heard especially from the male perspective. A must-listen for founders building with heart, purpose, and partnership. Grab your favorite drink, hit play, and get ready to reflect on your own relationship with business, purpose, and the people you love. \ud83d\udc65 Connect with&amp;nbsp;Chris &amp;amp; Surge Coffee on Instagram  \ud83d\udce2 Join the conversation! Share your thoughts on Instagram @espiritucoffeechats and let us know how you feel about the future of trade policies. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode with someone you love! How to connect with us: Social media Arlene Salcedo: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lunasoulwellness\/ Valerie Urrutia: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/surjecoffee\/ Websites: https:\/\/surjecoffee.com\/ https:\/\/www.lunasoulwellness.com\/ https:\/\/surjecoffee.com\/pages\/coffee-subscriptions https:\/\/www.lunasoulwellness.com\/apothecary &amp;nbsp; Email: Arlene: iamlunasoulwellness@gmail.com Valerie: valerie@surjecoffee.com Podcast: espiritucoffeechats@gmail.com ","author_name":"Espiritu Coffee Chats","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/543512","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40067815\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/198447380"}