#84 | Lillian Brummet | Couple-preneurs: Can Love & Business Really Co-Exist?

Can love and business really thrive side by side?

In this episode, Dr. Andrea & Jon sit down with award-winning author and entrepreneur Lillian Brummet, who shares the incredible story of turning pain into purpose—and building a 27-year creative business partnership with her husband, Dave.

From a life-altering car accident to publishing multiple books, Lillian opens up about the resilience, communication, and intentional habits that helped them grow stronger through every season. If you’ve ever wondered how to stay connected when life or work gets tough, this one’s for you.

In this episode…

– How Lillian turned grief into growth and started again

– The key habits that make their marriage and business work

– What to do when conflict and creativity collide

– Why “showing up daily” matters more than grand gestures

– Practical advice for couples navigating work, love, and legacy

⏱️ EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS (Timestamps)

00:00 Can business and love thrive together?

01:00 Lillian’s story: early independence, trauma, and resilience

05:40 From crash to calling: how writing helped her heal

09:15 The Brummet Media journey: building something together

13:05 How they divide tasks—and avoid relationship burnout

17:00 Habits that keep their love and work aligned

22:30 Creating emotional safety: the “soft place to fall”principle

27:20 Advice for couples who fear mixing love and business

32:10 Best relationship advice Lillian’s ever received

35:10 Legacy wisdom for the next generation of creators

🚀 NEXT STEPS

A) Take Action – Connect with Lillian Brummet:

🌐 Website & Links: https://linktr.ee/LillianBrummet

📝 Blog: http://ConsciousDiscussions.blogspot.com

B) Stay Connected for more episodes:

📺 YouTube – Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@The4Habits

🎧 Spotify – Follow: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fWvVbnNNhh9jodRYGG1O1

C) Learn and Share:

✅ Take the FREE Relationship Skills Quiz: http://the4habitsquiz.scoreapp.com

📘 Get The 4 Habits Book: https://the4habits.com/book

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