Justin Sisemore, Mary Maloney, and Andrea Jones discuss the importance of wellness and healthy living with Brian ChaCha. ChaCha, an exercise physiologist, emphasizes the ease of starting a fitness journey and the mental and emotional aspects of overcoming gym intimidation. Andrea shares her transformative fitness journey, highlighting the importance of consistency and dedication. They discuss the benefits of strength training for mental health and stress relief. The conversation also touches on the parallels between fitness and business success, the significance of setting process goals, and the role of a supportive trainer in achieving personal fitness milestones.

The couple who ran a successful, local HVAC business in the DFW metroplex, A#1 Air, were often seen together promoting their business in TV ads during the morning news. All of a sudden in 2021, the husband was starring in the ads solo, with his adorable dogs. What happened? She filed for divorce.

In this episode of the In Your Best Interest podcast, the panel—divorce attorney Justin Sisemore, entrepreneur Andrea Jones and freelance writer Mary Maloney—will discuss the intricacies of divorce and the family business.

Key Takeaways:

• Rumors run rampant during a high-profile divorce. How to keep a lid on things and what A#1 Air’s James and Sherry Green got right.
• What to do from a legal standpoint when a family business is at stake.
• What the courts consider when determining who gets what in a divorce involving a family business.
• What steps business owners should take to keep their company and employees out of the crosshairs of a divorce.

Connect with Justin Sisemore

• Sisemore Law Firm
• Facebook: Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.
• Instagram: Justin Sisemore
• LinkedIn: Justin Sisemore
• LinkedIn: Sisemore Law Firm
• https://sisemorelawfirm.cliogrow.com/book

Connect with Andrea Jones:

• andrea@riseup2marketing.com
• Rise Up 2 Marketing

Stepparenting and Blended Families: Tips for Success

Being a stepparent can be very rewarding but it also comes with challenges, as does blending families. During this episode of In Your Best Interest, the panel shares insight for parents and stepparents on how to navigate the ups and downs of their unique family relationships. From questions to ask when entering a relationship with someone who has children from a prior relationship to the dos and don’ts for setting a blended family up for success and more.

Moderator Mary Maloney, will ask divorce attorney Justin Sisemore and entrepreneur Andrea Jones, two people who are well versed in stepparenting and blended families, to weigh in on the topic.

Key Takeaways:

• What unique dynamics and challenges to expect when blending a family or becoming a stepparent.
• Why it’s important to find out how a new partner navigates their relationship with their kids’ other parent (their ex).
• Why stepparents should be proactive and ask questions about how their new partner parents their children.
• Why partners should have a serious conversation about what their lives as a blended family will look like and questions to discuss.
• Steps to follow to set up a solid foundation for your blended family/step parenting role.

Connect with Justin Sisemore

• Sisemore Law Firm
• Facebook: Sisemore Law Firm, P.C.
• Instagram: Justin Sisemore
• LinkedIn: Justin Sisemore
• LinkedIn: Sisemore Law Firm
• https://sisemorelawfirm.cliogrow.com/book

Connect with Andrea Jones:

• andrea@riseup2marketing.com
• Rise Up 2 Marketing