Connect How did your love story begin?

It definitely wasn't a fast romance. For us, it was a slow burn of unknowns. We started as a completely random encounter, two different people living in two different states, with different rhythms, figuring it out as we went. It wasn't always picture-perfect or smooth, but as we navigated the uncertainties, we realized we were building an unshakeable team. That random moment turned out to be the start of our forever, and we’ve been choosing each other since.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Our favorite memory is definitely our time in Hawaii when we got married. What made it so special wasn't a textbook, flawless wedding day, but the absolute authenticity of it. Being in such a beautiful place and making the real, conscious choice to bind our lives together was incredible. It stands out as the ultimate reminder of who we are: an unshakeable team that chooses each other, handles the unknowns together, and builds our own version of forever.

What would you do with $20,000?

We’d split it between building our sanctuary and funding our future. A portion would go toward fixing up our home to eliminate daily friction points and create a genuinely peaceful space for us. We'd save a chunk, and put the rest straight into our venture of opening a vegan restaurant. For a couple that treats growth as a team sport, this money would perfectly bridge the gap between making our daily life a bit smoother and bringing our biggest shared dream to life.