Building a Business (and Marriage) with Your Spouse: Behind the Scenes with my Husband, JD

Today’s episode is extra special, friends — I"m sitting down with my husband, best friend, co-founder, and favorite human, JD Delatorre. After only 20 years together (and nearly that long building businesses side-by-side!), I finally convinced JD to sit behind the mic and share his perspective on what it really looks like to be married to your business partner…and still like each other. 😂 We’re talking about: How I roped JD into recording this episode (spoiler: a "finger shake" contract was involved!) What it"s like to mix marriage and entrepreneurship for two decades The unglamorous but honest dynamics of decision-making, communication, and occasional eye-rolling How our relationship and business roles have evolved, especially after becoming parents The three words JD uses to describe me as a business partner AND a wife (grab tissues — this one got me right in the feels 🥹) This conversation is totally unscripted, a little messy, full of laughter, and packed with real talk about what it takes to not just build a thriving business — but a thriving marriage too. If you’ve ever wondered how we navigate it all — from finger shakes to 10x dreams — this one’s for you. Because here’s the truth: Building a business with someone you love is hard. Loving them through it all is even harder. But it’s also the most beautiful journey you can imagine. Click >>PLAY<< to hear all of this and: [01:30] The story of the "finger shake" that sealed the deal [04:00] Why working together has always been all in from the start [06:00] Three words JD uses to describe me as a business partner [07:20] The three (different!) words JD uses to describe me as a wife [10:30] How we balance evolving roles at home and work [14:45] Why communication and compromise have been our business superpowers [19:00] A heartfelt moment about growth, patience, and building dreams together Listen to Related Episodes:The Story of Jasmine + JD featuring Amy PorterfieldSpilling the Tea About My Relationship With JD 📧 Join my Newsletter for a weekly cocktail of insider business strategy, personal reflections, and the journey of being a thought leader. 📧 Click >>PLAY<< to listen now! For full show notes, visit jasminestar.com/podcast/episode551