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Jul 22
39m 36s

We Quit Our Jobs With $0… And Built This...

Cristina Cataman
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In this raw and honest episode, Cristina sits down with her husband Aleks to break down exactly how they built their dream life from scratch — while nearly going broke, arguing over finances, and learning how to actually work as a team in a relationship.From surviving on one income to redefining what it means to be a “provider,” this episode exposes the real side of building a life together — with no trust fund, no safety net, and a lot of risk.👀

Think your relationship could survive this? Watch and find out.

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