Casual Conversations
Ryan Bean and Elena Sweetser
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Two friends talking all things about life both from the male and female perspective. Marriage, family, business, friendships, lessons, inspirations and more. If you're looking for a place to connect with real people, you found it!
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S3E17 What You Worked For
This week Ryan and I sat down on a Friday afternoon — kids out of school, cocktail in hand, sun finally out — and had one of those conversations that starts casual and ends up hitting somewhere deep.…
S3E16 Just Do Good
This week's episode starts with a surprise guest — Elena's five-year-old son Kian, who somehow delivers the best advice of the episode before heading back to his Legos. From there, Elena and Ryan get…
S3E15 We Finally Get It Now
After years of chasing success, awards, production goals, and proving ourselves, we’re finally starting to understand what actually matters. In this episode, we have an honest conversation about…
S3E14 Stop Living the Script
In this episode of Stop Living the Script, Elena and Ryan have an honest conversation about the pressure to live life according to society’s expectations — from traditional careers and timelines to…
S3E13 You're Not Behind, You're Building
In this episode, we get real about the pressure of feeling “behind” even when life and business are actually moving forward. From navigating a shifting real estate market to building a business with…
S3E12 Standards, Not Opinions
This week’s episode dives into what happens when you stop listening to everyone else’s opinions and start operating from your own standards. From navigating a competitive real estate market to…
S3E11 Character Over Clout
In this episode, Elena and Ryan get real about the chaos of life and business—from low appraisals and home renovation disasters to the deeper truth most people avoid: what success actually means.…
S3E10 Protect Your Peace, Protect Your People
In this episode, Elena and Ryan talk about cutting through the noise of social media, opinions, and comparison to focus on what actually matters in life. They share real conversations around business…
S3E9 Getting Your Headspace Right
In this episode, Elena and Ryan dive into the real stuff: family vacations, marriage, parenting, personal growth, and the mindset shifts that change everything. What starts as a casual catch-up turns…
S3E8 Reality of Social Media & Time Flying By
In this week's episode we talk about our weekly recap! Social media and the negative impact on top of what happiness should be.
S3E6 We're Back!
In this week's episode Ryan and Elena recap since they last recorded. They put a pause to bring in a new twist with their podcast. They talk about Elena and her Husband's journey now doing business…
S3E5 Casual Conversations | Diamonds Are Made Under Pressure- Leadership & Not Quitting When It Gets Hard
This episode is all about pressure, in business, leadership, and life. Ryan and Elena break down what it means to lead through uncertainty, adapt during slow seasons, and keep pushing when quitting…
S3E4 Casual Conversations | No Perfect Conditions Required - Chasing Growth Through Chaos
When the weather shuts things down, the work doesn’t stop. In this episode, we show up anyway, talking about consistency, family, business growth, and the mindset shift required to win in any season.…
S3E3 Casual Conversations | Cheers To Being Parents - When Your Kids Grow Up Right in Front of You
In this episode, we’re talking about one of those parenting milestones that hits harder than you expect, your kid turning 18. If you’re a parent, this one will hit home. If you’re not, it might make…
S3E2 Casual Conversations | Are You Feeling Frustrated, Mommy? A Conversation on Parenting and Growing Up
When a tired Elena admits she’s frustrated, her son flips the script and calmly hands her the exact emotional-regulation advice she’s taught him: breathe in and out… 35 times. What follows is…
S3E1 Casual Conversations | Setting the Tone for 2026: Talking Resolutions & Creating Vision Boards
New year, fresh goals, and real conversations. In this episode, we sit down to talk through our New Year’s resolutions and get hands-on creating our resolution boards. We share what we’re aiming for…
S2E46 Casual Conversations | Counting the Wins: A Real Year-End Reflection
As the year comes to a close, Ryan and Elena settle into a cozy holiday setting to reflect on 2025—the wins, the lessons, and the moments that mattered most. In this year-end episode of Casual…
S2E45 Casual Conversations | Protect Your Peace - Unsolicited Advice & Necessary Boundaries
In this episode of Casual Conversations, Ryan and Elena sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about growth, boundaries, and the emotional weight of unsolicited advice especially when it…
S2E44 Casual Conversations | Self-Reflection - What Do You Need To Be Happy?
In this episode of Casual Conversations, Ryan and Elena sit down for an honest, wide-ranging conversation about what we actually need to feel fulfilled, not what we’re told success should look like.…
S2E43 Casual Conversations | A Very Casual Christmas: Traditions, Family, & A Year End Reflection
In this cozy Christmas edition of Casual Conversations, we’re posted up in the lounge (because Texas decided to be freezing!) and catching up on everything life, family, and the holidays. 🎄✨ We talk…
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Casual Conversations has published 76 episodes since October 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Casual Conversations is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.
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