Guest: Cheryl Maloney, Certified Executor Advisor
Host: Laura Wilson, Co-Founder of Intentional Household

In this must-listen episode of Intentional Household, host Laura Wilson, Co-Founder of Intentional Household, welcomes Cheryl Maloney, a Certified Executor Advisor, to guide families through the steps of creating a clear and compassionate estate plan.

Cheryl shares her personal motivation for entering the field—rooted in a family health scare—and explains why estate planning is not just for the wealthy or elderly. Together, Laura and Cheryl redefine what it means to prepare your estate, breaking down misconceptions and emphasizing the emotional and relational impact of poor planning.

Listeners will walk away with Cheryl’s four-step framework for building a simple, effective estate plan—one that includes risk assessment, documentation, mitigation strategies, and executor communication. The episode highlights the importance of communication, family clarity, and proactive planning to ease stress and avoid disputes when it matters most.

Vacationing with another family sounds like fun—until mismatched expectations, budgets, and pace derail the experience. In this episode of The Intentional Household, host Laura Wilson welcomes back Intentional Household team member Tatiana Rivers to share practical advice on how to plan a smooth, enjoyable trip when traveling with another family.

They walk through key conversations to have before you book—from setting your “why” and budget to choosing accommodations and managing pace and solo time. Plus, they share a free Travel Planning Template to make the process easier for everyone.

Whether you’re dreaming of a Disney trip, cottage weekend, or beach getaway—this episode will help you plan it with more clarity and less conflict.

Episode Overview:
In this episode of Intentional Household, Laura is joined by her husband, Alex Wilson, to explore one of the most relatable challenges for families: weekends that feel more chaotic than restful. Together, they break down why weekends often become a source of stress and imbalance for parents—and how to shift that dynamic through communication, structure, and shared responsibility.

You’ll learn:

• Why weekends often feel unbalanced for couples with kids
• How a simple “Weekend Family Huddle” can change everything
• A realistic weekend framework that supports both productivity and connection
• How to share the parenting load without keeping score
• Why “Anchor Time” (like Sunday breakfast or swimming) matters more than perfection

With practical tips and candid reflections from a real couple navigating business, parenting, and partnership, this episode is a must-listen for anyone craving more harmony and intentionality in their home life.

🎯 Takeaway Challenge: Try a 5-minute family huddle this Friday night or Saturday morning and co-create a plan for the weekend—so everyone feels seen, supported, and satisfied.