LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Jeff and Emilie Goldblum are on the hunt to seek out America’s favourite couple, and one Las Vegas energy couple has made the shortlist.
America’s Favourite Couple is a nationwide on-line competitors hosted by the Goldblums, created to have fun {couples} who encourage by means of love. 1000’s of {couples} throughout the U.S. entered by sharing their tales on Fb.
Jesse and Lisa Ferrell are award-winning authors, coaches, and founders of JessTakl Talking & Teaching Agency, in addition to LisaListen. They’re now quarter-finalists within the competitors.
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They have been married for practically 20 years, and have three children and two grandkids. Their secret to a protracted marriage? Fairness.
“Pay attention to what each other likes and dislikes and build on that over the years,” Lisa Ferrell stated. “We created what we call ‘House Rules or Agreement.’ This concept is a huge game-changer. We know what our non-negotiables are, and we put that in writing, and then we check on that every 90 days to make sure we are still on track. Things like ‘don’t make me read your mind’ and ‘let’s talk about things when they come up.’ That can make a big difference.”
Their love story began in 2005, in keeping with their entry to the competition. Lisa was at a low level, searching for a life coach, when she discovered Jesse. She stated that after a yr, he requested her to outline her preferrred man.
The person she began describing? Jesse.
“I started describing him, then paused and said, “Wait a minute… that man is you.” I didn’t mean to say it; I meant someone like him,” Lisa wrote on the entry.
However that was the second every little thing shifted for the couple, they usually’ve been collectively ever since, calling one another soulmates, describing one another as companions in each life and enterprise.
“If we win this contest, it won’t just be about the title, but it’s also about representing Las Vegas on the national stage,” Jesse Ferrell stated. “When you hear ‘Las Vegas’ or ‘Nevada,’ people may not immediately think of a place of long-lasting love and healthy relationships. But after almost 20 years of marriage, three kids, and two grandkids, we want to prove everyone wrong.”
As a part of their entry, Lisa listed their favourite reminiscence as their 2014 honeymoon, calling it a “soul-stirring adventure we’ll never forget.”
The profitable couple will win $20,000 and a function in Selection Journal. In the event that they win, Lisa and Jesse plan to make use of their winnings to spend money on their future or fulfill a dream to take their household on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Cayman Islands.
Voting for the quarterfinals runs by means of Aug. 21. To vote for the Ferrells, click on on this hyperlink. Every particular person will get one free vote a day or they’ll donate a minimal of $10, which can go to considered one of two nonprofits, Los Angeles Regional Meals Financial institution or Oceana, for extra votes.
