They Almost Lost It All… But This Changed Everything with Jevin "Wealthy Jev" Smith and L Marie Smith
March 31, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
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A married creative couple gets honest about love, money, faith, and what it takes to keep choosing each other.
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In this episode
- How clear communication changes the way couples handle conflict
- What financial struggle taught them about faith and resilience
- Why choosing your partner is a daily decision, not a one-time vow
- How shared creativity can strengthen a marriage instead of straining it
About this episode
In this episode of Shaping Freedom, Lisane Basquiat is joined by married creative duo Jevin and L. Marie Smith for a real and honest conversation about love, partnership, and building a life together.
From meeting as actors in a play to raising a family and creating together, they share their journey with humor and openness. They talk about the importance of clear communication, learning how to grow through conflict, and what it means to truly choose each other every day.
Jevin and L. Marie also reflect on the challenges they’ve faced, including financial struggles and moments that tested their faith, and how those experiences strengthened both their relationship and their perspective on life.
This conversation is about more than marriage. It’s about growth, honesty, and building something real together.
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About Shaping Freedom With Lisane Basquiat
Shaping Freedom is a podcast about emotional leadership and legacy; examining the inherited patterns shaping how we live, create, relate, and build. I’m Lisane Basquiat - a legacy healing strategist, creator of the Shaping Freedom framework and a steward of a global cultural legacy.
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