Hosted by Durelle and Samantha Bailey — married for nine years and building life side by side — this show is a real, unfiltered look at what it takes to grow together intentionally.
We believe marriage should be aspirational. Structured. Strategic. Not accidental.
Each week, we share honest conversations about relationships, financial alignment, business, faith, personal growth, and the systems that have helped us move from instability to ownership — and from survival to vision.
This isn’t about pretending to have it all figured out. It’s about choosing alignment, choosing growth, and building on purpose — the Bailey Way.
How to Fight Fair in Marriage: Communication, Conflict Resolution & Lessons From 10 Years of Being Married
The marriage you see today isn't the marriage Samantha and Durelle always had.
After nearly 10 years together, this The Bailey Way episode shares some of the hardest seasons of their marriage, from trust issues and anxiety to explosive arguments, communication breakdowns, and moments that tested their commitment. They discuss fights they don't post, the personal healing they had to do, and how relationship coaching helped them learn to fight fair, rebuild trust, and stop treating each other like the enemy. This conversation reveals that a healthy marriage isn't one without conflict, but rather one where both people are willing to grow through it.
KEY POINTS:
The reality of navigating difficult seasons after nearly 10 years of marriage.
When finally living together exposed unexpected challenges and trust issues.
Why unrealistic expectations can make the early stages of marriage harder.
Learning that honesty without healthy communication can do more harm than good.
How anxiety, past trauma, and unresolved hurt affected their marriage.
The Beverly Hills trip that turned into one of their worst arguments.
Why walking away was never their solution, even during their toughest seasons.
How individual healing and emotional safety transformed their marriage.
Learning to fight fair: listening, extending grace, and tackling problems together.
How relationship coaching, accountability, and apologies helped rebuild trust.
Avoiding resentment, protecting your partner's vulnerabilities, and knowing when to take a break.
QUOTES:
“We were definitely honest with each other about how we were feeling in certain seasons and different things like that. And I think that was definitely hard because [those are] the moments where you realize marriage really is a mirror." – Durelle Bailey
“A big thing for us was relationship coaching, like calling in somebody to actually help us learn how to fight fair." – Samantha Bailey
"I see it as making a deposit into the bank of resentment when you say things that is going to hurt your person." – Durelle Bailey
RESOURCES:
Follow Samantha:
IG: @samanthacassandra
TikTok: @samanthacassandra_
Follow Durelle:
IG: @durellebailey
TikTok: @durellebailey
The Bailey Way is produced by EPYC Media Network
14 Oct 2026
Why Couples Should Travel Together: Marriage, Memories & Seeing the World
From Dubai at 19 to the Swiss Alps, Japan, Singapore, and one unforgettable trip to Bali that went completely wrong, Samantha and Durelle look back on the adventures that shaped their relationship.
In this episode of The Bailey Way, they share their favorite destinations, their very different travel personalities, the hilarious moments that never made the highlight reel, and why they believe some experiences are worth intentionally planning and budgeting for. More than the places themselves, this conversation is about making memories with your person, seeing life beyond your everyday routine, and giving the next generation a bigger world to experience.
KEY POINTS:
Pregnancy update at 21 weeks
Why travel has become part of their life together
Dubai, nostalgia and traveling there together at 19
Why St. Moritz became one of their favorite trips
Samantha relaxes; Durelle goes into survival mode.
Why Japan became Durelle’s favorite destination
The 12-storey Japan shopping adventure
Why they choose to spend money on memories
The Bali trip that went completely wrong
Budgeting tips and why new experiences strengthen their relationship
QUOTES:
“Traveling with your person is just so special. All of these are memories that I will always cherish and value, and there's really nothing like it.” – Durelle Bailey
“I had been to 12 countries by the time I was like 15. I learned to ski in Austria, so my parents just always had me around the world, and that's the same thing I want for our daughter.” – Samantha Bailey
“With the time that we have on this earth, there's no price you can put on memories. And so we don't hesitate to book the trip, book the hotel, and get our butt over in another country and have a good time.” – Durelle Bailey
RESOURCES:
Follow Samantha:
IG: @samanthacassandra
TikTok: @samanthacassandra_
Follow Durelle:
IG: @durellebailey
TikTok: @durellebailey
The Bailey Way is produced by EPYC Media Network
30 Sept 2026
How to Use a $0 Down VA Loan to Buy a Home and Start Building Wealth
Samantha and Durelle didn’t start building wealth because they already had money. They started because one taco night introduced them to a military benefit they didn’t even know they had. In this episode, they sit down with Veterans United loan officer Katie Rose to unpack how VA loans work, why $0 down can create an earlier path to homeownership, and how veterans can use the benefit strategically over time. From turning a starter home into rental income to buying a fourplex, refinancing when rates change, and understanding benefits many service members overlook, this conversation is about knowing what you have access to and using it with intention.
KEY POINTS:
How one overlooked military benefit changed their financial life
The taco night that introduced them to VA loans
How their first home later brought a $100K profit
Why you can use a VA loan more than once
How quickly you can find out if you qualify
Why renting can feel safer but leave you with nothing
Turning a starter home into rental income
What higher interest rates mean for VA borrowers
VA loan myths, assumable loans, and overlooked benefits
How veterans can use a VA loan to buy up to a fourplex
How homeownership became part of their wealth-building strategy
QUOTES:
“A lot of people have to build some type of wealth to be able to even afford a home. But this is like kind of reverse. It's like: ‘okay, no, we're gonna help you build wealth and build equity.’” – Samantha Bailey
“You could probably rent that house for double what your mortgage payment is. And then you can purchase a new house and have this producing income on the side.” – Katie Rose
“You're essentially building your financial portfolio by doing this because you can use it as a way to supplement other income to your owning something. You get to say when you want to sell it or keep it or rent it or whatever case may be. And the third thing is you get to leave something behind.” – Durelle Bailey
RESOURCES:
Follow Samantha:
IG: @samanthacassandra
TikTok: @samanthacassandra_
Follow Durelle:
IG: @durellebailey
TikTok: @durellebailey
The Bailey Way is produced by EPYC Media Network
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