A quick audio note: we experienced some recording difficulties with this episode, which our amazing editor Rosie was able to work her magic on. That being said, if you notice any difference in volume levels between the two of us, we apologise and hope it doesn't detract from your listening experience.  As best friends in real life, and now partners in work too, we often get asked about our dynamic. What’s it like working with a friend? Is it a good idea? How has it affected our friendship?  We love working together, but we understand peoples’ concerns 100%. In this episode we’re opening up about how our partnership on the podcast came about, how we prepared for it and what we’ve learnt working together over the past two years.  If you’re thinking about going into business with a friend or family member, or are simply curious about the dynamic of working friendships, this episode is for you.  EPISODE 40 SHOW NOTES Ella's blog - Coco’s Tea Party  Monica's blog - The Elgin Avenue Ella's Instagram account - @CocosTeaParty  Monica's Instagram account - @MonicaBeatrice SHOW LINKS Big Small Business, the conference Monica co-founded with Laura Turner  Episode 13. Habits, The Four Tendencies & How We React To Expectations  Episode 20. Anna Newton on Beauty Crushes, (Festive) Capsule Wardrobes & Content Creation OUR FAVOURITE WORKING FRIENDSHIP DUOS Anna Newton and Lily Pebbles of At Home With podcast  Olivia Burton’s Lesa Bennett and Jemma Fennings Philippa Bloom and Sarah Tankel Ellis of We Are Twinset  Liz Craft and Sarah Fain from Happier in Hollywood podcast Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin from Grace and Frankie Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield from Ben & Jerry’s ice cream EPISODE 40’S TAKEAWAY TIP  Approach everything from a place of love.