TITLES, TANTRUMS, & TEAMWORK

With this peculiar sister-sister-sister dynamic, what kind of article would this be without a good ol’ list of Sisters Who Work Together Pros and Cons?

PROS

1. Unshakable Trust
   We never have to wonder about loyalty. Even when (not if, but when) we disagree, we know that in the end, we will ALWAYS have each other’s backs.
2. Radical Honesty
   No sugarcoating. No fluff. If something isn’t working, we say it. Immediately. Passionately. Sometimes a little too passionately. And sometimes it hurts.
3. Mind-Reading Communication
   One look across the table – we lock eyes, make the face or raise the brows – and we instantly know what each other is thinking. And we can read each other’s moods in seconds.
4. Shared History = Shared Vision
   We grew up together and raised by the same strict man we all know and love, so our values and long-term goals are naturally aligned. DUH.
5. Built-in Support System
   We call each other out (respectfully, for the most part)- but we also lift each other up every single time.
6. Free Therapy
   Why pay for therapy when sisters will let you vent to the high heavens and psycho analyze you for free? Meetings can be part strategy and troubleshooting, with a side of childhood trauma and emotional unpacking.
7. Wins Feel Bigger
   Success hits differently when it’s family. It’s not just business – it’s definitely personal. Family wins > personal wins.

CONS

1. Older Sister Dynamics
   Gotta love the moments that make me feel like the (bratty) little sister again. 

   Dawn = the bossy older sister
   Gina = the cool, but even bossier middle sister, doing her own thing
   Me = “Why is no one listening to me???” little sister energy.And suddenly we’re adolescents, sharing a room in our parents’ house, and I’m fighting to be heard while getting bullied again. LOL.

2. Arguments Hit Harder 

   Disagreements aren’t just professional – they’re attached to all the emotional history. And when we’re not getting along, everyone knows. You can feel it in the air. Or we’re just really loud, and our voices can be heard down the hall, up the stairs and thru the walls

3. Boundaries – Who? What?
   We don’t know her. Titles and roles exist, but are often blurry… sometimes it’s still “Just get it done” or “You’re not the boss of me” energy.
4. We Can’t Ever REALLY Clock Out 

   There is no OFF button. Work follows us everywhere. Holidays, dinners, birthdays, and random texts at 10 pm that start with “quick question…” Or, if we’re shopping, we’re either analyzing competitors or getting inspo for future product development.

5. Brutal Feedback (Sometimes Too Brutal) 

   Honesty is great… until it’s too honest and you’re like, “Dang, that hurt a little.” or “Maybe just lie to me next time. GEESH.” It always takes a minute to emotionally recover.

6. Separating Work from Personal 

   Conflict at work usually-definitely-almost-always spills into our real personal lives – and vice versa. The tension can last a day or three, or even weeks. Sucks, but it is what it is. If anyone has any suggestions on how to improve this, please enlighten us. 

7. You Can’t Just Quit the Team 

   Even if we’re annoyed, we’re still sisters. And our dad started all of this. For us. For our children and our children’s children. There’s no clean break from the dynamic, and you can’t just up and leave. Or we can… but, will we?? I thought so. See you at family dinner and pass the bread, please.

You see, there’s something incredibly special about building something meaningful and impactful with my family, my people. Working with my sisters definitely tests our patience, communication skills, and occasionally our sanity. But it also stretches us, strengthens us, teaches us grace, gives us satisfaction and fulfillment that’s hard to describe. Ultimately, it reinforces our bond and brings us closer than ever. Because when we win, it’s not just a business win. It’s a family win. And when we look around and realize the people you’re building this with are your A1s from Day 1 – it hits differently. With God’s wisdom, our mom and dad laid the foundation and did their best to set us up for success.

Dawn builds the structure.
Gina builds the vision.
I build the momentum.

And somewhere in between all the complications, disagreements, laughs, screams, and “wait, what are we doing again?” moments… we actually make it work. Not perfectly. Not quietly. But in a way that’s completely ours. We align, we clash, we complement, we fight, we celebrate, we uplift, we challenge, we support, and we love hard every step along the way. There are times when I don’t like working with my sisters and I’m sure the feeling is mutual. But, I think there is one last thing we can all agree on: working with each other is way better than working with our dad. JK Daaad. LOL! Bottom line, I love my sisters and I couldn’t do this with anyone else on this earth. Honestly, that’s both the hardest and the best part. And it’s worth it. WE are worth it. Every single time.