Why do people prepare for the wedding more than they do the marriage? We have to believe that’s part of why nearly 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Marriage is beautiful. It’s a gift from God. And, it takes work. Why aren’t more people talking about that? Marriage is also a magnificent part of many listeners' Brands of Beautiful – either currently in this season, or perhaps marriage is something they hope to one day have  – so let’s talk about it! Today’s episode is a little outside of our norm here on the Your Brand of Beautiful Podcast for a couple reasons: Instead of a typical interview-type chat, you’re about to listen to a much more raw conversation that Bailie had with a friend of over 20 years, Hannah Grace Hall. This episode is part of a two-part series about relationships. Today’s episode is about marriage, next week will be about friendship. And while Hannah Grace would have loads of wisdom to share about being a hairstylist or a business woman, today she and Bailie are simply having girl talk about relationships: Relationships with self Relationships with God Relationships inside of a marriage Relationships between friends They're talking about the hard stuff. The messy stuff. The vulnerable stuff. We're thankful to Hannah Grace for generously sharing her story with us, knowing that testimonies breed testimonies, and that her story might help someone... inside of their own marriage, as they prepare for a marriage, as they plan for what marriage might one day be like for them. Join us today as we honor Hannah Grace’s faithfulness to be truthful about hard things, in a way that paints a picture of honest hope. We hope you enjoy this very open, raw conversation about marriage. About Hannah Grace: Hannah Grace was born in Nashville TN and raised in Texas. She graduated from high school and immediately went to beauty school in Franklin TN. She has been a hairstylist for 10 years and currently is running a single studio space called The Grace Collective. She is also exploring what God has called her to in this season of motherhood and career.  During her cosmetology career she has been an employee, freelance hair & makeup artist, and owned a storefront salon in the suburbs of Nashville TN. Her salon won best in their town as well as ran huge community events impacting not just their clients but their entire town. Hannah Grace is passionate about bringing people together, loving her community well and pointing others to Jesus. Her passion for serving others and loving her community shines through her everyday life and not just in her career.  She has been married for seven years and has two children whom she adores. Her favorite title she’s ever had is mom. Follow Hannah Grace: https://www.instagram.com/thegracecollectiveco/