Home Sweet Home

In this episode of Higher Valleys, Spencer and Jelani open up about the magic of returning to Los Angeles, the lessons that come with buying a new home, and the deeper meaning of what it takes to hold space for your family’s dreams.

From spontaneous moments with friends to the joy of seeing their kids light up in familiar places, Jelani reflects on how being back in LA rekindled inspiration and reminded him of the city’s unique energy of possibility.

Meanwhile, Spencer shares the powerful journey of closing on his family’s new home—after almost losing it. He talks about the treasure hunt his wife created to reveal the surprise to their kids, the spiritual process of introducing themselves to their house, and how gratitude softens the pressure of providing.

Together, the hosts explore:

• The serendipity of timing and how the right opportunities reveal themselves when you’re ready.
• Why homes carry a spirit—and how acknowledging that shifts how we live in them.
• The balance between dreaming big and the very real responsibilities of fatherhood.
• Parenting lessons on when to intervene and when to let kids navigate challenges.
• How gratitude, presence, and perspective can reframe pressure into purpose.

Quotes

“When you walk into the right home, it will literally pull you in—because homes have a spirit.”  - JELANI

“When I catch myself running numbers and stressing, I pause and say: thank you God for even being in this position.”  - SPENCER

“I don’t believe the universe gives us blessings just to knock us off the cliff. If you did it the right way, you’ll be covered.”  - JELANI

“Our space has always been a place where people can think. This new home is where we’ll be able to dream.”  - SPENCER