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that all of our local businesses get to stay open." Diana said she considers herself a problem solver, and she admires Ross's passion for his business and his attention to detail. "So I feel like that’s where I’m really strong in the relationship, and he’s really strong in thinking big, dreaming big and doing the big things — that’s where he’s I think the strongest and the bravest," Diana said. "I think that we counterbalance each other in a lot of ways." Ross said he is motivated by the leadership Diana demonstrates in her business. "I see her with her team, the way she talks to people — it’s so calming, and she is a great, great leader," he said. "I am so inspired to be a great leader with my team as much as she is for hers." The couple is constantly offering each other guidance as they operate their businesses alongside each other. "We’re both obsessed — even on date nights, we talk about work nonstop, like how can we do this," Ross said. "We bounce ideas off of each other, like what do you think about this, should I go about it this way, and she’s like what about this way, and it’s a new perspective." Together, they give each other more strength and confidence, Diana said. "It’s really hard to try something new, and it’s really scary to kind of take the leap, but knowing that we have each other has made a huge difference in being able to take bigger risks, bigger jumps and scarier things — knowing that we have each other makes it easier for us," she said. It’s really hard to try something new, and it’s really scary to kind of take the leap, but knowing that we have each other has made a huge difference in being able to take bigger risks ... ABOVE / Selection is the name of the game at Him Gentleman’s Boutique. From classy to casual, you will find your fit at Him. 20 September / October 2020