Ben and Megan Campbell
Ben Campbell, head baker and founder, Ben’s Bread
Megan Campbell, CEO, CFO, co-founder and everything else, Ben’s Bread
How did your love story begin? Ben: We met in college and were friends. I think it’s safe to say that we were both interested in each other but the timing never worked out quite right, until post-college when Megan informed me that she was going to go live in Australia with her sister for six months. All of the sudden, I had this deep inner feeling I had missed my chance. I basically have known ever since that I just wanted to be around her if I could. So I asked her out and the rest is history.
Favorite thing about one another: Megan: Thinking of Ben puts a smile on my face no matter what. He’s such a fun co-parent, supportive partner and the best co-worker. Ben: I literally love everything about her, but her smile and laugh are something else.
Favorite date night: Ben: Honestly, just the casual nights where we go to one of our regular places and just get to talk to each other. If I make her laugh, that’s a bonus.
Favorite tradition you have as a couple: Megan: We have small children who eat and go to bed early. Ben and I take turns making dinner after the kids are down and then hang out in the kitchen listening to music, eating and talking.
What does your happily ever after look like? We’re in the middle of our bakery build-out (Ben’s Bread Co., coming to mid-2022). For the past six and a half years, it’s been just the two of us with the occasional help. By opening Ben’s Bread Co., we’re hopefully living out our dream: to create a business that’s our own and work hard to provide a good and enjoyable living to people as well as making a home of sorts in the Phinney neighborhood. To support our community and give back to those that need a little extra. To be active in our kids’ lives until they move out of the house and then eventually retire and just spend time with each other travelling, reading books and waking up next to each other. That would make us feel fully content.