HGTV Stars Ben and Christi Dozier ‘Pray’ Through Hard Days
By Movieguide® Contributor
HGTV’s Ben and Christi Dozier joined TV Insider to discuss the family values that guide their show BUILDING ROOTS.
“Design masterminds Ben and Cristi Dozier take on boundary-pushing projects as they turn basic Colorado homes into one-of-a-kind spaces. Their passion for doing the impossible drives them to help clients plant roots and discover what it means to be home,” HGTV wrote about the series.
“Season 1 was definitely one of the hardest things we’ve ever done,” Ben said. “We’re not TV personalities by any means and measure. We’re thankful to HGTV for inviting us into their family.”
Ben emphasized that the foundation of their work is their relationship with each other and turning to prayer.
“Our work-life balance really starts in the morning with our relationship. We have coffee early and sometimes we talk about business or life. We talk about family. Sometimes we just pray because the day is hard,” he shared.
“The TV show is a lot of fun,” he continued. “It’s definitely a lot of hard work managing four kids and four businesses, a TV show, and a nonprofit. Hopefully, we get a Season 3 because we love what we did this year and love to do it again.”
Christi added, “HGTV has a ton of amazing followers. We get people who come into our little town and coffee shop all because they saw us on HGTV. For us, it’s very weird. We have gotten used to it. I would say it’s a daily thing to meet someone coming into the coffee shop who heard about us because of the TV show. So that was different.”
The couple shared that they admire HGTV stars Dave and Jenny Marrs and Ben and Erin Napier.
“We did get to work with them on HOME TOWN TAKEOVER when they were in Colorado at Fort Morgan. We spoke to them on FaceTime. Knowing that both of them are in multiple seasons and have families and seem to be holding life together. They show us it’s possible,” Christi added.
“They were incredibly supportive and overly encouraging. I didn’t expect that at all because we’re rookies in this whole thing,” Ben expressed.
The couple revealed that their upcoming season focuses on “family and legacy.”
“We really enjoyed the idea that family was trending on these shows. We love hearing the stories regarding legacy and tradition. There needs to be more of that in America in general,” Ben explained.
Throughout all of the couple’s projects, their focus remains on family.
“While each family and home they work with is different, all their designs are inspired by Colorado’s natural beauty and make use of local, often recycled natural materials,” The List reported.
“Creating spaces to invite connection and relationships, to welcome family and legacies,” they shared in an Instagram post. “With each story, the direction of the remodel was very much guided by how the house can best serve those purposes for years to come.”
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