Savannah James recently shared personal insights into her marriage with NBA star LeBron James, offering advice she wished she had applied earlier in their relationship. Speaking on the "Question Everything" podcast, the entrepreneur discussed the challenges of maintaining individuality within a high-profile partnership.
James emphasized the importance of self-awareness and authenticity in a relationship. "Something that I didn’t do earlier that I wish I would have done is to pay attention to yourself as much as you’re paying attention to your partner," she said. "Don’t lose yourself in all of the things. Don’t lose yourself in the facade of what all of this looks like."
She advised staying grounded and true to oneself, noting that this approach has been beneficial for her and LeBron. "Try to stay grounded. Try to stay, I guess, authentic to who you are and what this connection was [with your partner] from the very beginning," James stated. She described herself and LeBron as "normal people from Akron, Ohio through and through," attributing their enduring connection to this shared foundation.
James, who met LeBron as a teenager in Akron, Ohio, and married him in 2003, shared that her belief in their bond was a driving force in supporting his career. They have three children: sons Bronny and Bryce, and daughter Zhuri.
When asked if the lifestyle is more challenging than it appears, James responded with a laugh, acknowledging that the perception of fame can differ significantly from reality. "I think it is made to look a certain way and I feel like that is what people desire," she explained. "So when it comes back to real life and real emotion and real growth and real distraction, that’s when it gets tricky."
She stressed the need for deep investment in one's partner, coupled with a profound level of understanding and patience. "You really have to be invested in your person. And also it’s a deep level of understanding — a deep level of patience that you have to have," James said. "Just understanding where they come from, what the situation is and what could be. Being grounded is very, I think, important in all of it."
Savannah James and April McDaniel, friends and business partners, were promoting their podcast "Everybody’s Crazy" during their appearance.