MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO

Hey, I'm Tonia!

  • I’ve been married to my best friend for over 30 years, and I’m a proud mom to one amazing daughter.

  • I’m a Grand Valley State University alum with both a bachelor and master’s degree in English Education. I’ve been blessed with three inspiring careers in teaching, sales, and ministry - each one shaping the way I connect with and support couples today.

  • I love collecting stories, asking meaningful questions, and learning something new every single day.

  • I’m passionate about helping engaged couples build strong, genuine, “we can handle anything together” marriages.

Tonia Koss I’ve been married to my best friend for over 30 years, and I’m a proud mom to one amazing daughter. I’m a Grand Valley State University alum with both a bachelor and master’s degree in English Education. I’ve been blessed with three inspiring careers in teaching, sales, and ministry - each one shaping the way I connect with and support couples today. I love collecting stories, asking meaningful questions, and learning something new every single day. I’m passionate about helping engaged couples build strong, genuine, “we can handle anything together” marriages.

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Planning your wedding? Don’t forget to prepare for your marriage. Here’s how... In this episode of 52 'Til I Do, I had the joy of joining hosts Laura and Amethyst to talk about one of the most overlooked, but powerful, parts of wedding prep: preparing for your marriage. We explore: 💬 What premarriage coaching really is 💞 How Preaisle helps couples deepen their connection 📣 Real stories from engaged couples 💡 Why communication and self-awareness matter before “I do” Wedding planning is exciting—but what about the lifelong commitment that comes after? This conversation is full of insight for couples who want to start their marriage with a strong foundation.
Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce fun conversation contest with staff
In this episode, I’m introducing you to Tonia Koss, founder of Pre-Aisle, where she mentors engaged couples as they prepare for marriage. I’ve known Tonia for many years, and she’s been a guiding light in my own life, helping me uncover my God-given gifts and showing me how to use them beautifully. Her gift is exactly how she leads couples: helping them discover who they are individually, so they can step into marriage fully prepared and aligned. One thing she said that really stuck with me: “Most couples spend more time planning the wedding than the marriage.” In this episode, we talk about: • How she helps couples uncover their God-given gifts • The heart work that strengthens marriages before the wedding • Lessons I learned from her personally that changed my path • Why preparing for marriage is just as important as the big day If you’ve ever wondered how to show up fully for yourself and for the person you’re marrying...this is the episode for you!
In this episode of From Scratch, we sit down with Tonia Koss, a pre-marriage coach based in Plainfield, Illinois, whose journey is anything but ordinary. From growing up in a quiet rural town in Michigan to becoming a teacher, salesperson, minister, and now a relationship coach for engaged couples, Tonia opens up about the life lessons that shaped her calling. She shares the struggles, setbacks, and soul-searching moments that led her to help others build lasting relationships. Whether you're single, dating, engaged, or simply passionate about personal growth, this episode is filled with authentic wisdom and real-life experience. 🎧 Hear how Tonia’s career path was never linear, but always meaningful. ❤️ Learn why understanding yourself is the key to loving someone else. 📍Discover the small-town values she still holds onto — and how they shaped her coaching today.
In this episode of Founders Future, with host Milan Kohut, Tonia Koss shares her unique founder journey—from teaching and sales to ministry, and ultimately building Preaisle, a pre-marriage coaching business designed to help engaged couples create strong, intentional foundations before they say “I do.” Drawing from over 30 years of marriage and deep experience in communication and education, Tonia explains how her “Commitment Conversations” guide couples through self-awareness, core desires, and the often-avoided topics of money, intimacy, and spirituality. Throughout the conversation, Tonia opens up about building a values-driven, service-based business as a solopreneur, the importance of systems, and the challenges of marketing something many people don’t yet realize they need. She also discusses scaling with integrity, balancing impact with sustainability, and why holding your vision loosely allows room for growth. This episode offers thoughtful insights for founders building human-centered businesses—and for anyone who believes strong relationships are built through honest conversations, not assumptions.
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