Distance can often be a reason for a breakup. But for true lovers like Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles, it’s just a test to overcome. Despite the miles between them since their marriage, they’re now making up for lost time. Simone had already planned, by the end of 2024, to “go on a couple of vacations with my husband.” And recently, they reunited in New York City for some well-deserved quality time.

From enjoying exotic meals to attending thrilling NBA games, their moments together have been heartwarming. Simone didn’t miss the chance to make an impact, attending the Vtex Connect conference on January 13th. She didn’t expect her presence to benefit the event organizers, but it certainly added a special touch. Vtex is one of the biggest commerce conferences for industry leaders to meet and greet.

Simone Biles was there, sharing her own experiences. One of the things she talked about was how the Brazilian people made her feel at home during her first Olympics in Rio back in 2016. She took home four golds and a bronze. And while she was a huge star, the support from the Brazilians really stood out to her. She said, “That was my very first Olympics. And Brazil embraced me as one of their own, even though I was American. And they loved me, and they still support me,” showing how special those games were.

But the Vtex Connect conference wasn’t just a big event for the industry—it was a pretty lucrative one for the organizers, too. The venue, The Glasshouse in NYC, has a total capacity of 1,850 seats. Tickets for the event ranged from $535.38 to $855.50, so let’s break down how the organizers, VTEX, made a serious profit. If we take the lowest ticket price, $535.38, and multiply that by the total number of seats, 1,850, the total ticket sales would come out to $990,453. That is close to 1M—a pretty huge number! And that’s just from ticket sales alone.

If some of the tickets were priced at the higher end: $855.50, the total would be even more, making the event a major financial success for VTEX. So, while the event brought a lot of attention and industry buzz, it also filled VTEX’s pockets in a big way. For Simone and Jonathan Owens, though, it wasn’t all about the money; it was spending time with each other. It was also kind of a mini-vacation for Simone and Jonathan Owens. But at the same time, in the conference, Biles praised her rival.

Simone and Jonathan Owens’ unexpected NYC adventure

At the Vtex Connect conference, Simone Biles gets to make friends with her competitor and fellow Olympic gold medalist and Brazilian gymnast, Rebeca Andrade. To the same, love and admiration, Simone uploaded a cute video of the two of them hugging on Instagram. But at the same time, Simone Biles also praised her. She said that she has been fond of Rebeca and continues admiring how Rebeca made Brazil proud. “The way she paved Brazilian gymnastics… is definitely unmatched, “she added. But how does she have time for her husband? Given all this Biles’ schedule?

For Simone and Jonathan Owens, this trip to New York wasn’t just about work. Since Jonathan’s been on a break after the Chicago Bears missed the NFL playoffs, he’s been with Simone, making the most of their time together. Simone even shared a behind-the-scenes selfie from the event with the caption, “Bring Bae to work. @jowens.” Jonathan looked sharp in a gray suit and black turtleneck with a wide smile, while Simone matched with a similar look. They shared more snippets from their trip too, with Simone saying, “Ended the trip with some wellness treatment.” It looks like they balanced work with a little relaxation!

They’ve spent a lot of time apart this year, what with Simone prepping for the Olympics and doing the Gold Over America Tour and Jonathan sticking to the NFL schedule. So, being together in New York was a big deal for them. And the funniest moment of the night? Jonathan hailing a cab for the first time! Simone shared the moment on Instagram with the caption “TAXIII…” in all caps, while Jonathan was striking a pose, trying to flag down a taxi. Just goes to show, it’s the little things that can make a trip special!