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LaKisa Taylor-Allston
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LaKisa Taylor-Allston, Realtor and Entrepreneur along with her marriagepeneur friends; husband and wives who are in business together or self/employed entrepreneurs are discussing how they navigate marriage and entrepreneurship. Join these ladies and their guest as they navigate entrepreneurship, marriage, managing business with their partners and more. While you will primarily hear from the wives, the husbands are close by and will chime in here and there. 

  1. 1d ago

    Ep18: From the Make Money Marriage Challenge - Shared Vision and Defining Roles

    If you’ve been following the Make Money Marriage Challenge, you already know — this is where things get real. This is where couples stop surviving and start strategizing.  A marriage without a shared vision is like a business without a business plan. You might have passion, you might have love, you might even have hustle — but without direction, you’re just spinning. A shared vision is not “my dream” or “your dream.”  It’s our dream, written in the same language, moving in the same direction, fueled by the same commitment. Here’s what happens when couples don’t have a shared vision: One person is dreaming while the other is drifting.One is building while the other is maintaining.One is planning for the future while the other is living in the moment.And that creates friction — not because you don’t love each other, but because you’re not aligned. But when couples do have a shared vision? Decisions become easier.Money becomes a tool, not a tension point.Purpose becomes the glue that holds everything together.And your marriage becomes a movement.A shared vision gives your marriage a destination. It tells you what to say yes to — and what to say no to.  Let’s talk about how to actually build a shared vision. Step 1: Start with the “Why” Ask each other: Why do we want to build wealth?Why do we want to start a business?Why do we want to leave a legacy?Your “why” is the engine.  Your “what” and “how” come later. Step 2: Identify your shared values Values shape vision.  Ask: What matters most to us?What do we want our family to stand for?What do we want our children to inherit — not just financially, but spiritually and emotionally?Step 3: Paint the picture This is where you dream out loud.  Describe your ideal life in detail: Where are you living?What does your day look like?How are you serving?What businesses or investments do you have?What does freedom look like for you? Step 4: Write it down A vision that isn’t written is a wish. A vision that is written becomes a roadmap. Step 5: Review it regularly Your vision should be a living document — not a one‑time conversation. Revisit it monthly, quarterly, and annually. Now let’s shift into the second pillar: Defining Roles. Listen — love is equal, but roles don’t have to be identical. And in marriage, especially marriage + business, unclear roles create unnecessary conflict. Here’s the truth:  When roles aren’t defined, everything feels personal.  But when roles are defined, everything becomes purposeful. Why roles matter: They eliminate confusion. They reduce resentment.They increase efficiency.They help each spouse operate in their strengths.They create accountability without nagging.What defining roles is NOT: It’s not about hierarchy. It's not about gender stereotypes.It’s not about control.What defining roles IS: It’s about clarity. It’s about stewardship.It’s about maximizing strengths.It’s about honoring each other’s gifts. Here’s a simple framework you can use today. Step 1: Identify each person’s strengths. Ask: What comes naturally to you?What drains you?What energizes you?What skills do you already have?What skills do you want to develop?Step 2: Assign roles based on strengths, not tradition Examples: If one spouse is great with numbers, they handle budgeting.If one is great with communication, they handle client relations.If one is detail‑oriented, they manage operations.If one is visionary, they lead strategy.Step 3: Create role agreements. Write down: Who does whatWhen it gets doneWhat success looks likeHow you’ll communicate updatesStep 4: Review and adjust Roles evolve as your marriage evolves. Check in monthly or quarterly. Step 5: Celebrate each other’s contributions. Affirmation is fuel.  Say thank you.  Acknowledge effort.  Honor the work your spouse does — seen and unseen.

    18 min

  2. Jun 22

    Ep17: Make Love, Build Legacy, and Live Life

    Welcome back to the Marriagepreneur Podcast — the space where faith meets partnership, purpose meets passion, and legacy becomes a lifestyle. I’m your host, LaKisa Taylor-Allston, and today we’re diving into a topic that is simple, powerful, and deeply intentional: Make love. Build legacy. Live life. Three phrases. Three assignments. Three pillars that can transform your marriage, your purpose, and your entire life. If you’ve been craving more connection, more clarity, more joy, and more alignment — this episode is for you. Now, when I say “make love,” I’m talking about intimacy in every form — emotional, spiritual, physical, and relational. Making love is about: Choosing connection over conflictChoosing presence over distractionChoosing softness over survival modeChoosing vulnerability over prideIt’s about creating a space where both partners feel seen, valued, and safe. 1. Emotional Intimacy This is where you share your heart.  Your fears.  Your dreams.  Your truth. Emotional intimacy says, “I trust you with the parts of me I don’t show the world.” 2. Spiritual Intimacy Praying together.  Seeking God together.  Aligning your purpose together. Spiritual intimacy is the glue that holds everything else in place. 3. Physical Intimacy This is the celebration of your connection. The expression of your love.  The reminder that your marriage is a covenant — not a contract. 4. Daily Intimacy The small things matter:  A touch. A compliment.  A moment of eye contact.  A shared laugh. Making love is not just an act — it’s a rhythm. And when you prioritize intimacy, you strengthen the foundation of everything else you’re building. Now let’s talk about the second pillar: Build legacy. Legacy is not just money.  Legacy is not just property.  Legacy is not just business. Legacy is: ValuesVisionFaithCharacterGenerational healingGenerational wealthGenerational wisdomLegacy is what you leave in your family, not just what you leave to your family. 1. Legacy in Marriage Legacy starts with how you love each other.  How you communicate.  How you resolve conflict.  How you show up. Your marriage is the blueprint your children — and your community — will follow. 2. Legacy in Purpose Your gifts, your calling, your business, your ministry — these are legacy tools. When you build with intention, you create something that outlives you. 3. Legacy in Finances Stewardship. Planning. Investing. Budgeting. Building assets instead of just accumulating things. Legacy-minded couples think long-term, not just month-to-month. 4. Legacy in Faith Your spiritual walk becomes the inheritance your family benefits from. Your obedience becomes someone else’s breakthrough. 5. Legacy in Community Legacy is also about impact — how you serve, how you give, how you show up in the world.  Building legacy is not a moment.  It’s a lifestyle. Now let’s talk about the third pillar: Live life. Because what’s the point of making love and building legacy if you’re not actually living?  Living life is about joy.  It’s about presence.  It’s about savoring the moments God gives you. 1. Live With Intention Slow down. Be present.  Enjoy the season you’re in — even if it’s stretching you. 2. Live With Joy Joy is not the absence of problems. Joy is the presence of God. Joy is choosing gratitude, choosing laughter, choosing lightness. 3. Live With Adventure Try new things. Travel. Date each other.  Dream out loud.  Create memories that become stories you tell for years. 4. Live With Rest Rest is holy.  Rest is productive. Rest is necessary. You cannot build legacy from a place of burnout. 5. Live With Freedom Release the pressure to be perfect.  Release the comparison.  Release the timelines. Life is meant to be lived — not performed. Here’s the beautiful part: When you make love, you strengthen your connection.  When you build legacy, you strengthen your purpose.  When you live life, you strengthen your joy. Connection.  Purpose.  Joy. These three together create a marriage that is not just surviving — but thriving. A marriage that is not just functional — but flourishing. A marriage that is not just committed — but aligned.

    14 min

  3. Jun 15

    Ep16: (Off Script) What My God-Parents Taught Me about Love, Legacy, and Leadership

    Sharing another personal story on my God-parents. Two people who helped to shape my life and showed me leadership in marriage and business by pouring into their community.

    18 min

  4. Jun 8

    Ep15: The Marriagepreneur Village

    LaKisa Taylor-Allston invites entrepreneurial couples to join The Marriagepreneur Village and shares the goals and objectives for the village.  This explanation should help answer questions and hopefully allow you to feel relatable to this experience.  This community is for your if you and your spouse are both entrepreneurs. If you are interested in business ownership or investment or if you are interested in starting a business together.

    11 min

  5. Jun 1 ·  Bonus

    Ep14: Husband in Purpose and Interview with Sean Leadbetter

    Tune in for a conversation with Sean Ledbetter who is an entrepreneurial marriage with Author Kinte Ledbetter.  Sean is a realtor, contractor, property manager, investor and more. He shares on his personal views of being in an entrepreneurial marriage, divorce and building legacy while working a 9 to 5.   Full interview on our YouTube channel posted on Wednesdays.

    11 min

  6. May 25

    Ep13: Do You Know Your Number - A lesson from Coach Joe Stoddard

    I was talking with Coach Joe Stoddard — someone who has poured into me, challenged me, and stretched my thinking in ways I didn’t even know I needed. And in the middle of our conversation, he stopped and asked me: “LaKisa… do you know your number?” I paused. Because I thought I did.  I thought I had a general idea.  I thought I had a ballpark. But he wasn’t asking for a ballpark.  He wasn’t asking for a vibe.  He wasn’t asking for a feeling. He was asking for a number — a specific, intentional, measurable number tied to my goals, my lifestyle, my business, and my legacy. And that question shifted something in me. Because if you don’t know your number… You don’t know what you’re working toward. Your number is: The amount you need to hit your financial goalsThe amount required to live the life you desireThe amount tied to your long-term visionThe amount that makes your sacrifices make senseThe amount that keeps you focused and intentionalYour number might be: A monthly income goalA yearly revenue targetA savings milestoneA debt payoff amountA retirement numberA freedom numberA legacy numberYour number is the why behind your daily actions.  Now let’s talk about why this matters so deeply for Marriagepreneurs. Because when you’re building a business and a marriage, clarity is not optional — it’s essential. Knowing your number: Reduces conflictCreates alignmentStrengthens communicationBuilds trustKeeps both partners focusedEliminates confusionHelps you make decisions fasterWhen both spouses know the number, you’re not just working — you’re working together. You’re not just hustling — you’re building. You need to know your number individually AND collectively. Because two people do not count as one just because you’re married. How to actually figure out your number — because this is where the clarity comes in. 1. Start With Your Vision  - What do you want your life to look like? Vision determines the number. 2. Calculate Your Lifestyle Costs  -  Not survival — lifestyle. The life you desire.  The life you’re building toward. 3. Add Your Financial Goals - Savings.  Investments.  Debt payoff.  Retirement. Generational wealth. 4. Add Your Business Goals - Revenue.  Profit.  Growth.  Team.  Systems. 5. Add Your Legacy Goals - Giving. Impact. Inheritance. Community work.  Family support. When you add all of this together — you get your number. When you know your number, you become intentional. When you know your number, you become intentional.  So as you move through this week, I want you to ask yourself: “Do I know my number?” “Does my spouse know theirs?” “Do we know our number together?”

    12 min

  7. May 18

    Ep 12: Beyond the Power Struggles

    Power struggles aren’t really about power.  They’re about fear, control, and unmet needs. A power struggle happens when: You’re both trying to be heardYou’re both trying to protect yourselvesYou’re both trying to avoid vulnerabilityYou’re both trying to win instead of connectIt’s not that you’re incompatible.  It’s that you’re both fighting from a place of self-protection instead of partnership. And here’s the truth:  Power struggles are normal — but they’re not sustainable. If you don’t address them, they become patterns.  And patterns become walls.  And walls become distance. But the good news is:  Every power struggle is an invitation to grow. Power Struggles happen because understanding the “why” helps you change the “how.” 1. Competing Needs 2. Unspoken Expectations 3. Past Wounds 4. Fear of Losing Control 5. Misaligned Communication Styles Healing is possible when both people are willing to shift. 1. Shift From Winning to Understanding 2. Practice Soft Starts 3. Name the Need Beneath the Emotion 4. Take Breaks Without Abandoning the Conversation 5. Create Shared Language 6. Pray Together Before you Problem-Solve  7. Rebuild Safety When you move beyond power struggles, you rediscover each other.

    12 min

  8. May 11

    Ep 11: Build Well to Build Wealth

    If you want to build wealth, you must first learn how to build well. Wealth is not just money, its structure.  Wealth is unity.  Wealth is vision.  Wealth is communication.  Wealth is systems.  Wealth is partnership. And this is one of the reasons I created the Make Money Marriage 5‑Day Challenge. Because couples want wealth, but they don’t always know how to build the foundation that wealth requires.  Let’s start with the truth:  You cannot build wealth on confusion.  You cannot build wealth on chaos.  You cannot build wealth on misalignment. Wealth requires unity. Wealth requires clarity. Wealth requires agreement. Day 1 of the Make Money Marriage Challenge is all about Having a Shared Vision. Because if you and your spouse are not building the same thing, in the same direction, with the same intention — you’re not building wealth. You’re building tension. A shared vision answers questions like: What are we building?Why are we building it?What does success look like for us?What does legacy mean in our home?When you have a shared vision, you stop pulling against each other and start pulling with each other.  That’s building well.  Day 2: Strength Inventory of Roles & Expectations. Listen — wealth requires clarity.  And clarity requires knowing who does what, who carries what, and who is gifted for what. A lot of couples are frustrated not because they’re incompatible, but because they’re unclear. This is not about gender roles. This is about gift roles. When you build according to your strengths, you build faster, smoother, and with less friction.  Day 3: Setting Up Home and Business Systems. Systems are the secret sauce of wealth. Wealthy people don’t just work harder, they work smarter.  They automate.  They delegate.  Systems create:  When your home has systems, you eliminate unnecessary stress.  When your business has systems, you eliminate unnecessary chaos. Systems help you: A system is simply a repeatable process that makes life easier. And when life is easier, building wealth becomes easier. Day 4: Putting Your Plans in Place. A plan is a strategy. It's a roadmap.  A plan is a commitment. You cannot build wealth without a plan. A plan answers questions: Couples who plan together build together. Couples who build together grow together. Couples who grow together prosper together. Day 5: Building Your Foundation. Your foundation is everything. You cannot build wealth on: Your foundation includes: A strong foundation makes wealth sustainable. A weak foundation makes wealth stressful. When your foundation is strong, you can build anything — a business, a brand, a legacy, a movement. Effective Communication. Communication is not just talking, its understanding.  Communication is clarity and connection. You cannot build wealth with someone you cannot communicate with. Effective communication helps you: Communication is the glue that holds the vision, the roles, the systems, the plans, and the foundation together. Without communication, everything falls apart. With communication, everything comes together.

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LaKisa Taylor-Allston, Realtor and Entrepreneur along with her marriagepeneur friends; husband and wives who are in business together or self/employed entrepreneurs are discussing how they navigate marriage and entrepreneurship. Join these ladies and their guest as they navigate entrepreneurship, marriage, managing business with their partners and more. While you will primarily hear from the wives, the husbands are close by and will chime in here and there. 

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  • Creator
    LaKisa Taylor-Allston
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    24
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    Explicit
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