The Marriagepreneurs

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. 

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    Don't Lose Your Marriage or Your Business

    “Don’t lose your marriage for your business, nor your business for your marriage.” This is a real tension. A real struggle. A real balancing act. And if you’re not intentional, you can end up sacrificing the very thing God gave you to sustain you. Let’s be honest — building a business takes time, energy, creativity, and sacrifice.  And building a marriage takes time, energy, communication, and sacrifice. So what happens when both require the same resources at the same time? You feel stretched. You feel torn. You feel guilty. You feel overwhelmed. And if you’re not careful, you start to believe the lie that you have to choose one or the other. But here’s the truth: You don’t have to choose. You have to prioritize. Your marriage is a covenant. Your business is an assignment. Both matter — but they matter differently. The goal is not to sacrifice one for the other. The goal is to learn how to honor both.  Let’s talk about the first danger zone:  When the business starts to overshadow the marriage. This happens when: Every conversation becomes about workYour spouse feels like they’re competing with your laptopYou’re physically present but emotionally unavailableYou’re always “on” and never restingYou’re building a brand but losing intimacyYou’re chasing success but neglecting connectionBusiness can become a third partner in the marriage if you’re not intentional. And here’s the thing — your spouse doesn’t need all your time. They need your presence. Your attention. Your affection. Your intentionality. Reflection moment: Ask yourself, “Have I been giving my business the version of me my spouse deserves?” If the answer stings, that’s okay. Awareness is the first step to alignment. Now let’s talk solutions — because balance is possible when you’re intentional. 1. Set Clear Boundaries Create work hours. Create rest hours. Create “no business talk” zones. Protect date nights like meetings with investors. 2. Communicate With Transparency Share your goals. Share your stress. Share your wins. Share your needs. Your spouse can’t support what they don’t understand. 3. Build Rhythms, Not Rigid Rules Every season looks different. Some seasons require more business focus. Some require more marriage focus. Honor the season you’re in. 4. Involve Your Spouse in the Vision Not necessarily in the business — but in the why. When they understand the purpose, they support the process. 5. Protect Intimacy Emotional. Spiritual. Physical. Relational. Intimacy is the glue that keeps the marriage strong while you build. 6. Rest Together Rest is not a luxury — it’s a strategy. A rested couple is a connected couple. A connected couple is an unstoppable couple. You don’t have to lose your marriage for your business. You don’t have to lose your business for your marriage. When purpose and partnership align, prosperity follows. A strong marriage fuels a strong business. A strong business supports a strong marriage. A strong couple builds a strong legacy. Remember this: Your marriage is your ministry. Your business is your assignment. Your legacy is the result of how you steward both. Don’t choose — align. Don’t sacrifice — strategize. Don’t lose one — honor both.

    14 min

  2. MAR 23

    Strategies for Balancing and Thriving

    Welcome back to the Marriagepreneur Podcast — the space where faith meets purpose, partnership meets strategy, and legacy becomes a lifestyle. I’m your host, LaKisa B. Taylor, and today we’re diving into a topic that every woman, every wife, every entrepreneur, and every couple wrestles with at some point: How do you actually thrive… and stay balanced while doing it? Not just functioning.  Not just surviving.  But thriving — with intention, with joy, and with peace. If you’ve been feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or pulled in multiple directions, this episode is going to meet you right where you are. Thriving is not about doing everything. Thriving is about doing the right things — in the right season — with the right posture. Thriving is: Living aligned, not rushedMoving with purpose, not pressureOperating from overflow, not depletionChoosing peace over perfectionBuilding a life that feels good on the inside, not just one that looks good on the outsideBalance, on the other hand, is not about equal distribution.  It’s about intentional prioritization. Balance asks:  “What matters most in this season?”  “What needs my attention today?”  “What can wait?”  “What can be delegated?”  “What can be released?” When you understand that balance is fluid — not fixed — you stop chasing perfection and start embracing rhythm. Thriving requires seasonal clarity. Ask yourself:  “What season am I in right now?” Maybe it’s a season of: BuildingRestingHealingLearningExpandingReconnectingPreparingPruningWhen you identify your season, you give yourself permission to focus. Practical step:  Write down your top three priorities for this season.  Not ten.  Not twelve.  Three. Everything else becomes supportive — not central. This is how you protect your energy, your peace, and your purpose. Boundaries are not walls.  They are guardrails that keep you aligned with your purpose. A few areas where boundaries matter most: 1. Time Your calendar should reflect your calling — not everyone else’s expectations. 2. Energy If it drains you consistently, it needs distance. 3. Relationships Not everyone gets access to every part of you. 4. Work You cannot pour from an empty cup, and you cannot build legacy from a place of exhaustion. 5. Digital Space Sometimes the boundary is simply:  “I’m logging off.” Practical step:  Choose one boundary you will reinforce this week.  Just one.  Small shifts create big results.

    15 min

  3. MAR 17

    How to Find the One Who Builds With You

    Welcome back to the Marriagepreneur Podcast — the space where faith meets partnership, purpose meets alignment, and legacy becomes a lifestyle. I’m your host, LaKisa B. Taylor, and today we’re diving into a topic that so many women, wives, and future wives ask me about: “How do you find the one who builds with you?” Not the one who drains you. Not the one who distracts you. Not the one who competes with you. But the one who builds with you. Let’s start with the foundation. When I say “the one who builds with you,” I’m not just talking about business. I’m talking about someone who builds: FaithCharacterCommunicationVisionLegacyStabilityPeaceBuilding is about alignment.  It’s about shared values.  It’s about two people who understand that partnership is a calling, not a convenience. A builder doesn’t just show up when it’s easy.  A builder shows up when it’s uncomfortable, when it’s stretching, when it requires sacrifice. And here’s the truth:  You can’t find someone who builds with you if you’re still entertaining people who only want to benefit from what you’ve built. Let’s talk about what a builder looks like in real life. Because it’s not always flashy. Sometimes it’s subtle. Sometimes it’s quiet. But it’s always consistent. 1. They Support Your Purpose 2. They Bring Solutions, Not Chaos 3. They Communicate With Intention 4. They Invest — Time, Effort, Prayer 5. They See Your Future, Not Just Your Present Builders have vision. They see who you’re becoming and they want to grow with you. Now let’s flip it. Because discernment requires both clarity and courage. 1. They Drain You Emotionally 2. They Avoid Responsibility 3. They’re Intimidated by Your Purpose 4. They Want the Benefits Without the Work 5. They Disrupt Your Peace HOST: Before you can find the one who builds with you, you have to become someone who builds. 1. Build Your Relationship With God 2. Build Your Identity 3. Build Your Boundaries 4. Build Your Vision 5. Build Your Healing When you find the one who builds with you, it feels different. It feels peaceful.  It feels steady.  It feels intentional.  It feels like partnership, not performance. You don’t have to beg for effort.  You don’t have to shrink your purpose.  You don’t have to question their intentions. A builder shows up. A builder listens. A builder grows. A builder covers you spiritually, emotionally, and practically. And the most beautiful part? You build together — not perfectly, but purposefully. So if you’re in a season of waiting, discerning, or preparing… hear me clearly: God is not withholding. He is aligning. He is pruning. He is protecting. He is preparing you for someone who can carry the weight of your calling. And when that person arrives, you’ll know — not because it’s perfect, but because it’s purposeful. Thank you for joining me today. If this episode blessed you, share it with someone who needs encouragement on their journey. And don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. Until next time — keep building, keep believing, and keep blossoming into everything God has called you to be.

    19 min

  4. MAR 9

    What is a Marriagepreneur?

    Welcome to the Marriagepreneurs Podcast created by LaKisa Taylor-Allston.   In today's episode, I further discuss the definition of a marriagepreneur, what it looks like in a real marriage and share on experiences from my own marriage dynamic. Defines the term marriagepreneur Who can be part of this communityFaith being part of your foundationHow you can support your spouseMarriagepreneur Relationship Dynamics

    9 min
  5. Welcome Back - The Marriagepreneurs by LaKisa Taylor Allston

    SEASON 2, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Welcome Back - The Marriagepreneurs by LaKisa Taylor Allston

    LaKisa Taylor-Allston is ready to bring back the Marriagepreneurs. This short welcome video will catch the audience up with the revamped series and listeners can look for new episodes each Monday.

    3 min

  6. 01/12/2023

    Ep6: Reality TV? Would You put your Marriage on Display? What About Social Media?

    LaKisa Taylor-Allston, Kara Curry and Anikka Stokes discussed whether or not they would do reality TV and how they feel it would impact their business and their marriages.  The discussion also leads to the effects of social media, the platforms and what is effective for their businesses and brands.

    44 min

  7. 01/12/2023

    Episode 5: Power Couple Labels (The Husbands Join Cast)

    Moderated by Anikka Stokes; LaKisa 's husband Amu Allston and Kara's husband Kyle Curry join in to discuss the labels that people put on who work together.

    37 min

  8. 01/11/2023

    Ep4: The Marriagepreneurs: Wifey or Boss Chick? Which one are you?

    The ladies discuss roles and responsibilities in marriage, chores, sharing, caring and more.

    28 min

  9. 04/04/2022

    Ep3. The Marriagepreneurs: Who's the Boss? Roles, Responsibilities and more

    After waying in on Will Smith and Chris Rock at the Oscars, LaKisa Taylor-Allston and Co-host have a conversation on roles, responsibilities, good cop/bad cop scenarios and who's really taking charge in business situations.

    42 min

  10. 03/19/2022

    Ep2. Marriagepreneurs: Challenges in Marriage and Business

    LaKisa Taylor-Allston and Co-host have a conversation on challenges in marriage and business having dealt various issues like infidelity, being parents, finding intimacy and more.

    38 min

  11. 03/04/2022

    The Marriagepreneurs: Introduction Episode

    In the first episode, meet The Marriagepreneurs Cast starting with the creator LaKisa Taylor-Allston who is joined by Nicole Commissiong, Anikka Stokes, and Kara Cara. The ladies discuss marriage and running their own business with the husbands. Who's in charge? How do the balance work, love and life?

    46 min

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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
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 The Marriagepreneurs
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