Married People’s Business
Hosted by Michael and Shelice Tolbert, this podcast is aimed at highlighting successful married couples in business and their road to success. It will analyze their triumphs, disappointments, and advice they would give to aspiring married couples that want to go into business together. Going into business with someone is like getting married. For that reason, this show will not be limited to just examining married couples in business but will also highlight successful partners who have joined forces to create something special. This podcast will inspire those that may need help in deciding whether to open that business with a spouse, significant other, family member, or friend. It will also provide helpful tips to those that desire to create something through collaboration.
Episodes
36 episodes
What Couples Can Learn from the Diddy Trial
This episode explores the most recent criminal trial of Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs aka "Diddy" and the importance of setting sexual boundaries early on in the relationship.
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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39:13
3 Reasons Why A Joint Bank Account Can Improve Your Relationship
This episode discusses the many benefits couples can experience simply by pooling their resources into one, joint bank account.
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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15:54
How to Build a Million Dollar Business With Your Mate
This episode provides helpful tips to couplepreneurs, business partners and the like that desire to build a successful, million dollar business.
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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40:58
3 Ways To Redefine Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is the third most expensive US holiday. In 2025, Americans are expected to spend over 27 Billion dollars in celebration of the holiday. This episode examines how redefining the way we celebrate the holiday can have a positive im...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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18:15
6 Things Successful Couples Do Before 8 a.m.
This episode reveals the secret formula as to why some couples are highly productive and successful in accomplishing their goals throughout the day.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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36:08
How to Raise GOOD Kids in a BAD World
Power couple, Ellis and Jervai Dumas, share the secret on how to raise good kids in a world filled with negative images, bullying, and social media.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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57:20
10 Warning Signs of the Alzheimer's Disease
This episode highlights 10 key warning signs of the Alzheimer's Disease that if you spot early, can allow you to get the help necessary for your friend, spouse, or family member.
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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57:27
Melting the Myths About Marriage and Gary, Indiana
Eddie Melton, Mayor of the City of Gary, Indiana, and his wife Crystal Melton, discuss marriage, love, and why the City of Gary is poised to be the nation's next great city.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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53:09
Top 3 Signs The Relationship Is Over
This episode identifies the top 3 signs when a relationship is over. Wasting time in a relationship that is going nowhere could be a major factor in keeping you from happiness. Being able to spot these key signs will allow you to ef...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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18:14
10 Signs That Your Friend Is a Backstabber
A fake friend can be trouble. This episode discusses key signs to help you spot a backstabbing friend before they cause you or your relationship harm.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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48:43
When You Hate Your Mate!!
Love is not always a box of chocolates. This episode explores just how we should communicate with our partners when we are upset, mad, and just plain don't like them at that exact moment.
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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38:22
How to Make Your Dreams Come True
Business owners and married couple, Monica and Daniel Edwards of Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast, share how to turn your dreams into a reality. Their dream to start a simple bed and breakfast resulted in the Edwards running one of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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45:28
Farming While Black: Why Black Farmers Are Needed More Than Ever
Married couple, Nathaniel and Robin Shannon, of Shannon Farm and Homestead, LLC, talk urban farming, food apartheid, marriage, and the benefits of growing your own food.
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:33
Don't Sit on Your ASSets: How to Build Wealth in Real Estate with the Watsons
Married couple, Edwin and Evonna Watson, established their company, Triple E Realty and Property Management, in 2002. Since that time, they have served as a full service property management company providing a broad range of real estate s...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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56:40
Are Body Shaming Claims BS?
This episode discusses body shaming and the push to enact new laws aimed at protecting obese people from discrimination. The body shaming lawsuit recently filed against superstar singer Lizzo has forced many to examine just what is ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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38:52
Does the Supreme Court's Recent Affirmative Action Ban Hurt Black or White People?
The Supreme Court struck down affirmative action programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard in a major victory ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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28:24
8 Things Couples Should Do To Become Rich
This podcast episode examines 8 tips couples can use to build wealth. From ignoring the fictitious family "the Joneses" to creating "saving buckets" to invest money, this episode is jam packed with knowledge for couples who desire to get ...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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43:35
3 Reasons Not To Tell Your Partner About the Past
Everyone has a sexual past. Should you disclose to your partner every detail about your past? This podcast episode provides 3 reasons why you should not disclose to your partner the nitty gritty details about your sexual past and th...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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23:01
3 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a Successful Business
This episode spotlights successful business owners and married couple Dr. Ahmad Sprouse and Nakia Sprouse of Integrated Body and Medicine. Their on-site treatment facilities, offer nutritional products, promote wellness and delivers...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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39:52
Why Don't We Support Black Businesses?
African-Americans collectively have roughly 1 Trillion Dollars in buying power. Yet, almost 99% of that buying power is spent outside of the black community. In 2023, the question of why blacks don't support their own businesses mus...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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41:41
What Makes a Man Marriage Material
This episode analyzes what positive characteristics and traits men must have to become "marriage material." Do women want a provider? A friend? Listen and find out just what makes women want to spend the rest of their lives with cer...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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47:19
Why Do Women Cheat?
This episode analyzes why women cheat, the complexities of marriage, and the factors that drive women to be unfaithful.
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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48:01
Before You Say 'I Do'
In their new book, "Rhythm of Love: 25 Things That 25 Years of Marriage Taught Us", authors Clarence and Yalonda Lewis provide helpful insight on how to have more fulfilling relationships. They discuss their book, marriage, business...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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55:07
Why Do Men Cheat? (Part 1)
Boston Celtic's basketball coach Ime Udoka's indiscretion made headlines over the last few weeks and has left many women wondering how could Udoka cheat on the beautiful actress Nia Long. This podcast answers the age-old question of why m...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:33
Prenuptial Agreements: I Do or I Don't
Episode 12 deals with the sensitive issue of whether married couples, particularly those in business, should sign a prenuptial agreement. Protecting your business, assets, and money after a divorce are all important matters of concern.&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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43:25