PODCAST · business
Married People’s Business
by Michael E. Tolbert and Shelice R. Tolbert
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
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The Katie Zacharia Privilege and the Black Woman Dilemma
This episode takes a closer look at the controversy surrounding Katie Zacharia and the broader questions it raises about professional opportunity, accountability, and the double standards Black women can face in the workplace.
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How to Survive Class Reunion and Homecoming Season
This episode discusses the pitfalls couples face when going back to a class reunion or homecoming and helpful tips that may be used to avoid problems.
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Questioning Techniques That Will Help You Expose Fakes in Your Relationship
This episode will teach you how to use the same questioning techniques used by lawyers in the courtroom in your relationship to expose fake people.
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3 Solutions for Healthier Dating and Stronger Relationships
This episode will provide 3 key tips for people looking to have a better dating experience and develop stronger relationships.
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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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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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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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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 impact on our communities, families, and relationships.
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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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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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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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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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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 effectively cut your losses and move from a bad relationship to a...
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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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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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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 the most successful bed and breakfast businesses in country.…
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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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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 services. They help property investors reach financial goals...
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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 body shaming and to explore the impact new proposed restrictions...
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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 for conservative activists, ending the systematic consideration of race in the college admissions process. However, is this a good thing? Does this hurt black people or…
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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 their financial house in order.
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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 the potential harm that can come from sharing this very intimate...
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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 holistic care. This dynamic power couple shares their experience...
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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 must be answered. This episode highlights the problems and the steps...
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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 certain men.
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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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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, and much more. It is a conversation you do not want to miss.
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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 men cheat and find it so hard to be faithful to the one they...
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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. However, should that be a topic of discussion before tying…
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3 Tips to Keep Your Family Healthy
Doctors (and married couple) Roland and Chantal Walker of Walker Medical have made keeping families safe their priority. With Covid in the rearview and the Monkeypox epidemic looming, they share their tips on what families can do to stay safe.
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Indecent Proposal: When your Business Partner is Too Damn Sexy
Episode 10 deals with how to handle clients that may be attracted to your business partner. Making the wrong move could damage your business, cash flow, and a solid business relationship. Complex issues that could impact your business, both financial and social, are analyzed in this episode.…
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Romance Without Finance Is a Nuisance
Episode 9 discusses the importance of maintaining good credit with married couple Olatayo ("Tayo") and Robin Sobomehin, owners of Social Coaching - Credit Repair. Tayo and Robin have developed a transparent, boutique style approach to assist people repair their credit which is vital when starting…
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Juneteenth: Why are We Celebrating?
In June of 2021, President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law making it a federal holiday. However, what is Juneteenth? Why are we celebrating? This episode analyzes the history of Juneteenth and how the holiday can be more effectively used to encourage healthy...
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Why Wine Makes You Smart
Episode 7 of Married People's Business highlights successful married couple and bar owners, Greg and Monica Tatum of Dialogue Wine Bar. They share their tips on success, love, and why wine makes you smart.
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Was Kevin Samuels Good for Business?
Episode 6 discusses now deceased YouTube personality Kevin Samuels and whether his polarizing life will have a positive or negative impact on relationships for years to come.
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We're Not Going to Talk About Will Smith
Episode 5 discusses the power of marriage, partnerships, and collaborations against the backdrop of the 2022 Oscars and the elephant in the room - Will Smith. Negative commentary related to Will Smith's conduct is replaced with thoughtful discussions about many of the positive married couples in...
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The Politics of Marriage
Episode 4 spotlights the life of high powered politicians and married couple Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. ("Tom") and Marissa McDermott. Tom is presently Mayor of the City of Hammond, which is one of Indiana's largest cities. Marissa currently holds the position of Lake Circuit Court Judge in Lake...
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How to Write a Business Plan to Remember
Episode 3 provides step by step instructions on how to write a business plan that will stick out and get you the financing you need to start a business.
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Success That Pops
Episode 2 examines the husband and wife team of LeBarron and Nina Burton who own Popcorn World – the World’s largest gourmet popcorn business. Their stores sell more than 480 flavors of popcorn. The couple offers listeners key tips on how to make their business and marriage a success.
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It Was All a Dream
Episode 1, "It Was All a Dream", is an introduction to the show's purpose which is to help be a useful resource to married couples and other collaborators that desire to go into business. The show hosts, Michael and Shelice Tolbert, share the steps they took to fulfill the dream of opening a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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Michael E. Tolbert and Shelice R. Tolbert
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Married People’s Business currently has 40 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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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...
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Married People’s Business is created and hosted by Michael E. Tolbert and Shelice R. Tolbert.
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