Married to the Startup

About Married to the Startup

Married to the Startup is a modern podcast where power couple, George and Alicia McKenzie, navigate the thrilling intersection of marriage, family, and entrepreneurship. With over a 15 years of partnership, this CEO and entrepreneurial coach duo share candid insights on building businesses while fostering a strong family unit.

Publisher

Alicia McKenzie

Category

business · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Mar 2024

Latest episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

15 of 77 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Jun 2026

   The 25-Year Non-Compete: How Bobbi Brown Built a Second $1B Empire

   Send us Fan Mail Join Alicia and George as they explore the inspiring story of Bobbi Brown, founder of Jones Road Beauty, who built a billion-dollar brand, sold it, and then reinvented herself in her sixties. We discuss entrepreneurship, branding, strategic decisions, and the importance of authenticity and timing. keywords Bobbi Brown, Jones Road Beauty, entrepreneurship, branding, non-compete, beauty industry, clean beauty, business reinvention, family business, social media influence Time...

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   24 May 2026

   Writing a Book Won't Make You Rich

   Send us Fan Mail Join Alicia and George as they explore the realities of writing and publishing books, the impact of media and marketing, and the importance of platform and passion in success. They also delve into personal insights on family, relationships, and the influence of social media on perceptions and opportunities. keywords book publishing, marketing, social media, author success, platform, passion, family, relationships, media influence, entrepreneurship Timestamps: 00:00 The Joy...

3. 

   19 May 2026

   Does the American Dream Still Exist?

   Send us Fan Mail This episode explores the nuances of social media influence, the reality of wealth, the American Dream, and the future of technology and content creation. The hosts share personal stories, insights on financial habits, and predictions about AI and media evolution. keywords social media, wealth, American Dream, AI, content creation, social media influence, financial habits, social media trends, future technology, family life Timestamps: 00:00 Betting on Yourself: The Entre...

Inside a recent episode

Is the Influencer Brand Trip Dead? The Pivot You Should Be Considering

Published 4 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And with that passion and belief, when someone challenges that, it can become emotional. But trying to be a more, you know, take that emotion hat off and look at it as a business owner is, okay, what's best for the business? I can either continue to drive forward with my vision and what I originally sketched up on a whiteboard or a spreadsheet, and I can continue this path, which could be successful or could go to zero. Or I can pivot to something that the data and the market and my other partners are telling me is a greater chance of success. Yeah. And it's being able to rationalize that. […]

Who has been a guest on Married to the Startup

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Robert Wang
• Nick Shaw
• Greg Shindler

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

4.2 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

51

Social presence

91

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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