Best Married To A Startup Podcasts (2025)

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220. Remote Work Roulette: the best (and worst) places we’ve ever worked - Summer Sessions, Episode 2 54:48

10h ago54:48

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This is Episode 2 of our Summer Sessions — and this week, we’re going global. After visiting nearly 50 countries together, we’re spilling the tea on where to go, where to avoid, and how to actually get work done without melting, buffering, or losing your mind. From long-stays in Southeast Asia to one-night stands in Northern Europe, we’re unpacking…

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219. What is holiday anxiety - and why can’t we switch off? With clinical psychologist, Dr Elaine Smith 41:23

5d ago41:23

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This week we’re breaking down the science behind switching off — and how to finally reclaim your holidays. From boundary-setting to return-to-work anxiety, clinical psychologist Dr. Elaine Smith shares what it really takes to disconnect (without guilt). 🔥 What We Cover 📌 Email addiction is real Dr. Elaine explains why our brains are wired to check …

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We Break Down the Kiss Cam Scandal, Sydney’s Ad Mess, and the Worst App Leak Ever 1:14:34

7d ago1:14:34

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Sydney Sweeney’s new jeans ad might be the most unintentionally (or very intentionally?) eugenics-coded campaign of the year and that’s somehow not even the most cursed brand moment we cover this week. We get into the tea app data breach that exposed women’s personal info, a Coldplay kiss cam scandal that cost a tech CEO his job, a WNBA campaign th…

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218. The F-ckup Files: Our biggest work (and life!) failures. Summer Sessions, Episode 1 52:32

7d ago52:32

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This week we’re diving into our biggest professional disasters — and the personal embarrassments we still think about in the shower. From losing £103k on a failed business to being demoted out of a dream job, these are the moments that shaped us. And the ones we usually keep quiet. Recorded poolside with a gin in hand, this is the first of our Summ…

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#97 Brad Feld, Founder of Techstars - Lessons from Techstars, why you should have “random” meetings, and the value of the “Give First” mentality. 1:08:01

8d ago1:08:01

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Brad Feld has spent over 40 years building companies, mentoring founders, and investing in the startup ecosystem. He’s the co-founder of Techstars, a prolific venture capitalist, and the author of nine books. In this episode, Brad opens up about the mental reset that came with turning 60, why he stopped chasing “more,” and what led him to dust off …

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Replaying "You Can't Legislate Boundaries." 34:21

10d ago34:21

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Send us a text Overview: Replaying the most listened to episode. Alicia and George McKenzie share about what “wellness” actually looks like when you're raising five kids, running companies, and still trying to have a conversation that doesn’t involve snack negotiations or Slack notifications. They dig into cold plunges, ketone shots, and why Alicia…

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217. What makes a better boss? With The Economist’s Andrew Palmer, host of Boss Class Podcast 45:46

13d ago45:46

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Andrew Palmer has spoken to the head executives form Stripe, Netflix, LinkedIN, Google, Toyota - and he's uncovered the counterintuitive leadership lessons from all of them! Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio desti…

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216. The intruder paradox, hiring extremes and return-to-office pressure. PLUS! Should you ever admit you’re planning to quit? With Becky Simms 55:27

14d ago55:27

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace s…

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Anxiety Patches, Unlimited PTO, and When to Switch to an S-Corp 38:06

17d ago38:06

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Send us a text In this episode, Alicia shares her surprising results using a new anxiety patch that actually lowered her daytime stress levels, backed by data from her Oura Ring. George gives it a try too and opens up about his own high-stress moments managing life solo with the kids. The couple also breaks down what it really means to be "busy" ve…

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215. How to lead with confidence, not control. With law firm CEO, Tim Lupinacci 38:46

20d ago38:46

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Thursday deep-dive with a workplac…

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#96: David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-Owner of 37signals— Creating with first principles, acting with courage, and working in a world with no managers (Repost) 1:20:28

20d ago1:20:28

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David is the creator of Ruby on Rails, Co-Owner of 37signals, best-selling author, Le Mans class-winning racing driver, antitrust advocate, investor in Danish startups, frequent podcast guest, and family man. He writes regularly on HEY World and speaks on The REWORK Podcast. Hundreds of thousands of programmers around the world have built amazing a…

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Greg’s Glow Up, Elon Musk’s Grok Is Offensive, and A24 Disappointed Us (again) 1:02:03

21d ago1:02:03

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We’re back on Zoom this week Mae’s was on Cape Cod with her family, Laura’s dealing with hecklers, and Greg the cat just got professionally groomed (and immediately took a revenge dump). We cover everything from prison pregnancy “life hacks” to Lily Allen’s overshare about a thousand-dude sex tape. Meanwhile, Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok spirals into fu…

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214. The wildest overemployment scam in tech history. PLUS! Fake empathy, nepo hires and salary secrets, with Rameez Kaleem 56:53

22d ago56:53

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, hot take, a…

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Peptides, Private Equity and Profit 41:15

24d ago41:15

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Send us a text In this episode, Alicia and George McKenzie take you inside their latest wellness routines, including peptide injections and biohacking for recovery, cognitive performance, and longevity. They share how tracking health KPIs is just as important as business KPIs, especially when you're running companies, raising kids, and chasing long…

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213. How to manage a genius, with Steve Roest, CEO of PocDoc 44:06

27d ago44:06

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Thursday deep-dive with a workplac…

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Jojo Siwa’s Queer Identity Plot Twist, Liver King’s Arrest, and Dakota Johnson’s Sleep Era 43:12

28d ago43:12

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Liver King challenged Joe Rogan to a fight… now he’s in jail. Dakota Johnson sleeps 14 hours a day and we’re honestly jealous. JoJo Siwa may or may not be gay, and a British man is basically in a relationship with a lie detector, and a new dating app matches you based on your search history. Enjoy! You can watch the full episode on YouTube here. Ma…

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212. Can toxic cultures really change? Inside BrewDog, NatWest and secret burnout. PLUS! Why do wellbeing leaders have to be perfect? With Matt Smeed 58:56

29d ago58:56

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace s…

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A Conversation with Amri Kibbler | What Happens When the Founders Get Sick? 44:47

1M ago44:47

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Send us a text In this raw and powerful episode of Married to the Startup, Alicia McKenzie sits down with Amri Kibbler—entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of HeyMama—to talk about the dual challenges of scaling a company and facing a life-threatening illness. After two successful acquisitions and a diagnosis of stage three colorectal cance…

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211. How To Get Anything You Want At Work (The BATNA Method), with Richard Birke 34:14

1M ago34:14

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Thursday deep-dive with a workplac…

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Jeff Bezos’ Tacky Wedding, Gen Z Interns Are Weird, and the JD Vance Baby Meme Scandal 1:01:55

1M ago1:01:55

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Jeff Bezos got married and it was somehow both a $64 million event and deeply tacky. We’re breaking down the foam party, the Friday ceremony (??), and a wedding aisle carpet that screamed “startup office in 2012.” Meanwhile, Katy Perry skipped the wedding, but her ex Orlando Bloom didn’t — and yes, it’s giving drama. We also get into: • Gen Z inter…

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210. Could £139k be the cost of motherhood? PLUS! The death of job boards, emotion hacks and the best manager stories on LinkedIn 1:00:22

1M ago1:00:22

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals.Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace su…

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#95: From Startup to Grown-Up: Bob Young, co-founder of Red Hat - The origin of Open Source; the key to life and startup success, and how failure can fuel you. 1:15:47

1M ago1:15:47

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Bob Young co-founded Red Hat, the first company to build a successful business around open source software, and helped shape the modern internet in the process. In this episode, Bob shares the story of how Red Hat went from a CD in a Ziploc bag to a billion-dollar business that inspired GitHub, Coinbase, and much of the cloud infrastructure we use …

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Summer Camps and Water Tastings 39:16

1M ago39:16

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Send us a text In this conversation, George and Alicia discuss various themes related to parenting, youth sports, and societal trends. They explore the dangers of burnout in youth sports, the rising trend of water tastings, changing drinking habits among women, and the impact of economic factors on alcohol consumption. The discussion also touches o…

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Bezos’ “Cheap” Wedding, NYC Dogs Get Legal Status, and a Contagious Disease for Newlyweds 53:55

1M ago53:55

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This weekend broke us. Laura got hit with a foam sword at LARPing in Prospect Park, Mae barely survived the NYC heatwave with a baby in tow, and Coney Island? An actual hellscape of broken glass, trash fires, and emotional damage. We recap our chaotic social calendars (why did we say yes to everything?), debate whether mental illness is actually co…

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209. How to Lead Without Saying a Word, with award-winning orchestra conductor, Roit Feldenkreis 33:45

1M ago33:45

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we're stepping off the corporate stage and into the orchestra pit — to explore what business leaders can learn from the world of classical …

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208. Steve Jobs wisdom, Gen-Z hustle and the perfectionist trap. PLUS! Is your Zoom set-up saying 'I don't care?' 54:00

1M ago54:00

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture — brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network, the audio destination for business professionals. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday news round-up, workplace s…

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Men's Mental Health Awareness Month and How Being Average Might Be Better 46:14

1M ago46:14

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Send us a text In this episode, George and Alicia discuss various themes surrounding mental health, vulnerability, and the pressures faced by gifted individuals and men. They explore the impact of labels on performance, the importance of having a support system, and the challenges of balancing work and personal life. The conversation also highlight…

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Welcome To THE DOOMSCROLL DIARIES!!! And Mae Got A Free Hot Tub and Laura Met Up With Girls From Reddit IRL 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

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The DoomScroll Diaries era has officially begun!! And we’re kicking it off with naked hot tub incident, Mae cosplaying as an escort, and Sabrina Carpenter’s not-so-subtle album cover. This week, we’re diving into all the juicy chaos: Mae gets a free hot tub that immediately backfires (literally), Laura reveals regularly she lies down in the shower …

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207. What happens when leaders start being kind? With Jeff LeBlanc 41:59

2M ago41:59

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re taking on a big leadership myth: that kindness is weakness. Alongside guest Jeff LeBlanc — lecturer, Forbes-featured strategist, and …

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206. Digital eye-rolls, loud living and Pride Month silence. PLUS! Should we regulate management? 56:59

2M ago56:59

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott, this is your Tuesday roundup of workplace culture, behavioural science, and real-world leadership challenges. This week, we’re digging into: 🔥 Stories …

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#94: From Startup to Grown-Up: Jonathan Wolf, co-founder and CEO of ZOE - The growth of a founder, the most important leadership skills, and how to raise 7 million euros in 3 weeks. 1:15:37

2M ago1:15:37

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Jonathan Wolf is the co-founder and CEO of ZOE, the science-based nutrition company using data to transform how people eat. In this candid conversation, he joins Alisa to explore what it takes to build a mission-driven company, how to lead with more clarity and transparency, and why the way we eat is more broken and more fixable than most people th…

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205. Why your team zones out when you talk (And how to fix it in 2 minutes), with Dr. Cheryl Robinson 42:39

2M ago42:39

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Truth, Lies & Work is the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re joined by Forbes contributor and media founder Dr Cheryl Robinson to explore a skill every leader thinks they’ve mastered — but often haven’t: comm…

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Elon’s Black Eye, Sydney’s Bathwater Soap, and Selena Gomez’s Vape Scandal 59:36

2M ago59:36

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This week on Risqué Business News, the girls are asking: what the hell is going on?? Elon Musk showed up to the White House with a mysterious black eye, and no, it probably wasn’t from his 5-year-old son, X . Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney is out here bottling and selling soap made with her used bathwater — and yes, it sold out. And Selena Gomez is once…

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204. Boss traumas, 2am callers and benefit ballers. PLUS! Is alcohol a well-being blindspot? 58:46

2M ago58:46

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Truth, Lies & Work is the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week: – Are we normalising trauma in leadership?– Is workplace drinking culture harming inclusion?– And would you fire your best-paying client over a 2am call?…

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The Rhode Acquisition, Nepo Babies and A Self-Made Success 42:41

2M ago42:41

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Send us a text In this episode, Alicia and George discuss the recent acquisition of Hailey Bieber's beauty brand, Road, by Elf Beauty for $1 billion. They explore the implications of celebrity influence in business, the operational roles behind celebrity brands, and the challenges of replicating such success. The conversation also delves into the c…

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Laura Got Married!!! And We Solved the 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla Debate 56:23

2M ago56:23

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Laura got married!!! It was dino-themed. There was a tornado. There was an armadillo. A porta potty flew down the street. Then we all boarded a party barge captained by a lesbian named SugarTits. Somehow, that’s just the first five minutes of this episode. We also dive into the 100 men vs. 1 gorilla debate, Kylie Jenner casually dropping her boob j…

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203. Where did everyone go? How to manage your team during the summer slowdown 49:51

2M ago49:51

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Truth, Lies & Work is the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re tackling the dreaded summer slowdown. You know the one: client comms go quiet, team motivation nosedives, and you start to wonder if it’s just your…

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202. Divorce, disruption and the death of the watercooler. PLUS! Are you a duck shuffler? With Kristyna Hawkett - This Week in Work, 3 rd June 2025 1:00:40

2M ago1:00:40

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Truth, Lies, and Work is the award-winning podcast where behavioural science meets workplace culture, brought to you by the HubSpot Podcast Network. Hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week: random chats, rogue employees, and resilience in the job market. We’re digging into what really bu…

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#93: From Startup to Grown-Up: Kass and Mike Lazerow, Serial founders; co-founders of Buddy Media (sold to Salesforce for $750M) - How to survive a failed acquisition, stay married to your co-founder ... 1:28:55

2M ago1:28:55

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Kass and Mike Lazerow are serial entrepreneurs, seasoned investors, and co-authors of the upcoming book Shoveling Sh!t: A Love Story About the Entrepreneur’s Messy Path to Success. They join Alisa to share an unfiltered look at what it really takes to build companies, navigate chaos, and stay married through it all. Known for founding Golf.com and …

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Can AI Teach You Human Skills? 36:51

2M ago36:51

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Send us a text In this episode, Alicia and George McKenzie explore the implications of AI on creativity, parenting, and the importance of empathy. They discuss the challenges of parenting in a judgmental society, the lessons learned from sports, and the significance of building authentic relationships in business. The conversation also touches on t…

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201. How to bounce back when work & life falls apart (our true story) 54:54

2M ago54:54

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🎙️ Welcome Back to Truth, Lies & Work The award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, Al and Leanne open up about their recent experience of having to leave Bosnia & Herzegovina within 48 hours — an abrupt move that turned t…

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Tech, Childhood and Legacy 30:05

2M ago30:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Alicia and George discuss their experiences with family legacy, parenting challenges, and the impact of technology on their children's lives. They explore the importance of fostering family bonds and values, the role of philanthropy in their lives, and the struggles of balancing work and personal life amidst the pres…

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200. Rule-benders, quiet quitting and the DEI dilemma. PLUS! Is happiness overrated? With Julian Hayes II 56:09

2M ago56:09

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This week, we’re celebrating our 200th episode by asking: – Why do some leaders earn more trust by bending the rules? – What’s the right move when an employee asks to borrow money? – And is it fair to expect “diverse” employees to do extra DEI work just because of who they are? We’re also joined by Julian Hayes II for a Hot Take on why happiness mi…

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Justin Bieber Is Still Posting Through It, Eurovision Chaos, Duolingo Goes Ghost, and a Cop Did What in the Backseat?! 56:02

2M ago56:02

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This week on Risqué Business News: Eurovision drama heats up with Israel’s controversial second-place finish and a sus voting surge, Duolingo erases its entire TikTok presence after an AI backlash, and an influencer’s $125 sweatshirt line may actually be Alibaba in disguise. We also cover a cop caught having sex with a suspect in his own patrol car…

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199. The Truth and Lies of Trans Inclusion at Work, with Sophie Wood 34:41

3M ago34:41

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Warning: This episode contains references to discrimination, suicide, and mental health struggles. Please listen with care. Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. This week, we’re talking a…

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198. Should we all move to Iceland? PLUS! Reverse bucket lists, imposter syndrome and the trust crisis we can’t ignore, with Rose Soffel - This Week in Work 20th May 2025 59:21

3M ago59:21

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by business owner Al Elliott and Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott. This week, we’re asking: Is your company accidentally killing motivation and trust? From how we talk about success, to how we structure the workweek, …

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#92: From Startup to Grown-up: David Ko, CEO of Calm — from gaming to mental health, tools to combat burnout, and the rituals you can use in your own meetings 52:06

3M ago52:06

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David Ko is the CEO and board member of Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and mindfulness. A former healthcare executive and tech operator, David previously served as COO of Zynga, held senior roles at Yahoo!, and founded a healthtech company acquired by Calm. He is the bestselling author of Recharge, and has been recognized by TIME, LinkedIn…

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Get Your Startup off the Ground with ChatGPT 36:05

3M ago36:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Alicia and George discuss the realities of navigating the startup landscape, emphasizing the importance of understanding market dynamics and the long-term commitment required for success. They explore the rise of fractional leadership as a viable option for startups seeking expertise without the full-time commitment,…

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197. Is Feminine Intelligence for men too? With Elina Teboul 50:56

3M ago50:56

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Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network — hosted by business owner Al Elliott and Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott. This week, we’re joined by Elina Teboul — executive advisor, former Wall Street lawyer, and author of Feminine Intelligence. Elina challenges our assu…

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Selena’s Startup Is Broke & Justin Bieber Is Posting Through It 55:04

3M ago55:04

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This week, Justin Bieber decided Mother’s Day was the perfect time to post something that really should’ve stayed between him and Hailey who looked like she needed a hug. Meanwhile, Selena Gomez’s mental health startup WonderMind somehow forgot to pay people (oops). We also cover Suffolk County’s iconic move to publicly blast the worst deadbeat dad…

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