The Bossticks Abe & Erin Lichy On The Truth About Marriage, Ambition, & Life Behind The Reality TV Curtain
Jan 22, 2026
Abe and Erin Lichy, co-founders of mezcal brand Mezcalum and personalities from Real Housewives of New York, dive deep into the realities of marriage and entrepreneurship. They candidly share their experiences with parenting four kids and the challenges of working together as a couple. From transformative psychedelic retreats to the pressure of reality TV, they discuss both the highs and lows of their life behind the cameras. With humor and honesty, they tackle how to find balance in a bustling family while staying true to themselves.
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A Spiritual Retreat That Changed Behavior
- Abe described a profound psychedelic retreat where he 'slayed the dragon' and met ancestor archetypes as light and sound.
- He used that experience plus therapy to dramatically reduce his avoidant tendencies.
Talk Now When Cameras Are Rolling
- On camera they decided to address the Bitcoin tension because Erin's visible resentment would play poorly without context.
- When reality shows expose conflict, confront issues rather than letting edited footage misrepresent you.
Hire Help And Build Systems
- For running businesses with kids, implement systems and hire help to scale without burning out.
- Delegate tasks and hire assistants to regain time and grow effectively.
