The Real Connect is your go-to podcast for building relationships that mean something. The Real Connect Podcast is hosted by relationship expert and advocate Tamika Carlton; each episode goes beyond the surface to explore what it truly takes to connect with yourself, others, and with purpose. If you’re ready to create relationships that uplift every part of your life, this podcast is about real talk, actionable insights, expert advice, and relatable stories to guide you to the best romantic and platonic relationships.
If you’ve ever tried to show up fully as a Black woman, for a Black woman, or in a world that often doesn’t know what to do with your truth, this episode is for you.
This special compilation from Seas…
In the final episode of Season 1 of The Real Connect podcast, Tamika Carlton breaks the fourth wall in a brand new format, answering unexpected, unfiltered questions from her husband, Logan. From lov…
What happens when two creative souls meet, click, and decide to build something real together? On this episode of The Real Connect Podcast, Tamika Carlton sits down with Jeffrey Taylor and Roy Carey,…
In this quick solo episode of The Real Connect, I’m keeping it real with something we all need to hear—stop waiting for the perfect moment. That moment you're waiting for? It might never come. I’m sh…
You might think podcast guesting is an unlikely topic for The Real Connect Podcast, but let me tell you why it’s not.
Real connection is at the heart of building anything lasting, whether a brand, a …
They say love conquers all… but what about when someone eats the last piece of chocolate? Or worse!
In this unfiltered, laugh-out-loud, and heart-filled episode, Tamika Carlton and her husband, Logan …
Dating ain’t always it, but there are options and things you can do to keep your sanity.
Sometimes, the frogs show up before the princes and trust me, I’ve been there! In this episode of The Real Con…
If the thought of networking makes you want to curl up on the couch and forget it even exists—trust me, I get it. Same, friend, same.
But here’s the thing: you don’t have to drain your energy or be t…
Making friends as an adult can be tough, but it doesn't have to be.
In this episode of The Real Connect podcast, Tamika Carlton is joined by her LDBFF (long-distance best friend forever), Portia Jame…
We’ve all admired public figures, coaches, and leaders...until they show us a side we never expected. Think Snoop, Nelly, Bill Cosby, Diddy… and let’s not forget Chrisette Michele. Why do some get a …
For the first time in The Real Connect Podcast series, we’ve got our red and green flags handy and are waving them high as we dive into the real deal on relationships! Host Tamika Carlton is joined b…
Married duo Tamika Carlton and Logan Bailey-Perkins dive into a conversation they’ve had countless times—how to bridge generational divides. From pop culture and music to shifting perspectives, they …
Join host Tamika Carlton and special guest Portia James for an unfiltered and meaningful conversation on the Real Connect Podcast about the importance and value of relationships with Black women. The…
Let’s be real—networking can feel awkward and a bit forced, like a game of small talk and swapping business cards or electronic exchanges you’ll probably never look at again. But what if it didn’t ha…
Life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect it, and this one completely blindsided us. Logan and I have never shared this publicly before, but an unexpected struggle turned our world …
Do you ever feel like you're holding on to friendships just because of history, even though you know deep down they’re not helping you grow? Yeah, me too.
In this episode, I’m getting real about the…
Tamika sits down with Riana Malia—a certified Evolved NLP Practitioner and trauma-conscious coach—to dive into the real work of forgiveness. Riana opens up about her journey from marriage to divorce…
Relationship expert, Tamika Carlton, keeps it real in the FIRST episode of The Real Connect Podcast. In a short episode of just 20 minutes, Tamika opens up about how hitting rock bottom in a toxic re…
The Real Connect is your go-to podcast for building relationships that mean something. Hosted by Tamika Carlton, each episode goes beyond the surface to explore what it truly takes to connect—with yo…