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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.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
24 minutes
Episodes
19
Years Active
2025
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Sis, You're Not The Only One Holding It Together

Sis, You're Not The Only One Holding It Together

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…

00:21:42  |   Wed 18 Jun 2025
Leaving Seattle, Choosing an HBCU, and Getting Real with My Husband | Tamika Carlton

Leaving Seattle, Choosing an HBCU, and Getting Real with My Husband | Tamika Carlton

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…

00:16:24  |   Wed 30 Apr 2025
From Friends to Founders | Jeofroi | The Fashion Brand Everyone’s Watching

From Friends to Founders | Jeofroi | The Fashion Brand Everyone’s Watching

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,…

00:38:06  |   Wed 23 Apr 2025
Why Pursuing Your Dreams Can't Wait

Why Pursuing Your Dreams Can't Wait

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…

00:13:53  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
Podcast Visibility and Your Personal Brand—How to Get It Right

Podcast Visibility and Your Personal Brand—How to Get It Right

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 …

00:41:39  |   Wed 09 Apr 2025
Marriage Unfiltered: What They Don’t Tell You About Love & Loyalty

Marriage Unfiltered: What They Don’t Tell You About Love & Loyalty

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 …

00:24:11  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
From Dating Dramas to Happily Ever After

From Dating Dramas to Happily Ever After

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…

00:26:35  |   Wed 26 Mar 2025
Introvert's Guide To Networking: Build Natural Connections At Business Events | The Real Connect

Introvert's Guide To Networking: Build Natural Connections At Business Events | The Real Connect

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…

00:31:23  |   Wed 19 Mar 2025
How To Make Friends As An Adult—The Real Reason You're Struggling

How To Make Friends As An Adult—The Real Reason You're Struggling

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…

00:28:18  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
When Public Figures & Coaches Aren’t Who You Thought… Snoop, Nelly, Bill Cosby & More

When Public Figures & Coaches Aren’t Who You Thought… Snoop, Nelly, Bill Cosby & More

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 …

00:27:55  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
Red and Green Flags in Dating and Friendships

Red and Green Flags in Dating and Friendships

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…

00:16:17  |   Wed 26 Feb 2025
Bridging Generational Gaps: How to Connect and Grow Together

Bridging Generational Gaps: How to Connect and Grow Together

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 …

00:24:56  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
The Power of Black Women Supporting One Another

The Power of Black Women Supporting One Another

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…

00:37:18  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
Networking Without the BS To Make Real Connections

Networking Without the BS To Make Real Connections

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…

00:19:47  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
How We Got Through a Major Life Struggle

How We Got Through a Major Life Struggle

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 …

00:25:56  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
Friend Audit: Letting Go of Friendships That No Longer Serve You

Friend Audit: Letting Go of Friendships That No Longer Serve You

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…

00:10:32  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
What Forgiveness In Relationships Means For You

What Forgiveness In Relationships Means For You

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…

00:34:01  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
Alone But Not Lonely: How To Move On From Toxic Relationships

Alone But Not Lonely: How To Move On From Toxic Relationships

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…

00:19:26  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
The Real Connect With Tamika Carlton - Trailer

The Real Connect With Tamika Carlton - Trailer

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…

00:00:53  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
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