The Real Connect
The Real Connect
Podcast Description
Who’s ready for better relationships? Welcome to The Real Connect Podcast! We dive into meaningful connections—landing big deals, finding true friends, and building love that lasts. Hear my raw stories of challenges and growth, insights from experts, and guests who’ve faced it all. Romantic or platonic, it’s all about real relationships that truly matter.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast covers a variety of relationship-focused themes including bridging generational gaps through shared experiences, supporting Black women in personal and professional spaces, and navigating networking without superficiality. Episodes feature real-life challenges, such as overcoming toxic relationships and the power of forgiveness, providing actionable insights on how to cultivate authentic connections.
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 Season 1 of The Real Connect Podcast brings together some of the most honest, layered, and revealing moments of the season. It’s about the relationships that shaped us, the boundaries that saved us, and the healing we’re still figuring out in real time.
You’ll hear stories about work, family, mentorship, and survival all which tackles what it feels like to grow up unseen, navigate leadership without support, and relearn how to trust yourself after being burned. It’s about connection, but not the polished kind. The kind that’s earned. Fought for. Chosen.
This episode is a reminder: you don’t have to hold it all alone. We’ve been there too.
Key Takeaways:
1. What happens when Black women stop shrinking and start sharing
2. How to tell the difference between love and control
3. Why healing isn’t a final destination but a daily practice
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Connect with the guests:
Portia James on Instagram: instagram.com/missportiajames
Vincent Tobias Bell on Instagram: instagram.com/vincenttobiasbell
Logan Bailey-Perkins: instagram.com/friendlyphilosophy
Riana Malia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rianamalia/
00:00 Introduction: Connecting with Black Women
00:21 Understanding the Audience
00:30 Challenges Faced by Black Women
01:32 Personal Experiences and Mentorship
04:16 The Importance of Vulnerability
05:31 Family and Relationships
10:29 Health and Crisis
14:30 Career and Personal Growth
18:22 Forgiveness and Healing
20:49 Conclusion: Embracing Change and Growth
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