Today, we’re rating the most common (and honestly, exhausting) advice creators hear when starting out; from niche pressure to algorithm paranoia.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, burned out, or overwhelmed by content “rules,” this episode will feel like a deep breath.

I’m breaking down what actually works, what’s not worth your energy, and how to build a personal brand that’s rooted in you.

💡 Includes this week’s Oliver’s Light on sharing real life in your content—even when it’s painful.

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Being Multi-Passionate Isn’t the Problem, This Is…
How ADHD brains, big ideas, and content creation can actually work together.

If you’ve ever been told to “just pick one thing,” felt guilty for changing your mind, or wondered why you can’t stay focused on one niche—this episode is for you.

I was a full-grown adult in the military when I found out I had ADHD. Before that, I thought I was just lazy or all over the place. Turns out, I’m just multi-passionate. I get excited about a lot of things and that’s not a problem.

The real issue? Trying to force ourselves into one box when we were never meant to live in one.

In this episode, we talk about:

• What it really means to be multi-passionate

• Why ADHD brains need freedom, not more pressure

• The truth about “niching down” and why it doesn’t work for everyone

• My favorite ADHD content creation hacks

• How to pivot without feeling like a failure

  
  

If you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, or just someone with a creative brain and too many ideas—this is your reminder: you’re not behind, and you’re not broken.

Thanks for tuning in! And Make sure you 🎧 listen on these platforms:

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We’ve all had those days; smiling, nodding, doing all the “right” things on the outside, while inside we’re just trying to keep it together.

In this episode, I open up about what people don’t see behind the smile. The grief. The exhaustion. The late-night crying after content creation. The parenting breakdowns. The pressure to be the strong one. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s something so many of us carry in silence.

This isn’t about pretending to be okay. It’s about honoring the truth: that strength isn’t always loud, and sometimes the bravest thing we do is just show up.

We’ll also talk about what it means to be layered and how you can be joyful and grieving, healing and hurting, all at once. And I’ll share how navigating Oliver’s loss shifted the way I approach content, community, and honesty.

If your strength feels like survival right now, I see you. You’re not alone...and you don’t have to explain what people never bothered to ask about in the first place.

Thanks for tuning in! And Make sure you 🎧 listen on these platforms:

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At some point, I stopped auditioning for rooms I didn’t even want to be in...and that’s when everything changed.

In this episode, I’m sharing what it really means to step into your grown woman energy. No more over-explaining. No more apologizing for being too loud, too sensitive, too much.

From parenting and partnerships to boundaries and grief, I talk about the messy, misunderstood, and powerful moments that shaped me and how I finally stopped seeking permission to be myself.

I’ll also share an honest story about co-parenting with my ex, why I stopped defending how I grieve, and what peace over performance actually looks like in my life.

We wrap with a special Oliver’s Light tribute—because today is the 29th, and every 29th, we wear blue for Ollie. 💙

This episode is for every woman who’s tired of shrinking to fit. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for how you survive, how you love, or how you show up.

Someone once told me I’d go further if I just “toned it down.” Less opinions. Less visibility. Less… me. And for a minute? I believed them.

In this episode, I’m sharing the moment that planted self-doubt, how it almost made me walk away from everything I’ve built, and the community that reminded me my “too much” was never the problem.

If you’ve ever been told to shrink yourself, this one’s for you.

We’ll talk about:
– The early advice that hit the hardest– Crying over content and almost quitting– How mentorship went wrong—and what saved me– Why the world doesn’t need a quieter version of you– And the power of being unapologetically seen

Plus, in this week’s Oliver’s Light segment, I share the messages that keep pouring in from other grieving families—and why saying his name matters.

Thanks for tuning in! And Make sure you 🎧 listen on these platforms:

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candace.monicaa

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It’s my birthday, baby, 44 years young.

And in true Random Candace Thoughts fashion, I’m not here for the sugar-coated, Pinterest-perfect version. I’m here to keep it honest.

This episode is a birthday reflection on what I’ve learned (and what I’m still learning) about life, grief, parenting, aging, and starting over.

We’re talking:• Why red flags don’t turn green with time• Why growth feels lonelier than rock bottom• The price of peace• And how grief never expires—but neither does your power to rebuild

Plus, I share this week’s Oliver’s Light segment to honor my grandson, and why this birthday feels both beautiful and bittersweet.

If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late to pivot, too hard to keep going, or too messy to start again, this one’s for you.

Grab a seltzer, sit in the sun, and let’s talk real life.
Cheers to 44!

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Is AI helping us or hurting us?

In this episode of Random Candace Thoughts, I’m diving into the hot topic of artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, and whether using it in your business or life is a creative power move or straight-up cheating.

I break down:

• Why AI isn’t new (we’ve been using it for years)

• The difference between using AI as a tool vs. a shortcut

• 5 real-world tips to use AI without losing your voice

Plus, in this week’s Oliver’s Light segment, I share a deeply personal story about how AI helped me process emotions after losing my grandson Oliver and why no machine can replace real human connection.

✨ Thanks for tuning in!
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Failure in business.

Failure in motherhood.

Failure in life.

Or at least... that’s how it feels sometimes.

In this episode of Random Candace Thoughts, I’m talking about the moments that looked like failure; losing my military career, rebuilding from scratch, flopping online and how those moments became the foundation for something better.

We’ll unpack how to reframe failure, why social media gets it all wrong, and how to know if you’re actually growing (even when it feels like you’re falling apart).

If you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, or just a human going through it, this one’s for you.
Plus: a special Oliver’s Light tribute for grieving families and anyone who’s learning how to keep showing up.

Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Random Candace Thoughts!
If it hit home, make sure to follow and subscribe on your favorite platform 🎧👇

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I Tried All The Side Hustles So You Don’t Have To (The Truth About Online Income)

I didn’t try 5,768 different side hustles because I was curious or “finding myself”.
I did it because I was broke, burned out, and sick of getting ghosted by mentors who only showed up to sell me something.

From dropshipping to OnlyFans, TikTok Shop, and affiliate marketing; I’ve tested the side hustles all over your For You page.

Some worked. Some flopped. And some made me question my entire life.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• What I’d never recommend (unless you love chaos)

• The side hustles I still use in my business today

• What to look out for before buying another course

• Why trying unconventional things doesn’t make you desperate—it makes you resourceful

  
  

💬 Real talk, real receipts, and zero fluff. If you’re tired of getting scammed by shiny strategies and want to know what actually works, this one’s for you.

🕯 Oliver’s Light: A reminder about the value of time and building what matters.

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After everything I’ve been through—grief, betrayal, the military, motherhood—one thing I’ve learned?

Sugarcoating is a lie in a cute outfit.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• Why I stopped watering down the truth

• What it’s cost me (including a friendship)

• Why I still think it’s the kindest thing I do

  
  

We talk about grief, military regrets, cheating, parenting, and the moment I realized I could never lie to my kids—or myself—again.

💙 Oliver’s LightThis week, I’m honoring two incredible organizations helping families through the unthinkable:

Sailor’s StoryInstagram: @sailorsstory
✨ They create personalized comfort bags for families who’ve experienced stillbirth or infant loss. Donations and request forms are available in their bio.

Still Here MinistryInstagram: @stillhereministry
💜 A nonprofit sending free comfort boxes to grieving moms, crafted with love to honor their babies. Support and request info are linked in their bio.

This one’s not polished. It’s personal. But it’s real.
And if you’re tired of pretending, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66G5R1uCes2cuGLmVxAZz9?si=nn88-Y3rQHivTCb82FORjgApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/random-candace-thoughts/id1791622275Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8f9a1c6-cc67-45e2-9d09-6627a81e0888/random-candace-thoughtsiHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/268858041/YouTube: @RandomCandaceThoughts

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