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 unpack what truly connects us across age groups.

Expect personal stories, real laughs, and practical advice for navigating generational differences in any relationship.

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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. They discuss the challenges and rewards of honing in on the dynamics between Black women, the significance of representation in business and mentorship, and navigating professional and personal spaces. This episode is a deep dive into the empowering connections that help Black women thrive, featuring real-life insights and experiences.

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 have to be that way?

In this episode, relationship pro Tamika Carlton and celeb hairstylist Vincent Tobias Bell keep it real on how to skip the fluff and make connections that actually matter. We’re talking real-deal relationships that go beyond surface-level chats and can genuinely change your career—and your life.

Takeaways:

1. Why being yourself is the ultimate networking hack.

2. Simple ways to build real connections that actually last.

3. How to turn those connections into real opportunities and career growth.

But here’s the million-dollar question—what’s the one mindset shift that completely changed how I approach networking? You’ll have to tune in to find out. It might just change everything for you, too.

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00:00 Intro to Vincent Tobias Bell

00:42 Vincent's Journey to the Top

02:47 Overcoming Challenges and Growing

05:56 Networking Tips and Strategies

08:45 Making Authentic Connections

12:53 The Importance of Intentionality

15:54 Final Thoughts and Advice

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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 upside down—and taught us more than we could have imagined about love, resilience, and the power of true friendship.

Takeaways:

Tamika sits down with Riana Malia—a certified Evolved NLP Practitioner and trauma-conscious coach—to dive into the real work of forgiveness.

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 hard truth of letting go of friendships that no longer serve you. Trust me, it’s not easy, but it’s necessary for your peace and personal growth. I’ll share my own experiences and some hard-earned lessons about how to know when it’s time to move on—and what comes after.

Takeaways:

1. How to recognize when a friendship is no longer aligned with your values and goals.

2. Steps to let go with grace and without guilt (yes, it’s possible).

3. The surprising benefits of making space for new, healthier connections.

So, what’s the one thing I realized after I finally let go of a friendship that had been holding me back for years? I’ll tell you in this episode—it just might change how you approach all your relationships.

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00:00 Introduction to Real Connect Podcast

00:50 The Importance of Letting Go in Friendships

01:52 Personal Story: Ending a 25-Year Friendship

02:33 Signs It's Time to End a Friendship

05:42 The Friendship Assessment

08:18 Challenge: Assess Your Friendships

10:16 Conclusion and Next Steps

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#LettingGo

#FriendshipBreakup

#HealthyBoundaries

#SelfDiscoveryJourney

#EmotionalGrowth

#RebuildingRelationships

#PodcastLife

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#PersonalGrowthPodcast

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 relationship forced her to turn inward and rediscover herself. What started as heartbreak turned into a journey of learning to sit with her thoughts, find peace in her own company, and embrace solitude as a form of self-love.

Key Takeaways:

1. How walking away from the wrong people can help you reconnect with yourself.

2. Why solitude isn’t loneliness but a chance to rebuild and refocus.

3. Lessons from Tamika’s own messy relationship fallout and how she found strength in being alone.

Learning to sit with yourself isn’t always pretty—it’s raw, uncomfortable, and exactly what you need. Tamika’s story of going from heartbreak to healing will hit home, and she’s sharing the blueprint for how to turn solitude into your superpower. You don’t want to miss this.

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(00:00) Introduction and Purpose

(02:31) The Importance of Quality Relationships

(04:24) Personal Story: A Toxic Relationship

(10:53 )The Turning Point

(16:02 )Rediscovering Self Through Solitude

(17:46) Final Thoughts and Takeaways

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#FindingInnerPeace

#StrengthInSolitude #PodcastLife

#StorytellingPodcast

#PodcastEpisode

#InspirationPodcast

#RelationshipPodcast

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 yourself, with others, and with purpose. If you’re ready to create relationships that uplift every part of your life, this podcast has real talk, my personal stories, actionable insights, experts, and relatable stories to guide you.