Podcasts
Launched in January 2025 and already outperforming 99% of podcasts globally.
The Real Connect podcast with Tamika Carlton invites you to join the 14%—those who report being truly happy. Tamika keeps it real, with guests, experts, and personal stories, sharing how authentic connections can lead to million-dollar moves, ride-or-die friendships, and relationships that change everything.
Season 2
Judging People by First Impressions (and Why It’s Costing You Opportunities)
- 40:00
Elopement vs. Traditional Wedding: How to Choose What’s Right for You
- 48:05
Why Conflict Doesn’t Ruin Relationships With Honeyfund Founder Sara Margulis
- 59:04
How Nayana Ferguson Built Anteel Tequila as the First Black Woman Tequila Founder
- 52:53
What Self-Care and Burnout Really Mean for Women with Lakila Bowden
- 39:48
Top Chef Season 22 Winner Tristen Epps on Food as Culture and Connection
- 54:50
How Atlanta Closing Attorney Tiffani Hawes Built Real Connection and Clients Through Social Media
- 55:29
Real Connection, Special Forces World’s Toughest Test & Navy SEAL Jovon Q. Quarles
- 01:02:58
Ashley Silva (Love & Marriage DC): Why Being Yourself Gets You Labeled & Misunderstood
- 58:37
Media Pitching 101: How HARO Helps You Stand Out With Brett Farmiloe
- 37:17
Law & Order’s Danielle Moné Truitt on Acting with Purpose & Staying True to Yourself
- 47:32
How To Find Yourself With Rachel Kennedy and Tamika Carlton
- 51:42
Real vs. Fake Connections and How To Tell The Difference with Portia James and Tamika Carlton
- 26:03
Why Real Connection Isn’t Perfect With Tamika Carlton | 20 Questions
- 17:34
Real Love: How Two Black Women Built a Marriage, a Brand, and a Safe Haven
- 48:43
33 Years of Marriage | How This Couple Stayed in Love (and Still Like Each Other)
- 54:30
Trill AC Gets Real About Men and Vulnerability In Modern Relationships | The Real Connect
- 40:48
Season 1
Leaving Seattle, Choosing an HBCU, and Getting Real with My Husband
- 15:24
From Friends to Founders | Jeofroi | The Fashion Brand Everyone’s Watching
- 38:06
Why Pursuing Your Dreams Can't Wait
- 15:53
Podcast Visibility and Your Personal Brand—How to Get It Right
- 41:40
Marriage Unfiltered: The Fights, the Fun, and the Loyalty No One Talks About
- 24:11
From Dating Dramas to Happily Ever After
- 26:35
Introvert's Guide To Networking: Build Natural Connections At Business Events
- 31:24
How To Make Friends As An Adult—The Real Reason You're Struggling
- 28:18
When Public Figures & Coaches Aren’t Who You Thought
- 27:56
Red and Green Flags in Dating and Friendships
- 16:!7
Bridging Generational Gaps: How to Connect and Grow Together
- 24:56
The Power of Black Women Supporting One Another
- 37:19
Networking Without The BS To Make Real Connections
- 19:47
Letting Go of Friendships With The Friend Audit
- 10:32
Alone But Not Lonely: How To Move On From a Toxic Relationship
- 19:26
What Forgiveness In Relationships Means For You
- 34:01
Get Through Life Struggles In Marriage
- 25:56
The Hidden Epidemic: Loneliness in America
1 in 2
Adults Report Being Lonely
50%
More likely to live longer
The Hidden Epidemic: Loneliness in America
Nearly 1 in 2 adults in the U.S. report feeling lonely even before the pandemic. The U.S. Surgeon General officially declared loneliness an epidemic in 2023, linking it to increased risks of heart disease, stroke, dementia, and premature death.
People with strong relationships are 50% more likely to live longer than those with weaker social ties. A landmark 85-year Harvard study found that “close relationships, more than money or fame, are what keep people happy throughout their lives.”
Tackling the loneliness epidemic – one real conversation at a time.
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Whether it’s colleagues, business partnerships, love, or friendships, the power of meaningful connections cannot be underestimated. These relationships play a vital role in your health, well-being, and overall success.
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