Random Candace Thoughts

Random Candace Thoughts

Welcome to Random Candace Thoughts, a podcast where life’s chaos meets real conversations. I’m Candace; mom, nana, retired veteran, social media coach and marketing consultant. Here, we share expert insights, proven strategies, and personal stories about resilience, motherhood, building a thriving digital empire, and embracing my TRUE unique self. Each week, expect a blend of personal anecdotes, practical advice, and heartfelt reflections designed to inspire, empower, and sometimes make you laugh. Join me every Tuesday for real talk, unfiltered thoughts, and a friend.

Episodes

June 23, 2025 12 mins

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...

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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...

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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’...

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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 h...

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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:
– T...

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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 ...

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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,...

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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...

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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. So...

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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—a...

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    What if the story you thought you made up… was actually your soul remembering it?


    In this episode of Random Candace Thoughts, I’m sharing the wild moment when a past life reading confirmed everything I wrote in my upcoming book, Revenge is Forever (But So is Love)...a story I thought was fiction, but now feels like something much deeper!


    We dive into reincarnation, soul contracts, divine partnerships, intuitive creativity, an...

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    Identity Evolution and Personal GrowthIn this episode, I’m getting honest about identity—how it shifts, how it gets buried under everything we’re “supposed” to be, and how freaking messy it can feel when you realize… you don’t even know who you are anymore.I open up about my own journey through motherhood, grief, burnout, business, mental health struggles, and how those seasons forced me to question everything. The truth? You’re al...

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    In this raw and real episode of Random Candace Thoughts, I open up about the side of entrepreneurship that rarely gets airtime: when you’re doing all the “right” things, but the money still isn’t there!!


    Let's talk about the doubt, the exhaustion, and the moments when it feels like giving up would be easier.


    But I also share what’s helped me keep going, why redefining success matters, and how learning in the dark has been just as po...

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    Thinking about quitting your job to go full-time as a content creator? Before you make the leap, let me pull back the curtain on the real side of content creation, the stuff no one tells you.I had no idea what I was getting into when I went all-in, and today, I’m sharing the 5 biggest lessons I wish I had known before becoming a full-time creator. From dealing with brand deals and algorithms to burnout and the reality of running a ...

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    Narcissists follow the same playbook; love bombing, gaslighting, control, and manipulation. And when kids are involved, it’s a whole different level of hell.In this episode, I’m sharing my personal story of surviving a 16-year relationship with a narcissist, the lessons I learned, and how you can protect yourself. If you’ve ever dealt with emotional abuse, toxic co-parenting, or a manipulative ex, this episode is for you.What You’l...

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    For 21 years, I dedicated my life to the Air Force. I climbed the ranks fast, I gave everything to my career, and I believed in the system.

    But when I needed the system to be fair, it failed me.

    In this episode, I’m telling my full story; how I lost my stripes, how my mistakes played a part, and why I’m still fighting for justice today.

    I take full accountability for the choices I made, but I also know I was punished far more harshl...

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    Motherhood, Messiness & Raising Teens...If I could go back and tell my teenage self one thing about motherhood, it would be this: You think you know love, but you have no idea.Raising a teenage daughter is a special kind of challenge—one that reminds you of yourself in the best and hardest ways. In this episode, I dive into the raw, beautiful, frustrating reality of motherhood, reflecting on what I wish I had known back then an...

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    Ever felt like you had to play a role to fit in? Like the real you wasn’t enough?

    I’ve been there! But here’s the truth; when you embrace who you truly are, that’s when everything changes.

    In this episode ofRandom Candace Thoughts, I’m diving intowhy authenticity wins every time;in life, business, and content creation.

    From my journey in the Air Force to rebuilding my life after a toxic marriage, I’ve learned firsthand that success is...

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    This is not an episode I ever imagined recording, but it’s one I need to share. On January 29, 2025, my grandson, Oliver, was born sleeping at 32 weeks. 💔There are no words for this kind of loss... only waves of grief, moments of love, and a deep desire to make sure his name is never forgotten.In this episode, I share Ollie’s story, the pain of watching my daughter lose her child, and what I’ve learned about grief; especially what...

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    Ever feel like you don’t belong, even when you’ve worked hard to be where you are? Like someone’s going to call you out as a fraud at any moment? That’s imposter syndrome, and it’s way more common than you think.In this episode, I get real about my own struggles with imposter syndrome; from my military-to-entrepreneurship transition to my first coaching session where I felt completely out of my depth. I’m sharing the mindset shifts...

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