Want to know what keeps a relationship soft, safe, and strong in real life?In this episode of The Real Connect podcast, Chase Mays and Tashiera Parker Mays, the couple behind 2BLK Women Apparel, sit down with Tamika Carlton to talk love, identity, and building a brand centered on representation and pride. It's a joyful, honest conversation about choosing each other daily, dating your spouse, and creating a home that feels like a safe haven.They are partners in life and business who turned their story into a culture-forward brand with signature statements like MY SKIN BEEN IN, DOPE FEMXLE, and EST. ALL MY LIFE HUSTLE. From running 10Ks in thunderstorms to reading vows from memory, they show how laughter, empathy, and intention keep love steady.In this episode, they share how to:1. Protect intimacy by prioritizing rest, rituals, and real conversations2. Navigate hard seasons together, including surgery, recovery, and anxiety3. Build an inclusive brand that celebrates Black beauty and community with heartIn this conversation, you will learn:- Simple dating rituals that keep connection alive after the wedding- What emotional safety looks like day to day, from weighted blankets to boundaries- How to talk through colorism, identity, and public affection with care- Why softness, empathy, and humor are power tools for long-term loveIf this resonated like, comment, and subscribe for weekly conversations about relationships, identity, and purpose.Creators and podcasters, DM Tamika on IG to join the Podcast Scaling Masterclass and grow through connection, not just content.🖤 Let’s get into it.🔗 Watch, subscribe, and leave a comment if this spoke to you!🎧 Stay Connected:Follow Tamika on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamika_carltonjbpFollow 2BLK Women Apparel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2blackwomenapparelFollow Chase Mays on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chase_maysFollow Tashiera Parker-Mays on Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/choc_beautie📩 Join The Connect—a free weekly newsletter with real insights! https://www.tamikacarlton.com/newsletter🌍 Visit Tamika’s Website: https://www.tamikacarlton.com00:00 Introduction and Excitement00:32 Meeting at Vincent's House00:59 Running and Athleticism02:11 Marriage and Wedding Stories03:34 How They Met07:51 Starting '2BLK Women' and the Vision12:56 Personal Reflections on Skin Tone17:57 Supporting Each Other20:34 Challenges and Surgery24:00 Dating and Daily Life25:03 The Importance of Relaxation in Relationships25:29 Coming Out and Acceptance28:22 Navigating Public Affection30:11 Personal Growth Through Relationships33:57 Balancing Business and Love37:47 Future Goals and Aspirations42:55 Fun and Lighthearted Moments47:43 Final Thoughts and Connection#TheRealConnect #blacklove #lgbtqlove #marriageadvice #relationshippodcast #representation #healthyrelationships
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