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Random Candace Thoughts
by Candace Wells (Candace Wells Marketing)
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
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Rating the WORST (and Best) Advice Content Creators Get | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 22
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...
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ADHD brains, big ideas, and content creation can actually work together? | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 21
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…
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What People Don’t See When They See Me Smiling | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 20
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...
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Grown Woman Energy: No Explanations, No Apologies | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 19
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...
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The Advice That Almost Made Me Quit Content Creation and My Entrepreneurial Journey | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 18
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…
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44 and Unfiltered: The Truths I Had to Learn the Hard Way | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 17
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,...
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Artificial Intelligence - Is It Cheating? | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 16
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...
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Things That Feel Like Failures, But Are They? | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 15
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...
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I Tried All The Side Hustles...Here’s What Actually Worked | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 14
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...
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Why I Don’t Sugarcoat Anything: Too Harsh or Just Honest? | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 13
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...
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Past Lives, Soul Contracts & the Book That Wasn’t Just Fiction | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 12
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,...
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Do You Even Know Who You Are Anymore? | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 11
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...
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When You’re Building Something and It’s Not Paying Off (Yet) | Random Candace Thoughts | Ep 10
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…
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What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Full-Time Creator | Random Candace Thoughts, Ep9
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...
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Surviving a Narcissist: My Story & How to Protect Yourself | Random Candace Thoughts, Ep8
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...
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How the Air Force Broke Me...And Why I’m Fighting Back | Random Candace Thoughts, Ep7
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...
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Love Letters to My Former Self | Random Candace Thoughts, Ep 6
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.…
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Why Authenticity Wins Every Time | Random Candace Thoughts, Ep 5
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…
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The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Recorded. Remembering Oliver | Random Candace Thoughts, Ep4
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…
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Shut Down Self-Doubt & Show Up | Random Candace Thoughts, Ep 3
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...
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Top 5 Social Media Predictions for 2025 | Random Candace Thoughts, Ep 2
ocial media is evolving fast, and 2025 is shaping up to be a game-changer! This episode dives into five key trends shaping the future; short-form video, niche communities, authenticity, AI in content creation, and multi-platform strategies.What’s covered in this episode:🔹 Short-Form Video...
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Embracing Resilience and Growth | Random Candace Thoughts, Ep1
In this heartfelt debut, I’m diving deep into my personal journey of resilience, growth, and self-discovery. From my time in the military to my entrepreneurial adventures, I share the unfiltered truth about navigating life’s challenges and coming out stronger on the other side.🌟 What You'll Hear...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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Candace Wells (Candace Wells Marketing)
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