REal Talk with Kandi and Garrett

REal Talk w/ Kandi and Garrett
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🎙️ REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett is your go-to podcast for real life, real estate, and real talk—all from the heart of Amador County and beyond! Hosted by Kandi Thompson, a real estate broker, mom, wife, and proud woman of faith, and Garrett Gray, a retired U.S. Marine with a passion for people and property—this dynamic duo brings you honest conversations, expert insights, and a whole lot of personality. New episodes drop weekly—don’t miss out on the laughs, the learning, and the local love from market updates, real life stories and local and national news. 👉 Like, follow, and share!

  1. 1d ago

    💍Marriage, 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids & ❤️Family: What We’ve Learned Along the Way | Real Talk | Ep 45, S 2

    💍 Marriage. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids. ❤️ Family. Careers. Communication. Expectations. And somehow trying to keep all of it together. In Episode 45 of Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett, we’re talking about marriage and family life, and we’re bringing our own experiences to the table. And just to be clear... Kandi and Garrett are NOT married to each other! 😂 We each have our own marriages, our own families, and our own experiences. In this episode, we compare notes on what we’ve learned in our respective marriages, what has surprised us, what has challenged us, and how marriage and family life changes as you move through different seasons. Kandi brings the perspective of being married and raising twin daughters who are now adults, while Garrett is right in the middle of marriage and raising young children. Two completely different stages of family life means there is A LOT to talk about. We get into: 💍 What marriage has taught each of us👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How having kids changes a marriage🗣️ Communication and why it matters so much🤝 Learning how to operate as a team⚖️ Balancing marriage, kids, careers, and everyday life❤️ Making your relationship a priority when family life gets busy😬 Mistakes, challenges, and things we might do differently💡 What we’ve learned from our own spouses and marriages⏳ How relationships and priorities change over the years😂 And, of course, the stories and side conversations that make Real Talk... Real Talk. We certainly don’t have all the answers, and that’s not what this episode is about. It’s about sharing real experiences from two separate marriages, looking at what we’ve learned along the way, and talking openly about something almost every married couple eventually realizes: Marriage and family life don’t come with an instruction manual. Sometimes you get it right. Sometimes you don’t. Sometimes you learn the lesson years later. And sometimes the best thing you can do is laugh about it and keep figuring it out together. 🎥 WATCH EPISODE 45 👉 https://youtu.be/zpCm0sU9ftQ 🔗 FOLLOW REAL TALK Find our episodes, social media, YouTube and more:👉 https://linktr.ee/realtalkwkg 👇 NOW WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! What is something you’ve learned from your marriage that you wish you had known at the beginning? Drop it in the comments. We may even talk about your answer in a future episode! 👍 Like💬 Comment🔔 Subscribe📲 Share Episode 45 with someone who would love this conversation! #RealTalkWithKandiAndGarrett #MarriageAndFamily #Marriage #FamilyLife #MarriageTalk #Parenting #Relationships #RealTalk #Podcast #MarriageAdvice #Episode45

  2. Aug 28

    🎙️ WE’RE OFFICIALLY IN STUDIO 49! | EP 45, SEASON 2

    🎙️This is a BIG one for Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett! 🎉 For the very first time, we’re coming to you from our brand-new Studio 49! For almost two years, we’ve recorded Real Talk from Kandi’s office, which we lovingly called “the studio.” 😂 It wasn’t fancy, but it worked! It gave us a place to sit down, turn on the cameras, and have the unscripted conversations that eventually became Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett. Now we’re taking the next step! In Episode 45, Season 2, we’re taking a little journey through time. We’re talking about where Real Talk started, where we are today, and where we hope this crazy adventure takes us next. And we have YOU to thank for it. ❤️ We are incredibly grateful for every person who watches, comments, shares our episodes, sends us messages, and tells us how much you enjoy the show. We love doing this, and knowing that you guys are enjoying the ride with us makes it even better. Studio 49 is still VERY raw right now. There’s plenty left to do, and you’re going to get to watch the studio grow and change right along with Real Talk. Want a good laugh? 😂 Go all the way back and watch our VERY FIRST EPISODE. Then come back and watch Episode 45. We’ve definitely come a long way! ▶️ WATCH EPISODE 45, SEASON 2:https://youtu.be/FrMpKFqpf-k 🔗 FOLLOW REAL TALK EVERYWHERE:https://linktr.ee/realtalkwkg 👍 LIKE this episode🔔 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel📲 FOLLOW us on social media💬 COMMENT and tell us what you think of Studio 49↗️ SHARE Real Talk with your friends! And make sure you stay tuned because we have a NEW STUDIO GIVEAWAY coming in September! 🎁👀 Thank you for being part of this journey and helping us take Real Talk to the next level. No scripts. No fluff. Just REAL TALK. 🎙️ #RealTalkWithKandiAndGarrett #Studio49 #RealTalk #Podcast #PodcastStudio #Episode45 #Season2 #AmadorCounty #CaliforniaPodcast #NewStudio

  3. Aug 23

    🗳️ CONNIE GONSALVES FOR JACKSON CITY COUNCIL | REAL TALK CANDIDATE CRAWL 🎙️

    🎙️The Real Talk Candidate Crawl continues as Kandi & Garrett sit down with longtime Jackson City Councilmember Connie Gonsalves, who is running for re-election in November 2026. Connie has served on the Jackson City Council for 20 years, giving her a long-term perspective on the city, how it has changed, and the issues Jackson has faced along the way. 🎙️ In this interview, we go beyond the campaign signs and sit down with Connie to talk about: 👉 Where she came from and what brought her to Jackson 👉 How she originally became involved with the City Council 👉 What she is most proud of accomplishing during her time on the council 👉 Why she has decided to run for another term 👉 The areas she believes still need attention 👉 What she feels she can continue to bring to the council if re-elected There’s also a little Jackson history mixed into the conversation as Connie looks back on two decades of serving the city and shares what has kept her interested in continuing the work. The Real Talk Candidate Crawl isn't about telling you who to vote for. 🗳️ Our goal is to give voters an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn about their backgrounds and experience, understand why they're running, and make their own informed decisions. 📺 WATCH OUR FULL INTERVIEW WITH CONNIE GONSALVES:⁠https://youtu.be/jZ2T84G9I7E⁠ 📺 WATCH REAL TALK WITH KANDI & GARRETT ON YOUTUBE:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@REalTalk-KG⁠ Want to hear from the other candidates running for local office this November? Subscribe to the Real Talk YouTube channel and follow our 2026 Candidate Crawl as we continue bringing their interviews directly to you. 🇺🇸🎙️ 🎧 Find Real Talk on all your favorite platforms:⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkwkg⁠ 💬 Jackson voters: What issues are most important to you as you decide who will get your vote this November? Drop them in the comments. 🇺🇸 Getting to know the people who want to lead. 🎙️ No scripts. No fluff. Just Real Talk.

  4. Aug 23

    🗳️ SIERRA McLEAN FOR JACKSON CITY COUNCIL | REAL TALK CANDIDATE CRAWL🎙️

    🎙️The Real Talk Candidate Crawl continues! This time, Kandi & Garrett sit down with Sierra McLean, who is running for re-election to her seat on the Jackson City Council in the November 2026 election. Sierra is an Amador County native who went on to earn her law degree from McGeorge School of Law. She currently serves on the Jackson City Council and brings professional knowledge and experience in several areas, including real estate and housing. As the only current council member under 35 who is raising children in the community, Sierra also brings the perspective of a younger family to conversations at the council level. In our interview, we talk about how that life experience influences the way she looks at decisions affecting Jackson residents and families. 🎙️ Tune in as we sit down with Sierra to talk about: 👉 Growing up in Amador County 👉 Her education and professional background 👉 What originally led her to run for Jackson City Council 👉 Her experience serving on the council 👉 Why she has decided to seek another term 👉 Issues she believes deserve attention in Jackson 👉 What she hopes to accomplish if re-elected The Real Talk Candidate Crawl isn't about telling you who to vote for. Our goal is to give our community an opportunity to get to know the people behind the names on the ballot, hear directly from the candidates about why they're running, and make their own informed decisions. 🇺🇸🗳️ 📺 WATCH OUR FULL INTERVIEW WITH SIERRA McLEAN:⁠https://youtu.be/QPCAiiUds5Y⁠ 📺 REAL TALK WITH KANDI & GARRETT ON YOUTUBE:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@REalTalk-KG⁠ Want to see our interviews with the other candidates running for office this November? Subscribe to the Real Talk YouTube channel and follow along as we continue the 2026 Candidate Crawl throughout campaign season. 🎙️🗳️ 🎧 Find Real Talk on all your favorite platforms:⁠https://linktr.ee/realtalkwkg⁠ 💬 Jackson voters: What issues are most important to YOU in this election? Drop them in the comments. 🇺🇸 Getting to know the people who want to lead. 🎙️ No scripts. No fluff. Just Real Talk.

  5. Aug 23

    🗳️ STEVE ONETO FOR JACKSON CITY COUNCIL | REAL TALK CANDIDATE CRAWL 2026  🎙️

    Welcome to Episode 1 of this campaign season’s Real Talk Candidate Crawl! 🇺🇸 We’re kicking things off with Steve Oneto, candidate for Jackson City Council in the November 2026 election. 🏡 Born and raised in Jackson, Steve has deep roots in the community. He raised his family here, is a local small business owner, and has a genuine love for all things Jackson. Steve says he’s excited about the opportunity to bring new blood, a fresh perspective, and new insight to the City Council, with a focus on making sure the things that need attention actually get the attention they deserve. 🎙️ Tune in as Kandi & Garrett sit down with Steve to talk about: 👉 Where he comes from and his connection to Jackson👉 Why he decided to run for City Council👉 What he believes needs attention in the city👉 The impact he hopes to make if elected👉 What he wants Jackson voters to know before November 🗳️ This is just the beginning! Throughout the 2026 campaign season, Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett will be sitting down with candidates running for local office and bringing those conversations directly to YOU. Our goal is simple: give you an opportunity to get to know the people behind the names on your ballot. 📺 Subscribe on YouTube and stay tuned for the entire Candidate Crawl:https://www.youtube.com/@REalTalk-KG 🎙️ Catch Steve Oneto's episode here: https://youtu.be/vw14BRm465I 🎧 Find Real Talk on your favorite platforms:https://linktr.ee/realtalkwkg 🇺🇸 Know the candidates. Hear their stories. Make your decision. 🎙️ No scripts. No fluff. Just Real Talk.

  6. Aug 22

    🎙️ RAISING KIDS TODAY VS. 20+ YEARS AGO | REAL TALK S2, EP 44

    🎙️ PARENTING KIDS TODAY VS. 20+ YEARS AGO | REAL TALK S2, EP 44

  7. Aug 16

    🎒📚 Back to school at ACUSD: What Parents Need to Know | GTKAC | Real Talk w/ Kandi & Garrett

    🎒📚 BACK TO SCHOOL: WHAT’S NEW AT ACUSD? The 2026-2027 school year is officially underway, and on the newest episode of Getting to Know Amador County, we’re sitting down with ACUSD Superintendent Jared Critchfield to talk about what’s happening in our schools, what’s changing, and what our community should know. But first, we start with Jared Critchfield the person, not just the Superintendent. We talk a little about the man behind the position and get to know the person helping lead our school district. Then we get into the new school year, including: 📘 The adoption of a new math curriculum🏫 A new principal, plus a couple of familiar faces who have officially stepped into their leadership roles🔨 Campus improvements happening throughout the district🏫 An update on the status of school consolidation🗳️ The upcoming school board election👏 Some very well-deserved recognition for a couple of longtime ACUSD employees One thing that really stood out in our conversation was the lack of major staffing changes this year, and we see that as a positive way to begin the school year. We don’t want to be a district constantly dealing with turnover. We want to retain the great teachers, administrators and staff who know our kids, know our community and are committed to our schools. We are always grateful for Superintendent Critchfield’s willingness to sit down with us, answer questions and openly share what is happening within ACUSD. These conversations are exactly why we created Getting to Know Amador County. 🎥 WATCH THE NEW EPISODE HERE:https://youtube.com/@realtalk-kg Getting to Know Amador County is part of what we do through Real Talk with Kandi & Garrett. We want to bring you conversations with the people, organizations and leaders who are helping shape our community, while giving YOU a place to join the conversation. 👇 Drop your thoughts and questions in the comments. What are you excited about this school year? What would you like to see ACUSD focus on? And while you’re there, make sure you LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW so you don’t miss what’s coming next! 🎙️ And stay tuned...we have some EXCITING NEWS about our NEW STUDIO coming soon! 👀🎥 Local people. Local issues. Real conversations.THIS IS REAL TALK. 🎙️ #GettingToKnowAmadorCounty #RealTalk #AmadorCounty #ACUSD #AmadorCountySchools #BackToSchool #SchoolYear2026 #Community #LocalSchools #KandiAndGarrett

  8. Aug 14

    🔥 MENOPAUSE TALK… WITH GARRETT?! WHAT?! 😂😳 🎧 REAL TALK WITH KANDI & GARRETT 🎬 Season 2 | Episode 43

    🔥 MENOPAUSE TALK… WITH GARRETT?! WHAT?! 😂😳 Well, THIS episode took a turn we didn’t see coming! 🎙️ Garrett accidentally stepped right into a conversation Kandi, at 50, has been DYING to have… 🔥 MENOPAUSE. 🔥 Kandi always figured this conversation would happen with a female guest host for obvious reasons. 😂 But NOT TODAY! Garrett brought it up, and Kandi said, “Oh, we’re going there? LET’S GO!” 🙋‍♀️😂 👩 LADIES, DON’T MISS THIS ONE! We take a short, funny, and VERY REAL jump into the beginning of Kandi’s menopause world. And somehow, that conversation leads perfectly into Kandi’s latest discovery… 👗 A clothing service where a stylist picks clothes FOR YOU📦 They ship everything right to your house👚 You try it all on at home⏰ You have FIVE DAYS to decide📬 Send back what doesn’t work Ummm… IS THIS WORTH IT?! 🤔💳😂 And because this is Real Talk, somehow we end up debating one of life’s other extremely important questions: 🔥 DO YOU STEAM OR IRON YOUR CLOTHES?! 🔥 We need answers! 👇 Drop it in the comments: ♨️ TEAM STEAMor👔 TEAM IRON If this episode doesn’t prove why we call this show REAL TALK, we don’t know what will! 😂🎙️ 🎧 REAL TALK WITH KANDI & GARRETT🎬 Season 2 | Episode 43 ▶️ Watch on youtube here:https://youtu.be/NwNPPN2-lno 📲 WATCH OR LISTEN ON YOUR FAVORITE PLATFORM: https://linktr.ee/realtalkwkg 💬 And LADIES… we definitely want to hear from you on the menopause conversation too! #RealTalkWithKandiAndGarrett #RealTalk #Menopause #MenopauseTalk #WomenOver50 #LifeAt50 #Over50 #TeamSteam #TeamIron #Podcast #PodcastLife

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🎙️ REal Talk with Kandi & Garrett is your go-to podcast for real life, real estate, and real talk—all from the heart of Amador County and beyond! Hosted by Kandi Thompson, a real estate broker, mom, wife, and proud woman of faith, and Garrett Gray, a retired U.S. Marine with a passion for people and property—this dynamic duo brings you honest conversations, expert insights, and a whole lot of personality. New episodes drop weekly—don’t miss out on the laughs, the learning, and the local love from market updates, real life stories and local and national news. 👉 Like, follow, and share!

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  • Creator
    REal Talk w/ Kandi and Garrett
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    95
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © REal Talk w/ Kandi and Garrett
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