Random Candace Thoughts

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.

  1. 06/24/2025

    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 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 on sharing real life in your content—even when it’s painful. 💡 Tools & Resources: Repurpose.io 👉 https://repurpose.io?fpr=311209&fp_sid=tsc  Beacons - https://beacons.ai/signup?c=candace.wells 🔗 Join The Social Circle: https://www.skool.com/thesocialcircle-vip/about Thanks for tuning in! And Make sure you 🎧 listen on these platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66G5R1uCes2cuGLmVxAZz9?si=nn88-Y3rQHivTCb82FORjg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/random-candace-thoughts/id1791622275 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8f9a1c6-cc67-45e2-9d09-6627a81e0888/random-candace-thoughts iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/268858041/   YouTube: Random Candace Thoughts https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVxwJyJc8SSCxhC-hvXgF1U5uRLWe5i3J&si=iTbLynQPdCHSufHn OFFICIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justtheblendedwells/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardening.with.charlie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justaflchick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candace.monicaa Want to know how we learned the skills to start our business? Check it out HERE: https://justaflchick.com  Join The Social Circle VIP Community! A place where creators get the support, tools, and real-talk strategies to grow with confidence: https://www.skool.com/thesocialcircle-vip/about ** This video was not created for children under the age of 13** Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning if you purchase, we may make a small percentage of the sale.  This doesn’t affect you as the buyer, you will not pay more because of an affiliate link. FTC: This video is not sponsored

    13 min
  2. 06/16/2025

    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 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 just multi-passionate. I get excited about a lot of things and that’s not a problem. The real issue? Trying to force ourselves into one box when we were never meant to live in one. In this episode, we talk about: What it really means to be multi-passionate Why ADHD brains need freedom, not more pressure The truth about “niching down” and why it doesn’t work for everyone My favorite ADHD content creation hacks How to pivot without feeling like a failure If you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, or just someone with a creative brain and too many ideas—this is your reminder: you’re not behind, and you’re not broken. Thanks for tuning in! And Make sure you 🎧 listen on these platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66G5R1uCes2cuGLmVxAZz9?si=nn88-Y3rQHivTCb82FORjg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/random-candace-thoughts/id1791622275 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8f9a1c6-cc67-45e2-9d09-6627a81e0888/random-candace-thoughts iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/268858041/   YouTube: Random Candace Thoughts https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVxwJyJc8SSCxhC-hvXgF1U5uRLWe5i3J&si=iTbLynQPdCHSufHn OFFICIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justtheblendedwells/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardening.with.charlie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justaflchick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candace.monicaa Want to know how we learned the skills to start our business? Check it out HERE: https://justaflchick.com  Join The Social Circle VIP Community! A place where creators get the support, tools, and real-talk strategies to grow with confidence: https://www.skool.com/thesocialcircle-vip/about ** This video was not created for children under the age of 13** Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning if you purchase, we may make a small percentage of the sale.  This doesn’t affect you as the buyer, you will not pay more because of an affiliate link. FTC: This video is not sponsored

    15 min
  3. 06/09/2025

    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 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’t about pretending to be okay. It’s about honoring the truth: that strength isn’t always loud, and sometimes the bravest thing we do is just show up. We’ll also talk about what it means to be layered and how you can be joyful and grieving, healing and hurting, all at once. And I’ll share how navigating Oliver’s loss shifted the way I approach content, community, and honesty. If your strength feels like survival right now, I see you. You’re not alone...and you don’t have to explain what people never bothered to ask about in the first place. Thanks for tuning in! And Make sure you 🎧 listen on these platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66G5R1uCes2cuGLmVxAZz9?si=nn88-Y3rQHivTCb82FORjg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/random-candace-thoughts/id1791622275 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8f9a1c6-cc67-45e2-9d09-6627a81e0888/random-candace-thoughts iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/268858041/   YouTube: Random Candace Thoughts https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVxwJyJc8SSCxhC-hvXgF1U5uRLWe5i3J&si=iTbLynQPdCHSufHn OFFICIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justtheblendedwells/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardening.with.charlie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justaflchick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candace.monicaa Want to know how we learned the skills to start our business? Check it out HERE: https://justaflchick.com  Join The Social Circle VIP Community! A place where creators get the support, tools, and real-talk strategies to grow with confidence: https://www.skool.com/thesocialcircle-vip/about ** This video was not created for children under the age of 13** Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning if you purchase, we may make a small percentage of the sale.  This doesn’t affect you as the buyer, you will not pay more because of an affiliate link. FTC: This video is not sponsored

    9 min
  4. 05/24/2025

    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 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:– The early advice that hit the hardest– Crying over content and almost quitting– How mentorship went wrong—and what saved me– Why the world doesn’t need a quieter version of you– And the power of being unapologetically seen Plus, in this week’s Oliver’s Light segment, I share the messages that keep pouring in from other grieving families—and why saying his name matters. Thanks for tuning in! And Make sure you 🎧 listen on these platforms: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/66G5R1uCes2cuGLmVxAZz9?si=nn88-Y3rQHivTCb82FORjg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/random-candace-thoughts/id1791622275 Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8f9a1c6-cc67-45e2-9d09-6627a81e0888/random-candace-thoughts iHeart Radio: https://iheart.com/podcast/268858041/   YouTube: Random Candace Thoughts https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVxwJyJc8SSCxhC-hvXgF1U5uRLWe5i3J&si=iTbLynQPdCHSufHn OFFICIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justtheblendedwells/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gardening.with.charlie/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@justaflchick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candace.monicaa Want to know how we learned the skills to start our business? Check it out HERE: https://justaflchick.com  Join The Social Circle VIP Community! A place where creators get the support, tools, and real-talk strategies to grow with confidence: https://www.skool.com/thesocialcircle-vip/about ** This video was not created for children under the age of 13** Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of these links may be affiliate links, meaning if you purchase, we may make a small percentage of the sale.  This doesn’t affect you as the buyer, you will not pay more because of an affiliate link. FTC: This video is not sponsored

    13 min
  5. 05/16/2025

    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, 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 of peace• And how grief never expires—but neither does your power to rebuild Plus, I share this week’s Oliver’s Light segment to honor my grandson, and why this birthday feels both beautiful and bittersweet. If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late to pivot, too hard to keep going, or too messy to start again, this one’s for you. Grab a seltzer, sit in the sun, and let’s talk real life.Cheers to 44! 🔗 Listen on Your Favorite Platform:🎧 Spotify: Listen here🍎 Apple Podcasts: Listen here📦 Amazon Music: Listen here❤️ iHeartRadio: Listen here▶️ YouTube Playlist: Watch here 📲 Follow Me Online:• Instagram (Main): @justtheblendedwells• Instagram (Gardening): @gardening.with.charlie• TikTok: @justaflchick• Facebook: Candace Monica 🌱 Want to learn how we built our digital business?👉 justaflchick.com 🌐 Join The Social Circle VIP!A free space for creators to grow with real support & real strategy:👉 Join Here This podcast was not created for children under the age of 13.Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. No extra cost to you. FTC: This episode is not sponsored.

    8 min
  6. 05/02/2025

    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 became the foundation for something better. We’ll unpack how to reframe failure, why social media gets it all wrong, and how to know if you’re actually growing (even when it feels like you’re falling apart). If you’re a content creator, entrepreneur, or just a human going through it, this one’s for you.Plus: a special Oliver’s Light tribute for grieving families and anyone who’s learning how to keep showing up. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Random Candace Thoughts!If it hit home, make sure to follow and subscribe on your favorite platform 🎧👇 📍 Listen here:Spotify: Click to listenApple Podcasts: Click to listenAmazon Music: Click to listeniHeart Radio: Click to listenYouTube: Random Candace Thoughts — 📲 Connect with me online:Main Instagram: @justamarketingchickGardening & DIY: @gardening.with.charlieTikTok: @justaflchickFacebook: Candace Monica Wells 🌐 How we learned the skills to build our business:https://justaflchick.com 💬 Want support growing as a creator?Join The Social Circle VIP:https://www.skool.com/thesocialcircle-vip/about — ⚠️ Disclosure:This video is not intended for children under 13.Some links may be affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. This content is not sponsored.

    10 min

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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.