Today we’d like to introduce you to Tamika Carlton.
Hi Tamika, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstories with our readers.
I got married in 2018, the same year we created Couples Experience. Before then, I dated my husband for less than 2 years, but before him, ya’ll, I had struggled badly with my dating life, to say the least. I was in relationships where the guy was unavailable or too manipulative, or not willing to make adjustments to grow for the better. It was tough. But before I met Logan, I got to know me. I started doing things alone. Going out to dinner. Going to the movies. Even going out to clubs and bars. During that time, I found myself. I learned who I was. What I wanted and what I didn’t. It was a much-needed time for me. So many changes were happening. I risked leaving my corporate position to pursue a role in a startup. I realized quite quickly my life was shifting fast. I was elevating and becoming a better me. Gaining the exact experiences to lead me to Logan and a business we would create together. Let me tell you, I was the third wheel far too many times with friends, and because of that, I had an opportunity to witness what was lacking in so many relationships. So, when I met Logan, I was prepared. We both were. We were ready to appreciate one another and ultimately expand our horizons together to the point of sharing our story! We had a whirlwind of events in our relationship. The love, travel, challenges, and real-life allowed us to become even more committed to one another and to embark on something so unknown but worth it. Whenever we had in-depth conversations over dinner, drinks, or even when we just chilled with the tv off, talking for hours, we often discussed the lack of resources for relationships and how couples rarely transparently share their experiences, and many couldn’t even have these types of in-depth conversations. This was missing. We agreed we would be the ones to solve this issue. It would be important to do so. Based on data, relationships fuel our lives, and when they are good, they make us happy. So, what we were thinking was needed and was bigger than us. More love was needed in the world. We started Couples Experience, the only inclusive relationship company to get individuals and couples to experience more! Here we are, now, creating a movement of couples’ events, couples’ retreats, and relationship resources filled with transparency, experiences, advice, and inclusivity. Next up? The relaunch of the Couples Experience Magazine, so stay tuned!!
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Creating the company was easy. Figuring out what we wanted to do was simple, but everything worthwhile takes time. I think far too often, people think things come quickly, but the truth is, it takes consistency, effort, and time. We wanted proof of concept from strangers, but to do this, we needed to build rapport. With my marketing background, I understood we would need relevant content to appeal to our target audience. On our website, you will see tons of articles about date night ideas, relationship advice, and all things relationships. That took over a year to achieve. From an SEO perspective, it is building momentum, and our social presence is growing organically, but the patience it takes to build is not easy. I always say the joy is in the journey if you allow yourself to be present in it.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Couples Experience (CE) is the only inclusive relationship company to get you to experience more. We curate luxury couples’ retreats, couples’ events and provide relationship advice and resources. Whether you are happily single, LGBTQIA+, searching for your love, wildly in love with your partner, married, feeling pleasure in your partnership, divorced, or completely lost in the sauce on what to do in love and relationships, your story matters. Your story is unique to your experiences, and the CE Circle is a place to release your story and expertise because we appreciate what only you have to offer.
We know experiences make us happier and healthier; but sometimes, it’s hard to find time with work, kids, and all of life’s obligations. But not with Couples’ Experience. Our luxury couples retreats and couples’ events are the perfect way to make memories and reconnect with your partner and other couples. Plus, our relationship advice and resources will keep your bond strong.
Logan and I started Couples Experience because we recognized the world lacked an inclusive space for transparency, growth, fun, and experiences that would broaden horizons in relationships. It became a passion project for us to provide the goods to showcase how much love can increase understanding. How resources created out of love are valuable and connecting to those that may not be like you is exactly what we need to flourish as a society and in our own relationships. So here we are. Focused on sharing love, building true relationships, and being the vessel for great experiences to occur and friendships to morph into business partnerships, family connections, and non-limiting conversations.
We are different because our content, retreats, and events build upon transparency, connecting folks of different backgrounds and alleviating the idea that anyone is alone in their struggles or experiences. We believe Love Makes The Experience™, and we represent that in all we do.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Our journey as a couple has been fruitful because we are willing to put in the work. We have had disagreements, heated arguments, miscommunications, and events in the relationship that we had to push through by communicating honestly, directly, and maturely. People often look at us and believe we have a picture-perfect relationship. That is not true. Our relationship is perfectly worked on, and our commitment is important to us. That is why Couples’ Experience is so important to us and the world. To evolve into being happy as individuals, we have to be willing to be vulnerable. Vulnerability is strength. Connection is love. Evolving with another through a relationship provides happiness and creates a space for goodness to occur internally and externally. Let’s be real. We can all use more happiness. According to data, only 14% of individuals in the U.S. are happy. Relationships fuel us. Relationships cater to our need for intimacy. Love is the energy of the world, and we are here to share it, even if it sometimes gets uncomfortable.
Pricing:
- $24.95 Love Makes The Experience Distressed Hat
- $34.95 Love Makes The Experience Snapback Hat
- $24.95 No Time For Gimmicks Distressed Hat
- $34.95 No Time For Gimmicks Snapback Hat
Contact Info:
- Website: couples-experience.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/couplesexperience
- Facebook: facebook.com/couplesexperience
- Other: www.tamikacarlton.com
