Kandid Conversations

Have you ever wondered if there's a secret cheat code to getting unstuck and unlocking a new level of success in life? In today’s episode, I discuss the concept of cheat codes for success. I share my personal experiences and insights as I talk about the power of gratitude and how it can help us get unstuck and find peace,  the importance of being present, making well-informed decisions, and adopti...

Have you ever felt like you had to prove them wrong? In this episode, I dive into my own story as the only Black woman on a team and how my 'prove them wrong' mindset led to misconceptions about my colleagues and affected our project's success. It's a deep dive into the critical role of self-awareness and how easily we can project our insecurities onto others. I'll explore the pitfalls of seeking...

A  few years ago, I was plagued by self-doubt and limiting beliefs, feeling like I was falling behind in life. But everything changed when I had a conversation with a friend who introduced me to the power of meditation. Initially skeptical, I decided to try it, leading to a cascade of positive changes and success in other areas.  I delve into the concept of domino effect goals, where achieving suc...

Can you imagine a day where the journey toward your goals and dreams is just as fulfilling as reaching the destination itself? It might seem far-fetched, but take from me; you are just one decision away from this reality. It all begins with one powerful shift in your views about what it means to feel successful. In this episode, I open up about my own struggles with being fixated on tangible goals...

I have a confession: As much as I love writing down my to-do lists and crossing off items as I complete them, they often leave me feeling overwhelmed and stuck in a loop of unproductivity. Sounds familiar? If you're nodding along, frustrated by the endless hustle that doesn’t seem to yield results, it's time for a fresh perspective on focus and productivity. In this power-packed episode, I'm shari...

What do you need to stop doing for a more joyful and fulfilling life? Sometimes we get so focused on finding the courage to start something new that we fail to realize that stopping is where our success lies.  In this mic drop moment with Toure Roberts, he shares things to consider when striving for more balance in our lives.  Mic drop moments are 2-minute clips of inspiration and action tips from...

It happens to the best of us. One day you feel on top of the world, and the next day you feel like a failure. During this mic drop moment w/Toure Roberts, he shares one powerful mindset shift for getting unstuck.  Mic drop moments are 2-minute clips of inspiration and action tips from full episodes of the Kandid Conversations podcast. You can listen to the full episode w/Toure here:   https://podc...

Sometimes, stepping into the next best version of yourself means giving yourself permission to no longer believe certain things. As we approach a new season, what do you need to give yourself permission to no longer believe? Mic drop moments are 2-minute clips of inspiration and action tips from full episodes of the Kandid Conversations podcast. You can listen to the full episode w/Charlene here:...

Chantel George delivers a master class on the mindset, method, and message you need to confidently sell yourself.  As the founder of Sistas In Sales (SIS), she shares unspoken rules of selling yourself and advancing in corporate America and two key factors that helped her raise 1 million for her organization in 6 months. Additional topics include Three unspoken rules of selling yourself and advanc...

Going through a difficult time? Focus on these three things.  In this mic drop moment episode, Darcy Eikenburg reminds us of the three things we should focus on when going through a difficult time.  Mic drop moments are 2-minute clips of inspiration and action tips from full episodes of the Kandid Conversations podcast.   You can listen to the full episode w/Darci  here:  Darcy is the founder of R...

What do you do when you feel yourself stuck in comparison? In this mic drop moment of the podcast, Candace Doby's shares the one question you should ask yourself when stuck in a comparison trap.    Mic drop moments are 2-minute clips of inspiration and action tips from full episodes of the Kandid Conversations podcast. You can listen to the full episode w/ Candace here: https://buff.ly/3xSTMsT   F...

Ask for what you need. I know this is easier said than done but when you drop the fears and assumptions about what might happen, you step into the next best version of yourself.  During this mic drop moment, career coach Octavia Goredema shares why making your needs known is key for a successful career change.  Mic drop moments are 2-minute clips of inspiration and action tips from full episodes o...

"It's choice, not chance, that changes your life." Mantra's can be a powerful way to empower yourself. Do you have a mantra that guides your decisions? During this mic drop moment: Charlene Wheeless, an executive coach, shares the daily mantras that inspire her to be more confident and unstoppable in living her best life. Which one of these mantras resonates the most with you?   Mic drop moments a...

Kelli Thompson is a women’s leadership coach and speaker who helps women advance to the rooms where decisions are made. Through exploring our journey to becoming more self-aware, Kelli shares how understanding your Enneagram type can help you increase your confidence and make healthier decisions in business and life.  Additional topics: Learning to trust yourself The importance of knowing how you...

Today's quick episode touches on one self-limiting statement that holds you back from success. Plus the power of leading with infinite mindset. 

Knowing when to quit or push through the struggle in your career, is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make in life. You don’t have to make the decision alone. Today on the podcast, Darcy Eikenberg, shares the biggest mistakes most professionals make when they hit a difficult time at work and things you should do before making this life-changing decision.  Darcy also shares: Signs your career ne...

Candace Doby is a Speaker, Courage Coach, and Author of the Cools Girls Guide to Courage- an inspirational self-love workbook filled with over 125 empowering quotes and journal prompts for girls and young women to find their courage, and build confidence.  Today, she shares tips on ways to choose courage over comfort and activate it daily. Plus: The one person you should compare yourself to When m...

If you’re in the middle of looking for a new job, dealing with job loss, pivoting to a new career, or returning to the workforce after an extended absence,  career coach, Octavia Goredema shares practical advice for women in the midst of a change. We also talk about what it means to know and remember your worth –because unfortunately your worth will be tested-Stay Ready!   Additional topics: The G...

Sometimes the most difficult times in our lives prepare us to reach the next level of success and the next best version of ourselves. Today's guest, Charlene Wheeless, shares her process for finding, owning, and speaking her truth, from battling breast cancer and creating rules for her interracial marriage to advocating for herself during business negotiations and conflict.   Charlene Wheeless is ...

If you’re ready to overcome any challenge in life and transform into a better version of yourself, I believe you’ll gain a ton of value from today's conversation with Touré Roberts about Maintaining balance, Getting out of survival mode, The power of soul awareness vs. self-awareness, Why unbecoming is more difficult than becoming, The everyday habits that make him a better husband, father of six...

From negotiating and having tough conversations to freeing yourself from second-guessing and comparing yourself to others--reframing is one of the most powerful (yet underrated) communication skills that can change your everyday life. So, I was thrilled to interview @LiaGarvin, a Leadership Coach, Team Operations & Inclusion Leader at Google, and author of Unstuck: Reframe your thinking to free yo...

In this 6 minute episode, I share the advice I gave a woman who was struggling with an idea she couldn't stop thinking about yet she didn't feel motivated enough to start taking action towards her goals. 

Mastering a skill was never really my problem. But mastering my BS (aka my belief system) including my insecurities, fears, and assumptions about how the world works- was the problem that held me back from achieving success. In this episode, I share the harsh and inevitable truth that's helped me get out of my own way--in hopes that it will help you too! *******************************************...

If you get sidetracked, distracted, or discouraged because you can't stick to your goals or the things you say you want to do in your life,  let me be the first to tell you, procrastination isn't your problem. In this episode: The real reason you procrastinate and ways to get unstuck and make success happen for yourself Two mistakes you're making when writing a to-do list The "Who Not What Or How"...

Sometimes, it's not you, it's them. Today, I'm sharing what many coaches, courses, and experts are still failing to acknowledge about impostor syndrome. Mindset shifts and actionable ways you can shift your perspective about feeling like you're a fraud or incompetent. Plus I'm sharing the research and findings that led me to stop calling "it"imposter syndrome.  Sign up for the  Confident Communica...