Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai

Thank you for Listening in 2022- your 2023 - is here and here's how to make it Fucking Brilliant: - Start living a *real* healthy life, off of your screens - try the matcha cleanse or my clean green eats cleanse - Be self aware - be mindful of others, mostly have respect for our community and our world in peace and cooperation - Forgiveness when you are ready is key & you do not have to make a sea...

Happy Holidays Friends, I kept this podcast short today as I wanted you all to be with family, friends, loved ones and ... to please write at least 3 cards or emails to the ones you love, today . -I wish for you to find kindness in this world -Let's ask more of the question "How can I help?" -We can try our best to try to not judge others - and this is hard - it will take time! -I wish for you to...

It's that time of year when it gets dark, cold and lonely -- cuffing season, sure - but additionally a time when millions feel alone, and like they have no friends... here's an episode for all of you .. I'm here to help cure that cold, empty space of loneliness and no you are not alone. And if you are with friends and fam, we can help others with their loneliness, tech additions and isolation this...

Things get better, they always do .. We can improve with each growing year & here is how you are going to do it: Here's what I know about knowing and growing and making it to the next level: - Find stability in your life: save your cash now, be grateful for your job,- invest your savings into a high yield savings account with a high interest at 3% o more: Focus on MA - opening up more space and li...

A few hot tips I've learned along my twenty years in fit modeling, writing, editing, cooking and food: - let go over over-eating gross proceeded foods - stop purchasing them all together - swap to olive oil and or less fats and better pans - invest in great cookware that is eco friendly and safe- like green pans - if you workout at least 5x a week - you can typically eat whatever you'd like! - Go...

As we celebrate our 100th Episode of the Wabi Sabi Podcast: Please welcome, Arianna Huffington, a remarkable woman of many talents and accomplishments, We can all learn skills, decorum, grace and wisdom from her own story. We are so grateful she came by the Wabi Sabi Pod to celebrate our 100th episode. You'll learn tips on: beauty, wellness, time management, sleep, encouragement and wisdom from Ar...

Feelin' like the underdog for your whole life//career? I got you - we reflect on a Glen Close moment where she speaks of all of the unseen and undervalued talent out there - just give a minority/marginalized voice a chance! Here are strategies to think outside of the box, support others on their journeys and in turn it will always come back to you! - check out books, podcasts and support lesser kn...

Transparency and honesty can help you to overcome rejection. - growth mindset - with reflection and honesty can help you to get to the next level - learning to manage better expectations - being rejected is part of the process- its what you do with the rejection that gets you to the next level - how can you redefine and reboot so you can be heard and seen? - lastly it's not personal .. come to an...

In the era of social media madness - its important we talk through the reality of success & the sacrifices it takes to actually get their in real life- while also having a fulfilled, whole and happy life. Your mental wellness matters as much as success. More on this very juicy and truth serum filled podcast: - finance - relationships - romance - location - free work - internships - old and dated s...

-mental wellness is like a muscle- you have to use it and flex it! -try non reaction -try to look at resentments as opportunities to learn and grow -channel your anger into a creative and new path -look to forgiveness as we will all be wronged in this life and that's ok - you'll prob wrong a few people, too we're not saints here -keep an open mind towards others and stop negative talk -stop compar...

It's clear that so many of us are currently suffering from mental health and anxiety disorders - I'm here to keep the conversation normalized, useful and here to give you free tips on how we can better self-soothe and heal ourselves. Here's to a better week and focusing on our love and health for one another. xx Candice PS use code: CANDICE25 for 25% off Comvita.com Manuka honey xx deee-lish Candi...

Useful tips on how to reduce your phone usage and get off apps all - freakin- day- long. Ten years of a serious phone and tech addiction is enough - its time to lay off the phone: Let's take better responsibility of our own mental health and for our youth, too - and improve your outlook on life and share this useful info with others. We can better disconnect from tech and phones - we have to take...

Be gentle with yourself & ask yourself - what can help me best to heal? Sometimes its the simple things - a good cup of hot tea, a chat with an old friend, a call to mom, a journal session, listening to music, a fabulous workout - be good to yourself - keep chatting to that little girl (or guy) nourish her inside (or him) and know - we all have wounds from our past, and we can learn to let go of t...

Hype has no place in true health and wellness. Watch out, keep your head up, shop at the farmer's market, cook your meals, read books, study hard, take notes, get an education, get clean and all things in moderation: Check out these useful and wonderful books by prolific names: - Alice Waters - Dr Andrew Weil - Marion Nestle - Ram Dass - Michael Pollan - Marianne Williamson - Julia Child - Malcom...

Meet my fabulous Japanese Tiger Mom, Kumai Sensei - as she joins us for a surprise drop in episode (thank you mom!!) & a big congrats to my Mom on her 40 years of teaching - she drops wisdom, notes, thoughts and realness with us on the Wabi Sabi Podcast today -- We speak on her being Japanese in the USA, how is was for her raising kids in the US & being an immigrant and how we can together, make t...

7 Habits How to Practice Wellness for Free- it starts within your own mind//heart not from hype or marketing//sales: 1- Value your health especially if you and your loved ones have it - go inward with gratitude. 2- Learn to let things go - be easy - find the recognition of others in who they are through their morals and values - stop juding so much & find a way to be like water -- be still. 3- Be...

Meet my friend Rosie Acosta, a beautiful and inspiring light in our wellness community. Rosie and I met years back on her podcast "Radically Loved", she was the only podcast host who went out, purchased my books and shared them with her audience; with love and devotion to her listeners - I saw this and I never forgot. Rosie and I also have this incredible sense of HUMOR together -- we laugh about ...

Hi Friends! I am answering podcast questions from a listener & these notes may be helpful to you: Let's reserve personal boundaries and energy and learn to grow, learn to open your mindset to new things, equanimity and forge a path just for you -- grow with intent and being of service to others... -Who can you connect with on a deeper level in knowing what is for you and what is not for you? - Her...

Meet my girlfriend Shanina Shaik, a Melbourne native; supermodel, actress, wellness advocate and fellow mixed culture sister.. A self-made woman who started her modeling career early in her teens in Australia. She comes from a mixed-culture household and moved to the US as a model as a teen. Her perseverance and skills as an entrepreneur have made her a self-made woman and mogul model. She joins u...

What brings you more intent, creativity love? How can we answer some more of our deep desires in life, life goals and business? Through the work of personal reflection, creativity, kindness love, beauty, expansion & unlimited abundance - Dr Wayne Dyer's work. In this episode we will talk about growth, refection, humility, life lessons and how you can get to the next level with grace, respect and d...

Let us not live in fear at this time - but allow us to make changes everyday that can help us to improve our lives. The anecdote to fear is love and education: empower yourself! Here are some small and easy steps written by Tom Corley, author and contributor to CNBC Make it - PS thank you so so so much for your love letters and support, after the loss of Sisi. I am so grateful to you. -dream setti...

One week ago my best friend went to the other side I’d like to take this moment to reflect on her life and share with you how much I loved this creature this being Where we go together, with our pets How to heal in times of loss Park w your partner Self realization gardens for reflection and prayer Practice immense gratitude Family Volunteer at shelters or donate in their honor Prayers Butsudan mi...

Meet my friend Jenna Kutcher, she is a successful entrepreneur, writer, photographer, business owner and mother of two. She has a unique and humble-pie story on her success we'd like to share with you on the wabi wabi podcast. Jenna shares with us her new book launch, the struggles of societal norms and how she has single-handedly changed much of our landscape on women in business on her own, in h...

EP-82 Stand Out 🌿🤍🧘🏽‍♀️🌙 Good People Deserve Success, Too (not just the shitheads) - give us opportunity -- good people can still be rewarded for doing the right thing - listen in on how we can work better on development, strategy and building a name for yourself while still being a good person - one should not compromise on their values or morals to become a notable artist, writer or journal...