Free To Be Me with special guest  Candace Meredith

Today’s episode is exceptional. We are speaking to a guest whose career journey sounds like a story from a novel or a movie on Netflix or Hulu. Please allow us the opportunity to introduce you to Candace Meredith - a true POLYMATH. In this episode, you will learn how Candace carved out a way in this life so that she could be "Free To Be Me."

Candace’s life story challenges us to think about how can we become "Free To Be Me"  in ourselves and the power of our dreams. She grew up knowing she was different from others. She did not try to act normal. Instead, Candace embraced her uniqueness. At age 21, she discovered the power of manifestation and the law of attraction.

Candace graduated from Howard University with aspirations of becoming a lawyer. She got a job working in a law firm that made her realize she wasn’t ready to spend the rest of her working life in that environment. Candace transitioned into the music industry, where they were managing artists. She worked there for some time and later felt there was more. She went to a barber school in Manhattan and became a renowned barber. Currently, she is a chef.

In this episode, Candace will share her journey and how she transitioned to different careers. If you are looking for motivation and inspiration, this episode is for you. Listen in!

Key Talking Points of the Episode:

[04:11] Candace’s youth and growing up

[07:05] How Candace’s dad army career impacted her

[09:33] The power of being different

[15:24] How Candace became so mature mentally at 21

[17:10] Candace’s tribe in Howard University

[20:07] Candace’s journey from legal paralegal to makeup artist

[27:45] Working in a male-dominated world

[30:24] Candace’s manifestation process

[31:48] Candace’s experience at Universal

[36:38] What did Candace learn from working in the music industry?

[40:33] Candace going to a barber school

[47:15] Candace’s most memorable

[53:36] The importance of showing up

[55:01] Candace’s career as a chef

[01:00:11] Candace’s golden nugget

[01:00:46] Top of the dome questions

Magical Quotes from the Episode:

“Those of us who believe in a higher being, the spirituality, it tells you, when it’s for you, it’s for you. sometimes, when it’s for you, it’ll take you from A to Z without any explanation.”

“Thoughts travel faster than sound, faster than the spoken word. That’s why we must be careful of what we’re thinking.”

“When the floodgates open, just be ready.”

“As a black woman, one of my professors still insists on always rising to the occasion, no matter what.”

“All these gifts and abilities which have been bestowed upon me are here to bring light and love to whomever I can.”

“Follow your heart. That keeps you going, you know, outside of breathing.”

Connect with Candace Meredith:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theveganouslife/