"If I'm going to do anything that is in service to you, I have to see you first." - Candy Barone

In this powerful episode, Dr. Nadia Y. Brown sits down with Candy Barone, founder of You Empowered Strong, to unpack the truth about relational sales, authentic leadership, and what it really means to build relationships in business.

This isn't a conversation built for sales tips or hacks. It's an unfiltered discussion for leaders who are ready to lead with integrity, vulnerability, and empowerment. With nearly two decades in corporate leadership and business strategy, Candy's insights remind us that you don't have to abandon results to lead with integrity. When you slow down, listen deeply, and lead from alignment, trust grows and so does revenue.

Episode Highlights:

• Why most "relationship-driven sales" are still transactional

• How fear-based cultures kill trust and empowerment

• What relational leadership actually looks like in practice

• Why empowerment beats hierarchy

• How integrity-driven selling creates long-term growth

This episode is designed for founders, leaders, sales professionals, and culture builders eager to move beyond surface-level tactics and build businesses rooted in trust, courage, and real human connection.

Connect with Candy:

LinkedIn: @candybarone

Website: www.candybarone.com

Connect with Dr. Nadia:

LinkedIn: @‌drnadia

Instagram: @‌iamdrnadia

Website: www.thedoyenneagency.com

Email: hello@thedoyenneagency.com

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