What if self-care isn’t a luxury—but a necessity?

In this meaningful conversation, Candace sits down with licensed and master esthetician Dr. Marchella Bell, owner of Skin Studio x Belle, to talk about the deeper side of care, confidence, and intentional living. Together, they explore the connection between how we care for ourselves and how we show up in every area of our lives.

This episode goes beyond skincare. It’s about giving yourself permission to slow down, prioritize your well-being, and redefine self-care as something essential—not optional.

If you’ve ever struggled to put yourself on the list without guilt, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Take a breath and lean in as we talk about:

• Why self-care is more than surface-level

• The connection between confidence and care

• Letting go of guilt around prioritizing yourself

Connect with Dr. Bell on all social media platforms @Skin Studio x Belle or to book services, StyleSeat and look for Marchella Bell.

#SelfCareIsEssential #EmphaticallyYou #IntentionalSelfCare #WomenWhoPour #CareAndConfidence

Hey, Hey, Hey family!!

We’re revisiting this 2025 episode as a reminder that Black history deserves to be honored again and again.

From the past to the present, the legacy lives on.

It is Black History Month. This is the month that highlights the deep meaning of our people and our culture for the African American community and our nation as a whole. The African American community has ALWAYS possessed strength, courage, and wisdom. From one generation to the next.

In this episode, I want to honor Black History Month by exploring its significance — the opportunities it offers for reflection, education, and connection—and discuss how it continues to shape our journey toward equity and unity. Join in and listen as we talk about what Black History Month means to me and a few others. Come on in the room family. Happy Black History Month.

#BlackHistoryMonth #AmplifyBlackVoices #BlackVoicesMatter #Empahticallyyou

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What if not having it all figured out isn’t a flaw—but a fact of being human?

In this episode, Candace reflects on the freedom that comes with admitting we are many things at once: strong and vulnerable, responsible and still learning, grounded and growing. This conversation is a reminder that maturity doesn’t mean certainty—and being grown doesn’t mean being finished.

Are you navigating multiple roles, redefining who you are, and learning to give yourself grace while moving forward?

You’re not late. You’re not behind. You’re just figuring it out as you go.

Pull up a chair and let’s talk.

#FiguringItOutAsYouGo #YoureNotBehind #EmphaticallyYou #GraceInGrowth #IntentionalLiving Special thanks to Terri King for always speaking life and love.

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Welcome to the Emphatically You with Candace Podcast.

In this reflective episode, Candace invites listeners to pause, discern, and release the weight of expectations, responsibilities, and assumptions that were never assigned to them. Rooted in faith and guided by peace, this conversation is a reminder that strength doesn’t require carrying everything—and clarity often begins with letting go.

If you’ve been searching for closure, this episode offers something different: permission to release.

Take a breath. Ask yourself, is this mine to hold? If not.................. Lay it down. And trust that peace was never meant to be heavy.

#EmphaticallyYou #ReleaseAndRest #IntentionalLiving #WhatWasNeverMineToHold #ChoosingPeace

Happiest NEW YEAR family!!

Episode 55 is a gentle, faith-centered reflection to start 2026 with intention. In this episode, Candace chooses peace over pressure and invites listeners to enter the new year grounded in trust, presence, and clarity.

Take a breath. Pull up a chair and join me as we begin this year choosing peace.

#Dear2026 #ChoosingPeace #EmphaticallyYou #IntentionalLiving #FaithAndPeace

Hey, Hey, Hey family!!

This Christmas episode is a short holiday love note reminding my Emphatically You family that joy is still ours to claim—right here, right now. This episode is a gentle reminder that joy meets us even while we wait.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to each of you!

#Emphaticallyyou #Joytotheworld #Everybodysingjoy #Seasonofhope #FaithandJoy

Hey, Hey, Hey!!! In this short and heartfelt episode, Candace reflects on a recent Sisterhood Sitdown Collective road trip to Shelbyville, Tennessee, and the unexpected joy found along the way. From laughter and music to meaningful conversations, this episode is a reminder that sisterhood isn't just about the destination - it's about the journey, the connection, and the safe spaces we create with one another.

If you have ever needed a reminder that joy multiplies when it's shared, this one's for you.

#joy #SisterhoodSitdownCollective #Emphaticallyyou #Alwayssisters #womenincommunity

Hey, hey, hey, family! Hope ya'll had a wonderful Thanksgiving! 🧡 Today, we’re taking a moment to pause and give thanks — not just for the big things, but for the small, quiet blessings that meet us every single day. This REWIND episode, Gratefulness, is your gentle reminder that gratitude isn’t just for today… It’s a lifestyle. So settle in, take a deep breath, and let’s give thanks — together. Because at the core of it all is Gratefulness!

#EmphaticallyYouWithCandace #ThanksgivingEpisode #Rewind #Gratefulness #ThankfulEveryDay #SoulfulReminders