n this episode of Hey Sis! With Alicia Nicole, we are joined by Candice Williams, M.Ed., a passionate career educator, content creator, model, and devoted mother who has mastered the art of navigating life’s transitions with grace and intention.

With over 21 years of experience teaching high school English across four states, Candice shares what it means to stay grounded while embracing change. From Kansas City to Los Angeles, Texas to Maryland, her journey is filled with lessons on identity, motherhood, and creating joy wherever life takes you.

Candice opens up about balancing her many roles: educator, blogger, influencer, model, and proud parent of two thriving daughters, while finding time to honor herself in the process. Together, we explore:

· What it looks like to create a sense of home , no matter where life takes you

· How motherhood and career have reshaped her definition of identity

· The power of choosing joy and living fully while juggling multiple roles

· The importance of community and creating space for women to be seen and celebrated

This conversation is an invitation for every woman who has ever questioned who she is becoming during change.

Candice reminds us that joy is not found in perfection, but in presence.

In this special episode of Hey Sis! With Alicia Nicole, I am joined by Patricia S. Gatlin, the visionary behind Black LinkedIn. What began as a digital space has evolved into a powerful movement for representation, connection, and unapologetic Black excellence in the professional world.

Patricia shares the story behind founding Hashtag Black LinkedIn, what it means to cultivate belonging in spaces that were not built for us, and how she’s helping Black professionals show up fully, without code-switching, shrinking, or compromising.

If you have ever wondered whether there’s room for you in spaces that feel closed off, this conversation is a reminder that you can create your own and bring others with you.

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In this soul-nourishing season opener, I’m joined by Dr. Cassandre Dunbar—a woman who wears many hats with grace: physician, professor, mother, and the visionary behind the award-winning podcast Be Well, Sis. Together, we unpack what wellness really means for Black women beyond the buzzwords.

This episode is an invitation to redefine wellness on our own terms. We talk about the pressures to perform while depleted, the subtle grief of self-neglect, and the radical act of rest.

Cassandre shares her journey from burnout to balance, offering grounded advice and sisterly truth for any woman who has ever felt like she had to choose between showing up for herself or showing up for everyone else.

Whether you are deep in your healing era or just learning how to pause, this conversation reminds us that wellness is not a trend; it’s a reclamation.