Podcast appearances and mentions of Candice Kumai

It's Thanksgiving Eve, Heal Squad! In the spirit of giving thanks, Maria sits down with wellness kween Candice Kumai for a cozy, gratitude-filled episode just in time for the holiday. They are reflecting on the power of gratitude, how to find beauty in life's messy moments, and the small, simple joys that truly make life special. Candice shares her humble beginnings to becoming a leader in wellness and what she learned studying ancient Japanese practices like Kintsugi and forest bathing. She gives us tips on how to let go of resentment, embrace forgiveness, and show up with a heart full of gratitude, even when life feels hard. Tune in and take a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate all the good in our lives. Wishing you a holiday full of love, gratitude, and yummy food! HEALERS & HEAL-LINERS: The Gratitude Reset. Shift your focus from what's wrong to what's right by practicing daily gratitude. This small but powerful practice can reset your mindset and bring more peace into your day. Letting Go of Resentment. Resentment holds us back from fully embracing life's joys. Candice encourages releasing bitterness by practicing forgiveness—both for others and yourself—to find true emotional freedom. Finding Beauty in the Imperfections. Inspired by the Japanese practice of Kintsugi, our flaws and challenges are what make us unique and beautiful. Embracing them allows us to see life through a lens of resilience and self-love. -- HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS IG: https://www.instagram.com/healsquad/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@healsquadxmaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Heal Squad Website: https://www.healsquad.com/ Maria Menounos Website: https://www.mariamenounos.com My Curated Macy's Page: Shop My Macy's Storefront OUAI: https://theouai.com/ use promo code: HEALSQUAD for 15% off Nanit: https://www.nanit.com/ use promo code: DREAM20 for 20% off your first order Prenuvo: Prenuvo.com/MARIA for $300 off   Candice Kumai's Resources Instagram https://www.instagram.com/candicekumai/?hl=en  Website https://candicekumai.com/  Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062669850/?ref=exp_influencer-0c39ba4e_lv_dp_vv_d  ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life. ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content ( published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com and healsquad.com ) is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you. Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions. This podcast is presented for exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for preventing, diagnosing, or treating a specific illness. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.

The Wabi Sabi Podcast: Special Episode with Chef Cynthia Sestito This episode of The Wabi Sabi Podcast dives deep into the 20-year journey of Chef Cynthia Sestito and Candice Kumai. From pioneering on Top Chef season one to transforming the culinary arts scene in New York, Los Angeles, and the Hamptons, Cynthia and Candice have been trailblazers in their fields, breaking boundaries and celebrating their heritage. Chef Cynthia Sestito, a powerhouse in the industry, has spent over a decade cooking for Jay Z and other hip-hop legends. She played a pivotal role in opening the iconic 40/40 Club and worked on memorable projects like the music videos for “Bonnie & Clyde” and “99 Problems.” Hear her behind-the-scenes stories of traveling with Jay Z's entourage across Germany, Paris, Mexico, Los Angeles, and New York. Don't miss this incredible episode & Share with a friend: Support marginalized women in the food and media industries by subscribing to Candice's YouTube channel. Your subscription helps elevate voices that deserve recognition in an often-overlooked industry. Follow Cynthia on Instagram @CynfulFood. Also, check out her work at The Cookery by Cyn and Trudy in the Hamptons: The Cookery. Candice Kumai is a 7x bestselling author and has written for Vogue, Bon Appétit, and Cosmopolitan. She has appeared on Iron Chef, Selena + Chef, Top Chef, and has contributed to the TODAY Show for over 15 years. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Candice is a proud Japanese-American who is committed to empowering marginalized women.

Are you tired of the superficial wellness trends and looking for genuine insights into living a meaningful life? In this SuperLife episode, I am joined by Candice Kumai as she opens up about her journey through the wellness industry, sharing raw and honest reflections on finding inner peace amidst societal pressures.   We discuss her journey through the culinary world, modeling and her cultural heritage. We also dive into Nagasaki bombing survivors, global inequality, the role of media figures in promoting social responsibility, and the importance of choosing meaningful work over fame.    Candice Kumai is a culinary and wellness pioneer, named "The Golden Girl of Wellness" by ELLE and Forbes. A French-trained chef, former model, and 14-time award-winning writer, she has contributed to major publications like Vogue, TODAY Show, and Forbes. Candice is a Top Chef alumna and has appeared as a judge on Iron Chef America and Beat Bobby Flay. She directs, writes, hosts, and produces her own shows and documentaries through her production company, Kirei Media, and hosts the popular podcast Wabi Sabi. Candice has authored seven books, including the bestseller "Spirited," and dedicates much of her time to non-profit work in animal rescue and helping the hungry.    What we discuss:  (06:20) Building Resilience in Life and Career (12:31) Navigating Vision, Surrender, and Career (17:25) Exploring Heritage and Wellness Journeys (30:25) Empowering Women and Social Responsibility (42:32) Navigating Personal Growth and Relationships (55:35) Creating a Path Towards Global Change   Don't forget:   You can order now by heading to darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book or order now on Amazon.   Thank you to our sponsors: Bite: Go to trybite.com/DARIN20 or use code DARIN20 for 20% off your first order. Vivo Barefoot: Get 20% off your first Vivobarefoot order with DARIN20 at www.vivobarefoot.com Redmond Salt: Go to redmond.life and use code DARIN for 15% off.   Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/   Find more from Candice Kumai Website: https://candicekumai.com/  Podcast: Wabi Sabi  Instagram: @candicekumai

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Wellness has become a buzzword and it can feel like we've lost its true meaning. While the industry is overflowing with “experts” touting the latest and greatest in self-care, this week's guest has a different approach – Candice Kumai believes that when it comes to wellness practices, newer isn't always better, and there's good reason ancient wisdom often endures the test of time.As a 12-time award-winning writer, classically trained chef, and former TV host, Candice made her mark in several notable industries—earning her the unofficial title, ‘The Golden Girl of Wellness.' However, it's been the deep exploration of her culture and the honoring of her roots that has had the most profound impact on her identity and purpose. Though food and culture have long been tied, Candice spent years exploring this relationship for herself. By thoughtfully mining the traditions of her Japanese heritage and unlocking modern-day relevance of ancient Buddhist principles, she's pioneered a transformative approach to wellness; first for herself, and now, for many others. Her guidance is grounded in spiritual wisdom, culinary prowess, and deeply personal exploration. Candice's latest endeavor, “Spirited: A Modern Guide to Ancient Spiritual Wellness and Wisdom,” is her 7th book, currently available for free on Audible. In it, she helps readers take concrete steps to “clear out the noise, tune out the hype and transform into a more enlightened and peaceful individual.” I can't wait for you to experience the spirit that lives in Candice's work and find out why Dr. Andrew Weil has called her “a pioneer of her time". Enjoy!-----You can WATCH this episode on our YouTube channel.Connect with us on our Instagram.For more information and shownotes from every episode, head to findingmastery.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Candice Kumai is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur, journalist, podcast host, producer, director, and author of bestselling books such as Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit. Coined "the golden girl of wellness" by ELLE, Candice is an expert at living a healthy life, but this is more than your typical interview. On today's episode, Josie and Candice dive deep into topics such as cultural appropriation in wellness and how to enjoy, yet honor rituals and foods like matcha, yoga, and Ayurveda. Candice also talks about why so many people get "wellness" wrong, and how social media is even more damaging than we think. Lastly, Candice discusses Kintsugi, or the Japanese principle of highlighting imperfections, and how to live this principle to change your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Candice Kumai joins us to talk about her book, Spirited. You might have experienced the heavy weight of past mistakes. Rest assured — those moments are now behind you. Regardless of your actions, people will always be ready to pass judgment. That is why true success lies not in seeking external validation or conforming to societal norms. As we mature and gain wisdom, we learn to make choices that align with our authentic selves.Do you often find yourself stuck on the hamster wheel of toxic relationships, unfulfilling jobs, or harmful friendships? It's time to reevaluate our relationships, jobs, and friendships.Let's break free from these patterns today.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Understand the importance of finding safe spaces and supportive relationships.Find out how letting go of fear and judgment can lead to personal growth.Learn to discern between misinformation and real expertise.Episode Highlights:[02:58] The Power of Manifestation[05:27] Belonging and Past Childhood Trauma[10:47] Creating a Safe Space in Your Environment[17:28] The Right Fit Will Come Along[24:18] Overcoming Fear and Judgment[29:10] Why You Got Started in the First Place[37:44] Trees Shedding Leaves[39:58] Journey That is Both Beautiful and Awful[43:12] The Real Experts[50:30] How Candice Feels Radically LovedResources:Want to learn more from Candice? Check out the previous episode we did with her! Episode 150: Living a Life with Purpose: https://radicallyloved.libsyn.com/episode-150-candice-kumai-and-living-a-life-with-purposeSpirited by Candice Kumai (free on Audible): https://audible.com/spiritedThe teachings of:Eckhart Tolle: https://eckharttolle.com/Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/thich-nhat-hanh/Michael A. Singer: https://untetheredsoul.com/Dr. Wayne Dyer: https://www.drwaynedyer.com/Shoe Dog by Phil Knight: https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Phil-Knight/dp/1508211809Steve Jobs' biography by Walter Isaacson: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jobs-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1451648537Tim Ferriss' podcast advice: https://tim.blog/podcast/Quotes by Mother Teresa: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7969043-mother-teresa-s-anyway-poem-people-are-often-unreasonable-illogical-andConnect with Candice:Website: https://candicekumai.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicekumaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/CandiceKumaiInstagram: https://instagram.com/CandiceKumaiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicekumaiYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/candicekumaiRadically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcastsEmail us your topic at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic!Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!Stay updated!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacostaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacostaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5250338/advertisement

This week, Candice Kumai joins us to talk about her book, Spirited. You might have experienced the heavy weight of past mistakes. Rest assured — those moments are now behind you. Regardless of your actions, people will always be ready to pass judgment. That is why true success lies not in seeking external validation or conforming to societal norms. As we mature and gain wisdom, we learn to make choices that align with our authentic selves.Do you often find yourself stuck on the hamster wheel of toxic relationships, unfulfilling jobs, or harmful friendships? It's time to reevaluate our relationships, jobs, and friendships.Let's break free from these patterns today.Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Understand the importance of finding safe spaces and supportive relationships.Find out how letting go of fear and judgment can lead to personal growth.Learn to discern between misinformation and real expertise.Episode Highlights:[02:58] The Power of Manifestation[05:27] Belonging and Past Childhood Trauma[10:47] Creating a Safe Space in Your Environment[17:28] The Right Fit Will Come Along[24:18] Overcoming Fear and Judgment[29:10] Why You Got Started in the First Place[37:44] Trees Shedding Leaves[39:58] Journey That is Both Beautiful and Awful[43:12] The Real Experts[50:30] How Candice Feels Radically LovedResources:Want to learn more from Candice? Check out the previous episode we did with her! Episode 150: Living a Life with Purpose: https://radicallyloved.libsyn.com/episode-150-candice-kumai-and-living-a-life-with-purposeSpirited by Candice Kumai (free on Audible): https://audible.com/spiritedThe teachings of:Eckhart Tolle: https://eckharttolle.com/Thich Nhat Hanh: https://plumvillage.org/thich-nhat-hanh/Michael A. Singer: https://untetheredsoul.com/Dr. Wayne Dyer: https://www.drwaynedyer.com/Shoe Dog by Phil Knight: https://www.amazon.com/Shoe-Dog-Phil-Knight/dp/1508211809Steve Jobs' biography by Walter Isaacson: https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Jobs-Walter-Isaacson/dp/1451648537Tim Ferriss' podcast advice: https://tim.blog/podcast/Quotes by Mother Teresa: https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/7969043-mother-teresa-s-anyway-poem-people-are-often-unreasonable-illogical-andConnect with Candice:Website: https://candicekumai.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicekumaiTwitter: https://twitter.com/CandiceKumaiInstagram: https://instagram.com/CandiceKumaiTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicekumaiYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/candicekumaiRadically Loved is now part of the iHeartMedia Podcasts: https://www.iheartmedia.com/podcastsEmail us your topic at info@radicallyloved.com. Don't forget to add the subject Wisdom Wednesday topic!Create a daily meditation ritual in just seven days! Download BUILD YOUR DAILY MEDITATION RITUAL and other freebies at https://www.radicallyloved.com/free-stuff!FREE Action Guide! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Sign up at https://www.radicallyloved.com/episode-show-notes, and I'll send it right away!Stay updated!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/Twitter: https:twitter.com/rosieacostaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosieTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacostaThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5250338/advertisement

When it comes to health and wellness, there are a lot of competing voices out there. But today's guest sticks out with her far-reaching skillset and worldly approach. Named “The Golden Girl of Wellness” by both ELLE and Forbes, shes a 12-time award wining writer, classically trained chef, former line cook, former TV host, and former-model-turned journalist. She recently released her 7th book on Audible which is the main topic of today's episode.This is the Story of Spirited with Candice Kumai.

Oh hey, wellness fanatics! Buckle up for a wildly entertaining chat with the fabulous Candice Kumai, who's basically the Swiss Army knife of the wellness world. She's a chef, journalist, author, model, and host of the Wabi Sabi podcast, and now she's got a new book out on Audible called "Spirited." Brace yourselves for some juicy girl talk and plenty of laughs! Candice and Erica have been running side-by-side on this wacky wellness rollercoaster for years, watching the landscape morph into something we barely recognize, and still riding those entrepreneurial highs and lows. In this episode, we dish out some real talk about our battles with imposter syndrome, anxiety, insomnia, and all those not-so-glamorous moments that come with the territory. Expect a healthy dose of chuckles and maybe even a little cat chatter, as among other roles, Candice also devotes many hours to rescuing and fostering kittens.  So, if you're ready for a wild ride through the ever-shifting world of wellness, and a deep dive into Candice's new book "Spirited," don't miss this outrageous and downright honest conversation with the one and only Candice Kumai.    Candice talks about… The beautiful heartbreak of cat rescue and fostering Boundaries, the silver linings of the pandemic,  Feeling empowered to be your full self, the light and the dark The ugly side of social media and fake influence in the wellness world Leaving the legacy of being a good person   Resources: Learn more at Candice's website: https://candicekumai.com/ Listen to "Spirited" exclusively on Audible: http://audible.com/spirited Kintsugi Wellness: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062669850/ Clean Green Eats: https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Green-Eats-Clean-Eating-Recipes-ebook/dp/B00O11JTME Listen to Wabi Sabi Podcast: https://candicekumai.com/wabi-sabi-podcast/ Follow Candice to support her work: https://www.instagram.com/candicekumai/ Candice's shop site: https://thematchashoppe.com Candice on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CandiceKumai/videos Candice on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@candicekumai Visit earthandstar.com and use the promo code “PODCAST” to get 15% off your first order Subscribe to our YouTube Channel!  

A very special free gift: a free chapter of my new book spirited: out on audible.com/spirited drops April 27th 2023. A spiritual wellness guide, Spirited shows you how to find more fulfillment and peace in modern life by applying timeless Buddhist wisdom. Beneath Candice Kumai's polished image as a wellness icon, she was tormented by anxiety, competitiveness and deep inner suffering. It wasn't until she re-embraced the Buddhist principles she'd been taught in childhood that she began to change her life for the better—even making a pilgrimage to her mother's home country of Japan to study in the mountains with Buddhist monks. Full of wisdom and raw honesty, Spirited recounts her journey and shares the Buddhist practices that transformed her life so you can, too. "Candice Kumai is the wellness & spiritual teacher for the next generation, a PIONEER of her time." (Dr Andrew Weil, founder/director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine)

A very special free gift: a free chapter of my new book spirited: out on audible.com/spirited drops April 27th 2023. A spiritual wellness guide, Spirited shows you how to find more fulfillment and peace in modern life by applying timeless Buddhist wisdom.Beneath Candice Kumai's polished image as a wellness icon, she was tormented by anxiety, competitiveness and deep inner suffering. It wasn't until she re-embraced the Buddhist principles she'd been taught in childhood that she began to change her life for the better—even making a pilgrimage to her mother's home country of Japan to study in the mountains with Buddhist monks. Full of wisdom and raw honesty, Spirited recounts her journey and shares the Buddhist practices that transformed her life so you can, too."Candice Kumai is the wellness & spiritual teacher for the next generation, a PIONEER of her time." (Dr Andrew Weil, founder/director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine) Get full access to Candice's Substack at candicekumai.substack.com/subscribe

Happy Throwback Thursday Heal Squad!!! We have “The Golden Girl of Wellness” Candice Kumai in the studio teaching us all we need to know about finding clean skincare and creating a nighttime routine. Maria and Candice discuss their similarities on being first gen, and how meaningful culture is to them. Lastly they dive into the importance of gratitude, and the practices they use to stay in that positive mindset.  We hope you enjoy! RESOURCES: Order her newest book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062669850/?ref=exp_influencer-0c39ba4e_lv_dp_vv_d  Website: www.CandiceKumai.com   IG: @candicekumai HEAL SQUAD SOCIALS  IG: @HealSquad TikTok: @HealSquadxMaria HEAL SQUAD RESOURCES: Website: www.mariamenounos.com  Curated Macy's Page: macys.com/healsquad  Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mariamenounos  Apple Podcast: Spotify:  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HealSquadxMariaMenounos ABOUT MARIA MENOUNOS: Emmy Award-winning journalist, TV personality, actress, 2x NYT best-selling author, former pro-wrestler and brain tumor survivor, Maria Menounos' passion is to see others heal and to get better in all areas of life.  ABOUT HEAL SQUAD x MARIA MENOUNOS: A daily digital talk-show that brings you the world's leading healers, experts, and celebrities to share groundbreaking secrets and tips to getting better in all areas of life. DISCLAIMER: This Podcast and all related content [published or distributed by or on behalf of Maria Menounos or Mariamenounos.com] is for informational purposes only and may include information that is general in nature and that is not specific to you.     Any information or opinions expressed or contained herein are not intended to serve as or replace medical advice, nor to diagnose, prescribe or treat any disease, condition, illness or injury, and you should consult the health care professional of your choice regarding all matters concerning your health, including before beginning any exercise, weight loss, or health care program. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health-care emergency, please contact a qualified health care professional for treatment.   Any information or opinions provided by guest experts or hosts featured within website or on Company's Podcast are their own; not those of Maria Menounos or the Company. Accordingly, Maria Menounos and the Company cannot be responsible for any results or consequences or actions you may take based on such information or opinions.

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 Arianna Herself on her own Mother, her struggles and how she has started a few of her own empires. Arianna Huffington is the Founder & CEO of Thrive Global and the founder of The Huffington Post, and the author of 15 books, including Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. In 2016, she launched Thrive, a technical company focusing on mental wellness and preventing burnout//overloading your plate. Arianna has been on Time Magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. Originally from Greece, she moved to England when she was 16 and graduated from Cambridge University with an M.A. in economics. Her books: Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder and The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night At A Time, are international bestsellers. About Thrive Global:Thrive Global is a leading behavior change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington in 2016 with the mission to end the stress and burnout epidemic. Thrive Global helps individuals and organizations improve well-being, performance and mental resilience with its wellness/technology platform. We thank you for listening and for the kind five star reviews! This is a self-funded podcast non for profit and we pride ourselves in sharing ideas and advice from women who pave the way. Congrats to our team with Jordan Wilburn and James Holdridge on our 100 Episodes. The Wabi Sabi Podcast was founded in 2018 by Candice Kumai and we will continue to share quality work with integrity and honor with you! Thank you for being the biggest part of what we do. Please Follow Arianna and Thrive on Arianna Huffington: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter

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 Arianna Herself on her own Mother, her struggles and how she has started a few of her own empires. Arianna Huffington is the Founder & CEO of Thrive Global and the founder of The Huffington Post, and the author of 15 books, including Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. In 2016, she launched Thrive, a technical company focusing on mental wellness and preventing burnout//overloading your plate. Arianna has been on Time Magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. Originally from Greece, she moved to England when she was 16 and graduated from Cambridge University with an M.A. in economics. Her books: Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder and The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night At A Time, are international bestsellers. About Thrive Global:Thrive Global is a leading behavior change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington in 2016 with the mission to end the stress and burnout epidemic. Thrive Global helps individuals and organizations improve well-being, performance and mental resilience with its wellness/technology platform. We thank you for listening and for the kind five star reviews! This is a self-funded podcast non for profit and we pride ourselves in sharing ideas and advice from women who pave the way. Congrats to our team with Jordan Wilburn and James Holdridge on our 100 Episodes. The Wabi Sabi Podcast was founded in 2018 by Candice Kumai and we will continue to share quality work with integrity and honor with you! Thank you for being the biggest part of what we do. Please Follow Arianna and Thrive on Arianna Huffington: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter Get full access to Candice's Substack at candicekumai.substack.com/subscribe

What would it sound like if someone hit record on a conversation between you and a close friend over a cup of coffee (or glass of wine or matcha or a margarita, depending on your preference)? I was recently in California and had the opportunity to actually sit side by side with my friend Candice Kumai, a classically trained chef, former line cook, former TV host, former-model-turned journalist, and now a podcaster herself and best-selling author of seven books.  Listening back, it felt like someone had hit record on a heart to heart between two pals at transitional phases of their lives, and captured all the candid feelings and giggles and tears that come from a good, honest, vulnerable chat. Sitting in her beautiful Los Angeles home over a cup of a specialty matcha, we poured into each other on the topics of success, why women can be so hard on themselves, the struggle to see yourself through the eyes of people who love you, and so much more. Slide up a chair and join us at the table.  GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: jennakutcherblog.com/candice2022

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We are joined by the “The Golden Girl of Wellness” Candice Kumai and she reveals the key to building healthy habits. She and Maria talk easy skincare routines and tips and nighttime rituals that you can implement today! The two also discuss how they stay grounded in gratitude and the practices that help them enforce that muscle. Lately, Candice and Maria bond over being first generation, chat being proud of their cultures and they even share lessons they learned from their heritages that we don't necessarily focus on in the West.  We hope you enjoy!

Today's guest is Candice Kumai, classically trained chef, former line cook, former TV host, and former-model-turned journalist. A Top Chef alumna, Candice has appeared as a regular judge on Iron Chef America & Beat Bobby Flay. She is also a six-time, best-selling author. With her latest book, Kintsugi Wellness, which I am really looking forward to talking to her about brings wellness wisdom, as well as her traditional Japanese culture and has a culinary prowess.

Noel Elie is the CEO of Noel Elie Productions, which helps her thought-leader clients to amplify their message through publicity and producing sold-out events and retreats. Noel also specializes in advising authors on how to leverage their audiences to ultimately become New York Times Best-Selling Authors. Noel has worked with influential individuals and brands like Deepak Chopra, IMG, Gabby Bernstein, Candice Kumai, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, and many others. In addition, Noel is also a professional actress and passionate wellness advocate. I'm excited to share our conversation about her unlikely journey into entrepreneurship and how she's helping authors successfully market and promote their books, so please enjoy this episode with Noel Elie!   On Ep. 164, we cover: The necessity of defining boundaries and expectations with clients How to persevere in the face of adversity, and when to slow down The significance of human design in Noel's present healing journey Her journey to become a producer and founding her own business Overcoming an eating disorder in the modeling world Taking a look at how a book launch campaign works Timestamps: 3:55 Noel's background and beginning as an actress and model 7:17 Dealing with an eating disorder in the modeling world 16:44 Noel's start as an assistant to Gabby Bernstein and what did she learn with Gabby 21:46 When did Noel decided to become an entrepeneur? 23:02 Relying on someone else to figure out what you are good at 26:46 Noel's current healing journey and the importance of human design 31:46 Walking through the process of a book launch campaign 38:59 A few tips for self publishing and establishing a fan base 48:13 Noel's favourite events that she produced 52:15 The importance of establishing boundaries and setting expectations with clients 54:09 How to keep working through adversities and knowing when to slow down   Want to get early access, ad-free Beyond Influential episodes, full transcripts, and other exclusive perks? Check out Beyond Influential Backstage! https://www.brittanykrystle.com/backstage     Don't want to miss an episode (or valuable free resources!)? Get on my list here: https://www.brittanykrystle.com/subscribe     Noel's Book Recommendations: The Artist's Way: https://amzn.to/2XnK1U5 Soulbbatical: A Corporate Rebel's Guide to Finding Your Best Life: https://amzn.to/3AjpPko   OTHER HELPFUL LINKS: Check out my Free masterclass on 3 Secrets to Building a Profitable Personal Brand! https://www.brittanykrystle.com/masterclass/     WANT MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SUPPORT THE PODCAST? Leaving a review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way: https://apple.co/3rSk09A Take a screenshot while listening to the episode and share it in your Instagram Stories—and make sure to tag me @brittanykrystle! https://www.instagram.com/brittanykrystle/     To connect with Noel: Website: https://www.noelelieproductions.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noel_elie/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoelElie/ IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5376124/    To connect with me, Brittany Krystle: Website: https://www.brittanykrystle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittanykrystle/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanykrystle/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanykrystle/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittanykrystlexoxo/   Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/brittanykrystle/   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1f0uI6wzWqp58n7fk-7-1g   Clubhouse: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@brittanykrystle   Full disclosure: The book links above are affiliate links. I will be compensated (at no extra cost to you) should you choose to purchase through them. Thank you in advance. (I appreciate you!)

I'm joined Noel Elie (Noel_Elie on IG): actress, director, and writer who quickly emerged as one of the go to production and PR experts in NYC and LA's wellness industry Noel Elie is a professional actress, writer, director and producer that you just may have seen in many hit television shows including NBC's Shades of Blue, CBS's Blue Bloods, CW's Dynasty, Lifetime Movie Network, Shark Tank, and regularly frequents HSN. But instead of doing the whole struggling artist, Noel harnessed her skillset to become the CEO of a world renown production and PR company, Noel Elie Productions. NEP has successfully executed prominent international publicity campaigns and sold out book tours for many of today's most revered thought leaders and New York Times Best Selling Authors including Gabby Bernstein, Deepak Chopra, Kimberly Snyder, Candice Kumai, and more. In this episode, we talked all about: - What made her wanna be an Actress, director AND writer? - If it was easy to handle all of these jobs and career paths? - How she handled people's limiting beliefs of your career being just one thing, and deciding to leave the struggling artist mentality - What is the key ingredient she looks for in her clients to become NY Times Best Sellers - The ins and outs of media and book tours and how they have changed after the pandemic - How she keeps her mental health in check while doing all of this! - Her experience living with a chronic illness: Lyme Disease, Mold Toxicity, and Fibroid Tumors - How her intuition saved her Hope you enjoy! Noel's IG: https://www.instagram.com/noel_elie/ Noel Elie Productions: https://www.noelelieproductions.com/ My Point Of View on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypointofview.podcast/ Music: Lukrembo https://soundcloud.com/lukrembo/

EP 46 From Nannying to making 6 figures in 10 months | BTF with Noel Elie   Hey there and welcome to behind the feed! I am Josie Bullard & today we are chatting with Noel Elie. Noel is a professional actress, writer, director and producer that you just may have seen in many hit television shows including NBC's Shades of Blue, CBS's Blue Bloods, CW's Dynasty, Lifetime Movie Network, Shark Tank, and regularly frequents HSN. But instead of doing the whole "struggling artist thang," Noel harnessed her skillset to become the CEO of a world renown production and PR company, Noel Elie Productions. NEP has successfully executed prominent international publicity campaigns and sold out book tours for many of today's most revered thought leaders and New York Times Best Selling Authors including Gabby Bernstein, Deepak Chopra, Kimberly Snyder, Candice Kumai, and more. Let's go ahead and jump on in! Follow Along: www.instagram.com/josie.bullard  www.instagram.com/behindthefeedpodcast    Questions? Email us at behindthefeedpodcast@gmail.com  

EP 46 From Nannying to making 6 figures in 10 months | BTF with Noel Elie Hey there and welcome to behind the feed! I am Josie Bullard & today we are chatting with Noel Elie. Noel is a professional actress, writer, director and producer that you just may have seen in many hit television shows including NBC's Shades of Blue, CBS's Blue Bloods, CW's Dynasty, Lifetime Movie Network, Shark Tank, and regularly frequents HSN. But instead of doing the whole "struggling artist thang," Noel harnessed her skillset to become the CEO of a world renown production and PR company, Noel Elie Productions. NEP has successfully executed prominent international publicity campaigns and sold out book tours for many of today's most revered thought leaders and New York Times Best Selling Authors including Gabby Bernstein, Deepak Chopra, Kimberly Snyder, Candice Kumai, and more. Let's go ahead and jump on in! Subscribe to my newsletter! https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6020ab4d96db3e27a5f6e41c I AM LAUNCHING SOMETHING EXCITING SOON! Get on the waitlist: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ee7b90b4f245b0028cf2954 Follow Along: www.instagram.com/josie.bullard www.instagram.com/behindthefeedpodcast Questions? Email us at behindthefeedpodcast@gmail.com

Kim Kardashian reveals she feared being known as a "runaway bride" if she didn't marry Kris Humphries, Kevin Hart jokes he wants to be "left alone" this Father's Day and talks new movie and Paris Jackson reveals she has friends sign an NDA when coming to her house. Plus, Chrissy Teigen's team alleges Michael Costello faked the bullying messages, Candice Kumai stops by to help us cook for Sushi Day and more!

This special episode is a recording of a conversation on clubhouse from MONDAY, MARCH 22 with Ally Maki, Jamie Chung, Erin Lim, Shanina Shaik, Liv Golding,Kristina Rodulfo, Shadai McSween, Nadya Okamoto, Aya Kanai, and Candice Kumai.  In light of recent events, it is more important than ever to understand the challenges facing the Asian community and support through education, awareness, facts and how we create change, together.  In this episode we speak about supporting the AAPI community and stopping Asian hate. As well as our personal experiences facing racism and ways we have learned along the way. Listen to these media professionals open up about the challenges they have experienced. PLEASE follow each of these exceptional women and their work in media.  Below are more resources you can explore to help support and stop the violence. Donate to the cause: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Learn more: https://stopaapihate.org Additional Resources: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-03-17/killing-six-asian-women-hate-crime-atlanta https://candicekumai.com/aapi-resources-how-to-support/ xxx ck  Get full access to Candice's Substack at candicekumai.substack.com/subscribe

This special episode is a recording of a conversation on clubhouse from MONDAY, MARCH 22 with Ally Maki, Jamie Chung, Erin Lim, Shanina Shaik, Liv Golding,Kristina Rodulfo, Shadai McSween, Nadya Okamoto, Aya Kanai, and Candice Kumai.  In light of recent events, it is more important than ever to understand the challenges facing the Asian community and support through education, awareness, facts and how we create change, together.  In this episode we speak about supporting the AAPI community and stopping Asian hate. As well as our personal experiences facing racism and ways we have learned along the way. Listen to these media professionals open up about the challenges they have experienced. PLEASE follow each of these exceptional women and their work in media.  Below are more resources you can explore to help support and stop the violence. Donate to the cause: https://www.gofundme.com/c/act/stop-aapi-hate Learn more: https://stopaapihate.org Additional Resources: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-03-17/killing-six-asian-women-hate-crime-atlanta https://candicekumai.com/aapi-resources-how-to-support/ xxx ck 

From cookbooks to TV, magazines and more, Candice Kumai is a well-known name in wellness. In fact, she’s known as the Golden Girl of Wellness. She beautifully weaves her advice for healthful living into stories about her life and heritage, all with a mission to inspire a new generation of wellness lovers and creative artists.  I have so many questions for Candice. What has the journey been like for her? What messy middle moments taught her the most? And what has she learned through exploring her culture and lineage that played a role in finding her purpose? Plus, Candice shares the thousands of years old art of Kintsugi, and it just may make you rethink the broken pieces of your story. Press play. GOAL DIGGER FB COMMUNITY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goaldiggerpodcast/ GOAL DIGGER SHOWNOTES: https://jennakutcherblog.com/candice/

Candice Kumai is BACK! For those of you that don’t know Candice, she is a professionally trained chef, best-selling author, wellness + food director, influencer, speaker, and leading wellness journalist. When we hang with Candice, we know it’s going to be real and raw, and a time for us to think more about our relationships with other women within the wellness space. In today’s episode we talk about helpful ways to overcome heartbreak, trusting that everything is happening for your highest self, and finding + maintaining your light.     We also talk about… Receiving harassment from men Manifesting your thoughts   Diversity in the city Ways to motivate when feeling stuck Working hard for what you want   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more | CandiceKumai.com Instagram | @CandiceKumai Candice’s Book | Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit Twitter | @CandiceKumai YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/candicekumai Listen: Almost 30 Episode 117 ft. Candice ; Wabi Sabi Podcast     Upcoming: College Tour: Email events@almost30podcast.com Help us create a video! Call our hotline: 1-424-272-1853   Sponsors: Four Sigmatic | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off your order at foursigmatic.com/almost30 Buffy | Go to www.buffy.co use code ALMOST30 for $20 off Your Podcast Pro | Head to yourpodcastpro.com to enroll Simple Contacts | Use code ALMOST30 to save $20 at simplecontacts.com/almost30 The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

How to nurture self-love: Impostor syndrome is an unfortunate reality for far too many women. Staying self-compassionate is the key that unlocks your way out of it. With host, Noor Tagouri and guest, Candice Kumai.

KINTSUGI WELLNESS BOOK GIVEAWAY - Join the LTH Community on Facebook to enter the contest! Kintsugi Wellness http://learntruehealth.com/kintsugi-wellness Kintsugi Wellness a highly-recommended book if you want to embrace the Japanese way of total wellness. It is a unique art of nourishing the mind, body, and spirit.  To explain what Kintsugi Wellness is all about, I’m thrilled to have its best-selling author Candice Kumai on this episode. Early Love For Food Candice Kumai is a classically-trained professional chef. She was a judge on Iron Chef America, a guest on the Dr. Oz Show, Wendy Williams, Today Show, as well as on Top Chef’s first season. She traces her love for food from her Japanese grandmother and her Polish grandmother. Candice Kumai’s mother also used her Japanese tradition in the United States with California produce. According to Candice Kumai, her mother cooked the best meals so eating Japanese dishes on a regular basis was normal for her. Going to Culinary School When Candice Kumai got older, she enrolled herself in culinary school after college. She eventually gained ample work experiences at several restaurants. Candice Kumai recalled the struggles she went through from her Top Chef stint in Los Angeles to move to New York. Now a writer in New York for eight years, Candice Kumai says it has been a painful roller coaster ride writing six books, magazine editing, producing, writing, and directing. “But mostly, I think I found my niche and my path when I started helping other people learn how to cook better. And also live a better life with really simple solutions that everyone can do,” said Candice Kumai. Clean Green Drinks Book Candice Kumai’s Clean Green Drinks help people perfect their basic smoothie from a sugar bomb into something that is full of nutrition and tastes like a milkshake. She said she was always trying to find more realistic ways and approaches for the American consumer.  It has now even expanded to have a global reach. Ultimately, it’s all about knowing the real resources you can do at home. Candice Kumai encourages people to eat more vegetables and fruits.  She says to make sure to include something fresh in your smoothie whether breakfast, lunch or dinner.  She also advises to drink water, and drink matcha tea instead of coffee. Like what most experts say, sleep is essential.  That’s why Candice Kumai strongly recommends going to bed early to prioritize your body, mind and emotional well-being. Furthermore, regular exercise helps a lot.  Kintsugi Wellness Candice Kumai’s latest book Kintsugi Wellness is based on her Japanese ancestors’ practices. She says she used their methods from the ancient which help her thrive now in the modern world. “All the things I grew up with came back full circle. And after a very rough time in New York city, my Japanese grandmother passed away,” said Candice Kumai.  She adds, “It took me three years to write this book. The book is a homage to my family’s heritage. I now take wellness seriously in a different format where I want everyone to learn the same Japanese practices I learned.” Lesson Learned The Kintsugi Wellness book stresses the following things: Always do your best. Continuously improve. Everything is perfectly imperfect with great resilience and endurance or just being a better service to others. “So, although my life is not perfect, I always felt like I didn’t fit in because of the Asian Heritage I grew up with,” said Candice Kumai. “Finding myself and finding my true voice meant being broken, picking up the pieces on my own, and putting them back together. Kintsugi Wellness book is a celebration of wellness and heritage.” Candice Kumai recalls that she didn’t think it would be her calling. But she was so attracted to learning from the monks, elderly people, learning from those who survived the war and escaped death. According to her, these were the people who taught Candice Kumai what real wellness was.  The Right Mindset Candice Kumai always knew she was a hard worker.  She was very persistent. But she also didn’t realize that continuous improvement through Kaizen—a Japanese term for improvement, was a Japanese practice until she turned 36 years old.  To illustrate the Japanese people’s values, Candice Kumai cites the 2011 earthquake. Despite the challenges, Japanese people didn’t complain, didn’t cry, scream or beg. They were very tolerant and resilient.  They endured great pain internally. “When I started understanding Japanese as a whole culture or a homogenous culture, we were never really supposed to stand out in Japan. They wanted everybody always to be the same as a group culture,” explains Candice Kumai. “With the Japanese Americans, I realized I could write a book about the Japanese practices I was raised with because I am Japanese American.” Wabi-Sabi Candice Kumai says the average Japanese person would not think this is any special or different. So, when she learned about Wabi-Sabi, it taught her how to embrace her imperfections. It influenced her so much, to the point that she named her podcast Wabi-sabi. “A lot of us have identity struggles. But learning that everything is perfectly imperfect, and accepting flaws are part of life and embracing them, is the practice of Wabi-sabi,” said Candice Kumai.  Purpose of Writing Book The Kintsugi Wellness book is currently available in nine countries all over the world. Through her book, Candice Kumai wanted to open up a new window to wellness where every person can embrace where they come from. It is also to help them see life from different perspectives. Because according to her, if we don’t tell the stories of our ancestors’ practices, we will surely lose them. Candice Kumai wrote Kintsugi Wellness in New York.  Among accomplishments like signing sixty different branding deals 2011 until now, she still wasn’t happy. She had a relationship that was broken, and her ex-partner traumatized her with an unexpected breakup. Candice Kumai also lost her grandmother, and that left her tired, depressed, and not full of life. “So, when I started studying more on my heritage, I came across the practice of Kintsugi. Kintsugi is the Japanese art form of building repair. That’s why it came to be wellness. Because it was a guide for anybody who was going through trauma, sadness, anger,” Candice Kumai said.  She adds, “There is a Japanese term in the book wherein it refers to pay attention and take great care. Sometimes we need to call to attention and be realistic in your goals. We may not all have the opportunity to be perfect, but we can change things to improve ourselves continuously every day a small bit at a time.” Helping People Candice Kumai says the Kintsugi Wellness book has helped so many people. Many people started sharing their pain, honorable struggles, and their past stories. In the end, they ended up coming out of it better. You have to be aware that you are not alone in your struggle. Recommended Diet Food plays a big factor in feeling good inside and out. Candice Kumai says one thing Americans don’t have in their traditional daily diet is fermented foods. On the other hand, the Japanese utilize things like natto, soy sauce, miso paste, fermented pickled veggies throughout the day. They generally have more fermented foods. One thing you can do is change things up with different flavors like miso, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar that contains some mother. It greatly helps gut health because it provides good bacteria. Also, try to cut down on sugar. “We can all help prevent disease together. And cooking is the greatest resource that we all have to live our lives. That is what I’m here for in a nutshell,” said Candice Kumai.  For breakfast, Candice Kumai usually eats a half avocado with miso paste.  Infusing your breakfast with lemon or apple cider vinegar is also ideal. She also loves doing a peach smoothie. Just mix frozen peaches, spinach, a touch of apple cider vinegar, almond milk, hemp seeds, berries, and collagen. Lunch is usually a big giant salad for Candice Kumai. The greens range from romaine or red leaf lettuce, arugula or spinach. Then she usually mixes it with red onion, garbanzo beans, kidney, cherry tomato, cucumber, olive oil, curry powder, sea salt, soy sauce, lemon or apple cider. For dinner, her favorite is eating salmon with miso paste, fresh greens, quinoa or brown rice.  She does indulge in a bit of chocolate or matcha cookies for dessert. Healthy drinks include matcha tea, hemp milk, almond milk or green tea. Book Giveaway As a special treat for the Learn True Health fans, Candice Kumai is giving away her Kintsugi Wellness book to one lucky audience! Details of the book giveaway will be posted on the Learn True Health Facebook group so make sure to sign up. “One of my greatest hopes for wellness, health, and media is for more people to be empathetic, kind and compassionate,” said Candice Kumai.  Bio Candice Kumai is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, chef & content creator, described by ELLE magazine as “The Golden Girl of the Wellness World.” She sat on The Well+Good Council and was recently named one of Arianna Huffington’s “Top 20 New Role Models in 2017.”  Born and raised in California to a Japanese mother and a Polish-American father, in Carlsbad CA, Candice Kumai grew up in a mixed culture home – celebrating Japanese traditions & cuisine from a young age and honing a cosmopolitan perspective that continues to inspire her work today.  Candice Kumai is a classically trained chef, former line cook, former TV host, former-model-turned wellness journalist, & five-time, best-selling author of Clean Green Eats, Clean Green Drinks, Pretty Delicious, Cook Yourself Sexy, and Cook Yourself Thin. Her next book, Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit is launching on April 17, 2018.  Candice Kumai contributes to numerous, national wellness & lifestyle publications including ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appétit, Shape, Yoga Journal, Men’s Journal, Wall Street Journal, Well+Good, Pop Sugar, Girlboss and Byrdie. Top Chef alumni, Candice Kumai, has appeared as a regular judge on Iron Chef America & Beat Bobby Flay.  Candice Kumai’s dedication to philanthropy + volunteer efforts includes partnerships with City Harvest, The White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI), Thousand Days, The Japan Society, Wellness in The Schools (WITS), Health Corps, The US-Japan Council, The Chef’s Garden, and The James Beard Foundation. She serves as a mentor for high school/college students through Health Corps & The Resolution Project.  Candice Kumai has shared her message with global brands/institutions including Adidas, Nike, Chanel, Shiseido, Whole Foods, Samsung, Reebok, the NBA, The New York Times, Equinox, SoHo House, Lululemon, Yale University, University of San Diego, ABC Home Deepak Chopra Center, Thrive Global, & The Natural Gourmet Institute.  Candice Kumai is a lover of vegan cake baking, matcha making & is a total sneakerhead. She loves her avocados, her cat Sisi, & a good-ass barre class. Candice Kumai lives in Brooklyn, NY and has been represented by WME IMG for 8+ years. Get Connected With Candice Kumai! Kintsugi Wellness book Wabi-Sabi Podcast Instagram Twitter                  Books by Candice Kumai  Kintsugi Wellness     Clean Green Eats   Clean Green Drinks ************************************ Need Help Ordering The Right Supplements For You? 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In this episode of the Food Heaven Podcast, we keep it real with the classically trained chef, former line cook, former TV host, former-model-turned wellness journalist, & six-time, best-selling author, Candice Kumai. Today, we'll talk about Candice's navigation through the culinary & wellness space as a Japanese-American woman and her latest book: Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit. Full post here: https://foodheavenmadeeasy.com/kintsugi-wellness-with-candice-kumai

So, I woke up next to Elon Musk Monday am on the cover of Forbes.com, woah, what a milestone for an Asian American girl!!!  Here's a sneak peek into my full motivational interview for you: let this be your fire + allow me to pave the way with grace x  Please love and comment away on my Instagram to support + share my story of adversity with two best friends! Your follows, likes and comments DO count and means so so much to me when you comment and like! I read each of your comments + reply -- because I care! ⚡️Girls you can make it in a boys club & challenge them at their game with grace: Here's a Sneak Peek into what I talk about in my Forbes interview + Waking up next to Elon Musk this am:  Forbes Interview Sneak Peek: August 27, 2018  “From the outside, Candice Kumai seems to have a perfect life. The professionally trained chef, former model, entrepreneur, podcast host, photographer and best-selling author of six books travels the world teaching her distinctive brand of Japanese-inspired wellness, while somehow still finding time for her daily cup of matcha. Talk about success.  However, Kumai's no stranger to hardship. She has faced financial pangs, lost jobs, fought stereotypes against her heritage and suffered heartbreak—but she wouldn't have it any other way. Like the ancient Japanese pottery technique her latest book (“Kintsugi Wellness”) is named for, in which an artisan repairs broken pottery by sealing the pieces together with gold lacquer, Kumai has learned to honor her whole self, flaws and all. It's this celebration of the “perfectly imperfect” that grounds Kumai and keeps her relatable to her followers.  Here, Kumai shares how she's paving the way for women in traditionally male-dominated industries, the secret wellness ingredients in her pantry and why ancient Japanese self-care rituals are more relevant than ever.” You sound like such a bad ass on the Wabi Sabi podcast—yet you aren't afraid to get real and show your pain. How did you build the confidence to be so fiercely authentic?  Candice Kumai: I was raised by immigrant parents who weren't afraid of hard work. They showed me that being an honest and humble person was always the best way. I'm humbled by their grace and tough love—[she's a] Tiger Mom, for sure. They remind me to be a good person and work hard, stop complaining and take responsibility for my success. Having a sense of humor is essential, as well. We laugh so much.  When did you realize that your heritage and passion for traveling and wellness could become a business, with books, a website, a podcast, photography and so much more?  CK: I wrote so many basic cookbooks before I realized I was truly supposed to stand out. Being teased as: CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY  story by Joni Sweet  Click here to watch my full video on Grit + Humility in a boys club: WANT CK HEALTHY HAIR: YAS! It's all about that gorgeous HAIR!: Click here to check out the products I've been using the past year: I'm finally sharing my hair secret. I started using a product almost a year ago, Monat (pronounced Moe-Nate) my hair was getting damaged from heat styling and the chemicals from the various products used for work/play.  Monat, a naturally based haircare line. Monat is naturally based meaning no harmful chemicals or toxins. It's paraben free, sulfate free, and gluten free. It's 100% cruelty free.  CandiceKHair.mymonat.com! Click for more on my line! Let's Chat Hair Products, together! If you have questions or want to order Monat, what I use! you can email my friend Chrissy and I: CandiceKHair@mymonat.com We can help you figure out what is best for you!  --please reach out to us via email! CandiceKHair@mymonat.com BOOKS: My new book! Kintsugi Wellness is the perfect gift for self-love + acceptance, healing + humility! Hell yeah xx pos get ready for my MatchaMasterClass.com downloads! Sign up now:  Get full access to Candice's Substack at candicekumai.substack.com/subscribe

In Japanese culture, if an object of value breaks, there is an art form that involves putting it back together with lacquer and golden powder – Kintsugi, or the art of golden repair. The repaired object is then considered more beautiful than it was before; a recognition that the imperfections and differences are part of our story, and part of what makes us attractive. There is another Japanese art called wabi-sabi, which is essentially the aesthetic philosophy that things can be perfectly imperfect. As someone who wrecked his life and put it back together, I can appreciate the metaphor. I also appreciate how these traditions inspire my guest Candice Kumai, the “golden girl of the wellness world.” She is a professionally trained chef, a leading wellness writer, a best-selling author, a Top Chef alumni, and a proud Japanese-American. Her newest book, Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit, is more than just a clean living guide or cookbook – it’s a piece of art that guides the reader through Candice’s favorite Japanese traditions and practices for cultivating inner strength and living graciously, containing the tools we all need to reclaim the art of living well. Candice reminds us of the power and beauty of rebirth, shows us we can all start practicing the art of living well (no matter what age we are), and explains why cooking is one of the only resources available to all of us that will allow someone to change their whole life through simple ingredients & actions. We also end the interview with a question I’ll pose to all of you – How can we, as public figures and content creators, be of better use to you? That’s why we’re here, and we honestly want to know.   Topics Discussed In This Episode: The incredible matcha cookies that Candice made for me (you can check out the recipe here on Candice’s YouTube channel) Birth, destruction, and rebirth is a natural cycle – and how sometimes the resurgence is the most beautiful part How Candice’s parents met through war, in a Buddhist temple What is wabi-sabi? Growing up, Candice was everything that wasn’t considered “Asian.” Like Dr. Seuss said, “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?” Why Candice gravitated towards her Japanese heritage Part of being honorable and humble is letting your work speak for itself Drinking vodka, from a biohacker’s perspective The mouth-watering photography in Kintsugi Wellness (which Candice did herself) What do people do differently in The Blue Zones, the areas where people live the longest & happiest lives? 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So, I woke up next to Elon Musk Monday am on the cover of Forbes.com, woah, what a milestone for an Asian American girl!!!  Here's a sneak peek into my full motivational interview for you: let this be your fire + allow me to pave the way with grace x  Please love and comment away on my Instagram to support + share my story of adversity with two best friends! Your follows, likes and comments DO count and means so so much to me when you comment and like! I read each of your comments + reply -- because I care! ⚡️Girls you can make it in a boys club & challenge them at their game with grace: Here's a Sneak Peek into what I talk about in my Forbes interview + Waking up next to Elon Musk this am:  Forbes Interview Sneak Peek: August 27, 2018  “From the outside, Candice Kumai seems to have a perfect life. The professionally trained chef, former model, entrepreneur, podcast host, photographer and best-selling author of six books travels the world teaching her distinctive brand of Japanese-inspired wellness, while somehow still finding time for her daily cup of matcha. Talk about success.  However, Kumai’s no stranger to hardship. She has faced financial pangs, lost jobs, fought stereotypes against her heritage and suffered heartbreak—but she wouldn’t have it any other way. Like the ancient Japanese pottery technique her latest book (“Kintsugi Wellness”) is named for, in which an artisan repairs broken pottery by sealing the pieces together with gold lacquer, Kumai has learned to honor her whole self, flaws and all. It’s this celebration of the “perfectly imperfect” that grounds Kumai and keeps her relatable to her followers.  Here, Kumai shares how she’s paving the way for women in traditionally male-dominated industries, the secret wellness ingredients in her pantry and why ancient Japanese self-care rituals are more relevant than ever.” You sound like such a bad ass on the Wabi Sabi podcast—yet you aren’t afraid to get real and show your pain. How did you build the confidence to be so fiercely authentic?  Candice Kumai: I was raised by immigrant parents who weren’t afraid of hard work. They showed me that being an honest and humble person was always the best way. I’m humbled by their grace and tough love—[she’s a] Tiger Mom, for sure. They remind me to be a good person and work hard, stop complaining and take responsibility for my success. Having a sense of humor is essential, as well. We laugh so much.  When did you realize that your heritage and passion for traveling and wellness could become a business, with books, a website, a podcast, photography and so much more?  CK: I wrote so many basic cookbooks before I realized I was truly supposed to stand out. Being teased as: CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY  story by Joni Sweet  Click here to watch my full video on Grit + Humility in a boys club: WANT CK HEALTHY HAIR: YAS! It's all about that gorgeous HAIR!: Click here to check out the products I've been using the past year: I'm finally sharing my hair secret. I started using a product almost a year ago, Monat (pronounced Moe-Nate) my hair was getting damaged from heat styling and the chemicals from the various products used for work/play.  Monat, a naturally based haircare line. Monat is naturally based meaning no harmful chemicals or toxins. It’s paraben free, sulfate free, and gluten free. It’s 100% cruelty free.  CandiceKHair.mymonat.com! Click for more on my line! Let's Chat Hair Products, together! If you have questions or want to order Monat, what I use! you can email my friend Chrissy and I: CandiceKHair@mymonat.com We can help you figure out what is best for you!  --please reach out to us via email! CandiceKHair@mymonat.com BOOKS: My new book! Kintsugi Wellness is the perfect gift for self-love + acceptance, healing + humility! Hell yeah xx pos get ready for my MatchaMasterClass.com downloads! Sign up now: 

I may not get to bring one of the adorable OG golden girls on my podcast, but I’d say the golden girl of wellness (as crowned by Elle) is an even more perfect guest. Said golden girl of wellness is Candice Kumai who is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, former line cook, former tv host, former-model, TV personality, five-time best-selling author, fellow Williamsburg dweller and incredible planty chef. Candice sits on The Well+Good Council and was recently named one of Arianna Huffington’s “Top 20 New Role Models in 2017.” Yeah, ok, NBD. Well, big deal is her latest book that’s all about celebrating and sharing her Japanese culture and traditions - both in cuisine (matcha, miso and soba OH MY!) and in self-care wisdom (kintsugi, wab-isabi, okinawa, huh?)! Ok, I’m so excited for you to hear this chat, HYAH!   Press play to hear:   - Candice's go-to smoothie of the moment - A super simple tip to help you get healthier right now - What Candice doesn't want to write about ever again - The importance of embracing and celebrating your heritage - The attitude that *might* help Okinawan women live more than 100 years - How Candice balances it all out when she's feeling overwhelmed - Why it's so important to celebrate imperfections - How to ask for what you need (and actually get it) - The Japanese ingredients you need to be cooking with - The one self-care practice that has helped Candice the most - How Candice shows and doesn't tell on social media - And plenty more!   Links related to this episode: The full show notes with all the deets from this episode! PISTACHIO CHEWY BITES!!! Get my FREE #EATMOREPLANTS course! Where you can go to submit a question for the show! Where I’d much appreciate you leaving a review for the show in iTunes!! How to work 1-on-1 with me! Where you can go to suggest a guest (yourself or someone else) for the show! Party in My Plants on Instagram Party in My Plants on Facebook Party in My Plants’ Cooking Videos on YouTube Audio Producer Of The Show - Oleksandr Hedz  

Notes from the Show:-Candice Kumai on The Web | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter-Candice's New Book: Kintsugi Wellness-Candice's Other Books: Pretty Delicious | Cook Yourself Sexy | Clean Green Drinks | Clean Green Eats-Candice's Podcast Wabi Sabi-You Be You by Drew Canole-Organifi Green Juice-Organifi GoldIf You Liked this Episode Try Out:-Jessamyn Stanley episode-Latham Thomas episodes here and here-Tata Harper episode-Sahara Rose episodeCool Things to Check-Out:-Meet me at The Good Fest on 8.11.18 in Philadelphia! Use the code KATIEDALEBOUT15 for a discount on your tickets!-CONGRATS to all that just finished the Let [a podcast] Out online podcasting course with me! The next course will begin in October. Sign-up early to join us here.-Sign-up for my newsletter to get updates on where I'll be and what I'm loving!-Join the listener Facebook Group-Get my book Let It Out: A Journey Through Journaling.All original music composed by Carolyn Pennypacker RiggsAlbum art by Zoie Harman  This episode was supported by Organifi. I love their Organifi Green Juice - an organic superfood green juice powder you just add to water to get your greens anytime, anywhere! The best part?It actually TASTES GOOD! Try it for yourself and use discount code LETITOUT at www.organifi.com to receive 20% off your order! This episode was also supported by LilSpace App with you. The LilSpace app is all about building a community around taking breaks from our phones so we can feel connected even when we are disconnected from technology.  The app helps you break bad phone habits and develop some healthier ones by rewarding you for the time you spend disconnected. You can also Unplug to support causes and earn rewards.To get started right now just search for the LilSpace appor go to GetLilSpace.com to download it to your phone

Richard and Jazmin welcome Candice Kumai into their home to discuss her new book "Kintsugi Wellness" and her Japanese heritage that informed and inspired it, Candice's experience on the first season of Top Chef, and we find out if Candice can diss. Remember to join us at @starving4pod on Instagram!

Candice Kumai, classically-trained chef, five-time best-selling author, wellness journalist, and former tv host, joins us to talk about finding success, celebrating her culture to find meaning in the work she does, and the importance of sharing your story. This episode is sponsored by Freshbooks Cloud Accounting & Twenty20 Get full show notes for this episode here --- Follow Candice on Instagram: @candicekumai Follow Being Boss on Instagram: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Twitter: @beingbossclub Follow Being Boss on Facebook: facebook.com/beingbossclub

Giants welcome to episode #62. Today we have an internationally-renowned wellness writer, chef and content creator. She’s in fact a classically trained chef, who has cooked on the line at several restaurants. And impressively (but not surprisingly) was the youngest chef competing in the first season of Top Chef. Other accomplishments include being a former tv host, former-model-turned wellness journalist, and a five-time best-selling author. ELLE magazine describes her as “The Golden Girl of the Wellness World.” She sits on The Well+Good Council and was named one of Arianna Huffington’s “Top 20 New Role Models in 2017.” Her mother is Japanese and her father is Polish-American.   Some of the topics we spoke about include: How we can harness ‘Kintsugi’ for healing and strength – which is actually the Japanese practice of golden repair – we elaborate on this in depth. We also chat about core principles such as ‘Gaman’ — which infers: ‘Live with great resilience’ and ... Shikata ga nai — that means: Accept what cannot be helped.   This is a rollercoaster episode – we share many laughs and many vulnerabilities … including some tears. So if that sounds appealing and If you’re interested in the intersection of culinary arts, Japanese philosophy and wellness, then you are in for an absolute treat.   I present to you … the kind hearted, tenacious and passionate ... Candice Kumai!     More on Candice can be found via the links below: http://candicekumai.com Instagram: @CandiceKumai Twitter: @CandiceKumai Kintsugi Wellness on Amazon LinkedIn Profile Candice's Facebook Page Subscribe to The Giant Thinkers Podcast on iTunes.     Read or listen to an entire book in 15 minutes via Blinkist The Blinkist app takes the best non-fiction books and distills them into powerful, made-for-mobile summaries. Essentially, giving you and I the main concepts of an entire book in 15 minutes. Available to read and also to listen to as audio. Head to GiantThinkers.com/Blinkist to take up the 25% off discount. Start your free trial or get three months off your yearly plan when you join today. The 25% off is automatically applied, when you head to GiantThinkers.com/Blinkist.  

This week @rolandsfoodcourt @siriusxm airing this Saturday at 9:00PM EST on Channel103 #factionradio #siriusxm #nyc We get into some great real Food & Family #chef stories with two of the most respected & loved Humans in the Food World! @gennaro.pecchia @noainjection chat with author & wellness goddess @candicekumai We dive into many topics, a few being Her new & strikingly powerful book #KintsugiWellness @harpercollinsus @amazon We also learn about Candice's new collaboration via Her Polish roots with @belvederevodka #belvederevodka #belvederegingerzest & recipes that pair perfectly together. We also hang with one of our favorite superstar Gent! @marcuscooks gives us the ultimate inside peek into His new #foodseries #pbs #tv #NoPassportRequired @pbs @pbsfood that launches on Tuesday, July 10th that fully celebrates the immigrant traditions woven into American #usa food, culture & traditions! It is refreshing to see @eater @vox put there following & power into such an important program. Of course we talk @roosterharlem & @fifaworldcup & #team #sweden & more! Thanks for your love & support! #WhatWeDo

You know those people who are fiercely honest? Who hold nothing back in the most authentic, human way? Allow me to introduce you to Candice Kumai, the epitome of these traits. Candice is someone who I have admired from afar both for her compassion and willingness to grow but also because she doesn't glaze over the hard stuff. I'll be honest, I'm about to quote from a Queer Eye episode I watched this weekend but the sentiment resonates exactly with who Candice is: "Failure is not the opposite of success, it's a part of it". Candice has hard her fair share of failures but all of them 100% contributed to her success. Thank you Karamo for that nugget of wisdom! Candice has written many books and cookbooks on the art of wellness, but her latest book and venture is a total departure from her previous writing. After a trip to Japan last year for her Grandmother's passing, she dove deep into the art of Japanese wellness and from this she's sharing what she's learned in her latest book, Kintsugi Wellness and her new podcast, Wabi Sabi. Here are some other things we chatted about: Candice's upbringing with her Japanese mother and Polish-American Father Her career and how she went from Fit Modelling to ending up on Top Chef What it took to build her career in food and wellness and the struggles she faced Is success on social media really worthwhile and what it really means to get gritty Gaman, and what it truly means to be resilient in our modern-day world All about Wabi Sabi and accepting our imperfections as not only real but also beautiful Blue Zones and how they connect to Japanese culture What is forest bathing and how can it benefit us? The one health habit she can't live without Mentioned in this episode: Today's sponsor, Kettle and Fire Bone Broth: https://offers.kettleandfire.com/thehealthymaven Join The Healthy Maven Tribe to ask guest questions and to find out who will be on the show before anyone else! http://facebook.com/groups/THMTribe Please don't forget to rate + review in iTunes if you love the podcast. Your comments and subscriptions help us make the podcast best for you! Follow Candice: Website: http://candicekumai.com/ Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/wabi-sabi-perfectly-imperfect-podcast-candice-kumai Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CandiceKumai/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CandiceKumai

K&K discuss their career game-changers and consider an International Cookie List. Plus, they are joined by the plant-based duo behind Thug Kitchen and Candice Kumai, the Queen of Wellness, gets real over a literal plate of free cookies.

It is the beginning of the podcast launch and my whole life. I first want to share why I started this podcast.. my whole career has been a waiting game... and I have made it to a point where I no longer wanted to wait for other people at the top, that had all the money and comfort they needed, to make decisions about my career .. it was time to take my career into my own hands.. and that's exactly what I did. thanks for your support on the launch of wabi sabi: What you will learn more about is my past history of my childhood, my past  and my journey to writing 6 books and becoming what Elle mag calls me--"the golden girl of wellness." I’ll dive into how I was raised as a mixed kid and how I always felt so different. I want us all to note that my life and your life are both and all perfectly imperfect. There is a pathos to life, many ups and downs and that we can all accept so much more of what we cannot help. In Japanese we call this "shikata ga ai"  - How mom and dad met, a true love story  - Check only one box -- why did I have to do this as a kid? Especially when some of us are not "one" ethnicity - Modeling -- I worked as a model from 15-28 all over the US + in Asia   - Culinary School at 22 years old -- education is key! + I paid for my education by fit modeling + it took me almost 10 years to pay the loan off in full - Top Chef - I helped to pioneer with the first season  - Cook Yourself Thin -- NY Times #1 Bestselling book at 26 years old  - Getting an Agent -- this is crucial if you  - Pretty Delicious -- my first solo cookbook at 26 years old  - Moving back to my parents' house -- tough times! - Instagram questions! Send me yours now on my comments for next episodes! - Advice from my Japanese mom (she is legit the ultimate Sensei) -- Wabi Shikata ga nai more coming on episodes 3-13 coming each week!  comment on my IG me all your notes and questions, too!  thanks for subscribing xxx always wabi sabi, ck 

Coined "the golden girl of wellness" by ELLE magazine, Candice Kumai, bestselling author, chef, wellness writer and former model shares with us her painfully-imperfect life lessons and experiences that have shaped her 15 year career in media, publishing, wellness, food, modeling and content creation. Arianna Huffington recently named Candice "a Top 20 NEW role model + Kumai is proud to share with you how to transform your life, accept the beauty of imperfection and mend what feels broken --- with Japanese repair. In short, you'll learn to shine from the inside out. Please welcome one of the most "real" girls in media crushing the wellness game. Candice has penned 6 books, sits on the Well + Good council, is a regular contributor to Girlboss, Shape, Cosmo, Bon Appetit, Men's Health, Dr Oz Show, E! News + Byrdie...and she can't wait to share how to transform all of our perfectly imperfect lives. Welcome wabi sabi and all the life lessons your perfectly imperfect heart desires. Get full access to Candice's Substack at candicekumai.substack.com/subscribe

Candice Kumai is the “Golden Girl of Wellness,” a professionally trained chef, best-selling author, wellness + food director, influencer, speaker, and leading wellness journalist. She was constantly struggling against other people's fears and insecurities while trying to work in food TV, so she went out on her own to connect with her soul’s purpose. As always, this conversation organically flowed every which way—so grateful for Candice’s candidness.     Candice’s new book, Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit, is a beautiful homage to her heritage and an enlightening perspective on holistic wellness. It’s different from most other wellness books and philosophies out there, and we dive into why.  She writes it in a way that is easily understood and applied.   Candice is also giving 3 copies of Kintsugi Wellness away to #ALMOST30NATION!! Learn more on our Instagram: @almost30podcast.   We get into...   Social media, trolls, and haters Dealing with other people’s fears + insecurities when you work in mainstream media Being a multifaceted hustler Candice’s family + upbringing Why Candice transitioned out of modeling Getting cast in the first season of Top Chef Leaving mainstream media to start writing + do something bigger Love + relationships Integrating her culture + heritage into a book that anyone can apply + understand Standing up every time you fall down + constantly striving to improve Welcoming the new while cherishing the old Finding purpose The importance of being kind (without letting people take advantage of you) Taking time for yourself   Find more to love at almost30podcast.com!   Resources: Learn more | CandiceKumai.com Instagram | @CandiceKumai Candice’s Book | Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit Facebook | facebook.com/CandiceKumai Twitter | @CandiceKumai YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/candicekumai CaliFlour Foods | Use code ALMOST30 for 10% off a $50+ purchase at califlourfoods.com Vitruvi | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at vitruvi.com Your Super | Use code ALMOST30 for 20% off at yoursuper.com Silver Fern | Use code ALMOST30 for 15% off at silverfernbrand.com The Almost 30 Podcast is edited by Podcast Masters

Coined "the golden girl of wellness" by ELLE magazine, Candice Kumai, bestselling author, chef, wellness writer and former model shares with us her painfully-imperfect life lessons and experiences that have shaped her 15 year career in media, publishing, wellness, food, modeling and content creation. Arianna Huffington recently named Candice "a Top 20 NEW role model + Kumai is proud to share with you how to transform your life, accept the beauty of imperfection and mend what feels broken --- with Japanese repair. In short, you'll learn to shine from the inside out. Please welcome one of the most "real" girls in media crushing the wellness game. Candice has penned 6 books, sits on the Well + Good council, is a regular contributor to Girlboss, Shape, Cosmo, Bon Appetit, Men's Health, Dr Oz Show, E! News + Byrdie...and she can't wait to share how to transform all of our perfectly imperfect lives. Welcome wabi sabi and all the life lessons your perfectly imperfect heart desires.

It's always timely to talk about health and wellness and I'm tallking with Candice Kumai, professionally trained chef, best-selling author, wellness + food director/ writer, influencer, speaker, leading wellness journalist.  Candice provides great tips and insight into eating and living healthy

Candice Kumai is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, classically trained chef & content creator, described by ELLE magazine as “The Golden Girl of the Wellness World.” She's a five-time best-selling author and former tv host and model. Candice sits on The Well+Good Council and was recently named one of Arianna Huffington’s “Top 20 New Role Models in 2017." In this episode, we discuss: Candice's struggle with feeling imperfect You can do anything in your lifetime but you'll have to work for it and it won't be easy or perfect What is kintsugi? People are drawn to realness and vulnerability Being terrified when Kintsugi Wellness hit shelves Growing up with tough love Candice's real path to success What do you have to show for when the battery dies? Connecting with people on another level through Instagram Keep your media face close to who you are in person How to go far with your brand What is matcha and incorporating it into a variety of recipes What to look for when buying matcha Connecting and learning from our elders For the first 12 years of Candice's career, she never took a break Candice's meditation practice Start doing more research on who you're following and what their background is Show sponsors: CoreChair

Candice Kumai, the golden girl of wellness, is sharing takeaways from her new book, Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit . We’re diving into how to find perfection in imperfection, the Japanese art of golden repair, the philosophy of wabi-sabi, and real story of her wellness career pivot.   Resources Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit Guest Information Candice Kumai is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, chef & content creator, described by ELLE magazine as “The Golden Girl of the Wellness World.” She is the author of the new book, Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit   Candice contributes to numerous, national wellness & lifestyle publications including ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appétit, Shape, Yoga Journal, Men’s Journal, Wall Street Journal, Well+Good, Pop Sugar, Girlboss and Byrdie. A Top Chef alumna, Candice has appeared as a regular judge on Iron Chef America & Beat Bobby Flay.   Website: candicekumai.com Instagram: @candicekumai   Sponsor Thank you to Knix for sponsoring this episode! Knix is on a mission to help women be more comfortable in our own skin. They’re on a mission to help women be more comfortable in our own skin. Find out more here and use the code FEELGOODKNIX for 15% off your first purchase.     Show the Feel Good Effect Love Share it via Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or Twitter Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews help more people find the show! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

On this episode we have Candice Kumai on the show. Candice is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, chef & content creator, described by ELLE magazine as “The Golden Girl of the Wellness World.”  On this episode we discuss the Japanese art of nourishing mind, body, and spirit. We talk about embracing imperfection and the Japanese art of golden repair which showcases how being broken down and repairing yourself can make you come out more beautiful than before.  To learn more about Candice Kumai click HERE To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE This episode is brought to you by RITUAL Forget everything you thought you knew about vitamins. Ritual is the brand that’s reinventing the experience with 9 essential nutrients women lack the most. If you’re ready to invest in your health, do what I did and go to www.ritual.com/skinny  Your future self will thank you for taking Ritual: Consider it your ‘Lifelong-Health-401k’. Why put anything but clean ingredients (backed by real science) in your body?    This episode is brought to you by THRIVE MARKET. We use Thrive for our online grocery delivery on a weekly basis. They provide the highest quality products and ingredients delivered straight to our door with unbeatable prices.  Be sure to grab our deal by going to to https://thrivemarket.com/skinny to receive $60 of FREE organic groceries from Thrive Market + free shipping and a 30 day trial!" Keep in mind that Thrive Market's  prices are already 25- 50% below retail because they cut out the middleman. And now they are offering $60 off free organic groceries!  

Candice Kumai is an author and chef who Elle magazine described as the “golden girl of the wellness world.” Candice contributes to publications like Elle and Cosmopolitan, is a Top Chef alumni, and has been a judge on Iron Chef America. In this episode you'll hear about her journey from TV personality to author to brand ambassador, how kindness and collaboration have been key to the growth of her platform, how a breakup inspired her latest book, what she's struggling with in her business, and more.   To learn more about Candice Kumai and the resources mentioned in this episode, visit the show notes.   Follow Me On: Facebook Instagram

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foursigmatic.com/radicallyloved  Discount code: radicallyloved (good for 15% off all orders on our website)     Candice Kumai is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, chef & content creator, described by ELLE magazine as “The Golden Girl of the Wellness World.” Her new book, Kintsugi Wellness, is a guide of the Japanese traditions and principles that have cultivated her inner-strength, given her a gracious life, and provided the tools to live well. I am so excited for this conversation. Candice talks about the years it took to grow her success in the wellness industry, growing up with a Japanese mother and a Polish-American father, and rebuilding her life after falling apart. Radically Healing Candice Growing her success from years hustling as a chef, writer, and TV host Facing discrimination and putting the pieces back together with her heritage Building herself up again after falling apart in a broken relationship Radically Inspired Clarity If you feel lost, you can always draw yourself back to your heritage because that is where you came from. Don’t ever back down on your potential. Everyone is well and capable of pursuing their dreams. Candice Kumai Answers… What have been some of the hardest things you’ve had to do? What is the biggest thing you learned writing Kintsugi Wellness? Radically Loved Quotes “Social media is stressful. We can simplify it by staying true to who we are.” “I didn’t realize my full potential until I was broken.” “Because I took my mask off, so many people have come to me with love.” “You have to work towards a goal that matters. I don’t need to show off, I open up my heart and show my bravery.” A Little More About Our Guest Candice is a classically trained chef, former line cook, former tv host, former-model-turned wellness journalist, & five-time, best-selling author of Clean Green Eats, Clean Green Drinks, Pretty Delicious, Cook Yourself Sexy, and Cook Yourself Thin. Candice sits on The Well+Good Council and was recently named one of Arianna Huffington’s “Top 20 New Role Models in 2017.” Born and raised in California to a Japanese mother and a Polish-American father, in Carlsbad CA, Candice grew up in a mixed culture home – celebrating Japanese traditions and cuisine from a young age, and honing a cosmopolitan perspective that continues to inspire her work today. She contributes to numerous, national wellness & lifestyle publications including ELLE, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appétit, Shape, Yoga Journal, Men’s Journal, Wall Street Journal, Well+Good, Popsugar, Girlboss and Byrdie. A Top Chef alumna, Candice has appeared as a regular judge on Iron Chef America & Beat Bobby Flay. Candice is a lover of vegan cake baking, matcha making and is a total sneakerhead. Candice loves her avocados, her cat Sisi, and a good-ass barre class. She lives in Brooklyn, NY and hasbeen represented by WME IMG for 8+ years. Learn more at www.candicekumai.com and check out her new book, Kintsugi Wellness. You can connect with Candice on Facebook @CandiceKumai, Instagram @Candicekumai, and Twitter @CandiceKumai.

Ready to get your KINTSUGI on?! Candice Kumai is here! She is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, chef & content creator, described by ELLE magazine as “The Golden Girl of the Wellness World.”   Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit is launching tmrw and she is here to tell us: What Kintsugi Wellness represents Wabi Sabi and what it means How to accept your imperfections and see your true beauty  Weekly challenge and Soul Nugget included! Join the fam @MindfulMostly  

Described by ELLE magazine as 'The Golden Girl of the Wellness World', Candice Kumai is one of the most inspirational figures in the industry. Josh catches up with her this week to discuss her new book, 'Kintsugi Wellness', her experience as an entrepreneur, and her perspectives on the health and wellness world.

When Candice found herself in a deep depression, she went back to retrace her ancestors' roots in Japan to learn the art of kintsugi: to mend what is broken with gold. This inspired her to revisit her life from a new framework: the eyes of the ancient Japanese. Part cookbook, part Japanese philosophy personal development book, Kintsugi teaches you how to embrace your shadows and transmute them into your strengths. Pre-Order her book Kintusgi: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Green-Japanese-Time-Tested-Serenity/dp/0062669850 Connect with Candice at candicekumai.com Join my Doshas + Dharma Program to find your purpose: https://eatfeelfresh.lpages.co/doshas-dharma-program/ Attend my Ayurveda Workshop in NYC: http://ishtayoga.com/workshops/the-healing-powers-of-ayurveda-with-sahara-rose/ Be part of a community that supports you discovering your dharma in Rose Gold Goddesses, the sacred sisterhood collective with community, content, creativity and so much more — learn more about rosegoldgoddesses.com. Intro + Outro Music: Silent Ganges by Maneesh de Moor Thank you to our sponsors Four Sigmatic and Hum Nutrition. Use code "sahara" for 20% off.

This week, I’m talking to Candice Kumai. Candice is a classically trained chef, former tv host and former-model-turned wellness journalist, & five-time, best-selling author. This month, she’s releasing her sixth and most powerful book, Kintsugi Wellness.  Candice and I talk about how confidence is contagious, the Japanese principles she uses to find a more balanced life, […]

When it comes to health, golden girl of the wellness world Candice Kumai knows her stuff! A classically trained chef, model, journalist, TV host and best-selling author, she bridges the gap between the West and traditional Japanese culture. Brought up in a Japanese-Polish household, Candice was always fascinated by cooking and loved bringing people together with food. She paid her way through culinary school with modelling, before appearing on Top Chef. A decade later, she’s an internationally acclaimed author, wellness influencer, and a living example of how to live and be well while running a business in the city.  Magazines that promise better sex and abs tomorrow are great, but they won’t improve your life. A better life comes from sharing, being open-hearted, self-love, kindness, doing your best and celebrating imperfections. That’s where Candice’s new book comes in.  Kintsugi Wellness is based on the untold story of Candice’s Japanese heritage and is a perfectly imperfect guide to nourishing your mind, body and spirit. Kintsugi means “the art of golden repair.” In Japanese tradition, when you break an object you put it back together with lacquer and gold dust, and make it even more beautiful as a piece of art. The same is true of ourselves. We are more beautiful with our cracks showing—all the tough times we’ve been through, struggles, painful relationships, illness. These cracks are the scars that show our beauty as a person who has lived. We can heal those scars through living and loving. When you cultivate self-love, everything falls into place. Whatever you want to achieve begins with loving yourself. Kintsugi Wellness drops on April 17th, and you can pre-order here. The book contains 12 Japanese principles to help shape your life and over 40 delicious, healthy Japanese-Californian recipes. A perfect gift for a friend or for yourself! Being hailed as “Sex and the City for Food,” The Food Heals Podcast brings together experts in the field of nutrition, health and healing to teach you the best-kept natural secrets to being a hotter, healthier, happier YOU! The Food Heals Podcast is hosted by Allison Melody and Suzy Hardy – two self-proclaimed natural chicks who will rock your world and change your beliefs about health! This sexy, savvy duo provides eco-friendly advice on a variety of issues including the healing power of nutrition, living authentically, turning your passion into your career, choosing the best natural health and beauty products, the benefits of a plant-based diet and so much more!

What would change in your life if you could embrace your imperfections and find beauty in the broken parts? This week on the podcast, Dan chats with Candice Kumai about her next book, Kintsugi Wellness. Known as the “golden girl of the wellness world”, Candice is a classically trained chef and writer of five best-selling wellness books. Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirittranscends beyond the delicious recipes Candice is known for, and shares the philosophies of her Japanese culture about embracing imperfections, cultivating inner strength and living a gracious life. Candice opens up about her own journey to self-acceptance through her trips to Japan and observing kintsugi, which is the Japanese method of carefully sealing broken pottery with gold, and observing the product as more beautiful than before. This book shares that golden repair the American culture desperately needs, and exactly how to find it. In this podcast, Dan and Candice talk about... * How traditions from ancient Japanese culture gave Candice a unique insight into how to handle our problems in Western culture. * How celebrating and finding the beauty in the brokenness can help you achieve self-acceptance. * How to appreciate your scars without making them your identity. * The importance of building authentic human connection. * How being grateful for the pain and bad times can help you move forward in life. * What Japanese culture can teach us about living with great resilience and living gracefully.  Candice's new book is available April 17th. ********************************* Join the Life Amplified Power Tribe and talk to Dan about this week's episode: facebook.com/groups/lifeamplified Learn more about Dan and how he can help you add more purpose, fulfillment, and joy in ALL aspects of your life at creativesoulcoaching.net Be social with Dan on Instagram and Twitter: @CSCDanMason Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Join Black Girl In Om Founder Lauren Ash and Art Director Deun Ivory for this chat with “the golden girl of wellness,” Candice Kumai. In this episode, these marvelous women explore the work they do with an appreciation for our ancestors, an awareness of the present, and an attentiveness to future generations. Listen in as they journey through their stories of self and those that inspire them with lots of laughs, life lessons, and love along the way. And when we say love, we mean it! There is so much genuine adoration and affirmation all up + through this episode. When you’re done listening, we hope you’ll feel inspired to take a moment to appreciate the incredible women in your life!

Candice Kumai is an internationally-renowned wellness writer, chef & content creator, described by ELLE magazine as “The Golden Girl of the Wellness World.” and was recently named one of Arianna Huffington’s “Top 20 New Role Models in 2017.” Born and raised in California to a Japanese mother and a Polish-American father, in Carlsbad CA, Candice grew up in a mixed culture home – celebrating Japanese traditions & cuisine from a young age, and honing a cosmopolitan perspective that continues to inspire her work today. Not only does it inspire her cooking…it inspires her new book where for the first time she fully embraces her heritage and thats what we talk about in this episode! Order her new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Clean-Green-Japanese-Time-Tested-Serenity/dp/0062669850 Want to podcast? Want to take your current podcast to the next level? Go to: www.beginpodcastingnow.com and fill out the form for a free consultation. Follow us on social: Facebook: www.facebook.com/gnmpodcast Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/growthnowmovement Instagram: www.instagram.com/gnmpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/gnmpodcast

I’m so happy to have the amazing Candice Kumai on the show today! A former model turned culinary chef and celebrity, she has now tapped back into who she truly feels called to be and that’s as a writer. Today, we’re talking about her new book, Kintsugi Wellness, and her journey and Japanese heritage that called her to write it.   Kintsugi is the beautiful Japanese practice of taking a broken item and sealing or mending the cracks with golden repair. Candice uses this as an analogy in everyone’s life as she feels that our struggles or challenges are what make us more beautiful. We are all imperfect and she whole-heartedly hopes we all can see the goodness in our flaws and celebrate them in ourselves – and in others.   There are so many fascinating components to both Candice and her new book – particularly the deep dive into her heritage’s practices and philosophies – and I can’t wait to read it in its entirety. Be sure to pick up your copy, too and let me know what you think! --     Question Highlights: Can you tell me what Kintsugi means, where it came from and where it came up throughout your journey? Do you think it was important for you to go through your rough times? What means the most in the world to you right now? What are some of the most exciting things you’ve learned in your research? What do you think were the core Japanese practices that shaped you? What’s something wise you’ve heard lately? What is resonating for people in your book? How do you incorporate mindfulness into the food you make? What are you most excited about right now?   In This Episode We Talk about: What Kintsugi means and how Candice came to write her new book, Kintsugi Wellness The importance of connection and sharing our stories and pasts What Candice’s Japanese heritage means to her Wabi Sabi and what it means Letting go of expectations Accepting your imperfections and seeing the beauty in them Being unapologetically who you are Resilience Learning to let go And much more…  -- Candice Kumai is known as “the golden girl of the wellness world” (Elle Magazine) and one of the “top 20 new role models” (Arianna Huffington). She is a classically trained chef, wellness writer, and author of five books. She contributes to lifestyle outlets such as Cosmopolitan, Yoga Journal, Elle, Shape, Bob Appétit, Byrdie, Girlboss, and Well + Good (where she also sits on their Wellness Council). Candice is a former judge on Iron Chef America and Beat Bobby Flay, she is a regular contributor on Dr. Oz. and E! News. Resources: FB: facebook.com/candicekumai IG: @candicekumai Twitter: @candicekumai   Kintsugi Wellness by Candice Kumai -- Check out my website at loriharder.com. Follow me on social media @LoriHarder on Instagram and Lori Harder on Facebook.

“The ones I’m attracted to the most have grit and grace all over them.” - Candice Kumai I’m sure you’ve had times in your life where you’ve felt broken. You may even be feeling that way now. In those moments you may feel like you’ve lost the ability to be perfect. You may even feel like there’s no point, that the boat has sailed. That’s not true. You have the chance to come out more beautiful of a person than you were before. In Japanese culture there is something called kintsugi, or golden repair. When someone would break something, especially of value, it would be repaired and finished with gold dust. These golden cracks were revered, and objects were considered to be even more beautiful than when they were brand new. These golden cracks gave it personality and a new life it wouldn’t have had before. On this episode of The School of Greatness I bring you a truly inspirational person with so much knowledge and love of applying this concept to ourselves: Candice Kumai. Candice is a Japanese Polish American who struggled with racism growing up because she was different. She persevered and saw the beauty in herself that made her different from others in her school and used it to become a professional model. From there Candice made a pivot to become a great chef, where she faced even more scrutiny in her new community for having been a former model. Candice has developed the unique ability of emotional kintsugi, where she can turn emotional turmoil, racism, and negative situations into golden opportunities. I really appreciated her energy and passion for sharing this idea with as many people as possible. Beyond being a well-known wellness influencer and chef, Candice has decided it’s time for her to tell the whole story of how wellness can come back into our lives after we experience being broken. Learn how you too can create beauty from your own personal darkness, on Episode 623. Some questions I ask: What was the hardest thing for you to reflect on? (10:16) Why is it that despite everything America has put them through, the Japanese still love us? (13:03) You had a relationship for a long time, is that right? (17:13) How long did you stay in Japan after the breakup? (23:08) Why did you want to do this type of book? (25:02) How do you think being broken makes us stronger? (28:47) What is the biggest problem a lot of Americans face with food and nutrition? (33:05) How closely related is food to our emotional stability? (41:04) In this episode you will learn: How things that were broken can become more beautiful than when they were perfect (6:25) What Candice experienced as an Asian kid growing up in Southern California (11:44) Candice’s experience of a breakup and losing a family member at the same time (18:18) Why Candice was always afraid to be successful (24:11) The biggest lesson Candice has learned about herself over the last few years (26:37) Principles we should be thinking about to have wellness all around (30:06) Why so many of us are afraid to be who we really are (36:48) Plus much more...

"I really feel like self care should be about eating well, sleeping well, being good to others, and being good to yourself." - Candice Kumai Learn more about Hello Freedom at https://terricole.com/28

We got real with Candice Kumai about how to eat clean, her experience on Top Chef, and the benefits of a healthy sex life.

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