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

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Related links:

Candice Kumai - Kintsugi Wellness (book)

Candice Kumai's website

Follow Candice Kumai's on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter

Candice Kumai - Clean Green Eats (book)

Candice Kumai - Clean Green Drinks (book)

Candice Kumai - Pretty Delicious (book)

Candice Kumai - Cook Yourself Sexy (book)

Candice Kumai's Matcha Master Class

Listen to Lewis Howes previously on TUHP (episode #65)

Listen to Lori Harder previously on TUHP (episode #235 & #108)

Listen to Aubrey Marcus previously on TUHP (episode #233)

Lauryn Evarts - The Skinny Confidential (book)

Almost 30 Podcast

Matcha Love (organic ceremonial matcha)

Oprah & Deepak’s 21-Day Meditation Experience (iOS & Android app)

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236: Candice Kumai - Embracing Imperfection • Connecting With Our Elders • Matcha 101

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