On this episode of First Paso, Candace closes out Season 6 by reflecting on the grief, gratitude, and identity shifts that have shaped her in one of life’s most transformational transitions yet. From unexpected valleys to surprising mountaintops, she opens up about what it has meant to embrace the highs and lows of this current transition season — even the messy steps in between.

How do you stay grounded when transition is tugging you in all directions?

Listen as Candace unpacks—through a celebration of becoming in real-time—what she learned about honesty, identity, commentary, purpose, and choosing life even when you don’t feel ready.

Visit CandaceOlusola.com or follow @CandaceOlusola on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for insights on embracing wholeness, unlocking purpose, and living free—while navigating change with faith and clarity.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ Why identity often gets tested in transition

✔️ What happens when commentary and comparison distort your purpose

✔️ Why choosing life is a daily, sacred decision

✔️ How grief, gratitude, and growth can coexist

Timestamps:

00:22 Introduction and Season Reflection

06:11 Lessons Learned: Honesty and Vulnerability

09:58 Repurposing Life’s Lessons

12:23 Gratitude and Joy

14:19 Navigating Commentary and Opinions

17:08 Embracing the Messy Middle

20:23 Choosing Life and Rest

37:19 Overcoming False Identities

40:03 Grief and Letting Go

43:12 Final Thoughts and Season Wrap-Up

On this episode of First Paso, Candace shares how navigating grief and unconditional love often means choosing truth over comfort—and what it actually costs to love in truth.

What happens when the people you love won’t—or can’t—meet you in the truth?

Listen as Candace reflects on the tension of holding love and grief at the same time, the slow ache of letting go of false expectations, and how choosing truth—even when it hurts—can still be an act of radical love.

Visit CandaceOlusola.com or follow @CandaceOlusola on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for insights on embracing wholeness, unlocking purpose, and living free—while navigating change with faith and clarity.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ How agape love differs from enabling love

✔️ Why grief and growth often happen at the same time

✔️ What it really costs to live in truth

✔️ How to love people well without self-betrayal

Timestamps:

00:22 Introduction and 2025 Reflections

02:43 Navigating Love and Grief

03:56 Personal Examples and Challenges

10:36 Learning to Love Unconditionally

17:12 Balancing Grief and Hope

21:47 Moving Forward in Truth

26:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

#FPSeasonsOfTransition #TruthInLove #GriefAndGrowth #AgapeLove #FaithInHardTimes #EmotionalHealing #LettingGoInLove #SpiritualMaturity #AuthenticityJourney

On this episode of First Paso, Candace unpacks how false identities take root—how family, culture, past wounds, and fear shape who we think we are, rather than who we were truly created to be.

But what if you’ve been living by an identity that was never yours to begin with?

Listen as Candace explores what it means to deconstruct false identities, rebuild from Truth, and fully embrace the REAL you.

Visit CandaceOlusola.com or follow @CandaceOlusola on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube for insights on embracing wholeness, unlocking purpose, and living free—while navigating change with faith and clarity.

Bless Candace For Her Birthday Here

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✔️ How family, culture, & past experiences shape your identity

✔️ Why deconstructing false beliefs isn’t dangerous—it’s necessary

✔️ The difference between external labels & God’s truth about you

✔️ Practical steps to embrace your true identity

Timestamps:

00:22 Introduction and Gratitude

02:30 Embracing Your True Self

07:08 Impact of Family and Culture

10:20 Dealing with Past Wounds

14:17 Understanding God’s Perspective

24:49 Practical Steps to Discover True Identity

41:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

#FPSeasonsOfTransition #IdentityInChrist #FaithAndHealing #SelfDiscovery #DeconstructToRebuild #HealingThroughFaith #FindingYourself #GodsTruthOverLies #AuthenticityJourney