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.

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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.

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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.

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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

On this episode of First Paso, Candace opens up about the raw reality of grief—how we navigate deep loss, process unexpected emotions, and make space for healing.

Grieving loss of anything—a loved one, a job, a rhythm of life—is complex, and the process doesn't follow a script. Whether you're personally grieving and needing comfort, or supporting a friend through loss, it's important to normalize grief, however it presents itself.

How do we move forward while honoring what was lost?

Listen as Candace explores the unpredictable journey of grief, how it manifests in unexpected ways, and how to find space for both sorrow and gratitude.

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What You'll Learn in This Episode:

1. The five stages of grief—and why they don’t happen in order
2. How to navigate complicated emotions like guilt and denial
3. What to say (and NOT say) when supporting someone through loss
4. Faith-based perspectives on grieving with hope
5. Three key things to consider when processing grief

Timestamps:

00:11 Introduction & Birthday Surprise07:35 Reflecting on Grief and Loss12:13 Understanding the Stages of Grief20:32 Coping Mechanisms and Support24:46 Finding Closure and Moving Forward32:43 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

#FPSeasonsOfTransition #NavigatingGrief #HealingThroughLoss #FaithInHardTimes #GriefAndJoy #HonoringLovedOnes #FindingPeaceInLoss #MentalHealthMatters #ChristianEncouragement #EmotionalHealing #HopeInHardTimes

On this episode of First Paso, Candace unpacks the fear and guilt we feel around rest—especially in a culture that glorifies hustle. Many of us believe that slowing down means we’re falling behind.

But what if rest is actually the key to moving forward?

Listen as Candace breaks down the emotional and spiritual weight of rest, how hustle culture has shaped our mindset, and why trusting stillness isn’t laziness—it’s growth. She also explores the overlooked ways we need to rest beyond just the physical, challenging us to rethink what true restoration looks like.

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Timestamps:

00:22 Introduction and Birthday Excitement

02:16 Birthday Celebrations Begin

02:37 Dance Class with Debbie Allen

05:38 Preparing for the Birthday Week

06:55 The Importance of Rest

09:44 Holistic Approach to Rest

11:49 Mental and Emotional Rest

30:52 Spiritual Rest and Faith

37:01 Final Thoughts and Farewell

#FPSeasonsOfTransition #TheGuiltOfRest #SlowDownWithoutGuilt #RestIsProductive #UnlearningHustle

On this episode of First Paso, Candace explores one of the most overlooked but essential parts of navigating transitions—the people who walk with you.

We often think personal growth is something we must figure out alone, but who walks with you through your season of transition may be the game-changing piece you’ve been missing.

What if who you grow with matters just as much as how you grow?

Listen as Candace unpacks why healthy, intentional community is a game-changer when navigating change, how to identify people who truly support your growth, and why some relationships aren’t meant to go where you’re headed next.

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Timestamps:

02:49 The Importance of Supportive Relationships

04:07 Breaking Free from Isolation

05:40 Navigating Transitions with Community

07:25 The Role of Healthy Community

10:28 Biblical Example: Israelites in Transition

14:33 Personal Growth and Vulnerability

17:24 Challenges in Growth and Community

21:04 Building and Maintaining Community

27:04 The Fluidity of Inner Circles

32:41 The Necessity of Intimacy

38:43 Encouragement to Find Your People

#FPSeasonsOfTransition #FindYourPeople #HealthyCommunity #GrowingTogether #IronSharpensIronc

On this episode ofFirst Paso, Candace challenges the way we think about growth—especially the parts that don’t look like progress. Growth is often celebrated when it looks like big wins, breakthroughs, and obvious success. But what about the seasons where it looks likebacktracking, uncertainty, or even failure?

What if what feels like regression is actually the foundation for your next level?

Listen as Candace unpacks thehidden side of growth—the setbacks, the messy middle, and why the parts of your journey that feel like “going backward” might be preparing you formore than you think.

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Timestamps

3:14 Reflecting on Personal Growth

07:07 Math and Life Lessons

08:54 Navigating Regression and Mastery

20:29 The Importance of Community

27:42 Embracing Grace and Honesty

33:04 Lessons from the Israelites

#FPSeasonsOfTransition #GrowthIsntLinear #MessyMiddle #RegressToProgress #UnexpectedGrowth

On this episode of irst Paso, Candace challenges the way we measure success and failure, especially in seasons of transition. When you’re in the middle of change, it’s easy to fixate on what’s going wrong.

But what if the progress you can’t see is still proof that you’re moving forward?

Tune in as Candace unpacks the power of small victories, the mindset shifts needed to embrace them, and how learning to recognize progress might just change everything.

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Timestamps:

03:00 Navigating Wins During Transitions

05:07 Life Coaching Insights

10:12 Personal Growth and Perfectionism

14:13 Embracing Small Wins

28:39 Support Systems and Community

#FPSeasonsOfTransition #CountYourWins #GrowthMindset #CelebrateProgress #FaithInTheProcess