Kandid Conversations

By Kandia Johnson

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Ready to lead without losing it? This podcast is for leaders who are navigating change, conflict and uncertainty at work and life, while still trying to show up with clarity, confidence, and composure.

I’m Kandia, your personal hype woman turned self-leadership strategist, helping you think clearly, communicate effectively, and lead with intention when it matters most.

Because most of us don't struggle with what to do, we struggle with staying composed while doing it. 

So around here, we talk about what leadership development often misses:
how you manage your thoughts, emotions, and decisions in the moments that test you.

From handling pushback and difficult conversations to breaking cycles of self-doubt and overthinking, this podcast gives you practical tools to lead yourself first so that you can lead others better.

If you’ve ever found yourself reacting too quickly, second-guessing your decisions, or trying to hold it all together under pressure, you’re in the right place.


Episode Date
Why Working Harder Isn’t the Answer
May 12, 2026
When Opportunity Knocks, Check This First
Apr 27, 2026
How To Lead When You Don't Know What You're Doing
Apr 24, 2026
Sleep On It: Stop Forcing Decisions at Work
Apr 17, 2026
Yes, It’s Convenient, But What's it Costing You?
Apr 10, 2026
Why You Keep Losing It in Difficult Conversations at Work (And How to Fix It)
Mar 30, 2026
You’re Not Stuck, You’re Just Asking the Wrong Questions (Here’s What to Ask Instead)
Mar 23, 2026
Stop Overthinking and Make Decisions Faster with This Mindset Shift
Mar 16, 2026
Protecting Your Peace OR Avoiding the Hard Things
Mar 11, 2026
I'm Proactively Ignorant (Yes, I Said It)
Mar 09, 2026
Stop Moving In Silence
Mar 02, 2026
Execution Without Evolution: Why Your Goals Keep Failing
Feb 23, 2026
5 Books That Helped Me Get Out of My Own Way
Feb 09, 2026
The Calendar Is a Liar
Dec 28, 2025
Tough Conversations: Ask This One Question Before You Avoid It
Sep 30, 2025
How to Deal With People Who Refuse to Take Accountability at Work
Sep 22, 2025
The Anxiety Cheat Code I Wish I'd Known at 30
Sep 01, 2025
Stop Telling Yourself “I Don’t Know What to Do”
Aug 17, 2025
Changing Careers in Your 40s? You’re Not Lost, Lazy or Behind—You’re Brave ASF
Aug 07, 2025
Day 7: When Getting Out of Bed Feels Like Climbing a Mountain
Aug 04, 2025
Day 6: Why Your To-Do List Isn’t the Problem, Your Mindset Might Be
Aug 03, 2025
Day 5: Burnout? Why Romanticizing Your Day Might Be the Answer
Aug 02, 2025
Day 4: What Would the Fearless Version of You Choose?
Aug 01, 2025
Day 3: A 2-Minute Daily Habit That Builds Self Care + Confidence
Jul 31, 2025
Day 2: How to Set Goals With Soul, Not pressure.
Jul 30, 2025
Day 1: Who Am I When I Strip Away All the Shoulds?
Jul 29, 2025
When Your Life Doesn’t Fit Anymore: Now What?
Jul 28, 2025
The #1 Mistake Holding You Back From Your Next Opportunity
Nov 22, 2024
A Cure For Self Doubt?
Nov 12, 2024
Escaping the Year-End Funk: How to Reset and Honor Your Promises
Oct 31, 2024
Own Your Voice: Direct, Kind, and Unapologetic
Oct 29, 2024
Feedback: Should You Accept or Reject It?
Oct 22, 2024
Leaders, Are Your Daily Habits Sabotaging Your Success?
Oct 10, 2024
Walking in Leadership Confidence: 5 Weekly Questions for Bold Growth
Sep 30, 2024
How Yoga Helped Me Heal and Lead with Confidence w/Dr/Nila Austin
Sep 25, 2024
Unshakeable You: How to Find Calm in Chaos
Sep 02, 2024
Success Sound Scary? You're Not Alone: My Confidence Confessions
Aug 20, 2024
From Nervous to Natural: 4 Steps to Presentation Confidence
Aug 15, 2024
How I Stopped Connecting My Self-Worth to Job Title
Jul 02, 2024
Break Free From Perfectionism in 8-Minutes
Jun 24, 2024
Stuck at a Crossroad in Life? This Question Changes Everything
Jun 20, 2024
Feeling Intimidated? Remember This
Jun 17, 2024
When Your Energy Doesn’t Match Your Ambition
Jun 12, 2024
The Critical Life Skill No One Teaches You - Mastering Adaptability
Jun 05, 2024
Is Your Unapproachability Ruining Your Career (And Ways to FIx That)?
May 22, 2024
Shattered Confidence? Here's How to Piece It Together
Apr 10, 2024
The Legacy We Leave vs. The Likes We Chase
Mar 26, 2024
I Went Whale Watching and Found the Magic Formula for Transforming Obstacles into Opportunities
Mar 06, 2024
Weekday Wins: How The Wait For The Weekend Mindset is Killing You
Feb 28, 2024
Unsubscribed: The Power of Saying: This Ain't Working for Me Anymore
Feb 22, 2024
A 30 Second Cheat Code for Getting Unstuck
Feb 14, 2024
How Proving 'Them' Wrong Almost Ruined My Career
Feb 07, 2024
From Self-Doubt to Self-Mastery: How the Domino Effect Method Can Transform Your Life"
Jan 31, 2024
3 Questions for Finding Joy in the Journey, Not Just the Destination
Jan 24, 2024
Beyond The To -Do List: 10 Productivity Tips to Transform Your Day, Transform Your Life
Jan 17, 2024
Mic Drop Moment #8: Full Stop w/Toure Roberts
Dec 19, 2022
Mic drop Moment #7: When Your Confidence Begins to Slip
Oct 03, 2022
Mic Drop Moment #6: Give Yourself Permission to No Longer Believe
Sep 26, 2022
How I Raised $1 Million w/Chantel George, Founder Sistas In Sales
Sep 19, 2022
Mic Drop Moment #4: Going Through a Difficult Time? Focus on These 3 things
Sep 12, 2022
Mic Drop Moment #3:Stuck in a Comparison Trap? Ask Yourself One Question
Sep 05, 2022
Mic Drop Moment #2: Ready for a Change? Use Your Voice
Aug 29, 2022
Mic Drop Moment #1: Change Your Life in 7 Seconds
Aug 22, 2022
Let Them Be Mad w/Women’s Leadership Coach Kelli Thompson
Jul 19, 2022
You’re Limiting Yourself Without Realizing It
Jul 06, 2022
Quit or Push Through the Struggle w/ Darcy Eikenberg
Jun 23, 2022
Courage Expert: Retrain Your Brain for Unstoppable Success w/ Candace Doby
Jun 21, 2022
How to Figure Out What’s Next For Your Career w/Octavia Goredema
Jun 16, 2022
Speak Your Truth-Powerfully and Skillfully w/ Charlene Wheeless
May 31, 2022
Maintaining Balance? It’s Not What You Think w/Touré Roberts
May 10, 2022
Reframe & Stop Comparing Yourself To Others w/Lia Garvin
Apr 05, 2022
Baby Steps Count Too
Feb 25, 2022
Developing an Unstoppable Mindset
Feb 15, 2022
Why You Procrastinate (and How To Stop It)
Feb 08, 2022
Impostor Syndrome? You’ve Probably Got It Wrong
Feb 04, 2022
How To Triple Your Confidence in 2022
Jan 27, 2022
What You’re Getting Wrong About Finding Your Purpose
Jan 18, 2022
My 45+Day Social Media Detox (What I learned & Why I May Quit For Good)
Jan 11, 2022
Why You Should Say No To New Year Resolution’s
Dec 30, 2021
The Best Things My Therapist Told Me This Year
Nov 04, 2021
How To Regain Your Confidence After Workplace Bullying w/ Zenica Chatman
Oct 28, 2021
Before You Give Up
Oct 25, 2021
Do Not Call Me Resilient w/Francesca Andre
Oct 19, 2021
You are the problem, You Are The Solution
Sep 08, 2021
Don't Sleep on Yourself w/Elle Pierson
Aug 23, 2021
Feel All The Feels
Aug 02, 2021
How to Choose a Career Coach or Program
Jul 27, 2021
Stop Side-Eyeing "The Easy Way Out w/Martice Sutton
Jul 26, 2021
I No Longer Believe.......
Jul 22, 2021
Own The Room w/Tania Williams
Jul 05, 2021
One Weekly Habit For Building Powerful Relationships
Jun 24, 2021
How to Speak With More Confidence in Business and Life
Jun 22, 2021
You Don't Feel Like Showing up, Now What?
Jun 15, 2021
5-Minute Motivation: Living With Your Mistakes
Apr 18, 2021
A Fear of Rejection Holding You Back?
Apr 15, 2021
Secrets to Brand Longevity W/PR Powerhouse Jenelle Hamilton
Mar 18, 2021
Tackling Insecurity and Building Confidence on Video  W/ Xayli Barclay
Mar 02, 2021
Confidently Making Decisions When You Don't Have All the Facts
Feb 08, 2021
How to Affirm an Unapologetic Life W/Toni Jones
Feb 01, 2021
Birthday Lessons, Blessings and Betrayals
Jan 19, 2021