Popular Celebrity Self-Care Podcast Gets Picked-up by iHeartRadio

Popular Celebrity Self-Care Podcast Gets Picked-up by iHeartRadio

Host Candy Washington Shares 3 Self-Care Ideas for the New Year

January 5, 2021, (Los Angeles, CA) - The popular weekly podcast, Sugar Pills: A Practical Guide to Self-Care, hosted by actress, influencer, author, and executive producer, Candy Washington, has officially been selected by iHeartRadio for distribution.

The podcast empowers the listener with easy to implement tools to reclaim their self-worth and step into the highest version of themselves with practical self-care insights, expert interviews, and personal stories.

Candy is the founder of 1214 Media Productions where they create inspiring content across film, TV, digital, and publishing platforms. She’s the executive producer, writer, and star of the psychological thriller, Narcissist, which explores the effects that social media has on the mental health of influencers and their followers, which is now available on Amazon Prime Video and SofyTV.

“Self-love isn’t selfish, it’s the highest expression of gratitude to this one unique and precious life that we have been given,” says Candy. She goes on to explain that this was the sentiment that inspired her to start the self-care podcast and to executive produce the influential film.

Candy also provides three self-care tips for a more joyful and empowered New Year:

Self-Care Tip #1: Prioritize your well-being before there’s a breakdown
Don’t overextend yourself by making too many New Year’s resolutions and goals. Yes, have a vision for the New Year, but also incorporate self-care practices into your plan like taking meaningful time off, asking for support, and having healthy boundaries.

Self-Care Tip #2: Implement a morning routine
Being intentional about how you start your day sets the tone for your week, month, year, and life. Have a set time and morning routine that could include journaling, meditating, and drinking water.

Self-Care Tip #3: Take inventory of your relationships and habits
Take inventory of who you have in your life from romantic partnerships, friendships, and family, and ensure that you are only taking healthy relationships into the New Year. Cut ties with people who do not add value to your life. Do the same with your habits, take an inventory of your daily, weekly, and monthly habits, and only take into the New Year those habits that serve the highest version of yourself.

Candy was also the keynote speaker for WellnessCon and played a lead role in a digital series produced by Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo. She's the former host of Disney Style and has appeared on The Doctors on CBS as a lifestyle expert.

She's written four books, with her latest being Triggered., a thriller about when codependency turns deadly, think: Gone Girl meets The Devil Wears Prada, which is available at Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and wherever books are sold.

About Candy Washington
Candy Washington is an actress, writer, executive producer, and Georgetown alumna. Her personal and professional purpose is to add value to the lives of others through storytelling. She creates inspiring content across film, TV, digital, and publishing platforms that are rooted in wellness and self-care.

She's published four books, executive produced, starred in, and wrote the film, Narcissist, which is now available on Amazon Prime Video and SofyTV. The wellness entrepreneur also hosts a weekly podcast, Sugar Pills Podcast: A Practical Guide to Self-Care, and she recently launched an interactive self-love course.

Candy was also the keynote speaker for WellnessCon and played a lead role in a digital series produced by Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo. She's the former host of Disney Style and has appeared on The Doctors on CBS as a lifestyle expert.

She's been published and featured in Teen Vogue, LA Style Magazine, Fashionista, and more. Up next for Candy is hosting a self-care virtual hub during the PTAFF Arts & Film Festival and being a speaker during the Year of You 2021 Retreat.

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Sex Ed the Musical: Disaster Date Podcast Episode Featuring Candy Washington

Candy’s disaster dating story is featured on this week’s episode of The Sex Ed the Musical Podcast hosted by Wendy Miller.

Candy and Wendy are all part of WhoHaHa, (@whohaha) a creative community and digital content studio co-founded by actress, director, producer and overall mega-badass Elizabeth Banks. WhoHaHa.com celebrates and elevates women in comedy. I’m proud to be part of this amazing collective of funny, fierce and clearly DROP DEAD GORGEOUS women.

ALSO! Now that sanity won and the dumpster fire that was 2020 is coming to an end, it’s time for you to take back all of the pleasure you sacrificed to this annus horribilis.

GET YOUR FREE COPY OF 2021 PLEASURE CHECKLIST TODAY!!!

Email me at info@sexedthemusical.com for this free guide to pleasure, adventure, my favorite dirty stuff, plus a highly scientific checklist that will help you get your sex life back on track. We’re Going To Have Some Fucking Fun In 2021!

Sex Ed The Musical is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Podtail, IHeartRadio, Podbay, Spotify and more.

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Candy Washington's Fireside Chat with Bonfire Live on Creating Meaningful Content

Candy Washington shares the insider scoop on her creative process for her new film, 'Narcissist,' her new book, 'Triggered,' and her weekly self-care podcast, 'Sugar Pills,' during her fireside chat with Bonfire Live.

Candy Washington plays 'Nicole Schroeder' in 'The Salon' from Executive Producers Kelsey Grammer and Tom Russo

Crowned Ladies: Candy is a special on-camera beauty and skincare host

Watch below!

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Candy Washington's latest article on self-love and power couple goals published in 'Where It Begins' Magazine

Hi lovelies,

Are you ready for love?

I share my 5 Steps to Self-love and Power Couple Goals, in my latest article published in ‘Where It Begins Magazine.’

Get ready to learn how to love your life without apology while cultivating a happy, healthy, and empowered relationship.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/3bWKP3J

Candy Washington Speaks at BlushCon on "Passion with a Purpose"

Candy Washington Attends the Luxury Experience Co. Golden Globes Gifting Suite

Creator Lab Spotlight Series: Candy Washington

Hi lovelies,

I just had the pleasure of being interviewed by Creator Lab in their Spotlight Series! You can read the full spotlight here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B6OZEktn1OS/

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This week we’re shining our Creator Spotlight on the talented @candywashington! She gives us deets on her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, her 1214 production company, latest projects, and the creative inspo she gets from #Lizzo! 🔦💥

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L.A. Style Magazine Features Candy Washington in the "Women In Power" Issue

Hi lovelies,

I was humbled and honored to be featured in L.A. Style Magazine’s “Women in Power” issue. You can grab a print version, here.

Want to read it now? Read it on L.A. Style here or below!

The Warmth of Your Inner Voice  featured in

L.A. Style Magazine

   It’s a warm Sunday morning in West Hollywood, and I can feel the sunbeams peeking their way through my blinds, determined to interrupt my sleep. As an entrepreneur, Sunday’s are one of the few days of the week that I let myself sleep in, so I’m holding a playful grudge against the sun. I roll over and stretch my entire body and then I set my intention for the day, “Today, it is my intention to relax, release, and enjoy my day off.” I’ve quickly learned over the years of building up my own on-camera, blogging, social media, and consulting business, from the ground up, that if you don’t take the time to slow down, enjoy the process, and allow yourself to relax, then you’ll inevitably burnout, breakdown, and extinguish the flame that once ignited your soul. Setting my intention for every morning allows me to be grounded and focused throughout the day and serves as a guiding force for my actions. If I need to buckle down and pitch brands, catch up on emails, or create a strategy for a campaign, then I set the intention for productivity. On the days that I need to edit and shoot photos, write, design, or record a podcast, I set my intention for creativity. I let my intention be the wave that I ride throughout my day. I also make sure to periodically check-in with myself to ensure that I’m present in what I’m actually doing at the moment and not operating on auto-pilot. This ensures that I’m paying attention to my intuition and gut feelings, which is one of the most powerful resources we have as human beings and is what I’ve always based my most important life decisions upon. 

   Never underestimate or ignore the power of your inner guide, that little voice of your higher self that whispers in your ear, because it’s there to gently guide you to the next right direction of your life. I’ve found that meditating, focusing on your breath, practicing mindfulness, and being present in your stillness are transformative ways to tap into discerning the voice of your inner guide. Journaling is another powerful way to get in touch with how you’re feeling and use it as a tool to take inventory of what themes are recurring in your life. As I’m lying in bed, basking in the warmth of the sunbeams that are now dancing on my sheets, still not quite awake yet not quite sleep, I send unconditional love, support, and protection to my mind, body, and soul. I can feel the warmth of my inner thoughts wash over my body and penetrate my subconscious mind. Bathing myself in self-affirming mantras is how I cultivate a healthy and loving relationship with myself. 

   Consciously elevating your self-belief is fundamentally one of the most effective ways to live a more fulfilled and complete life, because every relationship that you will ever have is a direct reflection of the relationship that you have with yourself. This means the relationship that you have with your family, friends, lovers, spouses, and to your career, is just a manifestation of the relationship that you have with yourself. If you don’t love yourself, you cannot love others, and if you don’t respect yourself, others cannot respect you. 

Once I internalized this principle, everything changed for me. My validation and self-worth came from me, my internal source, rather than some external person or perceived success, therefore nothing and no one could ever take away my inherent value as a human being. I am here, therefore, my life is meaningful, and who I am matters. 

  This was the essence of why I wrote my first book, Sugar Pills: 10 Days to Awaken Your Inner Power, because it’s imperative to know that our work is what we do and it does not define who we are. The book is an interactive journal and guide that shares actionable insights on how to elevate your self-esteem and self-confidence through self-love. 

   I wanted to share how I learned how to separate being my authentic self with the public persona that we often take on as ‘the parent of,’ ‘the spouse of,’ ‘the sibling of,’ ‘the boss of,’ ‘the founder of,’ ‘the creator of’ and so on. Once we are able to tear back the layers of the titles that we wear, it’s revealed that we are all intrinsically the same and inherently connected. 

   It’s extremely humbling and empowering to know that we are not in it alone, but that we are all the same shadow and light versions of ourselves, dancing our way through life. I now know that I have the power to set my own intentions. I have the power to determine my level of self-love, self-esteem, and self-worth. I have the power to choose the trajectory of my life and create my own destiny. I have the power to wake up every morning and to choose joy. I have the power – and so do you. 

Candy Washington shares an excerpt from Sugar Pills: 10 Days to Awaken Your Inner Power. The book is an interactive journal and guide to shifting your mindset to unlock your inner creativity, confidence and power. Each chapter features a motivational and informative journal entry that guides you in observing your own thoughts, actions, and feelings along with an interactive guide where you can journal along with each actionable insight. *You can find Sugar Pills: 10 Days to Awaken Your Inner Power, on Amazon and on Amazon Kindle.

“Awakening the Power of Perseverance”

“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.”– Maya Angelou 

When I decided to make my fateful leap from my cushy, yet stifling, corporate job in New York City, to embark on my journey to becoming a full-time, self-sustaining creative professional in Los Angeles, I never knew how wildly fulfilling it would be, but I also never imagined how challenging and down-right petrifying it would get. 

   There were days where I would sit in my car and just cry. First, I hated driving, I hated my car, and I hated being stuck in gridlock traffic. It was the physical manifestation of the gridlock and overwhelm going on my mind and life. I would get completely frustrated with trying to juggle paying bills, booking gigs, staying true to myself, trying to make new friends in a big city, staying fit and healthy, being mind-blowingly homesick, and struggling with whether or not I had made the right decision.

   But even though I had those moments of crying, screaming, and yelling like a mad woman in my car while at a red light, I was also blessed with moments of utter elation, peace, and comfort knowing that I was in exactly the right place, at exactly the right time.

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   I was able to experience these moments, not because I’m manic, but because I learned to accept that in life, we will inevitably encounter highs and lows, especially when you are moving toward your goals and dreams without a societal safety net. The trick is to embrace change and knowing to let go of the things that you cannot control, because there is a lesson in every experience that we go through in life.

   Looking back at the moments that I felt like giving up and that all was lost, I learned a few key insights that helped me make it through the tough times and empowered me with the wisdom to make and future challenges easier to face.

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The Power of Perseverance: “Steve Harvey was homeless and lived in his car for 3 years, but he didn’t give up. He kept going and he kept fighting the good fight. If your dream is worth having, it’s worth fighting for even when things get tough. You can’t let perceived failures or setbacks stop you from pursuing what you are called to do in this world. Often times, what we think is a setback is actually the biggest set-up for something amazing to manifest in your life, you just have to keep going in order to get it.”

Power Tip: “The majority of the time, you need to learn the lesson that failures and setbacks are meant to teach you in order to prepare you and equip you the necessary wisdom and experience to handle your success. It’s strengthening you so your successful becomes a blessing and not a burden.”

Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon: Special Guest Candy Washington

Hi lovelies,

I had the pleasure of being a special guest on the Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon Podcast, listen here or below for the interview!

Episode 76: First-Time Filler, What it Means to be an Influencer, and Stigmas in the Beauty Industry with Candy Washington

In this episode of Beauty Bytes with Dr. Kay: Secrets of a Plastic Surgeon, I chat with the amazing influencer Candy Washington! Candy is an independent, passionate girl boss who graduated from Georgetown University and went on to create The Billionaire Blogger Society! She gives tips and counseling to other influencers and has written her own book, Sugar Pills: 10 Days to Awaken Your Inner Power, about confidence and expressing your creativity. We chatted about her new web series, first-time filler, and stigmas that influencers and plastic surgeons face.

Find me on Instagram here!
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Learn More About Sugar Pills here!
Shop My Amazing Skincare Line here!

Good Morning LaLa Land: Special Guest Candy Washington

Hi lovelies,

I had the honor of being a guest on “Good Morning LaLa Land,” with the amazing co-hosts, Jezlan, Dr. Erin, and Robert Mack.

We discussed all things #TuesdayTransformation and I go deep on the Sugar Pills podcast and book, how to get rid of self-doubt, and what’s new at 1214 Media Productions.

You can watch my segment below and head over to Good Morning Lala Land for the full interview!

LIFE STORIES WITH JOANNA GARZILLI: CANDY WASHINGTON AS SPECIAL GUEST

Hi lovelies,

I was honored to be a special guest on the show, Life Stories hosted by Joanna Garzilli for EverTalkTV. The interview is up on lifestoriestelevision.com as well as Apple TV and Roku, and you can watch below.

We cover how your childhood can play a role in your current success and my plans for my new company, 1214 Media Productions.

Candy Washington from EverTalk TV on Vimeo.

SPECIAL GUEST: #NoFilterFriday Podcast with Rachel Mullins

Hi lovelies,

I had the pleasure of being a guest on the #NoFilterFriday Podcast with Rachel Mullins on setting boundaries.

LISTEN BELOW!

FEATURE: The Giving Keys Interview on Forgiveness with Candy Washington

As featured on The Giving Keys.

I’m Candy Washington – I’m a content creator, author, actress and at my core, I’m a storyteller.

The most powerful story of forgiveness that I’m a part of would probably be with my father.  He wasn’t really present in my life and I had to learn how to accept that and see him as a person, not as an ideal and forgive myself for thinking that I was less than without him.

To me, forgiveness means having compassionate accountability for yourself and for others. That really creates a space to let go in a way that removes guilt, blame and shame.

I think forgiveness is challenging because it makes it seem as though you are agreeing that what the person did was ok or that somehow that you were hurt by isn’t justified. So I think sometimes it’s difficult to forgive because you that you are giving away your power but the truth is that it’s the opposite, you are actually empowering yourself with the ability to move on and to let go and to take that negative energy and turning it into something positive that you can use and move forward with.

I think it’s easier to forgive people because if you feel that you have to be forgiven you have to admit that you did something wrong. I think sometimes when you have to admit that you did something wrong it can bruise the ego because the ego wants to stay in the state of  ‘I’m right and you’re wrong.’ So to be forgiven means you have to acknowledge that you made a mistake, that you did something wrong and that your actions hurt someone else and that you have to be accountable for those decisions. Sometimes people ask for forgiveness but you can tell it’s very surface like 'Oh yeah I’m sorry' or 'I’m sorry you felt that way' - being kind of dismissive, I think it takes a bigger person to say, 'Please forgive me for what I did.'

For me, being able to ask for forgiveness has really come from a place of self-reflection and self-awareness and acknowledging that you don’t have to have judgment around what happens to you or what you do. We’re all humans and by design we make mistakes. Being forgiven and asking for forgiveness is just a part of our human experience. When you don’t personalize it like, 'I am wrong,' 'I am bad' or 'I am awful' and you kind of allow yourself to have a healthy distance from where you did something wrong and I made a mistake but I am not that mistake and that doesn’t make me wrong, the event and the act is wrong. When you can separate your person from the action it’s much easier to say please forgive me for what I did because you know who I am.

I think it’s imperative that we think about forgiveness not just in our individual lives but also when it comes to the collective consciousness of the world and what’s happening locally, nationally and internationally. I think we need to forgive people who we think are going against what we believe, what we think is right, what we think we should be doing. Once you’re able to forgive past actions and past transgressions then you open up a space for healthy dialogue and you can say this is what I believe, this is what I think, let me actually hear and listen to your perspective. As long as you’re defending your position, you’re not listening and your're not open to learning about a different perspective or someone else’s experience. I can have my opinion and you can have your opinion and they both can coexist without one person being bad and one person being good.  As long as we think I’m always right, you’re not growing and you’re not moving forward. I think a lot of our leaders are stuck on 'this is the way we’ve always done it,' this is the way we’re always going to do it that they’re not actually thinking about what’s best and most beneficial now that will create a better world moving forward.

 I use forgiveness to move myself forward primarily through self-forgiveness. I tend to be really hard on myself – I always want to get the A+, I want the gold star. I have a lot of inner critic chatter that I have to check so the way I do that is through self-forgiveness. The tool I use is really simple, two words, ‘so what’? I didn’t book that gig I really wanted, so what? I’m still here, I’m still alive, I’m still moving forward, I still have my friends, I still have my family. The world is still spinning. When I’m at peace and happy with myself then I’m showing up for my friends and my family and my audience. I’m showing up in a full way because I’m full first. 

The way I nurture my capacity for self-forgiveness is through journaling. I like to write down things like how am I feeling right now? What are the reoccurring thoughts I’m thinking? What are patterns are showing up and looking at them in a loving way and not a critical way? I also meditate – I’ll light a candle and count down and get really still and centered. These are things you can try out this week and see how they work for you!

PODCAST: Kinda Dating Podcast: Loving the Single Life Episode with Candy Washington

Hi lovelies,

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I sat down with Natasha Chandel and Aisha Renee Holden to talk about embrace your single life and why dating yourself is the most important relationship you’ll ever have.

Listen and subscribe here:  https://apple.co/2wrKpmc 

Also available on Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Castbox, and Tunein.

PODCAST: The Wine Situation with Candy Washington

Hi lovelies,

I sat down with my sweet friend, Ellen Clifford and her co-host for their podcast, The Wine Situation.

Listen to our episode, here.

SPOTLIGHT FEATURE: The Giving Keys Discussion with Candy Washington

Hi lovelies,

I wanted to quickly share with you my recent spotlight feature on The Giving Keys. You can read it on their site here, and below!

Hope you enjoy!

What led you to transition out of a big company and into the more entrepreneurial route of creating ‘Actress with Style’ - your own personal brand?

Becoming an entrepreneur was just the next natural step for me. In my corporate jobs, I learned about building profitable brands, generating press, and fostering relationships, which is the foundation for anyone trying to create their own brand.

I knew that I had a vision for my own life and a brand that I wanted to build and I decided to take the leap and go for it rather than stay stuck on the corporate ladder working to make other people rich and fulfill someone else's dream.

I also wanted to live my life on my own terms and the bureaucracy that comes with a corporate job wasn't a fit for my free spirit. Additionally, I knew that my voice was meaningful and I wanted a platform to share it that wasn't dependent on someone else deciding that what I said had meaning.

If you had to choose one character trait that defines or drives your success what would it be?

I would define my character trait that defines my success as relentlessness. I think that we need to be relentless in our pursuit of our dreams, but never ruthless. We can be successful without losing our moral compass.

Do you feel that having a diversity in interests and influence is the key to finding success in the modern age of social media?

I think it really depends on the person. It depends on what your personal passions are and what your capacity level is to give to your professional endeavors. For me, I'm a storyteller and content creator. So everything that I do is just an extension of that, whether it's acting, hosting, consulting, or doing social media campaigns.

Success, to me, is just deciding every day to do what you're passionate about, regardless of fear. I think to have success in the age of social media is to not let social media define you or determine your self-worth, but to use it as tool to build your brand and to create a community.

I also believe that we're all influential, just some people have bigger platforms, so we should all be mindful of what we're putting out there, because all of our voices are valuable.

On The Billionaire Blogger Society you talked about working on your inner self (self-esteem, happiness, etc.) to improve as an influencer. What parts of yourself have you had to work on over the years and what would you still like to improve on?

The biggest thing that I had to overcome was feeling the need to always “be on” and “be busy.” It was hard for me to take breaks and not feel guilty for not pitching, working, emailing, posting, etc. I had to learn how to slow down, be intentional, and allow myself to enjoy the flow of life.

I think that we're all works in progress, so I'm always looking to improve, learn, grow, and share.

What direction do you want to take yourself and your brand towards in the coming years? Do you have an ultimate goal?

My ultimate goal is what I'm doing right now. Enjoying my life and my career while adding value to the lives of others through storytelling. So it's my hope to continue to do this and do it on a bigger scale.

In addition to my other endeavors, I've also started taking on private clients for 1-On-1 Self-Care Sessions, to join me, you can visit here.

-Candy Washington

Actress, Author, and Founder of The Billionaire Blogger Society

Candy Washington Is A Guest Speaker at UCLA's Influencer Marketing Class

Hi lovelies,

I had so much fun being a guest speaker at the Influencer Marketing Class for UCLA on January 30, 2019. It was humbling and fulfilling to connect with such brilliant minds in business.

Candy Washington Models in Fashion + Style Segment on KTLA

Hi lovelies,

I had so much modeling in a fashion and style segment for KTLA with Clark & Stone.

Watch below!