WRITER | PRODUCER | ACTOR | MANIFESTATION + SELF-LOVE MUSE
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
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!
Hi lovelies,
I absolutely love attending events hosted by Celebrity Connected and I was super honored to be featured in Celebrity News on my experience and style.
You can see their feature here, and watch below.
Hi lovelies,
I wanted to thank Sidebuy for a lovely feature on my journey as an influencer, blogger, and actress. You guys can enjoy the full feature here, and below.
At Sidebuy, we are always on the lookout to discover inspiring content creators and influencers who are openly and authentically sharing their unique voices. Today, we are putting the spotlight on a truly inspirational influencer, blogger and actress Candy Washington who is discussing her experience as an influencer and sharing some tips for those who are starting out.
Sidebuy: Please share a little bit about yourself and your blog:
Candy: “I’m Candy Washington, an actress, fashion and lifestyle influencer, writer, and on-camera host for Disney Style. My blog is Actress with Style, a digital destination for all things fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment geared toward the active millennial.”
Sidebuy: What prompted you to become an influencer?
Candy: “I always knew that I wanted to do something creative and something that would give me a platform to help others. Being an influencer is the best of both worlds. I’m able to work with amazing brands, share my experience with my audience, and inspire others to live happier and more fulfilled lives. For me, it’s the perfect way to be a creative professional.”
Sidebuy: If you can name one of the biggest challenges of being an influencer what would it be?
Candy: “Creating residual and sustainable income. Depending on what stage you’re at as an influencer, it can be a lot of chasing projects and campaigns. But to truly be a professional in the field, you have to find a way to generate income that goes beyond one-off paychecks.”
Check out our 5 Etiquette Rules every influencer must be aware of!
Sidebuy: If you can name one of the biggest rewards of being an influencer what would it be?
Candy: “Sharing my voice, ideas, and experiences with others. It’s the most rewarding thing when someone messages me that my content inspired them to start their own business, try a new look, or it just made them smile that day. Truly connecting with others makes it all worth it.”
Sidebuy: If you can share one tip to those who are starting out as influencers, what would it be?
Candy: “Know your worth. Whether you have 2 followers or 2 million, your voice, your perspective, and your reach are valuable. Also, try to silence the negative thoughts in your mind that don’t serve you or your dream. The biggest obstacle that we have is to get over is self-doubt.”
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Sidebuy: Can you describe one of the best collaborations you had with a brand? How did it look like
Candy: “I loved working with Pretty Little Thing on a campaign with their collaboration with Olivia Culpo. I got to style her pieces my own way and then share them on my blog and social media channels. They also dressed me for an event they had while launching their collaboration with Kourtney Kardashian. Another dream collaboration I did was with Mercedes-Benz and we created mini-videos highlighting our favourite things about living in Los Angeles.”
Need more tips on how to reach out to brands and stand out? Check out our post on this topic http://snip.ly/19x0khere.
Sidebuy: Where do you think is the future of influencer marketing is going for both influencers and for brands?
Candy: “I think it’s going toward more video content, and Instagram Stories will be really important as a way to work with brands. For brands, I think they will start to hire influencers as consultants on the business side as well. As long as we have social media, influencer marketing is here to stay, but I think influencers will start to get savvier about their strategies and create their own brands to promote.”
Hi lovelies,
I had an amazing time at the MARAJÓ x Alessandra Ambrosio event and I was fortunate enough to be featured in L.A. Guest List for attending.
You can check out the full feature here.
Hi lovelies,
Last night I got to attend the star-studded L.A. premiere of Battle of the Sexes. Emma Stone looked flawless in platinum blonde hair and a sparkling silver outfit, while Steve Carell looked distinguished in his dark suit.
Emma's performance as tennis legend, equal rights pioneer, and LGBQT advocate, Billie Jean King, was uncanny and you forget that you're watching Emma and you really feel as though you're watching Billie Jean in the 1970's.
Beyond the way she speaks and looks, Emma nails Billie Jean's signature walk and it was impressive how precise her tennis move were to mimic the legend's expertise.
Steve's portrayal of Bobby Riggs showed the troubled gambler's life in a compassionate way. Revealing that he was more of a lost soul looking for meaning than a rambling bigot. Elizabeth Shue also gave a riveting performance as his patient yet fed-up wife.
Sarah Silverman gave a compelling performance and she made us laugh throughout the entire film with her endearing portrayal of Gladys Heldman.
But what really stole the show was the powerful speech that the real Billie Jean King gave prior to the movie. She told us about her journey and how she paved the way for women's professional tennis to exist today.
Billie Jean King is also inspiring us through her partnership with Citizen Watches. Both represent excellence, innovation, and ingenuity. You can get the full details on their perfect partnership below.
"CITIZEN, a pioneer in watchmaking and innovative technology since 1918, promotes excellence and creativity with a deep-rooted respect for craftsmanship. CITIZEN advocates “Better Starts Now,” searching for and accomplishing goals that better our lives. In this respect, CITIZEN aligns with organizations and personalities that reflect the values of the brand including the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative, Citizen Naismith College Basketball Awards and National Merit Scholarship.
As a “citizen of the world” we bear the responsibility to help cultivate positive change and on-going evolution to our craft. For over 40 years, CITIZEN’s Eco-Drive technology has served as the prime example of how the brand is dedicated to making the world and its environment a better place.
A simple yet revolutionary concept, Eco-Drive harnesses the power of light from any natural or artificial light source and converts it into energy. Using a renewable natural resource instead of filling our landfills with discarded watch batteries.
Our name speaks to our belief of inclusion with a multi-cultural mindset to create timepiece that can be enjoyed by citizens all over the world."
Our fight for equal rights and equal pay continues to this day, but Battle of the Sexes is a must-see to inspire us to keep fighting the good fight, with love.
Hi lovelies,
With awards season in full swing, Emmys weekend is one of my favorite weekends to celebrate super talented actors, writers, producers, and directors in television.
Another one of my favorite events during awards season is the EcoLuxe Lounge Pre-Emmys Gifting Suite that is hosted and produced by the incomparable Debbie Durkin.
You can connect with amazing brands and give back to awesome charities.
Who are your favorite Emmys nominees this season?
Hi lovelies,
The other night I had the pleasure of attending CAA's L.A. premiere of the Blackpills series Super High. Blackpills is a digital media company that is a pioneer in short scripted content.
The digital series is written and directed by Edouard Pluvieux and Kev Adams, who also stars along with YouTube star DeStorm Power and model Sarah McDaniel.
The premise of the breakout show is that this misfit team is able to fight crime after receiving super powers from magical weed. Although it might sound a bit far-fetched, the show is refreshingly funny and action-packed.
You can watch all 10 episodes of the first season starting on September 25 on Blackpills.
