In this episode, Candice sits down with author and end-of-life advocate Erica Baccus to share the extraordinary love story she and her husband, John, built over 41 years together. After John was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, the couple faced one of life's most difficult realities and ultimately made a decision rooted in love, dignity, and honoring his wishes. Erica recounts their journey, the challenges they faced, and the promise she made to support him through the path he chose. 

In this episode, they discuss:

This episode is a powerful testament to love, courage, and the promises we keep for the people who matter most. Even in life's hardest moments, compassion and connection can guide us toward meaning, purpose, and hope. 

About Erica:

Erica Baccus started her professional career in the suburbs of Chicago as an 8th-grade English teacher and went on to San Francisco to become a high-tech marketing, advertising, and research executive.

She and her beloved husband John were married for 41 years. Together they lived an active and adventurous life—skiing, golfing, hiking, and traveling around the world. Now she helps advocate and educate people about end-of-life decisions, exploring the moral and ethical perils so many face, having been there herself as a caregiver, widow, and having had the lived-experience regarding end-of-life autonomy for dementia.

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In this episode, Candice sits down with Cindee Williams, a leadership coach, Maxwell Leadership certified speaker, DiSC behavioral consultant, and founder of Lead My Life. After spending years supporting her family business and raising her children, Cindee found herself facing a major identity shift when she became an empty nester. What followed was a journey of self-discovery that led her to help other women rediscover who they are beyond the roles they have carried for so long. 

In this episode, they discuss:

This episode is a reminder that your most meaningful chapter may still be ahead of you. No matter your season of life, you have unique gifts, wisdom, and purpose waiting to be fully embraced. 

About Cindee:

Cindee Williams is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, DISC Behavioral Consultant, and founder of the coaching platform LEAD My Life.

With over 30 years of experience running a family-owned business, Cindee blends real-world leadership expertise with her passion for empowering empty-nest women. She helps them rediscover who they are beyond mom, gain unshakable confidence, and reignite a sense of purpose for this new season of life.

A lifelong health and fitness advocate, Cindee encourages women to embrace midlife with resilience, clarity, and confidence. Known for her relatable storytelling and actionable insights, she equips her audience to take the lead in their own lives and create meaningful impact in their families, workplaces, and communities.

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In this episode, Candice sits down with Wes Michael, founder of Rare Patient Voice, an organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of patients and caregivers through healthcare research. Wes shares how his background in market research led him to create a platform that connects people living with rare and non-rare conditions to surveys, interviews, and clinical research opportunities that help shape the future of healthcare. 

In this episode, they discuss:

Every story matters. When patients and caregivers share their experiences, they help create possibilities for better treatments, stronger support systems, and a healthier future for everyone!

About Wes:

Wes Michael founded Rare Patient Voice in 2013 to give patients and family caregivers the opportunity to voice their opinions by taking part in all types of research studies. Rare Patient Voice has now recruited for thousands of studies and rewarded patients and family caregivers with over $15 million for their participation. Many have been recruited in person by Wes and his team at patient events and through a robust referral program with patient advocacy and support groups. Rare Patient Voice now covers over 1,500 rare and non-rare diseases and conditions and has expanded from the United States to Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand.

Before launching Rare Patient Voice, Wes worked for healthcare market research firm Kantar Health. He previously was a brand manager and market research manager at McCormick (the spice company) and General Mills (working on Wheaties, Total, and Kix cereals). He has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania (with a year at Edinburgh University) and an MBA from the University of Chicago.

Wes lives outside Baltimore, Maryland, with his wife, Cathy, children Julia and Cliff, grandson Taylor, and dog Stanley.

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In this episode, Candice sits down with Kolaiah "Fuzzy" Jardine, a former federal inmate turned multimillion-dollar real estate investor and co-founder of the Hui Mastermind. Fuzzy shares his deeply personal journey from addiction, prison, and hopelessness to building generational wealth for his family and helping others create financial freedom through real estate investing in Hawaii.

In this episode, they discuss:

No matter where you are starting from, this episode is a reminder that it is never too late to rewrite your story, rediscover your purpose, and create new possibilities for your future. 

About Fuzzy:

Kolaiah “Fuzzy” Jardine, co-founder of HUI Mastermind, empowers Native Hawaiians and locals to build generational wealth through real estate in their homeland, the Pono Way. A former drug addict and dealer who spent time in federal prison, Fuzzy built a multi-million dollar real estate portfolio, including 100+ affordable homes and a $6 million rental portfolio. He uniquely teaches investing using Other People's Money and Time (OPM/OPT), making complex strategies accessible.

Fuzzy’s journey began from growing up with nothing, leading to addiction, drug dealing, and federal prison. His pivotal turning point came during incarceration, igniting his pursuit of real estate investing as a path to freedom and legacy.

Through his unique experiences, Fuzzy developed the step-by-step HUI Framework to help aspiring investors ethically succeed in Hawaii's challenging market, proving that anyone can change their financial destiny.

Website: https://www.fuzzyjardine.com, https://huimastermind.com/

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In this episode, Candice sits down with keynote speaker, mental fitness coach, and entrepreneur Todd Bertsch to explore his incredible journey from addiction and feeling lost to building a life rooted in creativity, growth, and purpose. Todd shares the deeply personal story behind the moment that changed everything for him and how reconnecting with his childhood passion sparked a completely new direction for his life and career. 

In this episode, they discuss:

This conversation is a powerful reminder that your spark is never truly gone. Sometimes it just takes reflection, curiosity, and courage to find it again. 

About Todd:

Todd Bertsch is a keynote speaker, mental fitness coach, and creator of the SPARK Framework, a neuroscience- and behavioral psychology-based roadmap that helps leaders and organizations navigate change with clarity and confidence. He is the founder and CEO of Evolve Marketing, where he has led teams for more than 16 years through growth, uncertainty, and cultural transformation, with hands-on experience across HR, hiring, performance management, and leadership development.

Through the SPARK Framework, including SPARK coaching, Positive Intelligence® coaching, and the Spark Quotient (SQ) assessment, Todd helps teams turn insight into action and ignite their SPARK.

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https://www.evolvemarketingteam.com

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In this episode, Candice sits down with award-winning storyteller, marketing strategist, and bestselling author Hailey Evans for a powerful conversation about resilience, healing, entrepreneurship, and rewriting the stories that try to break us. From becoming a mom at 17 to navigating betrayal, divorce, poverty, health struggles, and single motherhood, Hailey shares how she transformed heartbreak into purpose and built a mission-driven business that is now helping organizations around the world communicate with clarity and impact. 

In this episode, they discuss:

This episode is a reminder that your hardest seasons do not define you. They can become the foundation for your greatest purpose, deepest healing, and most meaningful impact. 

About Hailey:

Hailey Evans is an award-winning storyteller, marketing strategist, and the creator of the EPIC Communication Framework™ and the EPIC Operating System—a strategy-first platform that helps mission-driven organizations turn complex ideas into clear, compelling messaging across fundraising, marketing, and leadership communications.

She is the bestselling author of EPIC Impact™: How to Turn Your Message Into a Movement and recently released her memoir, Rewrite the Story That Tried to Break You. From food stamps to keynote stages, Hailey equips leaders to build message clarity, expand capacity, and transform their stories into movements that amplify impact and inspire action.

Website: https://haileyevans.com/

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In this inspiring episode, Candice Snyder welcomes transformational coach, speaker, and founder of the Walkabout Method, Claudia Wyatt. Known as the “enthusiasm igniter and self-doubt eraser,” Claudia shares the deeply personal story of how grief, toxic relationships, emotional suppression, and burnout led her to a breaking point and ultimately to a breakthrough that changed her life. 

In this episode, they discuss:

This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter how lost or stuck you feel, there is always a way forward one step, one choice, and one walk at a time. 

About Claudia:

Known as “The Enthusiasm Ignitor” and “Self-Doubt Eraser,” Claudia Wyatt is a powerhouse Confidence, Cognitive Behavior, Life Purpose, Empowerment and Leadership Coach, Consultant, International Speaker, Writer, and Transformational leader with over 20 years of experience.

Founder of The Walkabout Method. She is driven by her passion for helping people unleash their personal power, show up authentically, and live with unshakable confidence. As the founder of Claudia Wyatt Coaching LLC, Claudia has empowered countless high-performing teams and individuals to conquer self-doubt and thrive in their personal and professional lives.

Her magnetic presence on stage and contagious energy have captivated audiences at live & virtual events, podcasts, and radio shows. Recognized as Best Executive Life & Leadership Coach in 2025 in the Midwest, by Corporate Vision. Rising High Women Leader Making a Difference in 2023. One of the 10 Most Admired Women Leaders to Follow and a 2022. Claudia’s mission is to inspire others to believe in themselves through imagination, confidence, and self-care.

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In this powerful episode of Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities, Candice sits down with leadership consultant, executive coach, and host of the Dad Nation podcast, Mitchell Osmond. Mitchell shares the deeply personal story behind his transformation from a man battling addiction, emotional disconnection, debt, and a failing marriage into someone committed to becoming a better husband, father, and leader. Through vulnerability and hard-earned wisdom, he opens up about the wake-up calls that forced him to confront the patterns he inherited and finally break the cycle. 

In this episode, they discuss:

This episode is a reminder that transformation is possible, healing can begin with one honest conversation, and it is never too late to become the person your family deserves. 

About Mitchell:

Mitchell Osmond is a leadership consultant, executive coach, and host of the globally ranked Dad Nation Podcast (Top 5% globally). With 15+ years in senior leadership & coaching, he equips high-performing men to thrive at home, in their health, and in their happiness—while amplifying their career success. Through coaching, courses, and his podcast, Mitchell helps men master mindset, build strong marriages, and lead with confidence. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, he shares insights on leadership, marriage, and high-performance habits. His mission: empower men to lead with purpose, win in every arena, and leave a legacy that endures.

My Community: The High Performance Husband™ Accelerator: https://www.dadnationco.com/accelerator

My Podcast: The Dad Nation Podcast: https://www.dadnationco.com/podcast

My Website: Website: https://www.dadnationco.com/

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In this episode of Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities, Candice sits down with global speaker, executive coach, and author Amrita Mukherjee for a deeply honest conversation about courage, reinvention, and creating a life that reflects your true purpose. From growing up in a conservative Indian household to building a successful corporate career in technology and banking, Amrita shares the defining moments that forced her to reevaluate what fulfillment really means. 

In this episode, they discuss:

This episode is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to choose alignment, honor your voice, and create a life filled with passion, purpose, and possibility. 

About Amrita:

Amrita Mukherjee is a global speaker, executive coach, and fiction author, with nearly two decades of leadership experience in technology and banking at top international organisations.

Her work encompasses corporate workshops, community events, coaching programs, and talks that focus on resilience, communication, emotionally intelligent leadership, and wholesome growth.

As the founder of SHEvolution, Amrita works with women across various industries as a coach and mentor, helping them grow in their careers with confidence, clarity, and communication excellence.

Amrita writes powerful women protagonists who navigate life with courage, clarity, and conviction, defining success on their own terms. She believes that impact comes from showing, not telling; hence, she chose her storytelling to inspire women to live lives of purpose, passion, and possibility.

Book Available on Amazon:

Avani The Girl Who Found Her Voice
https://a.co/d/08daqYGN

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In this inspiring episode, Candice Snyder sits down with Kora Franco, founder of Aesthetic Wines, a brand rooted in bold living, resilience, and transformation. Kora shares her deeply personal journey from being orphaned at a young age to navigating identity, adversity, and ultimately building a business that empowers women to rise with confidence and intention. 

In this episode, they discuss:

This episode is a powerful reminder that your past does not define your future and that bold action can lead you exactly where you are meant to be. 

About Kora:

Kora Franco is the Founder and CEO of Aesthetic Wines, a modern luxury wine brand rooted in resilience, ambition, and bold self-expression. Guided by a deeply personal journey shaped by both triumph and personal loss, Kora believes that luxury is a mindset — one defined by intention, confidence, and the ability to appreciate the journey as much as the destination.

Before founding Aesthetic Wines, Kora built her career in banking and consulting, working with top financial institutions and one of the Big Four consulting firms in New York City. Her experience navigating high-performance, male-dominated environments sharpened her strategic mindset, discipline, and leadership style, while reinforcing her passion for empowering women to move boldly, claim their space, confidence, and define success on their own terms.

Wine became a natural extension of that philosophy. Through moments of reflection and celebration shared over thoughtfully curated tastings with friends and family, Kora recognized wine as more than a beverage — it is a symbol of mindset, milestones, and the perseverance behind every achievement.

This realization became the foundation of Aesthetic Wines — a brand created for those who live intentionally, rise resiliently, and understand that true luxury begins within. Under Kora’s leadership, Aesthetic Wines continues to inspire a community that values confidence, connection, and empowerment — honoring not just where they are, but everything it took to get there.

https://aestheticwines.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/korafranco/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/aesthetic-wines/

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