In a world filled with noise about weight, wellness, and appearance, it’s time for a conversation rooted in truth, compassion, and balance.Join me for a powerful live event with guest Candace Oates, where we’ll explore: 1. The realities of obesity beyond the scale 2. How stigma, access, culture, and mental health intersect 3. The importance of shifting from judgment to understanding 4. Real strategies for self-care, support, and sustainable changeLet’s stop tiptoeing around this topic. Let’s have the real talk. Let’s create a safe space for learning, healing, and action.****************About Candace:Candace Oates is the Executive Director and Co-Founder of Obesity Awareness In Action (OAA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to promoting health and wellness education among 5th-12th graders. OAA emphasizes the eight dimensions of wellness to prevent childhood and adult obesity, particularly within underprivileged and underserved communities. Candace’s passion for serving these populations stems from her diverse background, including her experience as a former police officer, which has given her a deep understanding of community challenges and the importance of education and empowerment.With over 20 years of professional experience in health and wellness—serving as a Health Coach, Personal Trainer, and Diabetes Prevention Specialist—Candace combines practical expertise with academic excellence, holding both an MBA and a Doctorate in Public Health. Her unique perspective is further enriched by her personal journey of losing over 125 pounds and maintaining that weight loss for more than two decades, giving her firsthand insight into the complexities of obesity.****************#TheRealTalkAboutBodyBalance hashtag#LiveVirtualEvent #JoinTheConversation#WellnessMatters hashtag#HealthTalkLive #ObesityAwareness #ObesityEducation#UnderstandingObesity #BeyondTheScale #WeightStigma #MindBodyEmpowerment hashtag#WellnessWithoutShame #RedefiningHealthy#CompassionOverCriticism #YouAreNotAlone