This episode is a reminder I needed for myself.

After listening to a conversation featuring Ivanka Trump on The Diary of a CEO, something really stayed with me—the idea that if you don’t know who you are, the world will tell you… and over time, you might start to believe it.

And it made me pause.

Because even with space, time, and all the tools I know support me—like journaling, slowing down, and getting quiet—I’ve noticed how easy it is to avoid truly sitting with myself.

To stay busy.

In this episode, I reflect on how, without realizing it, we can start to become shaped by everything outside of us—other people’s opinions, expectations, and ideas of who we should be.

Like a sculpture formed by many hands.

But at some point, we have to pause and ask…

This is a gentle, honest invitation to come back to yourself. To reconnect, to listen, and to remember that you are the one who gets to create who you are.

Because the truth is—

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Candace Dunaway is the host of The Spiritual Cupcake Podcast, a heart-centered space for healing, growth, and high-vibe living. She’s also a teacher, a nature lover, and a creative soul who finds deep joy in life’s simplest moments.

Candace sees the world through rainbow-colored glasses—always searching for the silver linings, even in life’s stormy skies. For her, happiness isn’t a far-off destination, but something woven into the everyday magic of life.

Her love for the outdoors inspired The Mild Side of Wild, a video series that encourages others to step outside and reconnect with nature’s wisdom—a free gift that’s always available.

Whether she’s wandering through the woods, recording a podcast episode, or laughing with a stranger-turned-friend, Candace thrives on meaningful connection. She treasures hearing people’s stories and perspectives, especially when they come from unexpected paths.

Forever dreaming, always creating, she’s endlessly exploring new ideas and projects. Guided by wonder, curiosity, and the belief that beauty is everywhere, She’s here to connect, to let go, and to expand—one inspired moment at a time.