Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai

If you need a moment of fresh air, breathing, birds singing, chimes, calm - here it is - enjoy friends xx ck

Nature's O!? How to be true to your body: way nature intended your body/mind to function. Let's do this the way our Grandparents did & tips on how we can ALL get fit and gorgeous! Plus: A bunch of laughs and jokes in between .. like my mom & her one liners. Get healthy with your own rules, gain muscle mass, get gorgeous skin, hair nails & mentally, feel amazing. How to? Listen now thank you for being a devout listener xx Candice

Wellness Secrets vs Consumerism- Too often we intertwine and confuse the two -- one should be free and available to us at all times and the other should be completely separate as a shopping experience- for companies focused on profit should remain a consumer facing for profit business. There's nothing wrong with a for profit company - I would say it is important to know the difference and know wellness is a free and available practice to all. Here are some of my fave free ways to well & sites I love - written by each individual posted below. A free meditation is avail at the end of this podcast. xx thank you for listening xxCandice being in nature feet in ground eating healthy and well - fruits, veggies and unprocessed foods meditation for peace and calm - keep yourself immune to the haters//meanie people give yourself a mani pedi in the bath! - do a bubble bath make a face mask at home with papaya, yogurt, honey or matcha! fostering a pet at home, serving others who cannot help you is the best plant a garden at home, in the backyard and or get new plants/flowers free resources for real wellness: purchase their books, follow their work: plumvillage.org/articles/love-is-the-answer tarabrach.com jackkornfield.com drweil.com plumvillage.org/articles/love-is-the-answer candicekumai.com

We learn from Dr Wayne Dyer's "Being in Balance" - a master with his words. No more scarcity mindset - there is enough for all of us to go around! xx enjoy x ck

Glowy, radiant, sexy, delicious!?... but real? How to know the difference between real deal and fakie wellness? Real deal IG posts and fake ones? Real food and fakie food? I've spent decades studying these things in culinary school, on the line, writing the pages of the biggest magazines in the world and reporting on the largest news outlets in the world - here are some hot tips that I've found xx you are welcome! x ck

Knowing most business is transactional; Knowing that "appointing" can lead to disappointment and "expectations" how to manage both in real life. + To my friend Wendy Williams - I love you, you are such a champion for women in media & a pioneer of her own time. A mini tribute to my friend for Black History Month and Beyond - we love you Miss Wendy xx Candice

Gestapo. Mental Wellness. Flavanoids. Why Matcha VS Coffee. Skincare. Why Workouts. Travel for Inspo. Finding Purpose: & Your Q's Answered all in one pod, no bs xx ck

I'll lead by example and share with you some of my own fears & ways that we can work through our past so we can start leading in the present and let go of old ideas and belief systems (perhaps even values) that do not work for us anymore. In letting go - and being honest you can set yourself free & be on your way to a healthier/fulfilled you. xx ck

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NEW WELLNESS RULES of 2024  Quiet Individuals are Well: There's no need to brag, boast or wealth flaunt in wellness Wellness is Confidence: Wellness is about being a professional and having self -respect for your beautiful body: Save the constant need to show your boobs and butt to everyone to confidential texts or snapchat! Trust me, you'll thank me later  Wellness is a Personal Journey & It will only Happen When you go Inward: Wellness is not flaunting, showing off or purchasing products  Wellness is FREE & Available to everyone at anytime Read books like: "Being Peace" by Thich Nhat Hahn or Dr Wayne Dyer's Anyone Asking you for Money is not wellness. Anyone asking you to buy their mastermind or courses is not wellness True Wellness is Humility Wellness is not showing people you live in a Mansion & have W Wellness is about Grace When the doors close; how loving, how kind and how graceful are you FR?  Wellness is Cooking at Home  Wellness is being Peace Wellness is not quantitative Wellness is Meditating at Home for Free, whenever you would like; its available for you at anytime   Wellness is Experience: Learn from those with decades of personal experience; tik tok is garbage.  Wellness is being a GREAT GATEKEEPER Don't be fooled by marketing, ads, influencers on social media Social media has proven to make us sick, ill, mentally ill, depressed, anxious and far worse ...Be a great gatekeeper this year - only follow FR FR people that are tried and true.  Wellness is Being Kind to others Be kind.  Wellness is Sharing Real images, and pics//videos periodically Wellness is not editing, face tune, photoshop, distorting your images and videos, so you come off as someone you are not IRL. Don't over expose your life. Be private and be a good gatekeeper of your own life.  Wellness is Being off Your Devices It's who you are in real life, who you are as a person for real, not a persona, and certainly not numbers Wellness is Being Free Doing you, and not giving af about what everyone else is doing  True Wellness is Patience: It is in letting go of expectations as hard as this one is - its very important to practice - let go  bc attachment is what leads to suffering Passion Will Find You when you are Ready, Well and Confident  you don't need anyone's validation or approval to make you whole. You are whole on your own.

"Everything changes. There is nothing to stick to. That is the Buddha's most important teaching." - Shunryu Suzuki you need a break from tech & people take more quiet time just to yourself offline take a week at a time of not returning texts right away spending time away from your desk is what can work best for a new mind next level year be mindful of what you spend time looking at - is it really necessary? Embrace the women that give a multitude of opportunity - and thus do the same for them xx ck

Top secret ep as I run out the door to do more volunteer work! xx happy holidays you! xx ck

This year has been wellness scamming and thirst in a nutshell. It's major cringe for many of us media professionals & it's also dangerous to normalize scammer behavior & marketing tactics. Here's my 2024 WELLNESS TREND CALLING OUT BS review. Watch out, be aware and be smart. Because wellness is aboyt simplicity, real foods, cooking, a simple workout, pets, practicing mental wellness, mindfulness, nature, social - in real life and lots and lots of sleep. Happy Holidays Friends! Enjoy and please share with a friend xx ck

In reflection - next year marks my 20 years since I was the youngest chef to compete on Bravo's Top Chef - things that have made me? and what's worked well -- or -- not? Take a Listen xx and pls share with two friends! Be a good Person - while this does not seem to be valued in our society these days -- I can tell you that if I still exist and you still exist - we can certainly reward goodness, purity and those who do care about being a good person - do not follow or reward those who get work and attention from poor and classless actions//behavior  Don't expect anyone to hand you a job. You're going to have to get out there and work for it  Be weary that not everyone will like you - be strong enough to love yourself - especially when things fall apart -- let them - if they are meant to be - they will come back the stronger your mental health the more you'll fly -- those who are the strongest in mental wellness and health - those who are the most real - those are the ppl I've seen FLY- bc they don't have to live with all of their shitty demons at night  Hot Bodies only come from working out & eating well exercise, eating fresh fruits, veggies, whole foods and cooking real delish foods- Have Grace for everyone. Tough mental wellness  Take advice with a grain of salt - and only from someone far wiser and more accomplished than you Know people will talk about you- they will be cruel and they will let you down -- this is sadly, life and -- as we say in japanese "Shikata ga nai" - it cannot be helped Times will change - you may be at the top one year and have fallen the next -- keep going -- because martha & julia child didn't make it BIG until their 50's!! Instant success is not lasting and it's not for everyone - most of us will not have a "viral" moment - therefore its best to work hard, perform in quality work within integrity, do something meaningful and keep going- they right people will give you opportunity at the right timeDo not compare your journey to anyone else's  - it's impossible to be the same and will never be the same - there will always be someone thinner, smarter, prettier and richer than you learn to let go of he people and things that cause suffering - is optional - opt out inner tranquility and peace - this is what to seek - not happiness - happiness is fleeting Read more books by solid authors -- vs online crap and trash - watch out for scammers, fakes, wannabes and con artists - the are everywhere & stay away from them Most of the time my mother was right - I fought her for a very long time - until we became friends a few years ago - I slowly had less resistance and more of my life made sense Cynthia - Cynthia from top chef was always my real friend - she and I had the biggest age gap on top chef - and yet we became the closest - find the ally that believed in you - especially when nobody else did - we went on to do big things, together and apart but mostly - the success we have is internal and its not shared openly to the public - not all success stories need to be bragged or boasted about - sometimes sits just for you It is better to be respected & to seek merit - than to be beautiful, successful in finance or in power - trust me - respect is all I have ever focused on - and that's made the biggest difference in my career.  Gratitude for the small things I do have - this is what makes life worth living & share it with others along the way - Kindness is the most powerful resource to success - because at the end of the day kindness is all we've got.

The simple things getting on real wellness can DO and losing the bogus wellness fakeness that's a DON'T! - Ask yourself - what is your offering, legacy and use to the world - what do you want to be remembered for? - Professionals can offer you the most useful advice & experienced practices - Stop buying "courses" - Start reading time-tested books - Workout 5 days a week: the endorphins, blood flow, cardiovascular health benefits and muscle tone are just few of the many benefits you'll get for free! - what has helped? - weights! - Advice from fakie, cheapo, wannabes - do not - anymore- misinformation is REAL & its dangerous/risky for you/your loved ones - Working out also leads to tight and younger looking skin - believe it- it's true - Want abs for decades? - Eat lean meals with veggies and lean protein + workout + weights - Be kind to yourself with weights loss - take it in stride, each day with baby steps - you have got this! - Start focusing on eating real foods (yes even for snacks & the books I recommend to cook with) + smoothies for snacks - Don't lose the joy in delicious cooking and enjoying a incredibly flavorful meal! Stop eating AS much & keep it svelte - SEX. (HERE WE GO) helps to prevent common cold, stress & get better sleep - Do check out aromatherapy - for mental wellness - How to make your own electrolytes - Forest bathe in nature// eye health is important for 2024 - Get rid of trackers and devices - let go of tech this year - Consider deleting tik tok - its not really good for anything - Perhaps it is time for a pet - pet wellness is key - Kindness & Giving back are and always will be the best wellness practices of all - Beauty is mostly from your inner heart - looks will fade over time - so get started on that inner beauty journey, now. Don't make the focus of your life on food, weight or counting calories. If you cook for yourself, eat fresh produce, workout and be mindful - everything will indeed fall into place - thank you for listening xx ck

Happy Holidays Friends! Today we are sharing an hour long special episode of the Wabi Sabi Podcast: EP 141! With Special Guest: Miranda Kerr, CEO of Kora Organics, mogul, model and philanthropist. We chat on wellness, love, gratitude, business, cooking, support systems, beauty and of course, Moms! You'll learn in this podcast the importance of self-worth, confidence, growth, family and giving back to others. Miranda has a keen eye for not only beauty, fashion and wellness, but she is the pioneer in organic beauty standards. More than a model and a mogul - Miranda is a global inspiration for all of us to learn and grow with. Miranda is a devout philanthropist and supports numerous charities relating to women, children, and eco friendly causes. Please tune in today, listen and share this pod with three friends. A very special and BIG DISCOUNT CODE is released at the end of the pod - for Black Friday with KORA Organics (NOV 21-27th) listen to find out more. xx Thank you for listening

Actionable ways to let go and start following your intuition & loving yourself this holiday season - plus hot tips as always xx

A big thank you to Japan America Society Houston for allowing me the grace to receive the J. Thomas Schieffer Leadership Award -And to Executive Director Patsy Brown - you are a wonderful human & a prize in this world: I thank you for sharing this honour with myself and my family! Thoughts at this time:  Wellness - Wellness means you are real, vulnerable and share a common sense of wanting to connect with others around you in your community- it is not wanting to be a leader who is not relatable or feels that they are holier than others. Ask yourself to look at the leader in you- you already posses this: Now: What traits would you like to possess and who in life are you looking up to? Who is giving you advice? Where are you learning your everyday values from? Be kind to yourself, let go of old, stale beliefs and surrender to the unknown. What word of the day do you want to focus on? Shall we mend our friendships and harbor better diplomacy in our own lives? Do you have humble and gracious mentors in your life? Mend, pray for others, listen to your enders, prize them & war- can we better learn from these times? So we do not repeat history? Can we erase hatred from our own hearts? Can we lean into a better understanding of one another simply by listening & choosing curiosity? Thank you for listening & have a great week all xx ck

It's that time of year again - where we start rounding up the things we learned in our 30's and now 40's and sharing what makes sense in this current climate with you: Listen for these 5 things to do now before 2024. Refocus & Recalibrate your values, old belief systems, business ideas, old dreams/hopes & tap into what works for you, now Learn to let go of attachment - this is an ongoing practice Stop saying yes to things that are not serving your health and mental wellbeing Create a strategy/or a business plan before 2024 Spend more time working on your healing journey and practice solitude

Self Care - Don't ever feel guilty for taking time to do you - get off group chats, work on your heart, heal, sleep, workout, make time to save $$, to sleep, to build your own life! You do you. Let go, steer your life into the direction that you've always dreamed of. Sometime the best gift you can give to others is: grace, time, understanding, space and love - from afar. Sometimes ppl need to get their lives back in order for a year or two ... everyone is different & remember to reciprocate & don't take anything personal. Comments and actions are a reflection of those speaking/acting them - not a reflection of you xx ck

Well, a straight shooter will answer them straight from Brooklyn & as live as it gets xx thank you for listening - xx Candice

Three ways to make the hard decision making work for you! Love, Home & Biz! You've got this! Listen for more juiciness & have a beautiful week. Thank you for listening xx Candice

Well, you're welcome -- someone had to do it! xx Ck

For some of us uncertainty is a way of living - for others it's the scariest part of life... for today - we reflect on how braving uncertainty can help us to get to the other side -- to our ultimate success and to find inner peace. For braveness is not easy to achieve; it will take decades to master and it is immeasurable in its own way. Thank you for listening and have a great week friends xx ck

Please listen to this whole ep on your own HOW, WHAT & WHY? Be gentle on you, celebrate your small wins & ask yourself what is your why? + please donate to: LWNYC.ORG Little Wanderers NYC Be a good person & always help others when you are able xx Candice

Take Stock of your Why? Ask yourself why do you care about weight loss so much - is it all so superficial? Do research on your family history of health - prevention is key here. And How to Take Action? Real life steps, tried and true ways that work to shed 5, 10, 15 pounds in a nutritious and healthy way. And stop feeling into, trends, fads, bullshit, snake oil and scary prescriptions. Remember - you have got this and you don't have to focus on weight loss from a painful or suffering standpoint - it can also be done with fun, athletics, nutrition and a good challenge in mind. You have got this! Be easy and be kind to yourself - please reach out to your Doctor or dial a medical professional if you are seriously struggling with weight loss. Thank you for listening xx ck

So many of us compare on a daily basis - and while things are not what they seem - we still believe our own thoughts sometimes. In today's episode 130 we explore what a world beyond social media is like - and how people online or "influencers" are not important at all. They are not better than you - and they certainly don't hold the answers to life's most profound and deep questions. So why are you so attached to them and comparing? Well- today is your chance to let go - and realize how you can begin your own life at any moment and stop putting a high importance on something so petty - it will only lead to your own disappointment. The answer lies in going inward doing the work, unfollowing, rewiring what is important to you - and stop putting so much importance on petty ppl. You won't look back in 5, 10 or 20 years and regret this change -- trust me -- So stop looking around - and start doing things offline, for you that make you feel so good inside! Lenses//Phones down! Ask yourself - would you really trade lives with them? I think not. xx With love and thank you for listening xx ck

Embrace your challenges & use them to your advantage - this mindset will keep you moving while the. rest of the world keeps complaining. You can spend time with an old friend, share your challenges, embrace the good times and the bad. Clear out the old friends that hold you back, set boundaries, leave your job, and say "no thanks" to societal norms. Champagne problems all around - but also a great reminder you don't have to hustle too hard, take poor advice from online weirdos or go on some enlightening trip across the globe. All you need to do is get clear, write down three things you want to focus more on and embrace all the bad shit that has happened - they are the greatest free assets you can gain - its experience under your belt! with love and thanks for listening xx ck

Who, What, Where & How of all Fantasies & Dreams - listen now to get the juicyness “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. ” - Mark Twain - listen now and go out and live every fantasy, man, woman, dream, sexual or not - it's all your oyster. Thank you for listening xx ck

Five things to remember & to admire in others: Humility, kindness, grace, love & being of service to others. Being curious about the next stages of our lives even when we feel lost or when we are in between jobs. Write down five traits you admire and value: What will your extra wild and free ones be? And what are five things you really love about yourself? What are five wild cards about yourself that keep you humble!? The deeper the root my friend the sweeter the fruit! Keep humble and shining! Thank you for listening. xx Candice

While many of us are out of work, or in fear of losing our jobs or cash is bleeding out. It's great to reflect on what we can do to make a successful life from scratch. And how to build more real stability. And how the quiet months off work can be used to better self-improve, make clear decisions and get yourself into a less co-dependent spot. Here are my best forms of advice from personal experience only on how we can do hard things & become better individuals and partners//parents, friends and loved ones while simultaneously also becoming more valuable at work- while not working. Thank you for listening - blessings to you! xx Candice

Analog Adoration & Wellness Back before 2000: You were notable and/or well-known because you were talented, skillset, knowledgeable, educated & you had degrees and or you were excellent in your field due to hard work. Titles were earned - not self proclaimed. Martha Stewart was Baking & Publishing her Mag Alice Waters was cooking  Thich Nhat Han Was writing books  Dr Wayne Dyer was giving talks The Bulls were winning basketball games  Men's Health was the hottest mag  Models Modeled Actors Acted  Snoop was Rapping  Dr Dre was really the coolest  Leonardo Dicaprio was the hottest thing and he still is  We used analog clocks, land lines, called for cabs on the phone or by hand We connected more as humans We figured out how to get from A To B using our brains or maps no a phone Eventually --We listened to music on an Apple Nano & then the Nokia rage came out  - one day my roommate in college said :wow you can get gmail on the phone now: ... and then my life was over.  Here's what we can do that's REAL wellness and not fake - sleep better without any digital needs - lay off the drugs and alcohol- don't buy shit you don't need - its ALL marketing read more books - read bestsellers - - get outside and run - go to events with no cell phones allowed- try to use a regular alarm clock - write and mail thank you cards, post cards, mail letters - try to disconnect at least on weekends- unfollow strange ppl on social who are only giving opinions (try living a life without opinions from others or reading reviews)- learn from those who made it in the analog years - they deserve an applause if they are still here and esp to those who have passed. - pick up a book by Roald Dahl book, a Dennis Rodman book 1996!, watch the last dance - remember what it was like not to be a slave to being available to everyone and using a land line and mail  give props to those who came up in analog - without this hot mess of social distortion and fake famous shit - mark my words - it will fade with time & the cream will still rise to the top  -follow real deal. Remember what truly matters. Thank you for listening xx ck

If you feel rejected or dumped - its best to remember that everyone is in a position where they can feel on top of the world on e day & the very next - you only have one other place to go. In today's episode you'll be able to feel comfort, shared feelings of loss, rejection and shame. As well as learning of the difference between solid advice and just someone's opinion. Along with my own recent rejections, low lows and how I figured out how to get my self out of this situation and pivot. I can relate to all of you real-deal hustlers!! So keep going because - you may just need to get back to where you started- redirect your sails and get you closer to where you were born to be. Trust me -- its on its way. Thank you for listening xx Candice

Want to publish your first book? Do you know how to read the room? Are the individuals you are following legit or truly accomplished? Find out on today's pod full of real shit & things to laugh about while learning xx Wabi Sabi - Candice Kumai

Mental Health matters - each month- beyond this month. I'm here to share some simple ways you can overcome your own mental health battles - in a world where so many are dishonest about who they are and where they came from. Choose to face your own demons and mental health battles with ease, kindness, boundaries and your own light. Take your time as well, there is no rush to be better and no need to be a part of the social media (wasted time) rat race. Choose to be of good use to others. Don't let anyone ever tell you your struggles are "surface" and that your own mental health issues do not matter. We belittle one another on social media & it is time for us to begin to value, love and soften around each other more. With love and good care- Candice xx

How Spiritual Wellness can keep you balanced, grounded and propel you into the next phase of your life! Keep doing the inner work, keep the darkness as balances as the light, keep a deep understanding with an open mind. Keep being of better service to others, keep letting go of the things that don't serve you. Move into the next phase of your life- spiritually with ease. Changing your mind is the best gift to open for yourself xx Candice

thank you for listening + letting go is a gift you can give yourself - so keep the positivity up and pray for others as you learn to let go, let go, let go - attachment leads to all suffering! you've got this xx Candice new book audible.com/spirited candicekumai.com for newsletter xx

Choosing to better understand ourselves - from the monks, from poets, artists and friends... Understanding Your Darkness as Much as the Light - is what will set you apart from everyone else. It will keep you sharp, a futurist and ahead of the curve. A poem by Rumi the guest house: This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they’re a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice, meet them at the door laughing, and invite them in. Be grateful for whoever comes, because each has been sent as a guide from beyond. - RUMI Thank you for listening & I'll see you very soon! Audible.com/Spirited to order the new book! Thank you -- xx Candice

A very special free gift: a free chapter of my new book spirited: out on audible.com/spirited drops April 27th 2023. A spiritual wellness guide, Spirited shows you how to find more fulfillment and peace in modern life by applying timeless Buddhist wisdom. Beneath Candice Kumai’s polished image as a wellness icon, she was tormented by anxiety, competitiveness and deep inner suffering. It wasn’t until she re-embraced the Buddhist principles she’d been taught in childhood that she began to change her life for the better—even making a pilgrimage to her mother’s home country of Japan to study in the mountains with Buddhist monks. Full of wisdom and raw honesty, Spirited recounts her journey and shares the Buddhist practices that transformed her life so you can, too. "Candice Kumai is the wellness & spiritual teacher for the next generation, a PIONEER of her time." (Dr Andrew Weil, founder/director of the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine)

darkness has taken over the wellness space: and here we are having to clean up the toxicity & share more of what's real. good deeds, good words and follow a good path ... while we are not all perfect - we can do our best to be self aware -- to open our eyes and to find our own personal paths to well! opportunities are created when we allow for good people and deserving ppl to shine - celebrate excellence above all things and be well - not perfect - but well xx ck

Now this podcast may seem a bit harsh - but as a writer I speak no lies and I wanted to get down to real biz here: SWOT analysis - write this out and know your strengths and weaknesses as well Create a Business Plan and get organized and specific HIRE way way smarter and more experienced than you Capital - do you have it? Do you need it? Where will your financial stability come from? CPA //LEGAL Also what kind of legacy do you want to leave? Are you experienced in the field you wan to move into? The world needs more healers, lovers and support systems - not necessarily products, billionaires or assholes. A great model: Dress for Success, Patagonia or the Insight Timer meditation app. Keep it real - as Ali G says and think smart about your business before you jump in head first. with love and thank you for listening - Candice

Welcome back to NY - the podcast continues in NYC & I'm excited to share more insights on humble beginnings as a writer in Brooklyn and how I got here. You too can make your dreams come to pass and get to where you want to be -a hero's journey you are on. Take one step at a time, be gentle and dont forget to celebrate the small wins. Thank you for listening & have a beautiful week! xx Candice

The one thing that will get in the way of your personal development is your ego. It will get in the way of spiritual development, a growth mindset and your financial, emotional and physical growth. When we are humbled with grace we can see the world so much clearer. Be kind, be open be loving and most of all be the best spiritual practitioner you know. Look to those who have SUCCESS without EGO. You are present here with all of your gifts, now, open them Because spirituality, and success is free. Thank you for listening & share on social + write a five star review + keep that growth//student shohin mindset xx Candice

Meet my friend Jenelle Hamilton - a PR Pioneer from London to NYC and LA. She has pioneered the future of PR as a woman of color and as a single mom. Her definition of success is being free and being happy. We have been friends for over a decade and counting. She has solid advice for you today- don't feel stuck- keep going, thrive. Jenelle is a prima example of a woman who did it on her own, in her own way. https://jenellehamilton.com follow Jenelle https://www.instagram.com/jenellehamiltoninc/ & at https://www.instagram.com/jenellehamilton/ Thank you for listening and a BIG thank you to Jenelle xx ck

I've been curious about how fake wellness practitioners have been trying to buy your way well. When wellness comes from many marginalized voices and from our ancient ancestors practices. If we learn more about foolish con-artist thirst VS wholesome nutrition, sleep, cold plunges, water, changing our thoughts, breathing, meditation, walking, pets, the library, community events, or simply boundaries with crazy ppl. We become better wellness practitioners - bc when you are real and authentic - you open the doors to a new beginning of true wellness. xx its always free xx ck

Hot tips on cleansing your whole life. From old beliefs to partners, old friends to dumb social media, sugar, alcohol, drugs and addictions... we are all in need of a shift & here are some simple ways to think and cleanse -- with an open mind. Enjoy xx thank you for listening xx ck

Spiritual Wellness is different for everyone. We live in a world where we can learn to see other's beliefs and values. Let's choose to respect and honour all beliefs: (not just yours). Open your small and narrow mind this year. Follow those with a resume & decades of experience - trust me it will change your life Be yourself and be vulnerable - being fake AF is out, sorry. Humility - grace- merit - these things matter. Look to the light in this world - that's what Kintsugi is. Look to the Divine Timing of how your life unfolds, and carry faith with you. Accept things are unjust and they will never be fair - and its okay! You are so good and you have all the tools you need to be a better wellness practitioner. Wellness and Spirituality are FREE - don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Look to people and partners who fill your heart with joy and love! This is a simple practice. How to Become ONE with others Continue to focus on respect and merit. Continue your journey of truth and authenticity, Because soon the world will change and the cream will ride//the pendulum will swing And where will you be? Ask yourself - how can you be just 10% better than yesterday? What have you learned today? Remind your girlfriends - how amazing they are! There's plenty of room for success for everyone! All good spiritual practitioners know -- your time will come, be patient. Be kind, be loving. Be easy on you - be soft be the light! you are bright -- thank you for listening & please share with 3 friends + write that juicy 5 star review! Love xx Candice

True Wellness is Free & it Starts With Cleansing the Mind. It's not monetary and its not wrapped in a box and shipped. Wellness needs a full overhaul//its own cleanse. It's time to clear your mind, get the bad friends and toxic ppl out of your life and start living well. Wellness is a clean mindset that starts with forgiveness, letting go and un-attaching from ideas, behaviors, patterns, additions and toxic people that don't work for you anymore. That includes websites you follow, ppl you follow and apps on your phone.. be careful, safe, mindful - while also being real. Listen for more insight & thank you for listening x Candice

Just telling it how it is ... you'll have to listen to this one to get all the juicy yes’s and no’s. Happy New Year friend -- and to be well is a simple balance- so cut the bullshit out and gain some simplicity... its easy start letting go of the attachment to stupid and dumb -- listen in, get stronger and smarter with me. & thank you for listening lovely xx Candice

Thank you for Listening in 2022- your 2023 - is here and here's how to make it Fucking Brilliant: - Start living a *real* healthy life, off of your screens - try the matcha cleanse or my clean green eats cleanse - Be self aware - be mindful of others, mostly have respect for our community and our world in peace and cooperation - Forgiveness when you are ready is key & you do not have to make a seat for them at your table - you can - however, let go - Continue Education & read books, find credible sources to follow - Unfollow stupid people & stop the comparing - Live the Life you have Always Wanted - Now & take the steps to make your goals come to pass - Set THREE GOALS for 2023 & see them come to pass, over the course of the year! - We will all go through our own Kintsugi experience or Saturn return in massive suffering - they will all be different and not one person will escape them -- value these experiences, they too shall pass & learn from them - When things are going well, notice it, value it - and let your GRATITUDE GROW! Be of better service. Thank you for listening xx Candice

Happy Holidays Friends, I kept this podcast short today as I wanted you all to be with family, friends, loved ones and ... to please write at least 3 cards or emails to the ones you love, today . -I wish for you to find kindness in this world -Let's ask more of the question "How can I help?" -We can try our best to try to not judge others - and this is hard - it will take time! -I wish for you to know how loved you are -I want each of us to be the change we wish to see - take action -Look for kindness in another person - and a big heart -Lastly - I wish for you to be able to seek out your dream and fulfill your life's calling -Let's listen more this year - and support our friends & loved ones through the worst of times -Learn more about your own friends & family + show them through action how much you care xx with love xx now go write your cards! xxCandice

It's that time of year when it gets dark, cold and lonely -- cuffing season, sure - but additionally a time when millions feel alone, and like they have no friends... here's an episode for all of you .. I'm here to help cure that cold, empty space of loneliness and no you are not alone. And if you are with friends and fam, we can help others with their loneliness, tech additions and isolation this season: here's how; 1- Seek out a community and volunteer - you will feel so full when you work in service 2- Look to nature for letting go and remember your anxiety and depression are normal and can be treated 3- Get yourself back out there and date - go out, even if its just a walk or a meal at a restaurant solo. 4- Take your single friends out, treat them to something special, listen to them, set them up, be an ear to lend 5- Go to the gym, learn to surf, cycle, join a running club etc- while you get fit- its a GREAT time to also connect with someone you love 6- Practice better self care and fall in love with yourself - you're the only one you've got - so you better like you 7- Knowing even those in relationships - they suffer too, and its work and its not perfect ! ppl are just lying. frontin' 8- Become self aware - take this time to study self awareness - a great book to start is "Being Peace" by Thich Nhat Hahn 9 - Listen to the words in this "Hard Candy Christmas" song by Dolly Parton ... this song is so sweet! 10- Become the person you want to be -- do it for yourself & know -- one day they will come - so enjoy this time of being single! its a really special time to learn about yourself - and if you are taken - be with your friends who are single and check in on them - take them out and check in on your friends in relationships too. Wabi Sabi all is perfectly imperfect. thank you for listening xx happy holidays. Be good to you!! Love yourself! You are beautiful! xx ck

Things get better, they always do .. We can improve with each growing year & here is how you are going to do it: Here's what I know about knowing and growing and making it to the next level: - Find stability in your life: save your cash now, be grateful for your job,- invest your savings into a high yield savings account with a high interest at 3% o more: Focus on MA - opening up more space and life to the empty space in life - Use your platform to share more good in this world: spreading good is karma - Your platform can help you to create a legacy of love -- to help in any way you can, give back (follow animal shelters, non profits - Limit your news intake & unfollow DUMB ppl in 2023!! (stop giving them attention) - Remember in divine timing - your dreams will come to pass. Work at it - you have got this! I'm cheering you on. - Open more opportunities to women who work hard and marginalized voices - How Gracefully did you let go of things that were not meant for you? - Find your Passion and run with it -- even if you have to write 100 emails to get 1 reply! You have got this! - Follow the Japanese tradition of MA - more space, give more space to life! - Endorse other women and create opportunities for them in 2023 -- support, uplift and root for the under-served this year! Ask for it - you deserve it - you have arrived. You have ARRIVED! Ask yourself the questions in this podcast. Write down notes. - CREAM always rises to the top. Keep crushing your game. I see you. - Think "you can't touch this" when it comes to anyone or any circumstance trying to shift your mood - you have control over your emotions - especially when we practice presence and gratitude & grace - Also, if I sound slow -- today lol i blame the weed gummies -- have a great week and thank you for listening xx Candice

A few hot tips I've learned along my twenty years in fit modeling, writing, editing, cooking and food: - let go over over-eating gross proceeded foods - stop purchasing them all together - swap to olive oil and or less fats and better pans - invest in great cookware that is eco friendly and safe- like green pans - if you workout at least 5x a week - you can typically eat whatever you'd like! - Go workout especially when you hate it or when you don't want to - it will always turn your day around! - Learn how to cook great meals with veggies! It will keep your waist svelte for good - Learn to cook with more kale, avocados, sweet potatoes and all dark leafy greens  - My best books for weight loss: Clean Green Eats, Kintsugi Wellness, Clean Green Drinks, Pretty Delicious, Cook Yourself Sexy - Your community will keep you well or unwell - Choose who you workout with wisely - start yoga at home - keep it light & or try class pass - just start now - Find friends and classes that make you feel like sunshine - Stop following gross narcissistic people - get off of social media - the way you look is NOT that important - looks eventually do fade my friends - look to character and wise morals//values in others - Don't gain the weight this holiday - look to discipline - Hara Hatchi Bu 80% full only in Japanese - Spirituality is what will keep your mind right - if you aren't following a spiritually well practice - you won't be your very best self with love and thanks for listening xx ck

As we celebrate our 100th Episode of the Wabi Sabi Podcast: Please welcome, Arianna Huffington, a remarkable woman of many talents and accomplishments, We can all learn skills, decorum, grace and wisdom from her own story. We are so grateful she came by the Wabi Sabi Pod to celebrate our 100th episode. You'll learn tips on: beauty, wellness, time management, sleep, encouragement and wisdom from Arianna Herself on her own Mother, her struggles and how she has started a few of her own empires. Arianna Huffington is the Founder & CEO of Thrive Global and the founder of The Huffington Post, and the author of 15 books, including Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. In 2016, she launched Thrive, a technical company focusing on mental wellness and preventing burnout//overloading your plate. Arianna has been on Time Magazine’s list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. Originally from Greece, she moved to England when she was 16 and graduated from Cambridge University with an M.A. in economics. Her books: Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder and The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night At A Time, are international bestsellers. About Thrive Global:Thrive Global is a leading behavior change technology company founded by Arianna Huffington in 2016 with the mission to end the stress and burnout epidemic. Thrive Global helps individuals and organizations improve well-being, performance and mental resilience with its wellness/technology platform. We thank you for listening and for the kind five star reviews! This is a self-funded podcast non for profit and we pride ourselves in sharing ideas and advice from women who pave the way. Congrats to our team with Jordan Wilburn and James Holdridge on our 100 Episodes. The Wabi Sabi Podcast was founded in 2018 by Candice Kumai and we will continue to share quality work with integrity and honor with you! Thank you for being the biggest part of what we do. Please Follow Arianna and Thrive on Arianna Huffington: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter

Feelin' like the underdog for your whole life//career? I got you - we reflect on a Glen Close moment where she speaks of all of the unseen and undervalued talent out there - just give a minority/marginalized voice a chance! Here are strategies to think outside of the box, support others on their journeys and in turn it will always come back to you! - check out books, podcasts and support lesser known artists too! My fave? Monks that have passed away and or ones that do not care about fame, power, fortune of greed. These things don't make an individual any better than you. Remember that. - Be careful who you follow and look up to those who do quality work - art is a dying form of personal expression - Learn more skills to become a valuable asset to anyone - Mostly be humble and full of grace, compliment others, look up to others - Pave the way for those behind you and - Stop paying attention to those with no talent, no offering and no morals//values - you know who they are - Keep being an artist of self expression, light, love keep doing your craft and if you aren't there yet? - Keep going -- I am ready for the next level so get me there! -- putting it into the universe works! Thank you for listening to this podcast and for your juicy reviews!! xx Candice

Transparency and honesty can help you to overcome rejection. - growth mindset - with reflection and honesty can help you to get to the next level - learning to manage better expectations - being rejected is part of the process- its what you do with the rejection that gets you to the next level - how can you redefine and reboot so you can be heard and seen? - lastly it's not personal .. come to an understanding that suffering is inevitable and we can better learn to manage - break away from the safe harbor and keep going sis, I believe in you! - choose how you handle rejection wisely and listen to the podcast for more juicy notes! + please write your 5 star review!:) Thank you for listening xx Candice

In the era of social media madness - its important we talk through the reality of success & the sacrifices it takes to actually get their in real life- while also having a fulfilled, whole and happy life. Your mental wellness matters as much as success. More on this very juicy and truth serum filled podcast: - finance - relationships - romance - location - free work - internships - old and dated societal norms -death, taxes & haters - thank you for listening and please share with friends use code: Candice25 at Comvita.com xx ck

-mental wellness is like a muscle- you have to use it and flex it! -try non reaction -try to look at resentments as opportunities to learn and grow -channel your anger into a creative and new path -look to forgiveness as we will all be wronged in this life and that's ok - you'll prob wrong a few people, too we're not saints here -keep an open mind towards others and stop negative talk -stop comparing to others -flex mental wellness by supporting other women with action -be of service to others and help a friend out each week -look to ppl your admire! hang with them, more! -do the things and go the places that spark more love in your heart -your mental wellness journey isn't for others or showing off, its for you, only thank you for listening. Check out: comvita.com CODE: CANDICE25 for 25% off your manuka xx ck

It's clear that so many of us are currently suffering from mental health and anxiety disorders - I'm here to keep the conversation normalized, useful and here to give you free tips on how we can better self-soothe and heal ourselves. Here's to a better week and focusing on our love and health for one another. xx Candice PS use code: CANDICE25 for 25% off Comvita.com Manuka honey xx deee-lish Candice

Useful tips on how to reduce your phone usage and get off apps all - freakin- day- long. Ten years of a serious phone and tech addiction is enough - its time to lay off the phone: Let's take better responsibility of our own mental health and for our youth, too - and improve your outlook on life and share this useful info with others. We can better disconnect from tech and phones - we have to take small *actionable* steps + share these with BFF's *Actionable tips* Journaling - journal the things you are grateful for, list off the people you love in your life - even if its just scribbling out all the thoughts you have Cooking from books - put the phone away when you are cooking - try "Clean Green Eats" Nature - walking, hiking, solved by walking - make decisions after a walk and after a good night's sleep Gardening with no phone A Sabbatical - a break from work, the phone and email - try it! Workout without phone - dont take it into class - for fuck's sake Reading books - turn the phone off Talking to a friend - brunch no phones Become a part of a runners club or a rec sports team no phone Dinner no phones - pay attention to who you are dining with - connect with them in the present Pray and meditate no phones Have more sex and playtime Travel more and book more trips + learn about your culture off the phone Let's do a better job of the information and stories we share: education, reading, books, writing/sharing better public service journalism- not all media and/or podcasts are focused on clickbait and thirst traps + addictions to attention - we are over it! -- sometimes it's important to turn the shit off and tune back in to reality off the batt. Try a weekend from FRI- MON am with no phone, turn it off, put it away. - trust me you will love it. - Please review this podcast with 5 stars on Apple and Spotify + thank you for listening xx Candice

Be gentle with yourself & ask yourself - what can help me best to heal? Sometimes its the simple things - a good cup of hot tea, a chat with an old friend, a call to mom, a journal session, listening to music, a fabulous workout - be good to yourself - keep chatting to that little girl (or guy) nourish her inside (or him) and know - we all have wounds from our past, and we can learn to let go of them.. its ok to be upset, to be hurt, its normal - we shall all heal in our own timing and we can forgive others, send those from your past love and light -- all will be well - you are safe and loved, you are heard here with me xx wabi sabi - Candice

Hype has no place in true health and wellness. Watch out, keep your head up, shop at the farmer's market, cook your meals, read books, study hard, take notes, get an education, get clean and all things in moderation: Check out these useful and wonderful books by prolific names: - Alice Waters - Dr Andrew Weil - Marion Nestle - Ram Dass - Michael Pollan - Marianne Williamson - Julia Child - Malcom Gladwell - Tara Brach I have respect for these names & truly value and thank everyone before me in the field of wellness, food, mental health, and self-love//work. Sorry tik Tok isnt wellness - its toxic. Good luck to you on assessing what's true and what's hype xx Candice

Meet my fabulous Japanese Tiger Mom, Kumai Sensei - as she joins us for a surprise drop in episode (thank you mom!!) & a big congrats to my Mom on her 40 years of teaching - she drops wisdom, notes, thoughts and realness with us on the Wabi Sabi Podcast today -- We speak on her being Japanese in the USA, how is was for her raising kids in the US & being an immigrant and how we can together, make this world a bit better, actionable steps on what you can do now to improve your life, slowly and with Buddhism in mind..- esp bc there are so many shit-heads out there... thank you again, mom -- you are truly full of exceptional grace, decorum and to inherit the world - like your Principal has said about you... and next to Courtney (my high school bff) my mom is the only other person that makes me laugh all the time. You are simply the most fabulous! xx ck

7 Habits How to Practice Wellness for Free- it starts within your own mind//heart not from hype or marketing//sales: 1- Value your health especially if you and your loved ones have it - go inward with gratitude. 2- Learn to let things go - be easy - find the recognition of others in who they are through their morals and values - stop juding so much & find a way to be like water -- be still. 3- Be kind -- because you can always be kind know the difference between nice and kind. Nice is polite & fake af behind your back. Kind is genuine, real and tells you how it is but is always willing to help others. 4- Money is not currency that is of great importance. What will God say to you when you show up at the pearly white gates? 5- The human body - take care of it like you would your Porsche or your temple. Value health, prioritize it. 6- Wellness of the mind is the most profound work right next to the work in your heart space; start reading more books from Ram Dass, Thich Nhat Hahn & Eckhart Tolle 7- Research: someone's background to match their words and their inner being purpose from a projection of false reality verb (used with object): vet·ted, vet·ting. to appraise, verify, or check for accuracy, authenticity, suitability. Do your research on all wellness backgrounds and resumes. HYPE is not wellness, a large following is not wellness & ppl that overshare, overpost, over-promise - are more than likely praying on your vulnerability and want to make money off of your vulnerability. True wellness practitioners are found at the temple, church, on hikes, at the monastery, homeless shelters, a Chaplain , praying for others and not seeking attention, fame or money. Be weary -have your wits about you. And until the next time -- keep being kind, volunteering, go offline, loving & open- minded xx ck

Meet my friend Rosie Acosta, a beautiful and inspiring light in our wellness community. Rosie and I met years back on her podcast "Radically Loved", she was the only podcast host who went out, purchased my books and shared them with her audience; with love and devotion to her listeners - I saw this and I never forgot. Rosie and I also have this incredible sense of HUMOR together -- we laugh about everything -- we make fun of a lottt -- and we keep it 100% real. We have real followers, we practice what we preach, we are both accredited in our fields of chosen work and we both have a deep love for serving those who are in need (Veterans, homeless, low-income, broken, depressed) which is why she is a sister to my spirit and soul- on Episode 89 please learn from Rosie on her rocky, inspiring and dangerous journey, as a Hispanic-American to "Radically Loved" as we share her new book and Rosie's heart on the Wabi Sabi Podcast! Thank you Rosie! xx More on Rosie: Check out her new book: Radically Loved out, now! Rosie Acosta has studied yoga and mindfulness for more than 20 years and taught for over a decade. She hosts a weekly conversational wellness podcast called, Radically Loved. Rosie has traveled all over the world leading workshops, retreats and yoga teacher trainings. She works with a wide range of students, from those in her East Los Angeles community to Olympic athletes, NFL champions, NBA All-Stars and veterans of war. A first-gen Mexican-American, Rosie’s mission is to help others overcome adversity and experience radical love. She’s been featured in Yoga Journal, Well + Good, Forbes, The New York Post. She currently lives in Los Angeles. Find her on instagram @RosieAcosta and at RosieAcosta.com

Hi Friends! I am answering podcast questions from a listener & these notes may be helpful to you: Let's reserve personal boundaries and energy and learn to grow, learn to open your mindset to new things, equanimity and forge a path just for you -- grow with intent and being of service to others... -Who can you connect with on a deeper level in knowing what is for you and what is not for you? - Here are a few notes on how yo reserve your own energy and how to know what path is right for you. - Learning to gracefully let go of things not for you - Get all the haters and nay sayers that hate their own lives, out of your life! - I've been there and done that w my own demons and my past and you definitely can too - Learn what life is -- when its all synched up -- its poetry in motion.. thank you for listening! xxx ck

Meet my girlfriend Shanina Shaik, a Melbourne native; supermodel, actress, wellness advocate and fellow mixed culture sister.. A self-made woman who started her modeling career early in her teens in Australia. She comes from a mixed-culture household and moved to the US as a model as a teen. Her perseverance and skills as an entrepreneur have made her a self-made woman and mogul model. She joins us today on the Wabi Sabi podcast to share more on her story of adversity, strength and her early formative years from Sydney to New York, Milan and Los Angeles as a model actress - top -tier runway shows from Chanel to Victoria's Secret and Tom Ford to acting on the big screen in "The Mummy" and most recently the series "Greed". Shanina is focused on areas of inclusion, wellness and helping multi-cultural and diversified voices. We loved having her and welcome her and her new baby soon!! to Wabi Sabi! Enjoy + please share with a friend or two today! xx ck

What brings you more intent, creativity love? How can we answer some more of our deep desires in life, life goals and business? Through the work of personal reflection, creativity, kindness love, beauty, expansion & unlimited abundance - Dr Wayne Dyer's work. In this episode we will talk about growth, refection, humility, life lessons and how you can get to the next level with grace, respect and dignity. Please leave your 5 star review this week, Here We Go. The mints & gummies. with love xx ck

Let us not live in fear at this time - but allow us to make changes everyday that can help us to improve our lives. The anecdote to fear is love and education: empower yourself! Here are some small and easy steps written by Tom Corley, author and contributor to CNBC Make it - PS thank you so so so much for your love letters and support, after the loss of Sisi. I am so grateful to you. -dream setting: think of achieving your desires, better accompaniments, dreams and even mapping them out - it can be as small as note taking on a post-it note, a pinterest page, a business plan, new goals or as big as a vision board, write them down & dont let anyone stop you... I certainly didn't!  -educate and or practice for at least 30 minutes each day: some of my favorite topics on education? - Ikebana, photography, design, writing, enrichment of better writing and journalism, documentaries. Kaizen. -exercise daily: get the circulation going, blood flowing and release more endorphins. commit to better quality workouts and ones that leave you feeling great with real results! -cultivate better friendships and relationships; be honest, show up on time, be sincere, ask a friend to lunch, call on a birthday, call during a time of loss or hardship  - stop being so damn flaky. Be good to those you love and who love you.  -find time to rest and relax: its okay to take some big breaks! Its also okay to turn technology off more often and read more books, step into nature, sleep as much as possible and cook more at home. You are not missing out on anything!  thank you for listening, please leave a five star review on apple and spotify xx Candice  Tom Corley - original story: thank you Tom! https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2018/06/21/tom-corley-240-minutes-a-day-separates-the-rich-from-everyone-else.html?__source=instagram%7Cmakeit&utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-cnbcmakeit&utm_content=later-24879180&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

One week ago my best friend went to the other side I’d like to take this moment to reflect on her life and share with you how much I loved this creature this being Where we go together, with our pets How to heal in times of loss Park w your partner Self realization gardens for reflection and prayer Practice immense gratitude Family Volunteer at shelters or donate in their honor Prayers Butsudan mini shrine & incense If you’d like See my IG for images 🕊I don’t share this personal stuff often but if Sisi can help just one person to heal and transcend then we have done our job TheMatchaShoppe.com - helps to support this pod Please leave a 5 star review on apple podcasts Prayer at end for all beings to relieve from suffering. Thank you for listening xx ck

Meet my friend Jenna Kutcher, she is a successful entrepreneur, writer, photographer, business owner and mother of two. She has a unique and humble-pie story on her success we'd like to share with you on the wabi wabi podcast. Jenna shares with us her new book launch, the struggles of societal norms and how she has single-handedly changed much of our landscape on women in business on her own, in her own way. We admire and love Jenna for her humor, honesty and that beautiful smile! Catch this episode on YouTube also at Youtube.com/CandiceKumai Info on Jenna's New Book “How Are You Really?” Episode Notes: we chat on: - women in business - pivoting your career - podcast strategy & growth - scaling your business to next level - family, relationships + spending your free time wisely LINK TO BUY JENNAS NEW BOOK howareyoureallybook.com More on Jenna: Website: jennakutcher.com Instagram: instagram.com/jennakutcher Get deeper into this conversation and learn how to ask yourself better, clearer questions (and listen long enough to hear the answer)? Get your hands on Jenna Kutcher's first book, How Are You, Really?, a guided journey through asking yourself how you really are, who you really are, and what kind of life you really want — coming to you on June 28th, 2022 everywhere books are sold.

EP-82 Stand Out 🌿🤍🧘🏽‍♀️🌙 Good People Deserve Success, Too (not just the shitheads) - give us opportunity -- good people can still be rewarded for doing the right thing - listen in on how we can work better on development, strategy and building a name for yourself while still being a good person - one should not compromise on their values or morals to become a notable artist, writer or journalist - see you on the pod! thank you for the 5 star review! xx ck

Almost 40: The largest population of us are almost 40- welcome to the next level kids. - Learn the difference between assets and liabilities - Gain momentum, wisdom and confidence - Gain and grow your own inner space - stop looking into outers pace; look inward and learn - If someone wrote a eulogy about you what would they say about you today? - "Live Life as if Everything is Rigged in Your Favor"- Rumi - Not all will share your good morals and good values -accepting this is reality and a wake up call - Keep forth the good work, there will be a threshold that will peak within all social media, real estate, investments etc- this means -Have a stable means of real income - (not social posting) and know the bubble will always burst, be prepared, be smarter - You do not have to buy into the HYPE! Fuck what everyone else is doing - do you. - From 30-40 what are you doing with your life to improve and help others? What are your greatest contributions - I do genuinely still believe that everyone has a good heart and they have the ability to change and live a life that they have dreamed of - Admit that you are not perfect & perfection does not exist - The bigger your platform or success grows, the more hater, jealous individuals and hardships will come - You can recalibrate what really is of plus value in your life & detach from tech - Get Financially smart with your own CPA - don't be dumb and listen to others who have nothing in common with your finances - I still believe that integrity will always win and perhaps -- doing something that matters - set the trends, set the tones, be the change. Happy Birthday to all you 1982 crazy kids. My Little Pony Forever xx ck

Consider this a very non-bias and non-religious way to open your heart and mind to practicing a new art. Spirituality is a personal and open-minded non judgement based, no rules practice. It's believing in kindness, the light, the human spirit, nature, relaxation time in the morning, breath work, being a good person, even when others are not kind to you. Especially when others are not kind to you. How can we also promote more minority women and women in our fields and keep being more realistic about wellness? Create your own Maui Ranch. Free practices, not selling products or scamming others, not being a shitty person, not praying on vulnerable people. Spirituality is celebrating all race, religion, creed, being open to other's beliefs. non judgement - and open heartedness, and loving on those who practice good deeds. Esp when poor and scammy behavior is so praised in this twisted world, we can do our part to praise the light, the good and the kind. Those who look for nothing in return. Lest we forget - reward more minority women - pay them what they are worth -- hire more minorities, give more good people great opportunities! We must practice rewarding good behavior too & continue to do things that Grandma would be proud of, while using your brain. xx ck

Facing demons can be some of the hardest work we can do in our lifetime. It is the time to process our own faults, pain, mistakes, choices, endeavors, battles, addictions and suffering and to do the personal work it takes to let these go. How to create better choices to self soothe, self- reflect and be mindful in one's choices and beliefs. How to face your biggest problems and how to not compare, and no judgement on the judgement -- but rather do your own self work, so that we do not take our shit out on others. Reflect, learn, grow and come out a better person, while still being wild, imperfect and human xx no judgement x ck

this one simple practice will help to change your life: along with 30 min of daily meditation, nature walks, practicing life with an open mind and letting go know the darkness is always going to come and go - and for this we practice compassion for all - you never know the battles that others are going through xx with love and work on thyself xx ck

for all the women out there working hard I see you, I feel you and keep going - because you're doing an amazing job - the pursuit of perseverance   - let's not follow others advice- but rather just hear and see their "options" - let's make sure we look at leveling the playing field & support and hire more women who are working hard - especially marginalized women  - hire new fresh faces; be kind to others - uplift: rather than criticize  - let's continue to be humbled by what we do  - kaizen - continuously improving - little by little you are making amazing progress- know the right people at the right time will hear and see you - so keep it going & take the high road, work with grace and your head held high  xx ck pass it on

- what can we learn from the history of war? how can we look and draw more depth from our past and our history's past in our present? - A 60 Minutes piece worth watching: heroic Slava Ukraini! https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ukraine-refugees-poland-russia-60-minutes-2022-03-06/ - NPR list please to donate to those in need: https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1082992947/ukraine-support-help - IRC Rescue.org - NetworkforAmimals.org Please donate, $5 or $10 makes a difference - Remember where you come from, remember empathy is lasting and compassion is free - Be good to your next door neighbors, help when you can and remember karma is a real thing, be kind to others - When things are rough - there is always learning and a gift- look out for both - Lastly practice prayer for others when you have nothing left to give, compassion and prayer- helping your next door neighbors, understand history, pay attention to the things that matter - not material things or social media - treat everyone as equals, the color of your skin, beliefs or ethnicity should not matter - we are all human with love and prayers to all refugees, ck

A brief note on how you can help & do your part: +ways you can help to donate now: the the children, women, those suffering and pets in need: let's give NetworkFor Animals.org - pet donations for Ukraine Peta.org - animal donations for Ukraine pets Rescue.Org - Refugee Help Unicef.org RedCross.org Learn more about your own personal lineage and where you come from, learn more on the history of war and its long term effects Let's think about what we can do for others and implement them into action Let's get back to our own friends & let up on our neighbors Donate when you can, $5, $20 or $100 each month to charity or donate your time - see above Read: The Long Walk: Slavomir Rawicz: https://www.amazon.com/Long-Walk-True-Story-Freedom/dp/149302261X Watch: The Way Back w/ Collin Ferrel - Nat Geo Movie Do: the right thing always and be honest in your process Be: a better version of you, we can all do the work, take steps to breathe, meditate, forgive, I'm not perfect- why not learn with me? xx my best and love, Candice

How can we be better? By learning to self soothe our own emotions.. and we are completely self aware of them Emotional Intelligence: manage your own emotions in positive ways or to understand others emotions in positive ways: How can we better soothe our own triggers -- by being more self aware & by serving others, pay attention to the present moment & do the work to understand your triggers - they come from your past. work with kindness, compassion and empathy - be aware of others and the present moment - not just yourself  each of us can do our own part - small habits turn into big changes  the truth will give you the most freedom - don't allow others pain to penetrate you if you are able to help other women .. volunteer at Girl UP and the UN Foundation, The Salvation Army  pray for them - every roadblock is there for a greater lesson, triggers do hurt - but dont let your past or other people make you feel so small.  nobody should have to make another feel less than to make themselves feel more than, the math just won't add up.  look up books: "How to Talk to Strangers" - Malcom Gladwell  "The Untethered Soul" -Michael A Singer   "The Power of Now" -Eckhart Tolle

We are all forever a student. Allow things to fall, let go and stop holding on so tight. Let's let go shall we? We can learn so much from the flowers and the trees. Let us become one with "mono no aware" and " shigata ga nai". Listen for more and questions on tough relationships and nasty work colleagues answered. Invest in your fulfillment & focus on yourself and your own mental health focus on you. Classy women button up, they don't gossip, or send nasty DM's to other women. Take the high road and I'll see you there. Share this podcast with a friend , you are not alone xx ck

How to get out of your rut, how can we make life right for us? - how to express your true inner beliefs, feelings and do the inner-child search, and work: therapy & hypnotherapy can work - how can we be better teachers, how can we help others and live to be a better example? - Let go your old belief system is just that -- it is old. let go. - I am not perfect, I was not well when I flew to NYC, $200 in my bank account and no job - I had faith I would make things work, and I did. - "I have never seen another author work harder than you." - Pam Krauss -- feedback that was given that set the tone for my whole life; living up to a golden standard - The little girl who was called stupid and I thought I was dumb... turned out to be a storyteller.. how did I make this work for myself? Don't let yourself feel "dumb" bc of that inner child - Give words of affirmation and honesty to others... - Let go of things not meant for us, gracefully, practicing grace means getting through adversity - Karma will plat a large role in your life; how honest and faithful are you? - Let go of anxiety and worry -- it is not in your greatest power to hold on to these things - but rather, let them go. - Call a friend ask for a fresh perspective. Nourish the team that surrounds you. Get your posse right and treat them with kindness. Sit and have a meal with those on your team, off of technology. Tell others when they are doing a great job. Answering love letters & emails. Write your Five Star Review Now I read them all! xx ck

when things go wrong... you are not alone, this is a time of adversity we are all in together.we can choose to look up and go inward .. we can know there is a truth that will always reveal itself and there is a notion that we are not alone in this - we are all part of a continuation we can read from the greats of our past and present  marcus aurelius  warren buffett  thich nhat hanh pedma chodron  say more prayers - see all sides, be open choose empathy - kindness - grace and stop being such a shithead.  be grateful for all the good things you do have  my love always xx ck

7 ways to clear the path for your 2022 make room for the new, resolve - I still believe most of us choose to improve our lives, for the better- with time goals 2022 write them down - three, six, nine, twelve months, check them off finances, get them in order be responsible for a change - let go of spending & begin the savings for future goals everything can be perceived as gray - its not black and white all is full circle & karma enlightens each of us - pray for those who choose to criticize you pay your dues - where can we all find good assistants this days? - put in the time before you give yourself a senior title thank those who helped you along the way, a simple prayer will do & pay it forward Our Greatest Fear —Marianne Williamson Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, Our presence automatically liberates others." —Marianne Williamson - she's my all time fave xx ck

1- cleanse & eat better CK's books and Actions to take Dr & Nutritionist approved cleanses - to help to reset  2- workout: I leave my fave recommendations here  3- accountability partner & hang with positive, supportive like-minded friends, stop being friends with unhealthy ppl, ppl who drink way too much and ppl who are NOT healthy for you  4- greens powder or smoothies right after your workout - do not go out to eat out after workouts - go home, hydrate, shower, and then make a smoothie and fuel on fruits, veggies and real lean protein (like fish, nuts, seeds, eggs, smoothies) 5- things to stop: following non-credible sources, stop following fads (they don't work) 6- schedule it in//cross off each day you workout in your cal or journal  7- cook your meals: this is the #1 way to lose weight  CK ANSWERS YOUR QS: -What are some of your goals for 2022? -How does one find time for themselves when they feel the weight of the world on them (I.e. balancing work, social life, school, or other obligations)? -what are ways to stay motivated when you feel absolutely rotten and just want to give up? -why does doing the right thing for ourselves sometimes (rather most times) feel like shit? I.e. setting boundaries or saying no -Sign up for our newsletter like asap if you want to lose the weight  + ck books Clean Green Drinks, Clean Green Eats and Kintsugi Wellness are best for the new year xx ck

do these 5 things get better in 2022 - life is a continuous, cumulative process invest in your wellbeing- for free 🕊🔮🕯✨ & stop following shitty ppl who keep asking you for $$$ 📖🕯☾☪☽✨ happy new year the best time to reset and recharge follow these 5 simple rules and improve your whole life: set boundaries: learn to disconnect, politely say no and learn from my mistakes of being too available - it is ok to give yourself time, light and solo prayer to reconnect with your heart and a clear, healthy mind meditate : this simple 30 minutes each morning is the best way to improve your health, mental well-being and prevents wrinkles find a spiritual practice//congregation that works for you: fine the inner light and divine timing that will guide you into 2022. this chapter is important - invest in meaningful practice and less material things eat better - we follow my recipes and cleanse in Clean Green Eats - buy it now to reset your whole life commit to 8-9 hours of sleep - go to bed at 8pm trust me it will change your whole life check out my books: my books, - give a 5 star review and keep shining your bright light! happy 2022 friends xxx ck 📖🕯☾☪☽✨

it's ok to not be ok & here's why: try to practice & be more mindful: please seek professional help when needed & take action - take your mental health seriously- you are number one & you are first : -how to break unhealthy patterns in mental health and your personal wellness - watch yourself and be aware of thyself - practice mindfulness -how to self sooth - from one who has learned how to - to another- who are we to tell others how to self improve unless we are perfect ourselves -how to cultivate healthy relationships & when to spot the men//partners who aren't living up to your dreams & it's okay to call yourself ou tna break these patterns - you'll see an open window when you create the space and start making decisions that better serve you. Find someone who shows up in real life. -let's make others aware of triggers they are putting out there - let's work on ourselves before we try to work on others -clickbait is not okay - we are all perfectly imperfect - we can do better work on thyself first  -a number to call in case you need to talk to someone: 800-273-8255 -easy ways to heal yourself on your own & practices I have tested that work: therapy, offline time, healthy relationships & more... its ok to not be okay, its ok to not be ok its ok to not be ok - repeat that to yourself share this podcast with someone in need thank you for your time this year in 2021, what a pleasure to serve you and to serve one another. Let's implement more change - take action and be a good person - make this your life's focus and try to spend 2 days off social media this holiday & pick up one of my books for better health and real wellness. xx Candice pass this episode on to a friend & share a 5 star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wabi-sabi-the-perfectly-imperfect-podcast-with/id1388130977 MY BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062669850/...THE AUDIOBOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Kintsugi-Welln... MY PLANNERS: https://thematchashoppe.com/collectio... ♡ ♡ ♡ AMBASSADOR NEWSLETTER!!!!!! Get free Swag all the Time → sign up here for my newsletter: eepurl.com/wMCN5 ♡ ♡ ♡ SIMILAR VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE: → My Most Popular Matcha Recipes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yBkb... → How to make my FRIED RICE! W TURMERIC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjix0... ♡ ♡ ♡ CONTACT INFO FOR BUSINESS Info@CandiceKumai.com

Hi babes! Well, thanks for all the amazing reviews, Im kinda like woahhh -- you all deserve a dose of real from a girl who has done it all! Here's my gift to you and each friend of yours who's going through pain... you can better cope and heal-- here's how:  Better ways to cope through the pain, because we are all human, we all hurt and we all can accept + grow, constant... #wabisabi Call your sis and best friends -- no text BS-- talk to someone  Sleep  Read more books: Journey to the Heart by Melanie Beattie and Kintsugi Wellness -- no joke I wrote for you to cope and heal x Go hang with GOOD girlfriends  Massage Nature//hiking//forest bathing  Look to Kintsugi as an art form of beauty from healing  Did I mention, sleep? its okay to go to bed at 8 pm if you wanna! Meditate more -- clear your mind  Go for walks + eventually work out more  Move your life forward with grace and poise Always always keep it classy, no matter what life throws at you  Keep friends accountable and be there for them when they are going through their pain! She handles pain .. that shit's amazing -- thanks ARI!!  We all take turns xxx be there and be a good friend, we are better with our golden cracks  share this pod w anyone hurting or suffering in pain, its all wabi sabi xxx ck

Dear grandma and grandpa -- here’s how us millennials are doing  Putting perspective into the story + understanding this situation to better find peace within this time. Episode 48- Dear Grandma and Grandpa:  Here's how us millennials are doing  Stay home, please.   Cook more at home: order my books asap: fave 3? Clean Green Eats, Kintsugi Wellness, Clean Green Drinks  What are you doing to help? -- write it down  Glimpse into what our grandparents went through.  Lesson -- find the value in this growth period   Race --  --we can all be the change to help.  "you cannot drive out hate with hate, only love can do that"  - MLK    Be the change you wish to see, stop talking about it and complaining and start doing more to help others. Get gorgeous, extra tips on how to get hot and take better care in this bonus time  Keep it extra  Get your shit together, now -- this is a great opportunity to utilize and take action.   Practice finding peace within this perspective and process.  DONATE TO THOSE IN NEED:  HealthCorps.org  Wellnessintheschools.org CityHarvest.org   Follow Natural Born Leaders Jose Andres Sophia Amoruso  Dave Ramsey take great care of yourself + one another + pass this on to a friend + 5 star review xx xx ck

⚡the art of not conforming: My career, as an artist I went w my heart, even if it got smashed, which it did many times. As a female in the food industry, the pain/discrimination was part of my path. This year, with new endeavors + content w @SXSW, @Forbes, @Girlboss, @ariannahuff, @iamwellandgood Council + the new book @harpercollinsus Oprah Magazine, Today Show + Dr. Oz: I’m committed to sharing my story, in hopes you can see, a girl who started from the bottom, waiting tables in college, fit modeling to pay bills, paying for culinary school on my own, this girl does it all: Here's what we will learn in episode #5:  Here are my Best Tips on "Making Shit Happen": 1- Execution trumps all talk. If you want to be a killer, you need to produce. Anyone can talk or troll, but it takes a true artist to pick up the brush, the mic, the camera, the knife, the pen + get going. DO SOMETHING, just start. 2- Ignore the haters. If I listened to all the mean shit people laid on me for years, I'd never equate to anything. You have to ignore+remember that's about them, not you. Pray for them. 🙏🏼 3- Integrity+Grit: those two things set me apart from the rest. I always did my best & never cut slack. I'm as hard on myself as I am my team. I expect excellence, that's what the reader deserves. Recipes that work, images that captivate, content that matters! Writing that changes the world, and evokes emotion, connection + action. That's what grit+integrity do. I write ALL of my own work, recipes, my site, my newsletters, I produce/direct each of my books & shoot my own content/videos⚡the art is in the artist. 4- Skills: I learned them. I went to culinary school at 22 -- I was  young+thirsty. I worked in restaurants +production for years, I educated myself on Japan, nutrition+wellness. I didn't come from money, I had to teach myself skills. Much like Japan, a country w no natural resources; they were out of luck- until they realized SKILL was what they could offer the world. Guess what? At the size of California, they are still a world power today. Get some skills, use them, humbly+gracefully. 5- Humility + Grace: This is what my character is made out of. Mom + Dad taught me to love, to be kind, to be respectful. Although I hate rules, I respect everyone, even when they were shitty to me. Grace Always Matters. You will in this life, get what you give. Be honest, be real, and you don't have to conform for anyone 🦄  My new book, Kintsugi Wellness has 12 chapters on how to heal, mend, grow + become a better person + 50+ inspiring wellness recipes.

Episode 2: It is the beginning of the podcast launch and my whole life. I first want to share why I started this podcast.. my whole career has been a waiting game... and I have made it to a point where I no longer wanted to wait for other people at the top, that had all the money and comfort they needed, to make decisions about my career .. it was time to take my career into my own hands.. and that's exactly what I did. thanks for your support on the launch of wabi sabi! More deets on Episode 2-13 coming soon!  comment on my IG me all your notes and questions, too!  thank you sooo for subscribing xxx always wabi sabi, ck

super powers are beyond becoming a millionaire or being a "CEO" - you can't take this stuff with you when you die and there are far more important things in life; like inspiration, saving lives, being a good person, kindness, love and light I've collected deep thought into what your superpowers can be - the ones money can't buy and most cannot see- but rather the ones you can feel , deeply and spiritually connected to. While some of you may be feeling down in this pandemic - I'm here to tell you you are not alone - spend less time on social media and you will save your own life with just that one superpower: take a deep breath and let's relieve some stress together xx Maybe your Superpower is: falling apart & learning to putting things back together lobster rolls - just a side note maybe its lobster rolls thriving in chaos messages from the universe: be more observant, take more intel on these notes that come to you from the wabi sabi podcast be more self aware : don't be blind to the messages that are being sent your way: gratitude you have so much to offer the world peace - can start with you - help others, this is your most powerful resource maybe your superpower is to be of better service and to help your favorite causes skills that money cannot buy & realizing that being broke is actually a blessing look deeply, inward- into your past to solve your present + do the work - stop judging as much as you can but know we all do it. We are human and we are not wired to be perfect - we are wired to malfunction and that is perfectly imperfectly ok. xx ck pass this episode on to a friend & share a 5 star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wabi-sabi-the-perfectly-imperfect-podcast-with/id1388130977 MY BOOKS: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062669850/... THE AUDIOBOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Kintsugi-Welln... MY PLANNERS: https://thematchashoppe.com/collectio... ♡ ♡ ♡ AMBASSADOR NEWSLETTER!!!!!! Get free Swag all the Time → sign up here for my newsletter: eepurl.com/wMCN5 ♡ ♡ ♡ SIMILAR VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE: → My Most Popular Matcha Recipes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yBkb... → How to make my FRIED RICE! W TURMERIC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjix0... ♡ ♡ ♡ CONTACT INFO FOR BUSINESS Info@CandiceKumai.com

launch a meaningful business that makes more $$$ Here's How I did it in my early 20's: 2007 2017 2020These are the three years I chose to launch various production companies what is your offering? how good are you at your craft? read: starts with why where do you need help to hireread: the e myth what kind of boss do you want to become? -listen to my finance guide on this podcast ask yourself what can I offer the world that we need more of? - as the Dalai Lama says we don't need any more "successful" people we need healers - healing, light, empathy, compassion, love - and you can be and do both - making money your goal might be painful - choose to do your best work -learn to scale -be patient - it takes time for one to grow a REAL business that grows -stand out from others & overall be in no hurry to be a billionaire, focus rather, on being a damn good person x ck

how to be the resilient light in a time of grief and loss, suffering and struggle: we are all in the middle -- the gray in the middle, be patient in knowing we all take turns, choose to be there for others be the light you wish to see in this world  mental floss w meditation+ nature and a yoga nidra in the afternoon  dont let the bastards get you down  - we all have to troubleshoot constantly temporary- all of this pain is temporary  + suffering is a part of lifr value kindness, empathy compassion+ look to your childhood pain for much of your current suffering help others when they need it- don't stomp on them, lift them up - be compassionate + practice non violence be careful who you idolize and who you follow, try to practice non-violence IRL - this keeps us all safe.  be soft, kinder, more loving - when you speak less, when you speak softly, more will listen - dont be so thirsty ask others what do they need help with? how can you support them?  how can you be of better service now, go out into the world and please share this podcast xx ck