How Mrs. Corporate America 2019 Candi Bryan Helps Others With Her Second Chance at Life
Candi Bryan is a mother, stage three breast cancer survivor, speaker, advocate, morning show host, and R.E.N.E.W Women’s Global Outreach founder. R.E.N.E.W, which stands for Reaching Every Need for Every Woman, is an organization that focuses on helping disadvantaged women year-round. “We seek to encourage women to be whole-body, mind, and spirit in their daily lives.” Jeremiah 29:11 is the foundation the outreach stands on- For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord… “The goal is for every woman who comes in contact with R.E.N.E.W to know that they have a purpose and that God means for them to live well and live strong,” Candi tells TODAY’S PURPOSE WOMAN
Every October, R.E.N.E.W turns its focus to helping breast cancer survivors. As a breast cancer survivor herself, Candi overcame stage 3 breast cancer in 2017. She recounts the day she discovered a lump in her breast. “I was doing a self-exam when I found the lump. But by that time, it was already stage three breast cancer.” Candi acknowledges that if she wasn’t proactively checking her health, she might have missed the lump and not be here today.
Looking at Candi today with her hair-grown back and reconstructive surgery, you would have never known the battles she’s endured. She shares that she has undergone six months of chemo, two months of radiation, double mastectomy, major reconstructive surgery, and ongoing medication for ten years. And on top of that, in 2018, she lost her mom. “Those are some of the challenges I’ve gone through since 2016, but I’m standing here today as a living testimony that there is always a second chance, and I’m just really happy that I had mine.”
After Candi’s recovery, she co-founded “The Warriors Brunch” with Vanessa Echols – a yearly breast cancer survivor outreach. Also, during her time of renewal, Candi connected with the MCA Organization (Ms./Mrs. Corporate America)- a business-friendly competition that mixes beauty and business, honoring corporate executives and entrepreneurs. The unique platform gives women in business a national stage to expand their brand and serve their community. “The organization encouraged me and gave me the confidence I needed to get up on stage, connect with women, and get back out into the world.” On June 22, 2019, Candi won Mrs. Corporate America 2019, amplifying her voice as an advocate and speaker.
“I’ve had to do the work of going through mental healing and physical healing. And so, ultimately, it’s been a journey of body, mind, and spirit. And so, my encouragement for women everywhere is to focus on healing.”
In addition to advocating, ministry outreach, and speaking, Candi has a faith-based morning show called the Good Morning Show with Candi Bryan that broadcasts live every morning at 8:00 am on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. The show’s tagline is “Your Place For Faith In The Morning.” The show shares powerful interviews, survival stories, and more. “That’s my biggest baby project,” Candi said when we talked about her show. “I feel like the good morning show is extra special. We have a variety of guests with stories that range from domestic violence survivors to people who started a business that became successful. I’ve also interviewed women from other countries that impact others in their own local areas. The authors that have come through are probably the most intriguing because they’re telling their stories, and some of their books are amazing.”
No doubt Candi Bryan is a woman of faith that is boldly walking in her purpose. She continues to serve countless hours in her community and is a beacon of hope.
Candi’s show can be viewed on YouTube and podcast on www.candibryan.com
This article appears in the Purpose & Power 2023 issue of TODAYSPURPOSEWOMAN.
