Candice Brathwaite talks about her journey with her hair, the importance of being well dressed, and how she uses makeup to express herself. The podcast also touches on topics like the impact of a traumatic childhood experience, growing up in the world of child actors, embracing authenticity and uniqueness, and navigating the challenges of being a public figure. They also discuss skincare routines and the importance of moisturizing.
Self-acceptance and self-celebration are crucial in navigating society's beauty standards and overcoming insecurities.
Negative comments about appearance in childhood can deeply impact self-esteem and self-worth.
Embracing individuality and creating a positive online community are key in fostering self-confidence and pursuing passions.
Deep dives
The Power of Self-Acceptance and Self-Celebration
Candice Brathwaite, a best-selling author and presenter, discusses the importance of self-acceptance and self-celebration. She shares her journey of embracing her own appearance and encouraging others to do the same. Candice believes that confidence and positivity are key in navigating the pressures of society's beauty standards and overcoming issues like colorism and body image insecurities.
The Impact of Early Childhood Experiences on Body Image
Candice opens up about a hurtful encounter from her childhood that made her question her appearance. She reflects on the toxic impact such comments can have on a young child's self-esteem and highlights the importance of intervening and defending children from such harmful behavior. Candice also discusses how these negative experiences shaped her perception of beauty and led her to question her own worth for a significant period of her life.
The Influence of Family Members on Beauty Standards
Candice shares how her mother and grandmother heavily influenced her perception of beauty. Her mother, a makeup counter girl, allowed her to experiment with makeup at an early age to boost her confidence. Her grandmother, on the other hand, emphasized the significance of fashion, creating a strong connection between appearance and self-presentation. Candice attributes her love for fashion and beauty to the values instilled by her family, recognizing the role of clothes and grooming in projecting self-respect and social protection.
Embracing Individuality and Rejecting Conformity
Candice emphasizes the importance of embracing individuality and celebrating uniqueness. She encourages people to break free from societal norms and find their own sense of style and self-expression. Candice believes that conforming to societal beauty standards can lead to a loss of identity and urges everyone to find the confidence to be their authentic selves, regardless of external judgments or expectations.
Creating a Positive Online Space and Echo Chamber
Candice highlights the significance of creating a positive and supportive online community. She advocates for curating social media spaces filled with uplifting and encouraging messages, blocking negative comments, and surrounding oneself with people who celebrate and validate individuality. Candice shares how this approach has helped her maintain a strong sense of self and boost her confidence, enabling her to pursue her passions and make a positive impact without being bogged down by online criticism.
Beyond The Bathroom is back and Sali is delighted to be joined by Candice Brathwaite to kick off series 2.
Sali hears about Candice's journey with her hair and how it shaped her identity, the importance of being well dressed (Which she is ALWAYS!) and how she uses make-up, specifically a lipstick, to express herself.
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