

Why Your Biggest Gambles Must Always Be On Yourself (with Kandi Burruss)
29 snips Aug 19, 2025
Kandi Burruss, a Grammy-winning songwriter and Broadway producer, shares her journey from humble beginnings to cultural icon. She discusses the emotional rollercoaster of pursuing big dreams while navigating motherhood and ambition. Kandi reveals her experiences with heartbreak in business deals and how vulnerability fueled her songwriting, crafting anthems like 'No Scrubs.' She emphasizes the importance of betting on oneself, maintaining humility, and using every platform available to build a fulfilling life.
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Broadway Moment Of Validation
- Kandi describes the pride of producing the highest-grossing Broadway production and sitting near major figures on opening night.
- She reflects on the moment sinking in as proof she belonged at that level.
Teen Star Balancing School And Touring
- Kandi recounts joining girl group Xscape in high school and juggling roadwork with finishing classes.
- She describes dedication to graduate while touring and doing studio work.
Writing No Scrubs And Holding Publishing
- Kandi explains writing "No Scrubs" at 19 and letting TLC record it while retaining publishing rights.
- She notes the song became massively played and continues to generate licensing revenue.