Wabi Sabi - The Perfectly Imperfect Podcast with Candice Kumai

SHARE! This podcast on IG + I'll repost xxx I'm going to share three stories related to San Francisco in which three different men tried to dim my bright light. Here's what you can do to overcome and grow//learn//love and shine!: -Take pride in all that you do, always give 100 - Thank the haters, thank them, say thank you - Take the high road  - Read: Dale Carnegie "How to Win Friends and Influence People" - Read: Don Miguel Ruiz "The Four Agreements"  - Keep making decisions that propel you into the light and the right direction.  - Ignore, take the high road and learn from them.    All the Stars ✨✨✨✨ ..... when you told me I’d never make it, I smiled inside and gracefully went back to my desk.  when you didn’t give me the opportunities others in my space got, I created my own.  when you told me I should get a real day job, a was already working 15 + launched my INC at 23. when you discriminated against me because I was an Asian female, but tried to hide that, I knew & it pushed me closer to my heritage.  when you tried to ride my coattail, and abuse my kindness, I silently knew + I handled it with grace.  when you didn’t support me through the tough times, I took notes.  If you want to be of “influence” I suggest you go back to your desk/kitchen/school/studio/creative space/inward + work smarter + harder, for 10 years ++ show us what you’re made of. Educate yourself.  when the battery dies, how valuable is your heart? How profound your work? It took me a really, really, really long time to get here + I’m still struggling to be my best self.... if you have IT—- keep shining.   Navigate through the tough times w grace + be smart— Because YOU CAN’T dim the light of those who are destined for greatness.  Pick up Kintsugi Wellness ASAP + SHOP TheMatchaShoppe.com  to support this free podcast xx Candice 

taking a break from NY to travel +restart my perspective on life wasn’t easy: gratefully, I’ve found, it’s been worth it. here’s what I’ve learned so far + hope this can help you on your next reset:  1- Very Little: there’s very little that’s actually important: health, family, friends, laughter, being yourself, creating, freedom + chillin  2- Being Genuinely Happy For Others: to me, this feels really fking good. I want everyone to find great love + from the depths of my soul, I wish for all to find contentment in their hearts, even when our paths are not the same. Embrace one another.  3- I Can’t Change People: I can work to better myself + accept that everyone is doing their best. I can work on my heart + mind at anytime.  4- Expectation Isn’t Reality. I gotta meditate and surf on this more! but perception is also not reality. This, I found, I like who I am in real life way more than for work. + maybe there’s a a hybrid to mesh more of both in my upcoming endeavors.  5- Showing: the space I’ve given myself, being in nature + w all my childhood friends has shown me my capacity to love, the true love between my surfboards + I never died. I moved to NY to make my dreams come true + I picked them right back up. I hope you can give yourself this same time/space to do the same.. be gentle, be kind.  6- Go Slow: Rushing never did anything but stress all of us NY magazine editors out; for what? For an issue to hit stands like OMG!! Slow + steady, thoughtful, stillness, meaningful work, more time can work more magic. 7- this life: it’s not perfect, it’s draining, it’s gonna suck +  totally f you over — and you’re gonna come out of it golden.  I’m on 3 startups: LA, NY, Paris, Tokyo, Poland + no guys, sh ain’t easy - but it’s worth it. like all imp things in life. . If I’m living proof, —- good things happen to good people. You don’t have to do what everyone else is doing. You don’t have to take everyone’s advice. let go You will have to be patient + try to help as many people as you can.  Found within the blurred lines —-there is a pursuit of greatness + to find that one last deep breath. We’ve got a big calling ahead of us ♥️

Dude, I wrote/drafted out a whole podcast for you, 3x... the program Im using wiped out my files 3x - wabi sabi -you're gonna have to listen to this one on your own for all the juicy freedom tips//tricks xxx  go shop at TheMatchaShoppe.com like ASAP to get good karma! xxx ck 

It's that season babes, the season where we have the opportunity to make more space with our life and our time... In my two months of non-stop travel out of New York I've learned a lot... mostly, the little things:  friends, fam, health, laughter, nature, girlfriend BFF time, surfing, barre, hot asses.. all of that ... even scotch, pizza and pasta.  traveling by myself, reading more books I love and letting go..  in this pod, I'll share how to practice gratitude in your heart + how the little blessings are the BIG ones. + how the worst travel day of the season, helped me to appreciate all of the things I have.  that's it. please share this podcast with two besties this week + get my book kintsugi wellness ASAP as a gift for your three BFFs this holiday! thanks for being such a babe xx ck  

Hoping we can all start sharing more on the courage to be disliked ... to explain what this means, its a new book I've been reading - focused on: separating tasks + learning of yours and theirs  learning to live life for yourself  unhappiness vs happiness  why life is not a competition  + how to feel you have value -- because you do!! :)  + sometimes, not sharing is the best share -- living to just simply be.  flew in late, gotta be up early for a shoot, in my beloved, NY thank youuuu for downloading wabi sabi for 25 episodes now!  I am so beyond grateful!  we did it! xx ck 

One of My Long-time Secrets to Chillin? Trusting & Knowing the Best is Yet to Come, that's what I'll be doing, because its all I've got. My life is imperfect, its full of sh*t, that's right + I try to make the best out of it... Here's what I try to do to keep moving it all forward and living a life, the one I've always dreamed of xx  Pioneering is the only thing that really keeps me going --  I don't look around much, I only try my best to look inside + look forward.  Here's What we Will Learn About in Today's Pod: 1- Times are Changing + We Must Change, too 2- Stop the Worrying -- it's a waste of your mental real estate   3- Keep Yourself Busy -- keep it all going forward + stop thinking so much, execute more -- there's ALWAYS more work that can be done -- and weekends aren't a "side hustle" anymore -- they are part of entrepreneurship! If you hate your job, QUIT! 4- Supportive Friends for the Win, Always -- you know exactly who they are, take breaks from those who don't make you feel awesome x Arianna Huffington + All of my Mentors, we support one another and open opportunities 5- Learn to Adapt to the Times -- these will come and they will go, life is a rollercoaster.  6- Be Grateful for the Hard Times-- they help us to learn and grow -- say thank you to all the shitty people who hurt and f-ked you over -- BE GRATEFUL you are not like that -- be the bigger person and move your life forward.  7- Ask Yourself: What are you so worried about? What are you really afraid of? There is nothing to really fear. When you learn to trust and pioneer, when you don't worry -- the shifts, the new chapters will happen. I am certain of this.  8- - Why are you listening to someone else's rules anyway? There's no need to conform? This is your life, you've got one time to make it worth it -- stop being so afraid and get out there and love, live, fast deep, wide, hard, with no rules or expectation. GO WORKOUT, SWEAT, SLEEP better, these are simple tools that WORK.  Point is, great work, those who were born to stand out, will...but you're going to have to put in your time, constantly work at it, be your best self, be honest, pay your bills and taxes on time + be a good person.  Being Honest Will Keep you out of Trouble.  It takes one step to start.   oh and write that 5 star review! It takes 1 minute!! xx with thanks and love xx ck  Email me for my fave MONAT Shampoo! ckumai@mymonat.com or SHOP here:  candicekhair.mymonat.com/   Pick up my new book, Kintsugi Wellness for the Holidays, NOW!xx   

hi friends, ep 23 has arrived!  had to take a mini break last week bc shit ain't perfect here -- I was on the mend for a few personal things xx all is going to be all g x with all of the hate we've been seeing all over the news these days, its becoming hard to believe that we implement very little  to stop hate from being published all over the web. I've got a few haters who love writing negative comments about me, when they have no idea what it's been like to walk this line for 15 years. Completely self-made + a solo business owner, and sadly, they come with the territory. What we can do as a community to gather more strength and love? to better come together as a community? -The best practice I can show you? -- Giving more grace  -I'm not perfect --I have a lot of work to do, but practicing grace is what we can give, its what we can do and what we can be -- graceful.  -In this podcast, we will discuss more on grace .. -How to practice it, how to give it, how to receive it.  - grace is empathy - grace is compassion - grace is time - grace is endurance  - grace is not ego, its not having to be right, its taking the high road - grace is swallowing your pride + showing up for others - grace is acceptance and moving forward - grace is love xx  -It's not just about telling you or showing you, I want you to feel the grace, and be the grace ...practice ... exercise your grace + watch the benefits rise! +PLUSSSS I answer ALL of your burning questions Thanks for being so amazing xx pls write a POSITIVE podcast review on iTunes + drown out the hate, with love! Write to me on Instagram! @CandiceKumai I always write back! with thanks and in gratitude with grace, Candice xxxx    

I’m busy gettin rich - dizzy  how I signed 80 branding deals in 8 years & you can, too:  What we will chat about in this week's pod: Simple Steps to Greatness:   always give your best, especially when nobody else is watching  stay original & don’t copy other people’s content keep your friend group small and supportive  Man I love my team, I would die for my team, as Drizzy says  stay away from crazy  recognize the other real deal people and support them with all of your heart  look for opportunities that keep you growing  give big opportunities to women, it keeps us all growing  new jobs and new opps keep us healthy, vibrant growing and confident  as female leaders we choose to open up doors and opps to all women and keep our community growing   you've got this ladies, keep growing, learning + being amazing human beings xx ck  check out my book Kintsugi Wellness + Leave a podcast review + a book review as your gift back! xx ck 

how learning is your guidebook to winning + how losing is the greatest gift you can open-- we can learn so much -- strategically, losing is winning bc it helps you to re-direct your sails, re-focus and re-strategize... humility is also key in this process and as a girl who has come up on her own through scrutiny and struggle, I share with you how we can better win and lose, together xx  - it is still very much a man's world, wabi sabi -- and we live in it -- we must accept this -- we can do things to change this, too  - may you stay brave along the path less taken  - may you keep supporting one another - may you never forget how much harder you will have to work to "make it" + that's ok -- its how us women earn respect - learn from women in business.. men are nice, but they don't know or understand half of the battles you will be faced with  - start supporting more women, be the change and thew light you wish to see in the world.  - stop complaining and do something about it.  - shine bright like a diamond + be resiliently beautiful + strong no matter what comes your way. you are a unique and special diamond x Please write a 5 star review on my book Kintsugi Wellness on amazon and also please give me a 5 star love letter on iTunes  this is a free podcast, I actually invest my own time and money into,  each week, so at the least, I ask you to support me + follow me on  Instagram + ask 2 best friends to do the same! thank you.  I am grateful xxx ck       

Konbanwa from Kyoto! I'm out here shooting a health and wellness documentary in the motherland+ wanted to share with you parts of my studies here:  Here's what we will learn about this week: 1-How to Rebuild your Life -- what I learned from a Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Survivor, Mister Nishi teaches us a transitional and broken moment in history + how he overcame.   2- How to Rebuild your Whole Life + stop complaining + start moving it forward 3- Simple and actionable advice on how you also can overcome struggle - you are never alone 4- Think about your life, what can you learn from it? How can you grow? Growing is immeasurable -- work through it! Give yourself the time -- be gentle xx 5- Everyone is going through transition, learn that change is the only constant and adapt.... you have it good, trust me.  6- To Feel pain is to be tolerant -- pain is growth. Kintsugi is going through it -- kintsugi is the art of time, process, allowing and healing + you have got to do the work.  YOU are an honorable human being with light in this world, don't forget this -- all the feels and emotions are ok! Feel them!-- We must look back and reflect and learn to grow tho, and heal ... 7- On to the next one, bitches xx until next week, ganbatte kudasai! (please do your best) xx ck   Soooo YOU like my FREE pod with no ads?? Subscribe now, and please follow me on Instagram and ask two of your best friends to follow also! Check out my new book, KINTSUGI WELLNESS xxx ck