Multi-instrumentalist Candyce Denise shares her remarkable story of resilience through surviving foster care, overcoming trauma, and finding healing and empowerment in music and art. Candyce reveals how her creative journey—spanning classical, jazz, R&B, and rap—has not only transformed her own life but also offers hope and encouragement to foster youth and at-risk communities. Her message reminds us that true beauty is found in embracing our scars, expressing our truth, and uplifting others with our unique light.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome: Candyce Denise & The Healing Power of Music
00:59 - Channeling Pain into Art: Candyce’s Journey of Resilience
02:14 - Spiritual Affirmations in Abstract Art: Sharing the Light
03:24 - Growing Up in Foster Care: Discovering Gifts Amid Chaos
04:27 - Overcoming Trauma: Music as Lifeline in Childhood
06:11 - Surviving & Thriving: How Candyce Chose Hope Over Hardship
08:43 - Instrumental Beginnings: Learning Music as a Form of Expression
10:13 - A Self-Taught Prodigy: From Toy Xylophone to Orchestra
12:15 - Defying Expectations: Earning First Chair & Joining the Marines
13:37 - Finding Safety & Self: College or the Marine Corps
14:38 - Healing Cycles: Relationships, Motherhood, and Breaking Patterns
16:56 - Conscious Parenting: Raising Kids with Voice, Choice, and Structure
18:29 - Sharing a Love for Music with the Next Generation
19:20 - When Music Heals: Live Stories of Impact & Affirmation
20:38 - Uplifting Foster Youth: Messages of Light & Possibility
23:41 - Embracing Divine Protection: The Journey From Survivor to Thriver
24:52 - The Courage to Speak Truth: Self-Expression & Letting Go
26:08 - ‘Villain’: Candyce’s New Single & Powerful Declaration
26:34 - Connect with Candyce: Where to Find Her Music & Art
27:18 - The Human Beauty Movement: Join the Community

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Website ⁠https://www.candycedenise.com/
TikTok ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@candycedenise_⁠
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/candycedenise_
Facebook ⁠https://www.facebook.com/officialmuzikcal

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