In this exciting episode of the Holistic Wealth podcast with Keisha Blair, our very special guest is Candice Benbow. Candice Marie Benbow is a multi-genre theologian who situates her work at the intersections of beauty, faith, feminism and culture, giving voice to Black women’s shared experiences of healing and journeying toward wholeness. Reimagining how faith can be a tool of liberation and transformation for women and girls, she challenges Black women to think critically about how they see God and the world.
Named by Sojourners as one of “10 Christian Women Shaping the Church in 2020”, Candice has written for various outlets including ESSENCE Magazine, Glamour Magazine, The Root, VICE, Shondaland, MadameNoire and the Me Too Movement. Her first book, Red Lip Theology: For Church Girls Who’ve Considered Tithing to the Beauty Supply Store When Sunday Morning Isn’t Enough is currently available for preorder. In May 2016, following the release of Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade, Candice created the #LemonadeSyllabus hashtag and social media campaign. With contributions from over 70 Black women, Candice released the syllabus as a free downloadable resource of over 250 works centred around the lives of Black women.
In this episode, we discussed overcoming grief and loss and Candice’s depression and how she coped after the death of her mother. We also discussed Candice’s Lemonade Syllabus, healing for Black women and her new book Red Lip Theology. Tune in to listen in to this exciting episode of the Holistic Wealth Podcast with special guest, Candice Benbow.
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
Holistic Wealth: 36 Life Lessons To Help You Recover From Disruption, Find Your Life Purpose and Achieve Financial Freedom. Available for Preorder.
Red Lip Theology: For Church Girls Who’ve Considered Tithing to the Beauty Supply Store When Sunday Morning Isn’t Enough ( Available for Preorder)
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
• Candice’s amazing journey, as a Theologian, Author and Founder of Zion Hill Media Group, a media boutique that produces messages of hope and healing across various platforms.
• The release of Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade, and how Candice created the #LemonadeSyllabus hashtag and social media campaign, with contributions from over 70 Black women. Candice released the syllabus as a free downloadable resource of over 250 works centred around the lives of Black women.
• Learn about Candice’s new book Red Lip Theology – the meaning behind the name and the movement she started and her work at the intersections of beauty, faith, feminism and culture, giving voice to Black women’s shared experiences of healing and journeying toward wholeness
• Candice's experience with depression and grief after the death of her mother. Learn some strategies for coping and for helping a friend or family member cope with depression.
• Candice’s experience with suicide ideation and how to prioritize your mental health and wellness even after grief and loss.
• Candice’s thoughts on how women can be better allies to each other.

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