Candace Donnelly

Hey, I'm Candace —

Mom of two, business owner, mentor, creator, and co-host of the podcast where oversharing is practically a sport.

But at the heart of it all? I'm someone who got really honest about what I wanted my life to look like, and decided to actually build it.

Motherhood didn't erase who I was… it just turned the volume up on the parts of me I'd been ignoring. The parts that wanted flexibility. The parts that wanted purpose. The parts that refused to choose between ambition and being present.

I didn't want a life that worked around my job. I wanted work that fit seamlessly into my real, lived life, snack crumbs, school drop-off logistics, and all.

And now? I help other women find that same freedom without burning everything down to get there.

Candace laughing, sitting sideways on a green velvet chair in a lime green blazer and jeans

My Story (the slightly unfiltered version)

Candace on a pink armchair with her two French bulldogs

Here's what I learned the hard way: you can be doing "all the right things" and still feel completely misaligned.

I was busy, successful on paper, productive to a fault… and also exhausted, stretched thin, and wondering why the life I built didn't actually feel like mine.

So I paused. I recalibrated. I took small, intentional steps toward a life that felt more like me, one where I could be a present mom without shelving my dreams in the name of "balance."

Spoiler: it worked. But not because I hustled harder… because I finally got clear on what I valued and created a life that actually honored it.

Now I share the real stuff, the shifts, the systems, the spirals, so other moms don't have to do it alone.

My Mission

I empower mothers to build lives and businesses that feel vibrant, flexible, and fully their own, without losing themselves.

Through relatable storytelling, practical advice, hands-on mentorship, and thoughtful business guidance, I foster a refreshingly approachable and joy-filled community where authenticity meets ambition.

My goal is to promote genuine connection among women navigating modern motherhood and entrepreneurship and give moms the encouragement, confidence, and resources to flourish both at home and at work.

What I Believe

  • Flexibility

    Because rigid schedules are for IKEA furniture.

  • Authenticity

    No highlight reel energy here.

  • Community

    Motherhood is not meant to be done solo.

The Many Arms of What I Do

Business Owner

I built a business that lets me be present with my family and build something meaningful, without choosing one or the other. Now I share the tools and shifts that helped me get here so other moms can build work that fits their real lives.

Candace at her desk checking her phone, mood board and artwork on the wall behind her

Mentor

I help women start and grow online businesses with clarity, confidence, and way less overwhelm. Think: structure, honest guidance, and "okay but here's what you actually need to do next" energy.

Candace leaning against her desk in front of a colourful mood board

Content Creator

I create content around motherhood, beauty, lifestyle, and the everyday moments that make us laugh, cry, or both before 9 a.m. If it's relatable mom life or a product that genuinely helps, I'm talking about it.

Candace laughing with a stack of books balanced on her head and her arms in the air

Podcast Host

On Mom Group Chat, Whitney and I unpack motherhood, identity, relationships, and all the things we're spiraling about this week. It's honest, unfiltered, and feels like sitting with your funniest, most comforting mom friends.

Candace on a pink armchair with her two French bulldogs

A Look Into My Life

Soft morning moments, messy playroom corners, work-from-home scenes, podcast mics, outfit days, quick makeup routines, the real, uncurated stuff that makes life feel full.

Candace in pink sunglasses applying lip gloss against a hot pink backdrop
Candace working on her laptop on the floor at home with her two French bulldogs
Candace sitting cross-legged on the floor against a hot pink backdrop
Candace laughing with a stack of books balanced on her head and her arms in the air
Candace at her desk checking her phone, mood board and artwork on the wall behind her
Candace laughing, sitting sideways on a green velvet chair in a lime green blazer and jeans
Candace on a pink armchair with her two French bulldogs
Candace leaning against her desk in front of a colourful mood board

The MOMent

Let's Stay Connected

If you want the good stories, the mom musings, and the "oh SAME" moments, join The MOMent, my email where I send the things that are making life make a little more sense lately.

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