I create human centric and sustainable programming to support new VIAneer onboarding and ongoing community engagement experiences. 

Ask me about: 

- conducting training and onboarding analysis to optimize new hire integration and success 

- facilitating onboarding experiences to make our new hires feel welcomed, supported and valued! 

- planning social events in multiple cities (Somerville, MA and Montreal, CA for our hybrid teams)

Employee Experience Specialist

Connecting Creations LLC

I work with high-achieving, ambitious leaders and People teams to turn their dreams ➡️ strategy ➡️ action without sacrificing mental, emotional or physical wellness! Check out this client testimonial:

"Candace’s energy is contagious and from the first time we spoke, I truly felt someone was in my corner supporting me and rooting for me. It is challenging to tackle patterns, behaviors and mindsets you’ve had for decades but not only does she understand these complexities she truly wants you to succeed and achieve your goals.  I knew I wanted to make changes in my life and I knew what I was doing wasn’t working. I needed someone who was going to support me, hear me but also push my thinking and she has done all that plus a million other things!!

I feel less scared and more empowered to tackle the challenges and problems I was navigating when I decided to work with Candace. I understand now that I have much more control than I thought I did, which gives me more confidence and mental wherewithal to face them. Also, she makes you walk the walk,  which I find incredibly valuable. I’ve always had trouble backing up understandings with action. The actionable goals I have done with [Candace], give me a blueprint for an actual shift! (Not just talking about it)"

Dream Doula, Founder, Facilitator

My passions as a creative artist, performer, and fitness professional collide with my knack for logistics management, strategic development, and enhancing operational efficiency. I aim to inspire and empower others utilizing dynamic movement and purposeful prose to provoke and push people toward their life goals.

Specialities: 

Performance
Choreography 
Group Fitness Classes
Personal Fitness Coaching 
Public Speaking 
1:1 Motivational Coaching 
Workshops & Training Sessions

Chief Inspiration Officer

305 Fitness

Teaching high energy, dynamic cardio fitness classes supporting and motivating ((305)) Fitness clients to achieve their fitness and wellness goals!

Fitness Instructor

As a subject matter expert in leadership development and group fitness & wellness coaching, I lead cohorts of instructors through a certification training for 305 Fitness' proprietary method. 

In my experience as a member of the development team for training curriculum & facilitation materials, I regularly meet with the CEO and Program Manager to provide feedback for the improvement and expansion of the training and recruitment strategies for new instructors. 

Lastly, I serve as an ongoing resource for the continued professional development of the Certified Instructors who join the community through continued leadership coaching, class evaluations and strategic business development guidance.

Certification Training Facilitator

As the department lead for the Instructor Certification Program at 305 Fitness, I helped to develop the program and scale it to over 1000 trained instructors. I enjoy working with startups who are cutting edge in terms of what they're creating in the world. 

From building operational systems and processes to organizing events and breathing life into our founder's vision - birthing dreams is what I do!

I grew our Certified Community to 1000+ certified instructors and retained 90%+ of active instructors in our subscription-based program model. Supported the recruitment and sales processes, training and curriculum development as well as ongoing programming and instructor retention effort.

Manager of Instructor Success

305 Fitness is expanding nationally and globally with an Instructor Certification program that empowers people from every corner of the earth to be Fitness leaders for their communities! I support our Certified Community with training, business development and general empowerment to ensure their success as 305 Instructors!

Instructor Success Coach

Supporting the operational management of the ((305)) Fitness Midtown studio creating a safe, comfortable environment and a fulfilling, empowering studio experience for our all-star clients!

Assistant Studio Manager

Small Door

After a successful first year as Small Door's Employee Experience Specialist, I was eager to expand the scope of my work to include other professional passions within the world of learning & development. 

In 2024, I have worked on projects such as: 

- Onboarding a new remote CX & Sales team to support our in-practice member experience efforts. This included building training roadmaps for 3 roles and a team of 10, organizing and facilitating two weeks of live training sessions, and supporting with ongoing Q/A, performance monitoring and 1:1 coaching to support 90% retention of new hires and strong CSAT and sales metrics. 

- Launching a leadership learning and development bootcamp for our practice leaders on themes such as de-escalation, change management, and financial performance strategy + monitoring KPIs with 51% average active participation rate for target audience. 

- Designing a holistic Career Development Program to retain high performing talent and extend tenure of participants in each cohort for minimum of one years noting specific KPIs to measure success and monitoring/reporting process.

- Project managing a cross functional Employee Engagement project including designing an employee pulse survey, hosting strategic planning session to address team feedback, creating and managing a RACI project tracker to organize priorities and drive momentum on initiatives to increase eNPS by a minimum of 20% within a 6 month span.

Employee Experience, Learning & Development, Program Manager

Wearing several hats to spearhead employee experience and well being programs and policies for our org. 

- Office Management for our HQ office
Ask me about the 5 figure budget I manage  to keep out office stocked with all our needs

- Event Planning for HQ, Remote and Practice Teams 
Ask me about the Astrology and Tarot team building events I host for our practice teams.

- Employee Well Being Program Design
Ask me about the Mental Health Awareness Resource Marathon I created in May 2023 for our teams. 

- DIEB Training and Development Initiatives
Ask me about the 4 DIEB trainings I've co-facilitated for our new hires. 

- Professional Development and Training Programming

Brackins Creative Agency

The Brackins Creative Agency is a service provider in the creative & web development industry. In response to the profound realization that a number of the agency's clients did not have the foundational elements to ensure the success of their businesses, the agency launched the Table of 10 program. 

The Table of 10 Program is a year long business mastermind & lifetime community membership for Black women. The program is designed to help our enterprenuers build their business with integrity and cultivate the access, power and wealth they need to scale their vision. The primary mission of the program is to successfully develop a coalition of 100+ Black women millionaires by 2025. 

As Director of Programming & Engagement, I am overseeing the:
- Development & implementation of the program infrastructure
- Ongoing operational excellence of the program management
- Recruitment and Sales strategy to support the program growth
- Community retention, engagement and client experience efforts
- Instructional design for all program offerings
- Curation of a Table of 10 marketplace of service providers and products that will enhance the success of our community.

Director Of Programming and Engagement

A Strange Loop Broadway

I supported the creation of choreography for 3 productions of a now Tony Award-winning Broadway musical.

I documented and preserved choreography during and in-between each production to maintain the spirit, quality, and integrity of the choreography.

I taught choreography to new cast members and understudies and prioritized supporting the various learning styles and movement capacity of each actor.

Associate Choreographer

Springpoint

Aiding school partners in their efforts to design innovative new schools that are student-centered through programmatic and operational support.

Network Engagement Associate

Success Academy Charter Schools

Providing support to the Founder/CEO and other Network executives at Success Academy Charter Schools to support organization and efficiency on the executive team.

Executive Support Associate

Supporting the central Network Operations team at Success Academy Charter Schools enhance network wide organization and efficiency.

Network Office Coordinator

Rue La La

Responsible for data entry of Purchase Orders and order revisions for Rue La La Boutiques, work closely with Event Production and Merchandising teams to ensure all vendor assets needed for online boutiques were received within tight timeframes, and communicate directly with vendors to coordinate timely receipt of production assets including sample and bulk shipments of product

Boutique Coordinator

Institute of International Education

Fulbright Research Award recipient for 2013-2014 conducting dance anthropology research in Nicaragua.

Fulbright Scholar

I help multi-passionate professionals amplify your joy, wellness, social impact and wealth so that you can build blow your mind lifestyles & legacies!

I believe joy isn’t a luxury: it’s a necessity. Whether I’m coaching ambitious leaders, building thriving communities, or guiding people through movement and dance, my mission is the same -- to help others prioritize their well-being without sacrificing their ambition or dreams.

As the creator of Daily Cup of Joy, I offer a daily dose of joy to help people refuel, recenter and realign with their core needs, values and desires. This membership is a vibrant community designed to make joy a cornerstone of life. With movement, mindful prompts, and actionable tools, members unlock better mental, emotional, and physical health, improve communication in relationships, and discover renewed hope—even in life’s most challenging moments. Check out the pinned links on my profile for more details about joining or visit: joy.candacethedreamdoula.com

Movement and dance are essential to how I approach well-being. Beyond being fun and freeing, they’re scientifically proven to boost brain health, sharpen focus, and enhance emotional resilience. It’s why I integrate them into everything I do—whether facilitating a group session, teaching a class, bringing a new choreographic project to life or creating space for meaningful connection.

I also draw from over a decade of experience in employee and client experience, program design, and community building. As a former Employee Experience Program Manager, I’ve championed initiatives that drive engagement, foster belonging, and empower teams to thrive with business and personal goals. I’m passionate about creating spaces—be they corporate or community-centered—where people can pursue their passions and find deeper purpose.

If you’re a visionary leader, a collaborator, or an aligned organization, I’d love to connect. Together, we can create workplaces, communities, and lives centered on well-being, joy, and lasting impact.

Candace Taylor

Nectar

Marketing

Strike Graph

Head Of Business Development

Marketing Architects

Client Growth

Marketing Analyst

Tiger Oak Media

Marketing Manager

Email Marketing Specialist

St. Croix Advisors, LLC

Marketing Coordinator

Cazarin Interactive

Marketing Intern

Augsburg University

Orientation Coordinator

Orientation Leader

I’m a wife, mom, daughter, sister, and friend.

Relationships mean everything to me.

Firm believer that everyone deserves and needs love, connection, and community.

Professionally, you’ll find me strategizing and executing marketing initiatives.

Personally, you’ll find me spending time with our eight animals in the land of 10,000 lakes.

Gallop StrengthsFinder®: Positivity, Learner, Woo, Achiever, Discipline

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The Battle

Candace Taylor

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