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Girl Listen with Candice Simmons
Hosted by Candice Simmons · EN
Welcome to Girl Listen, the podcast where real women have real conversations. Hosted by the one and only Candice Simmons, a powerhouse who's been in the game for over 20 years, working with Fortune 500 companies and lifting up women to win—both in the boardroom and in life. Candice knows what it's like to juggle it all, and she's here to help YOU do the same, but with a little more grace and a whole lotta truth.
In this season, Candice is getting even more personal. She's not just dropping knowledge—she’s reflecting on her own journey, sharing the lessons learned, the highs, the lows, and the moments in between. She’s here to be transparent about the story that’s still unfolding, showing you that even when you’ve got the experience, the hustle, and the success, you’re still writing your own narrative.
This podcast isn’t just about success; it’s about survival, authenticity, and making it through this crazy thing called life while leaving your mark. Every episode, Candice is keeping it 100—no sugarcoating, no playing small. Girl Listen is a space for you to stop pretending, face the tough stuff, and get real about what’s next. It’s time to take a hard look in the mirror and ask the questions you’ve been avoiding. And guess what? She’s got the answers, the laughs, and the sisterhood to help you through it all.
So if you’re ready to level up, laugh a little, and get the real tea on how to live, work, and thrive, Girl Listen is the space for you. It's not just a podcast—it's a sisterhood. You in? Let’s go.
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Hitting Pause
Jul 2700:22:21Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhen Calling an Audible Is the Most Faithful Move You Can MakeHey girl, hey! Ever feel like your calendar is running your life and your soul is gasping for air? In this episode of Girl Listen, I get real about what it looked like to pause Season 2 mid-launch and give myself a little something called grace. From missed family moments to God whispers in the middle of burnout, I share the unfiltered story of how I hit the brakes, reset my priorities, and let God rewrite the timeline.We’re talking:When “doing it all” starts doing too muchHow to recognize the signs that it’s time to call an audibleWhy setting boundaries isn’t quitting it’s obedienceBuilding a new plan that honors both purpose and peaceAnd flexing that grace muscle, one day at a timeIf you’ve ever questioned whether it’s okay to slow down, this one’s for you. Sis, calling a timeout isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom.Support the show
Transcribe →Wilderness Mindset
Jun 23, 202500:21:16Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWhat if the wilderness wasn’t just a season—but a mindset?In this powerful follow-up to Episode 1 (Building in the Wilderness), I’m getting all the way real about how our thoughts, habits, and heart postures can keep us stuckeven after God has already made a way out.I’m walking you through 7 signs of a wilderness mindset I’ve personally wrestled with, from complaining instead of praying to trying to be my own provider and how each one tried to keep me circling when God was calling me forward.This episode is for the woman who’s tired of going in circles, who knows there’s more, and who’s ready to shift her mindset to match the promise God already gave her.You’re not stuck. You’re being shaped. And your promised land? It’s still possible.Support the show
Transcribe →Stay the Course
Jun 6, 202500:19:33Tap to summarizeSend us Fan Mail Whew, y’all. In this episode, I’m sharing a real-life story that hit me right in the spirit the time I thought I was outsmarting my GPS… and ended up in chaos. What started as a simple drive to an event turned into a full-blown metaphor for how we move (or don’t) when life feels stuck.I talk about what happens when we’re in a season of stillness whether it’s in our career, our marriage, our business, or our personal goals and everything feels delayed, quiet, or jammed. I also share what it taught me about trust, surrender, and how God’s “no reroute” doesn’t mean He’s forgotten you.And sis, if you’ve already taken the exit and now feel like you’re in a bigger mess? This one’s for you too. There’s grace for your detour. Mercy in your mess. And yes..Open road still ahead.So grab your journal, your tea, and your whole heart and let’s talk about the beauty of the jam, the danger of the detour, and why God’s timing always gets us there right on time.Support the show
Transcribe →20/20 Vision
May 30, 202500:18:21Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSis… this one hit close to home.In this episode, I’m sharing a moment that checked me deep—in a paint studio with my daughter, where a simple “mommy and me” date turned into a Holy Spirit lesson on vision, fear, and faith. I realized I was doing what so many of us do: projecting doubt where I should’ve been protecting purpose.We’re diving into why everybody can’t—and shouldn’t—carry your vision. I talk about the dangers of sharing too soon, seeking approval God never required, and why some visions need incubation, not interrogation.This isn’t about judgment—it’s about wisdom. I had to learn (and relearn) that when God gives you the assignment, you don’t need to shop it around for validation. You just need to steward it with obedience, trust, and sometimes… a whole lot of quiet.This one’s for every woman building something that doesn’t make sense to the crowd—but is completely clear to her spirit.Support the show
Transcribe →Consistent at being Inconsistent
May 23, 202500:19:20Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHey chickadees! Let’s keep it real, have you ever set big goals and then ghosted them like a bad date? Same, sis. This week on Girl Listen, I’m pulling back the curtain on the one thing I’ve mastered over the years: inconsistency. But we’re not here to stay stuck, we’re here to shift!In this episode, I’m confessing the chaos, unpacking the patterns, and most importantly, learning how to turn inconsistency into devotion. We’ll talk about:Why we stay busy but not better The difference between desire and devotion How fear (yes, even fear of success) keeps us stuck Why failure is not final, it’s feedback And how shifting from destination thinking to journey living will bring the joy back!Whether you’ve been on the start-stop cycle with your faith, your goals, or your healing, this episode is your invitation to reset. We’re not chasing perfection just presence, purpose, and progress. Plus, don’t miss this week’s sticky note takeaway and powerful closing prayer to help you recommit, not just to the grind, but to God.Listen now and share your thoughts in our Stiletto Ninjas community on Mighty Networks. And remember: It’s okay to fall. Just don’t quit.Let me know if you want a shorter version for IG captions or Spotify upload text!Support the show
Transcribe →Creating Possibilities
May 16, 202500:24:20Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailHey girl, hey! In this episode, I’m sharing how two little words—but and yet—completely shifted my perspective. For so long, I let delays and doubts make me feel like I was behind. But once I started using those words differently, everything changed. “I haven’t finished my degree… yet.” “I don’t see the full picture… but I still trust God.” Listen, sis—if you’ve been questioning your timing or your journey, this episode is your reminder that it’s not over. Your breakthrough might be one “but” or “yet” away. Let’s talk about it.Support the show
Transcribe →Building in the Wilderness
May 9, 202500:17:18Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this week’s episode of Girl Listen, I’m sharing what it really looks like to trust God and build something new—even when you’re walking through uncertainty. From leaving a 25-year career, launching a business and a nonprofit, to sitting in moments of doubt and still showing up… this is my wilderness story. It’s not perfect, but it’s purposed. And sis, if you’re in your own wilderness season, I pray this episode reminds you: you’re not empty, you’re equipped.🎧 Listen now and tag a sister who needs to hear this!Support the show
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Season 2 Trailer: Welcome Back Ladies!
May 5, 202500:02:26Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailSeason 2 Trailer: Faith, Growth & Stiletto MomentsHey chickadees!Welcome back to Girl Listen—I’m Candice Simmons, your host and the founder of Stiletto Ninjas, our fierce community where we show up for each other with faith, laughter, and real talk.This season, we’re leaning into growth—the kind that comes from life’s unexpected twists, faith-filled detours, and those “did-that-just-happen?” moments that test our balance (especially in heels!). As a wife, mom, friend, and purpose-driven entrepreneur, I’m navigating it all right alongside you.Each week, I’ll be sharing what life is teaching me in real time—from spiritual lessons to everyday struggles, to the unfiltered convos I’m having with my husband and homegirls. No fluff. Just truth, faith, and the occasional stumble.So pull up, take a breath, and get ready to grow. Season 2 of Girl Listen is here—and we’re walking this thing out together.Let’s strut with purpose, even when the heels wobble.Candice Support the show
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Ep. 14 - She said the P Word
Oct 28, 202000:44:29Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailListen as author, motivational speaker, philanthropist, and surviovor Secily Wilson dish about what it takes when you are chasing your dreams and get thrown a curve ball. This episode is packed with the "P" word so you don't want to miss it. Support the show
Transcribe →Ep. 13 - It reminded me of my gift....
Oct 5, 202000:36:25Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailLadies....lets encourage each other to chase our dreams with fierceness. Listen as I chat with Kathie Johnson on how she accomplished her dreams in-spite of everything coming at her....and guess what you can do the same because in her words she needed to run her race. Support the show
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