Girl Listen with Candice Simmons
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.
Episodes
When Calling an Audible Is the Most Faithful Move You Can Make
Hey 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 h...
What 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...
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 ...
Sis… 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 dange...
Hey 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 devotio...
Hey 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 episo...
In 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 rem...
Season 2 Trailer: Faith, Growth & Stiletto Moments
Hey 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 ...
Listen 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.
Ladies....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.
Sometimes we are waiting for permission to lead ourselves...well guess you don't need permission advocate for yourself but just in case if you still want it....I give you permission to engage...take off and BE YOU!
The death of Chadwick Boseman has taught me some valuable lessons:
1. LIVE life in-spite of....
2. If you have a passion chase it in spite of....
We can be a many of things but we should never be too of anything to chase our dreams and to live our life loving, enjoying and experiencing....
Alright Stiletto Ninjas....lets have a fun little fun with this one...I know I am not alone ladies. We have all been there..trying not to look like mom. Trying to look like the young, sexy, carefree selves we were before the kids right...but guess what we are moms and we look amazing either way!
Girl Listen...I have a confession I have not always actively engaged in my community. I get it...sometimes its easy to say #notmyproblem but in the words of Dr. King "an injustice to one is an injustice to all." So over the past few years and even more recently I am called to be better...do better!!! Now is not the time that we can be complacent or comfortable. So in this episode I am exploring the topic how...
The old saying, " be you because everyone else is taken" is harder than you think. Did you know that 79% of African American women, 67% of women of color, and 66% of women, cover or hide parts of their true-self? That means we as women believe that we must pretend to be someone we are not......listen to myself and Lisa Medley, an Executive Leadership Coach share our own experiences and how you can begin to e...
In the midst of managing all that life already throws at us, and in the cloud of COVID-19, the last few days has reminded us of a bigger pandemic we face everyday...hatred...racism and prejudice. As an African American woman, wife, mom, and sister, these recent events are a terrible reminder that we still have a long way to go in this country because we must understand that this is not an isolated incident. George Flo...
In life its not always about getting back on track sometimes its about creating a new track. Listen as I share my sticky note moments from watching the Netflix documentary on Michelle Obama, BECOMING!
But don't just listen....listen and think what are YOU BECOMING?
Are you guilty of comparing yourself to others? Tell the truth....cause I know I do. Listen to me and Momma Marilyn chat about why we as women tend to do so and how to stop and start being content and grateful for your unique journey.
In honor of Mother's Day this episode features my mini me. Listen to our edition of ask Mommy and Mae Mae. It was such an amazing experience to capture this moment with her..... And I was quite surprised about her interview skills....you will be pleasantly surprised that we can still learn something from a 7 year old.
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