
Candis McDow
I am 35 years old and originally from Atlanta, Georgia. I love to travel, watch movies/docs, write (of course!), paint, shop and try new experiences.
I've loved the written word since the age of six. Once I learned to read you couldn't keep me out of the library. I was so inspired by how powerful words can be, especially how they evoke emotion. I was also enamoured that I had the ability to escape my reality and live vicariously through these characters in the book.
I always knew I would be a writer, and always wanted to be an author. I had no idea what my book would be about but that was something I was sure would come to fruition.
Life inspires me to write quite often. I pull from my experiences, loved ones, friends and even strangers. You can be walking down the same aisle as someone in the grocery store and get inspired, everyone is telling a story if you just pay attention.
I like to think of my work as little seeds of myself. Each article, essay, listicle, book, or review is a representation of my being, and I always want that to resonate and come from a genuine and soulful place.
- United States
- candisthegreat
- in/candis-y-mcdow-70438450
Publications
- Her Agenda15 articles
- Atlanta Black Star2 articles
- TheBody.com
- Essence
- Everyday Health
Writes Most On
- How To Master The Art Of Building Meaningful Friendships25 Feb—Her AgendaIt may be easy to make friends, but the art of building meaningful friendships requires effort from both parties. This means it will take more than an Instagram like on a photo, or a lunch date. To know if you’re building a meaningful friendship ultimately relies on one question: “How will you maintain them?” Embrace Openness And Growth Whether you’re in your 20s, 30s, or 40s, being optimistic will likely attract like-minded people. As the saying goes, “It’s never too late to be who you...
- 3 Simple Steps To Scale Your Business From Side Hustle To Full-Time17 Feb—Her AgendaSide hustles aren’t new but have become more prevalent income streams for many, especially millennial women. With side hustles essentially becoming the norm, rideshare services, food/grocery delivery, merchandise selling online, and convenience alternatives have paved the way to make extra money. According to Lending Tree, more than half of young Americans have a side hustle, many driven by inflation. Also, 55% of GenZ and millennials have a side hustle, averaging $1,253 monthly in...
- 5 Best Destinations For Solo Travel30 Jan—Her AgendaLong gone are the days of waiting for friends or a significant other to tag along for a trip. Solo travel is the new way to travel, especially for millennial women. According to the American Express 2024 Global Travel Trends Report, 76% of Millennial and Gen Z travelers planned solo trips last year — a number projected to grow in 2025. “While Mexico gets a bad rap for crime and cartels, Playa del Carmen’s development and popularity attract tons of tourists annually,” said Simone Harvin,...