Episode 84

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7th Aug 2024

Kandy Windom: From Rags to Riches

Born and raised in Columbia, Kandy grew up in extreme poverty. School and academia were her salvation and through the guidance of her grandfather, she was able to find the internal fortitude that helped her survive the hardships encountered at such a young age.

Fate also had plans for Kandy’s life. As an adult, her sister had been invited to a party, but Kandy went instead. At the party, she met a US Marine, and the next day, he asked her to marry him. She already had two children and didn’t speak English, but because he had accepted the entire package, she said yes, and three months later, they were married and came to the United States.

Because her husband was in the military, and on deployment often, he encouraged Kandy to pursue her education and to become independent just in case anything happened to him, and he was no longer able to support her. She learned to speak English, drive, and continued her education.

Today, not only does Kandy have her master’s degree, but also her PhD. She worked her way through corporate America and had also worked for Homeland Security. Eventually Kandy started her own coaching business and now runs a multi-million-dollar career.

Her hard work and determination have given Kandy a rags-to-riches life. Tune in to a story of a person who lives in gratitude, is thankful for the doors God has opened, and shows what the power of focus can do to change the trajectory of one’s life.

If you would like to connect with Kandy, you can do so here:

https://www.facebook.com/kandywindom

https://www.instagram.com/kandywindom

http://www.linkedin.com/in/kwindom

https://kandywindominnercircle.com

http://kandywindom.com

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A Warrior's Spirit
Where Inner Warriors Shine In Their Light
Warriors aren’t born—they’re forged in the fires of challenge. Each setback is a hammer striking the anvil of our character, shaping us into stronger, more compassionate individuals.

A Warrior Spirit podcast is a space where we conquer not only the world around us but also the shadows within. Hosted by Daryl Snow, this show dives into real stories of resilience, featuring individuals who have turned pain into purpose and struggles into success.

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Daryl Snow

Daryl Snow is the founder of Praxis 33, a speaker, advisor, and author, host of A Warrior’s Spirit Podcast—a platform created to give a voice to the voiceless and share powerful stories of individuals who have overcome life’s challenges. Through these conversations, he helps others turn their mess into their message, transforming lived experiences into a survival guide for those walking a similar path.

With a master’s degree in psychology, Daryl’s work centers on guiding individuals back to their authentic selves and into a more aligned, purposeful way of life. He challenges people to release what no longer serves them, reconnect with their truth, and build lives grounded in clarity, intention, and integrity.

Grounded in his belief that “I’m not who I was—I’m who I was meant to be,” Daryl invites others to move beyond masked identities and step fully into who they are here to become. His approach is both direct and deeply genuine—creating space for honest self-reflection while ensuring people are not only inspired, but empowered to take meaningful, lasting action.

Known for the depth of connection he creates, Daryl has built a reputation as someone people trust. Many of his podcast guests openly share that they’ve expressed things in conversation with him they’ve never shared before—a reflection of his ability to hold a space rooted in authenticity, presence, and genuine understanding.

Through his speaking, advising, writing, and growing community, Daryl Snow continues to impact those ready to live authentically, connect deeply with themselves, and lead their lives with clarity, purpose, and conviction.