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Everything you need to know about Candice Brathwaite — her books, speaking, podcast, Substack, brand partnerships, and how to get in touch.
About Candice
Who is Candice Brathwaite?
Who is Candice Brathwaite?
Candice Brathwaite is a two-time Sunday Times bestselling author, podcaster, media personality, keynote speaker, and cultural commentator. She is recognised internationally for her work across publishing, media, storytelling, advocacy, and brand building — exploring themes including identity, motherhood, ambition, self-belief, and modern womanhood.
What books has Candice Brathwaite written?
Candice Brathwaite has written four books: I Am Not Your Baby Mother (Sunday Times bestseller), Sista, Sister, Cuts Both Ways (YA debut novel), and Manifest(o) (Sunday Times bestseller). Her books span memoir, fiction, and personal development, and are read internationally.
Where is Candice Brathwaite based?
Candice Brathwaite is based in the UK and works globally, both in person and remotely — across the UK, Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East.
What topics does Candice Brathwaite write and speak about?
Across her work, Candice focuses on identity and representation, motherhood and modern parenting, confidence and self-belief, ambition and reinvention, leadership and inclusive cultures, personal brand building and visibility, and navigating a digital world. These themes appear consistently across her books, media work, podcasting, Substack, and speaking.
Has Candice Brathwaite appeared on television?
Yes. Candice Brathwaite is an established media personality and television presenter, with appearances across major UK broadcast platforms including Lorraine and Steph's Packed Lunch. She is known for her clarity, warmth, and cultural fluency across current affairs, lifestyle, motherhood, and social change.
Speaking
Speaking & hosting questions
Does Candice Brathwaite do public speaking?
Yes. Candice is an experienced keynote speaker, awards host, and moderator. She delivers talks and hosted conversations across topics including motivation, manifestation, personal brand building, confidence and self-belief, diversity equity and inclusion, leadership, modern motherhood, and navigating a digital world. Her speaking work is known for balancing inspiration with practical insight and real-world relevance.
What are Candice Brathwaite's preferred speaking topics?
Candice's preferred and most requested speaking topics are motivation, manifestation, and personal brand building. She delivers keynotes and workshops on these subjects drawing on her own experience building a career across digital, publishing, and media. View the full speaking topics index here.
Does Candice Brathwaite host awards ceremonies?
Yes. Candice is a highly sought-after awards ceremony host and conference MC. Clients including the Women in Tech Excellence Awards describe her as "amazing — such a great personality and so engaging" and confirm they will "definitely book her again." She is also available for fireside conversations, panel moderation, and brand events. View Awards & Hosting for more.
Is Candice Brathwaite available for international speaking bookings?
Yes. Candice Brathwaite is available to speak internationally across the UK, Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. To book Candice for a talk in the UK or further afield please contact Andrew Hickman at The Speaking Office at andrew@speakingoffice.com.
How do I book Candice Brathwaite as a speaker?
To book Candice Brathwaite as a keynote speaker, awards host, workshop facilitator, or panel moderator, contact Andrew Hickman at The Speaking Office at andrew@speakingoffice.com. You can also visit the Speaking page for more information on available formats and topics.
Books, Podcast & Substack
Content & creative work
What is Conversations with Candice?
Conversations with Candice is Candice Brathwaite's solo long-form podcast. Using the metaphor of building a house, each episode explores a different stage of reconstructing your life — from identity and self-trust to relationships, ambition, and emotional healing. New episodes drop every Monday and are available on YouTube, Acast, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon. Visit the podcast page for more.
What was Closet Confessions?
Closet Confessions was Candice Brathwaite's previous podcast, co-hosted with actress and online personality Coco Sarel. It ran for 5 seasons, amassed over three million downloads, and sold out multiple live shows — helping define a new era of candid, culturally relevant podcasting in the UK. It is still available to listen to on all major platforms.
What is Candice Brathwaite's Substack?
Candice's Substack is called Off_line. — described as "things we should discuss IRL." It features personal essays on ambition, motherhood, identity, and life. With over 1,000 subscribers, it's a space for the writing that doesn't fit anywhere else. Read it at candicebrathwaite.com/substack.
Where can I buy Candice Brathwaite's books?
All of Candice's books are available on Amazon, Waterstones, and all major booksellers. Visit the individual book pages for direct links: Manifest(o), I Am Not Your Baby Mother, Sista, Sister, and Cuts Both Ways.
Brand Partnerships & Enquiries
Working with Candice
Does Candice Brathwaite work with brands?
Yes. Candice partners with global brands and organisations on campaigns rooted in authenticity, storytelling, and cultural relevance. Her work spans lifestyle, publishing, fashion, beauty, wellbeing, and purpose-led initiatives, with a focus on long-term value and meaningful partnership rather than one-off promotion. For brand partnership enquiries contact bode@candicebrathwaite.com.
Is Candice Brathwaite available for international projects?
Yes. Candice Brathwaite is available for international projects and bookings across the UK, Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East, including speaking engagements, hosting, media appearances, brand partnerships, and literary events.
How can I contact Candice Brathwaite?
For speaking and hosting enquiries, contact Andrew Hickman at The Speaking Office at andrew@speakingoffice.com. For brand partnerships, press, and all other enquiries, contact the team at bode@candicebrathwaite.com. You can also use the contact page.
Does Candice Brathwaite do press interviews?
Yes. Candice is regularly available for press interviews across print, digital, broadcast, and podcast platforms. For press enquiries please contact Candice's publicist Laura Sinclair at Dawbell at laura.sinclair@dawbell.com.
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Books
All four of Candice's books with full descriptions, press quotes, and buy links.
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Keynotes, awards hosting, workshops, panels, and the full speaking topic index.
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Conversations with Candice — new episodes every Monday on all major platforms.
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