We had the good fortune of connecting with Candace Reuter-Acord and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Candace, alright, let’s jump in with a deep one – what’s you’re definition for success?

Success to me is defined as achievement. Achievement can be anything of value and importance to ones sense of self. This can take shape in the form of childhood dreams, personal goals, relationship goals, career goals, health achievements and so much more!

My success comes in the shape of personal goals and career goals.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.

I view myself as living a double life. What I mean is 8-5 I work for one of the top recruitment firms in Houston, Core Group Resources, as the Logistics Manager. Outside the professional grind, I am heavily into the arts with writing as my creative outlet. I have published 3 books, with several more in the pipeline!

Both avenues were challenging to achieve but honestly what isn’t? Nothing was handed to me and still is not. Countless sleepless nights, multiple jobs at one time, trials, errors, smiles and tears went into both of my successes.

If anything I have learned to be proud of the small victories! I have learned to keep positive in the best ways I can and it’s ok to fail on the way. Failure is a valuable learning curve! It provides perspective and teaches what not to do.

I want the world to know I’m as self made as it gets and I’m proud to be.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
Shoutout to my family! My biggest fans and support. They keep me going when life gets tart (not hard but tart) and keep me flying when I find my victories, no matter how small.

Instagram: Instagram.com/Candireu/

Linkedin: LinkedIn.com/in/Candace-reuter-acord/

Other: https://linktr.ee/candireu

Image Credits
Photo Credit: Ivory House Portraits Makeup: Studio DG Beauty

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