Dr. Kandyce Thomas: Building Generations of Resilience

Welcome! I’m so excited to share this episode of People Watching, because today I’m talking with Dr. Kandyce Thomas, a chiropractor and small business owner in the Charlotte metro area. I’ve known her for almost ten years now (eek!), and I couldn’t wait to have this conversation with her. I loved listening to Dr. Thomas' journey of balancing her professional life with her role as a single mother of two teenage daughters. I especially loved hearing about her deep-rooted connections with her ancestors, including invaluable lessons in perseverance and resilience she learned from her grandfather. As she reflects on the power of intergenerational relationships, Dr. Thomas shares how her family's Gullah Geechee heritage has shaped her life and career. Our conversation navigates topics of faith, cultural influence, and the importance of visibility and healthy role models. It's a heartwarming and insightful discussion that I think will encourage you to reflect on the blessings and motivations in your own life. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. ___ Chapters 00:00 Introduction to People Watching 00:53 Meet Dr. Kandyce Thomas 02:51 Welcome & Touchstones 04:36 Dr. Thomas' Journey to Serving Others Through Chiropractic 08:36 Family and Community Influence 11:50 Faith and Education 15:13 Gullah Geechee Heritage and Food 16:47 The Gullah Geechee Legacy 19:16 Family Legacy, Role Models, and Influence 21:28 The Influence of Her Mother 22:40 Generational Conversations 25:37 Passing Down Cultural Heritage 31:16 Entrepreneurial Journey and Challenges 36:06 The Most Helpful Thing 36:43 The Taco Story 38:58 Outro Where to Find Dr. Thomas * Owner of Beyond Chiropractic PLLC, Certified Medical Examiner, and CPR Instructor - https://drkandyce.com/ More Resources * Looking for more resources to help with your personal formation journey? Get your free guide! * You can learn more about me and my work on the About page. * Have a question? Ask me anything. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.r215coaching.com