What happens when you walk away without a word? This episode dives deep into how silence and unspoken assumptions actively shape endings in our lives, from a quiet situationship to major cultural and historical events.

We explore how pride, avoidance, and a lack of clear communication influence outcomes far beyond dating. You’ll hear how this pattern repeats across empires (Cleopatra and Mark Antony), creative partnerships (Hurston and Hughes), and political movements (Malcolm X and MLK Jr.).

The main takeaway: Silence may feel like protection, but it always leaves gaps for guesswork, distance, and misunderstanding. Speaking up allows for closure, even without agreement.

Did Beyoncé borrow your good wig and not bring it back? Did she steal your parking spot? Or is it something far deeper?

It’s easy to love Beyoncé until she reminds you of everything you never got to be. This episode asks what really sits behind the judgment, the side-eye, and the “she thinks she’s all that” energy.

Referenced in this episode:Tia DeNora • Melissa Harris-Perry • bell hooks • Candice Marie Benbow

Candice Talks About Everything is a story-driven podcast that lets curiosity spiral into culture, memory, and meaning. Follow @itscandicebee and subscribe wherever you listen.

What if the problem isn’t your job, but who you’ve become because of it?

In this episode, Candice unpacks the burnout that pushed her to walk away and the rise of micro-retirements, intentional breaks that challenge the idea of grinding for 40 years before you get to live.

Featuring stories from six women who left “dream jobs” at places like Instagram and the NBA, this episode explores what it means to rest, rebuild identity, and design a life that actually works.

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This episode wouldn’t be what it is without the honest, heartfelt stories shared by these incredible guests:

• Arlesha

  Former sports communications executive turned podcaster redefining identity beyond job titles
  Website: heyitsarlesha.com

• Fana
  Former Instagram strategist who learned to trust her body over burnout
  Business: @here2help
  Personal: @itsfanay

• Ada Recinos
  Equity Consultant, Advocate, and Creator of Sabbatical Sisters
  Instagram: @ada.recinos
  Twitter: @adarecinos
  Website: ada-recinos.com
  Substack: Sabbatical Sisters

• Joana Ortiz
  Consultant, Writer, and Creative
  Instagram: @joanaortiz
  Business Account: @jo_strategies
  LinkedIn: Joana Ortiz

• Danetha Doe
  Founder of Money & Mimosas, Investor, and Sabbatical Advocate
  Website: danethadoe.com
  Money & Mimosas: Money & Mimosas

• Danica
  Founder of Liberty Leave helping people take intentional career breaks

  Website: Liberty Leave