Author Archives: Candace Reese ~ The CEO Pundit™

About Candace Reese ~ The CEO Pundit™

With a reputation for challenging small visions and transforming them into global notoriety, Candace Reese is a nationally-recognized entrepreneur and inspirational speaker. Specializing in corporate and philanthropic strategy management, Reese has a strong track record in exceeding expectations. After several years in corporate and nonprofit public relations, marketing and advertising, Reese founded Envision Global Corporation to serve a diverse clientele list of individuals, organizations and corporate clientele by delivering leading-edge, innovative image building campaigns, with a global focus. Having an affinity for representing socially-conscious clientele, through Envision Global, Reese has managed projects and provided unlimited business and lifestyle resources to a plethora of distinguished entrepreneurs, executives and philanthropists who have been featured in national and international multi-media outlets, including online/digital media, nationally-syndicated radio and television broadcasts. To accommodate the growing needs of her global client base, Reese has launched EnviBlu Lifestyle Concierge; the travel, concierge and ground transportation vertical to Envision Global. Outside of her work with Envision Global, Reese’s passion lies in her public speaking and community initiatives. As a children’s advocate, she offers inspiring words to young men about etiquette and image, as well as young women on entering and maintaining healthy relationships. Reese also engages with entrepreneurs and business executives on leadership, marketing, public relations, professional etiquette, and effective, next-level business practices as an executive coach. Reese is a well-known supporter of local and national community organizations, being frequently tapped by nonprofit and religious organizations to strengthen their image and media strategies for initiatives, conferences and goal-oriented campaigns.

Karmetria Burton…#LadiesMakingHistory #WomensHistoryMonth

I just left another amazing event featuring my one of my final Ladies Making History this month, Karmetria Burton.  We recently met through one of my life-long friends/colleagues, who happens to be her nephew.  I can hardly believe I had not crossed … Continue reading

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Roberta Shields…#LadiesMakingHistory #WomensHistoryMonth

I am late posting today, because I was trying my very best to interview my next featured lady prior to posting today.  However, the show must go on, and the extremely busy Ms. Roberta Shields still deserves her salute, considering … Continue reading

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M.C. Lyte…#LadiesMakingHistory #WomensHistoryMonth

Anyone who loves hip-hop, especially the early years of the genre, has to pay homage to one of our most prominent pioneering lady lyricists, MC Lyte.  We originally met several years ago at a philanthropic function, and caught up (<–from … Continue reading

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Angela Rye…#LadiesMakingHistory #WomensHistoryMonth

I met Angela Rye through a close colleague over 8 years ago, and since that time, we have shared numerous client accounts, as well as her invitation for me to lead the PR/Media management & panelist booking of the Emerging Leaders … Continue reading

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Marie Forleo…#LadiesMakingHistory #WomensHistoryMonth

I found out about Marie Forleo during my favorite day of the week (Super Soul Sunday) with one of my favorite SHEroes, Ms. Oprah Winfrey.  Marie shared the same with a couple of other spiritually and socially-conscious power players of … Continue reading

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Omarosa Manigault…#LadiesMakingHistory #WomensHistoryMonth

Say what you may about this lady, but what we do know is that she understands how to extend her 15 minutes, every hour! Beyond an expert lecturer, college professor and amazing business acumen, I have found Omarosa Manigault to … Continue reading

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Melissa Dawn Johnson…#LadiesMakingHistory #WomensHistoryMonth

I admit; we didn’t hit it off right away. (smile) This was one of the classic cases of two strong, professional ladies just missing the mark each time we tried to initiate conversation.  However, one of our mutual sisterfriends was … Continue reading

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Jodie Blum…#LadiesMakingHistory #WomensHistoryMonth

A bright ray of sunshine, kindness and servitude, sisterfriend Jodie Blum and I met over 6 years ago to work together on a philanthropic project for our nationally-recognized clients.  She was extremely professional, but most intriguing was her work ethic and … Continue reading

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Jai Jones…#LadiesMakingHistory #WomensHistoryMonth

Sisterfriend Jai Jones is an artistic butterfly in whom I have enJOYed watching over several years blossom from a dancer and choreographer to an amazing wife, mother, entrepreneur and philanthropist.  Her infectious smile, purpose-driven spirit and range of technical dance offers … Continue reading

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Grace Lee…#LadiesMakingHistory #WomensHistoryMonth

I’m so very excited about this feature with long-time sisterfriend and fellow entrepreneur, Grace Lee.  I had previously followed her work with her company, Atlanta Gspots, through which she partnered with local chefs and hosted hotspot events around Atlanta and featured specialty … Continue reading

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