Candice Kumai

Named “The Golden Girl of Wellness” by both ELLE and Forbes, Candice is a 14-time award winning writer, classically trained chef, and former-model-turned journalist. She has written for Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Bon Appétit, Shape, Yoga Journal, Men’s Journal, Well + Good, and has contributed to Forbes, Chopra, Goop, WSJ, New York Times Travel, Women’s Health, The Today Show, E!, Good Morning America and more. A Top Chef & Selena + Chef alumna, Candice has appeared as a regular judge on Iron Chef America & Beat Bobby Flay. She directs, writes, hosts and produces shows, content and award-winning documentaries with her own production company, Kirei Media. Candice also hosts the weekly, top ranked podcast Wabi Sabi and has written six previous books, which reached bestseller lists and were translated across the world. Spirited is her seventh book. Candice contributes a majority of her time to non-profit work in animal rescue and feeding the hungry. Follow Candice @CandiceKumai on social media and on YouTube. Sign up for her newsletter for all current updates. Candice resides in Brooklyn, New York.