In this empowering episode of Becoming Her with Ashley Martin, Ashley sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur, tax expert, and community advocate Kandace A. Washington. Kandace, a proud graduate of Wilson High School and an alumni of Limestone and Webster Universities, is the founder of New Wave Tax Solutions, New Wave Tax Academy, and New Wave Tax Pro Software. Over the past decade, she has helped countless individuals and small businesses navigate taxes, finance, and entrepreneurship while inspiring future tax professionals.

Together, Ashley and Kandace dive deep into Kandace’s journey of resilience, faith, and purpose. From balancing a 9-to-5, school, and launching a business, to caregiving for her husband during his battle with cancer, Kandace shares how she persevered through life’s storms while building an empire. Listeners will gain insights on practical business advice, financial habits, mindset shifts, and the importance of self-care.

Kandace also opens up about her personal transformation, including losing over 200 pounds, prioritizing travel and self-care, and how style and confidence play a role in showing up as the professional and woman she is today. She shares the wisdom behind aligning your life with your purpose, embracing your inner strength, and showing up for yourself again and again.

Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, a caregiver, or a woman navigating life’s many seasons, this episode is a masterclass in resilience, empowerment, and choosing yourself unapologetically.

Connect with Kandace A. Washington:

• Facebook: Kandice A. Washington

• Instagram: @newwavecandice

• TikTok: @newwave_candace (or @candace_newwave1)

• Website: www.newwavetaxsolutions.com

• Phone/Text: 843-496-2563

• (00:00:12) - Becoming Her
• (00:01:05) - Becoming Her With Ashley Martin
• (00:03:18) - An Evening with Candice Washington
• (00:04:22) - Candace Parker
• (00:05:23) - Candace on Her 'Season of becoming'
• (00:06:30) - New Wave Tax Solutions
• (00:09:32) - How to manage a 9-to-5 job and school at
• (00:11:41) - Building an empire while also caring for a sick husband
• (00:13:20) - What Anchored You During Those Storms?
• (00:16:26) - TV Interview: Caregiving
• (00:18:07) - What Mistakes Do New Business Owners Make That Cost Them the Most
• (00:20:07) - What 3 Moves Really Built New Wave Tax?
• (00:22:26) - Bringing Someone to Help You With Tax Season
• (00:24:05) - So You've Changed Your Life Over The Years
• (00:25:54) - What Made You Elevate Financially?
• (00:27:12) - Travel Is a Big Part of Your Personal Freedom
• (00:30:37) - Budget Tips for Your Life
• (00:33:01) - How You Lost Over 200 Pounds
• (00:33:48) - What Made Me Quit Smoking
• (00:35:49) - What's Something About Weight Loss No One Talks About?
• (00:38:32) - Candace Manning on Her Style
• (00:40:09) - 3 wardrobe pieces that CEO Candace Can't Live Without
• (00:44:36) - Becoming Her with Ashley Martin

In this heart-centered episode of Becoming Her, host Ashley Martin sits down with the radiant Kelly Simone Rembrandt — master designer, brand strategist, educator, and founder of The Web Bar LLC, where strategy meets soul and branding.

What began as a chance encounter in a Starbucks turned into a divine connection and a soulful conversation on purpose, passion, and healing. Kelly opens up about her journey from educator to entrepreneur, the lessons she learned through divorce, and the power of self-care, creativity, and grace. Together, Ashley and Kelly explore what it means to honor divine timing, walk in alignment, and become the woman God designed you to be.

✨ In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How divine alignment can shape your purpose and path

• The story behind The Web Bar and Kelly’s creative calling

• What self-care truly means beyond spa days and surface routines

• The beauty of rediscovering yourself after heartbreak

• How fashion, faith, and grace intertwine in the journey of becoming

This episode is a reminder that every encounter has meaning, healing is holy work, and becoming her is a continual process of growth, peace, and divine alignment.

Connect with Kelly: thewebbardesigns.com | @thewebbar
Follow Ashley: @Ashley Martin on FB

• (00:00:12) - Becoming The Woman You Were Always Meant to Be
• (00:01:38) - Kelly Remberg on EWTN
• (00:04:40) - Questions about Synchronicity
• (00:05:07) - Mia on The Day She Ignored Her Fitness
• (00:07:10) - "Never Take a Friend for Granted"
• (00:08:03) - What Made The Connection With My Match
• (00:09:55) - Teaching as a Brand Designer
• (00:13:46) - A Web Bar for All
• (00:14:35) - How Did You Help People Shape Their Brand and Visual Identities?
• (00:18:24) - What Does Fashion Represent For You?
• (00:20:58) - Married Woman's Self-Care
• (00:23:53) - Open to Love
• (00:29:38) - Teaching in the End
• (00:30:26) - Follow Your Passion
• (00:31:41) - How to Find Your Career Path
• (00:33:50) - How a Horse Helped Me Overcome Fear
• (00:36:06) - What is one of your self care non negotiables?
• (00:36:44) - What does grace mean to you now?
• (00:38:27) - Becoming Her

In this powerful episode of Becoming Her with Ashley Martin, Ashley welcomes a special guest—her producer, Yusuf—for an open and transparent conversation on the power of words and their lasting impact on men. Together, they explore how communication shapes relationships between women and men, mothers and sons, and even within marriages.

Yusuf shares his deeply personal journey through childhood trauma, marriage, divorce, fatherhood, and healing, revealing how the words spoken to him—both uplifting and damaging—have influenced his life, relationships, and self-worth. With honesty and vulnerability, he highlights the importance of respect, intentional communication, and the courage to ask for help.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that words can build or break, heal or harm—and that no matter what you’ve been through, you are never behind, you are simply becoming.

• (00:00:14) - How to Change The Way You Live
• (00:00:43) - Becoming Her With Ashley Martin
• (00:01:29) - Wonders of the World
• (00:02:51) - The Impact of Women's Communication On Men
• (00:07:38) - Yusuf On Talking About Relationships
• (00:09:33) - How My Mother Helped My Dad Get Out of Jail
• (00:13:19) - Married People Talk About Cheating
• (00:17:39) - My Dad Won't Speak To My Mother About His Past
• (00:22:08) - She Pulled Me Out Of A Hole
• (00:26:43) - Kanye West on His Battle With Mental Issues
• (00:32:04) - Don't Be Too Proud to Ask for Help
• (00:34:07) - A message about Yousef