About Me

Hi – I’m Candace, and after battling infertility for 10 years, I finally became a mom to Victory in 2018!

Infertility sucks, right?! Not only does it suck to watch everyone around you get pregnant (you’re happy for them, but sad for yourself) you also have to deal with people’s insensitive comments *insert side eye emoji here.* My 10 year journey through infertility was filled with many highs and lows from two failed Intrauterine Inseminations (IUI’s), a myomectomy surgery to remove 13 fibroids, a failed In Vitro fertilization (IVF), and dozens of negative pregnancy tests. I tried everything to have a baby, even some things I am too embarrassed to admit! Between all of the surgeries, supplements, ovulation tests, pregnancy tests, and fertility treatments, I spent well over $100,000 for the chance to become a mom!

I had seen so many negative pregnancy tests during my journey, that I literally started to believe that there was no such thing as a “second line.” Even after 10 years of marriage and still no baby, I refused to give up! In 2018, I gave birth to my daughter, Victory, after a successful IVF cycle! She is worth every shot, every tear, and every month of heartache I endured!

In 2017, I stepped out on faith and became one of the first women of color to start an infertility-based YouTube channel which hit over 1 million views!! The idea for my YouTube channel was birthed when I searched online for information regarding infertility, but found very few resources, especially for the minority community! Although millions of individuals struggle with trying to conceive, there is only a small percentage of couples who feel comfortable speaking openly about their battle. I suffered in silence for many years before I found the courage to share my journey on my YouTube channel, Fruitful.

In 2019, I birthed another “baby.” My Fruitful Journey, LLC was born – a business focused on supporting women through infertility and loss. Becoming a “mompreneur” brought many unexpected challenges, such as finding a balance as a wife, new mom, and business owner. I found another passion and once again allowed God to use my pain for his purpose.

In 2020, I began to focus heavily on my mental health which led me to make some very tough decisions in order to seek out a life of true and authentic happiness. I began to realize that my mental health was failing me as I suffered through severe anxiety and depression. Sadly, after 12 years, my marriage ended and I began to rebuild my life after divorce.

Today, I find myself in a place I never thought I’d be – a divorced, single mom, trying to make my mark on the world. I began sharing my journey through IVF and loss, my journey through divorce and healing, and my journey to manifest all of the good things I want my life to be filled with. Aside from all of those things, I am a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., I am a foodie, I love to travel, and chocolate is life! I have a newfound love for fitness, meditation, and journaling. I am blessed to have amazing family and friends who support me throughout my journey and I never take anything for granted.

I have also been given the opportunity to share my story on Good Morning America and Facebook Watch’s original docuseries, 9 Months with Courteney Cox. Victory and I also had the opportunity to be featured on a Pampers/PopSugar ad!

The journey to grow your family may not come easy to many, but never give up hope! I am so glad that even after 10 years, I did not stop fighting for my Victory. Even if you are in the in the midst of your journey and cannot see the light at the end of the tunnel, don’t quit! Your struggle will all be worth it in the end, I promise!

Today, My Fruitful Journey empowers women through infertility, divorce, and loss to bring hope to those on a healing journey. I hope to encourage women to take the journey necessary to go confidently after all of the things that bring pure and authentic joy! You’ve got this sis!

💋 Candace