I find that if I've taken care of myself first, I can then be there fully for everyone else.

I'm always preparing for a regular life.

Candice is the original spelling of my name. I changed it to Kandyse when I was really young and first starting out in the business as kind of a joke. I didnt realize it would stick! I did consider changing it, but then it seemed too confusing, so then I asked them to change it back. Not too soon, however!

I have to say, as a young woman of color, and this may sound controversial, in sci-fi, anything is possible. In sci-fi I can belong to the military. In sci-fi I can have an interracial love affair; I can be a revolutionary.

I could never have dreamed the life I lead. Given where I started, it's remarkable to me the constant adventure that my life has become.

No matter what is going on around or within you, everything at some point must change. It's harder to accept when things are great - and a source of strength when change is what you need. Either way, it reminds me to try my best to be fully present in every moment.

My mom is my best friend and always offers me great perspective and reminds me to be compassionate to myself in moments when I feel low.