Candace Schoner is the host and producer of the mental health podcast Speaking Candidly with Candace. She is on a mission to end the stigma of mental illness using her background in journalism combined with her own experience with ADHD, PTSD, and visual dyslexia. Candace uses her podcast to inspire and provide a safe forum for others to share their mental health stories.Born in Pittsburgh, PA, Candace was the youngest of four siblings. Her alcoholic father was seldom home and when he was, Candace lived in fear of his excessive drinking and violent outburst.Throughout her childhood, she also struggled with severe nearsightedness, body image and social skills making her an easy target for bullies. This reinforced her desire to keep to herself and attempt to remain invisible.Candace finally found her voice when she attended and graduated from the University of Maryland in College Park with a Bachelor of Arts in Radio, TV and Film; and a double minor in Journalism and Theater.During college, Candace worked for MetroMedia News in Washington, DC. where she began a 10 year career in broadcast journalism. She has worked as a news producer, writer and video editor for companies including VISNEWS, ITNA, NBC Today Show, and NBC Nightly News. Following her success in broadcast news, Candace began working in television production at St. John’s University and eventually went into advertising and marketing. She currently owns and operates Schoner Communications, a boutique marketing agency in Charlottesville, VA. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her adopted dog and cat, playing tennis, home remodeling and photography. Contact Candace. | |