Candy Hearts and Confident Starts

Welcome to Candy Hearts and Confident Starts: Affirmations to Lift You Up, Help You Grow, and Feel Amazing!

This book is all about YOU - girls like you who are amazing, strong, and full of potential. Inside these pages, you'll find sweet affirmations that will make you feel powerful, confident, and full of self-love. These affirmations are like a candy jar filled with positivity for your mind and soul. This book is here to remind you of how incredible you are! Each day, you'll find a new affirmation to help you feel positive, brave, and ready to take on anything that comes your way.

Whether you're in middle school, elementary school, or just growing up, Candy Hearts & Confident Starts is here to help you remember that you are enough, and you deserve all the love and kindness in the world, so grab a pencil or marker, find your favorite place, and let's start each day with a big smile and a heart full of confidence!

Kadyn Gillie, the daughter of Kim Gillie and Alicia Davis, is a native of Barnwell, SC, and the CEO and founder of Kadyn's Kandies LLC, a thriving business she launched at the age of 6. What began as a candy company has since blossomed into a brand that includes children's toys, accessories, Kadyn's Kandy Tees, and stylish items for moms and dads. Kadyn's mission is to spread beauty, boldness, and kindness, one treat at a time one child at a time. She is dedicated to inspiring children to believe in their potential while embracing confidence, kindness, and creativity.

As a young entrepreneur, Kadyn continues to shine as a role model in her community and beyond, growing her brand while staying true to her mission. Looking toward the future, Kadyn dreams of becoming an illustrator, combining her creativity with her entrepreneurial spirit. Whether through her business or her art, Kadyn is committed to uplifting others, fostering a sense of possibility, and creating a world filled with smiles and empowerment.