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Hey y'all! Welcome to 'The Candi Chronicles' - a place where I'll be dishing out all kinds of realness, inspiration, and personal experiences. Whether we're talking relationships, industry tips, or just life in general, you can expect a good dose of humor, heart, and some pretty awesome stories. So, if you're part of the Candi Crew or just stopping by, make yourself at home and join me on this crazy journey. We're gonna have some fun, get real, and learn a whole lot together. Let's do this!
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The One I’ll Never Forget: 15 Years of iCandi Magic
Whew— what a night. It’s taken me a few days to come down from the high of celebrating 15 years of iCandi Productions, but I couldn’t let...
Juli "Candi" Long
May 6, 20252 min read
The Butterfly Journal: A Love Letter to Every Woman Still Becoming
Part Two of my 15 Years of Magic series. The Butterfly Journal is more than a book—it’s my healing, my truth, and my gift to every woman still becoming.
Juli "Candi" Long
Apr 24, 20254 min read
The Struggle of Finding 90s Snacks – Stop Playing with My Childhood!
90s snacks were elite. Waffle Crisp, Kudos bars, Dunkaroos—we loved them, and then they disappeared. Why is nobody bringing them back right?!
Juli "Candi" Long
Apr 19, 20253 min read
The iCandi-Versary: 15 Years of Magic, Mayhem and Moving Forward (Part One)
Fifteen years. Countless memories. And a legacy still in motion. This blog is a celebration of where it all began—and how far we’ve come. Welcome to the iCandi-versary.
Juli "Candi" Long
Apr 17, 20253 min read
Closure Is a Myth—You Don’t Need It to Move On
We tell ourselves we need closure, but what we’re really seeking is a way to make the pain disappear.
Juli "Candi" Long
Apr 3, 20254 min read
When Love Isn’t Enough: What Toya & Reginé Taught Me About Boundaries, Entitlement, and Family
A deep dive into what Toya & Reginé's family journey taught me about love, boundaries, and the courage to say no—even to family.
Juli "Candi" Long
Apr 1, 20254 min read
90s R&B: When Music Had Soul, Vocals, and Real Emotion
When I hear 90s R&B, the first thing that comes to mind is comfort, nostalgia, and pure magic
Juli "Candi" Long
Mar 24, 20254 min read
A little Church for the Churchy Folks
New Comedy Sitcom on BET+ Now Streaming I love when a show catches me off guard in the best way possible. With me finally adding BET+ to...
Juli "Candi" Long
Feb 28, 20253 min read
Two Hot Chicks Take Over Real Talk with Reese
What happens when Two Hot Chicks pull up to Real Talk with Reese in Cleveland, Ohio? A whole lot of realness, resilience, and raw conversati
Juli "Candi" Long
Feb 24, 20253 min read
Why The Cosby Show Still Holds Value: A Love Letter to My Favorite Show
There are certain shows that don’t just entertain us—they raise us. They shape the way we see the world, the way we love, the way we dream.
Juli "Candi" Long
Feb 24, 20255 min read
Intentional Galentine’s Day Ideas: More Than Just a Girls' Night
Setting the Atmosphere for Sisterhood & Celebration Y’all already know—I am the hostess with the mostest. Flair? Got it. Fabulousness?...
Juli "Candi" Long
Feb 12, 20258 min read
Choosing to Live Joyfully: Life Be Lifin’, But I’m Still Here!
A Moment of Reflection I was scrolling through my phone the other day, looking at videos and pictures from the past year, and something...
Juli "Candi" Long
Jan 29, 20254 min read
Reality Isn’t Reality: Toxic Reality TV vs. Real Sisterhood
I was about to start watching a new reality show on Netflix called Wags to Riches—a series about the wives and girlfriends of athletes.
Juli "Candi" Long
Jan 28, 20254 min read
16 Years of Motherhood: Lessons I’ve Learned from Being London’s Mom
Celebrating 16 Years of Love, Growth, and Lessons
Juli "Candi" Long
Jan 27, 20254 min read
Unplug & Reconnect: Creating Healthier Habits in 2025
It’s 2025, and let’s be real—we are drowning in information. Social media has made it easier than ever to stay connected, but sometimes? It’
Juli "Candi" Long
Jan 23, 20253 min read
Living Single: A 90s Classic That Aged Like Fine Wine
The impact of 'Living Single' on Black television. The sitcom reflects cultural themes and empowerment and is still relevant in 2025.
Juli "Candi" Long
Jan 20, 20256 min read
Are We Still Honoring the Dream?
Every now and then, I sit and wonder if my ancestors are proud of me. Am I doing enough? Have I honored their sacrifices? Their dreams?...
Juli "Candi" Long
Jan 20, 20253 min read
The Magic and Legacy of Luther Vandross: A Documentary Reflection
A Voice That Defined Love When CNN announced they were airing a documentary on the Luther Vandross, I knew I had to watch. I’ve been a...
Juli "Candi" Long
Jan 17, 20254 min read
The Men of Moesha: My Unpopular Opinions on Moesha’s Love Life
While a lot of girls were swooning over Quinton’s bad boy energy, I thought he was corny and rude
Juli "Candi" Long
Jan 13, 20254 min read
To the Baby I Never Got to Hold
Though I never held you in my arms, I carry you in my heart always My sweet angel, Today marks seven years since I lost you. Seven...
Juli "Candi" Long
Jan 13, 20253 min read
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