Engaging experiences that transform—built with heart and shaped by strategy.

State of Becoming designs workshops, programs, and learning experiences that help individuals, schools, organizations, and communities turn insight into action—blending emotional intelligence with strategy so growth is both meaningful and sustainable.

About Me

Candice Smith is a facilitator, mindset coach, and program developer who designs engaging experiences that help people grow, adapt, and move forward with intention. Her work sits at the intersection of emotional intelligence, change management, and practical strategy—equipping individuals, schools, organizations, and communities to navigate growth in ways that are both grounded and sustainable.

With an MBA in Public Administration and a Bachelor’s in Communications, Candice brings a cross-sector background spanning corporate leadership, education, nonprofit work, and community advocacy. Her professional journey includes years at Toyota Motor North America, leadership and program development in school and community settings, and hands-on service as a CASA volunteer.

She is the founder of State of Becoming, a personal and professional development business that offers workshops, programs, and tools designed to help people practice emotional intelligence, build resilience, and respond to change with clarity and purpose.

As a mother, mentor, and speaker, Candice brings a grounded, thoughtful presence to every space she enters—blending compassion, insight, and structure to create experiences that are both meaningful and transformative.


  • What Partners Are Saying

    Candice led our leadership team through powerful sessions on growth mindset that helped us prepare for upcoming changes in church processes and procedures. Her approach made our team more open, resilient, and ready to embrace new ways of working together.

    -Pastor Cameron Jackson, Lead Pastor, The 316 Church

  • What Partners Are Saying

    The Mind Over Mood sessions have been a meaningful addition to our programming. Students consistently engage with Candice’s activities, metaphors, and hands-on tools. We’ve seen increased openness and emotional awareness in the boys who participate.

    -ShaQiyla Banks, Sr. Independent Living Trainer, Sedgwick County Department of Corrections

  • What Partners Are Saying

    Candice Smith has been an incredible partner, delivering State of Becoming mindset programs that align with our community’s mission for hands-on, personalized learning. Through her classes, she creates spaces where students feel seen, supported, and encouraged to grow. Her interactive approach helps young people build emotional intelligence, confidence, resilience, and kindness in meaningful ways.

    -Molly Brown, Program and Events Manager, Learning Lab Wichita

  • What Partners Are Saying

    Rooted in Peace, Not in People came at a time when I truly needed it. Candice created more than a class—she created an experience of healing and clarity. Her teaching is gentle but deep, helping you feel seen, understood, and capable of change. This series gave me tools to protect my peace, honor my purpose, and stay grounded in who God says I am.

    -Katherine P., Community Member