Kandis, the Author

Kandis (Riddick) Rainey born September 23, 1981, was not envisioning a future of motivating women when she experienced what later became the foundation for Purposefully Scarred.  From a young age, Kandis knew that an individual’s success in life was ultimately determined by personal choices and perceptions of situations.   She learned early how to view a cup as half full and not half empty.  It is this mindset that enabled her to overcome a devastating life event that would have destroyed others. 

As a young woman, she decided to use her experiences to motivate and guide the lives of other women.  Kandis tapped into her passion by pursuing a career path as a Middle School/ High School Educator and Athletic Coach.  For Kandis, this was an avenue to reach young women during the most impressionable stages of life.  She assured that her messages about the importance of maintaining a vision for the future grabbed the attention of each of her students and players. 

After years of motivation, at a small scale, Kandis has opted to face her fears, listen to God, and live in a real uncomfortable place.  Purposefully Scarred is an effort to share an example of how experiences can shape you rather than break you.