Candace Marie

Founder & CEO, Candace Marie LLC & Black In Corporate

Candace was featured in American VOGUE’s September issue, where she was recognized as an ‘unsung hero of the fashion industry’.

Candace Marie is a highly sought out social media consultant and creative, part time Lecturer at Parsons teaching graduate and executive level courses on social media, as well as founder of Black In Corporate – a much-needed resource for Black individuals looking for relief, support, and guidance in their jobs.

While the digital expert has received many accolades in her career, she was featured in American VOGUE’s September issue, where she was recognized as an ‘unsung hero of the fashion industry’—in which they highlighted both her profession as well as her non-profit Black In Corporate.

Marie serves as a distinguished creator and authoritative across an array of elite industries – having consulted and worked for companies such as Prada, Beyonce’s Parkwood, Barneys New York, Essence, Refinery 29, and many more – as well has partnered as a creative with companies such as Dior, Chanel, Lancôme, Gap, De Beers, Crate & Barrel, Ikea, Nordstrom, and many more.

She is a proven leader with a MBA as well as diverse knowledge in social media, influencer marketing, partnerships, communications, PR, and content. Responsible for captivating and engaging millions of people in the luxury, entertainment, fashion, and editorial space through 10+ years of experience, measurable performance outcomes and creative messaging for both a domestic and international market.

Ultimately, Candace prides herself for being both an advocate and curator of minority creatives in the social media space and overall uses her respected voice in the industry to champion for people of color behind corporate walls – where change is often needed the most.