Candice Kumai is a well-known name in the wellness and culinary world. A classically trained chef, former line cook, and former model-turned-journalist, Candice has proved her mettle in the industry and has written six best-selling books, including her latest one, Kintsugi Wellness, where she shares her wellness wisdom and traditional Japanese culture with culinary prowess. She has been dubbed "The Golden Girl of Wellness" by Forbes and ELLE, both of which call her one of the top new role models. A graduate of the California School of Culinary Arts and California State University, Long Beach, Candice is also an influencer with a fit image and is a contributor to numerous national wellness and lifestyle publications, including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal. She has appeared as a regular judge on Iron Chef America and Beat Bobby Flay, and hosts a popular weekly podcast, Wabi Sabi in the US. Her social channels share heartfelt personal stories about travel and persistence alongside photos of clean, nutritious, beautiful food.