Candice Shepard is a visionary leader, author, and co-founder of Aurora Network—a faith-driven platform dedicated to helping women heal from past experiences and step confidently into the lives they were created for. With a journey rooted in resilience, service, and purpose, Candice’s work stands as a powerful reminder that transformation is possible at every stage of life. Humans of Fuzia is honored to feature her story as it deeply aligns with our mission of supporting women globally through shared wisdom, lived experiences, and community strength. Through our She for She and He for She philosophy, we believe stories like Candice’s inspire our 5 million-strong global community to lead with courage, compassion, and collective upliftment.
Tell us about your journey. What inspired you to create Aurora Network?
Aurora was born from a deep desire to see women break free from what happened to them and step into what they were created for. While I owned a law firm for many years, Aurora actually began much earlier in my life and evolved over decades. At its heart, it’s about helping women heal, grow, and step into their God-given magic. We support women through group coaching, individual coaching, events, publishing, and community—offering many ways for them to connect with their purpose.
Who do you primarily serve through your work?
We primarily serve Christian women, but that includes women from all walks of life. Some are coming out of very heavy situations—domestic violence, trafficking, incarceration—while others are doing well but seeking deeper community or clarity. We believe in serving the whole woman, wherever she is in her journey, as long as she’s seeking growth, faith, and transformation.
Imposter syndrome is something many women struggle with. Have you experienced it, and what advice would you share?
Imposter syndrome is very real for all of us. There will always be a voice—internal or external—telling you that you can’t do something. I was fortunate to have people early in my life who helped me believe otherwise. But not everyone has that support. My advice is simple: if you can’t believe in yourself yet, borrow belief from someone who does. You need at least one person or a community reminding you that you are capable until you truly believe it yourself.
Looking back, is there anything you would have done differently as an entrepreneur?
Yes and no. Every hardship and failure taught me something valuable. But if I could offer one shortcut, it would be this—don’t do it alone. Find help, mentors, and community. The goal is to fail forward and shorten the distance between “I don’t know” and “I’ve got this.” Other humans make that journey much easier.
What challenges have you observed for women working in leadership and entrepreneurship?
Women do face more obstacles—it’s a reality. But the key is not to get stuck in anger or give up because of those challenges. Acknowledge them, push through them, and refuse to quit. Community and mentorship are essential. I had women pour into me, and now I get to do the same for others. That cycle of support is incredibly powerful.
How do you define success, both personally and professionally?
Professionally, success looks like service—how many women I can help and how many lives are impacted through our resources and books. Personally, it’s the same. Success is about who I can serve. And of course, my children are a huge part of that—knowing they’re thriving, grounded, and living meaningful lives means everything to me.
What kind of legacy do you hope to leave behind?
When people see me, I want them to see love, faith, and possibility. I want them to know that where they started does not define where they can end up. If my journey shows even one woman that she can rise beyond her circumstances, then I’ve done what I was called to do.
What are you currently working on that excites you?
I’m being featured in an upcoming documentary, Women in Power, and I have two books releasing this year—Pause on Purpose, which focuses on intentional rest for women, and God-Sized Dreams, about defining and pursuing meaningful success. Both are very close to my heart, and I’m excited to see how they support women in different seasons of life.
“If I can do it, you can too. There’s nothing inherently special about me—only the belief that transformation is possible for everyone.”
Connect with Candice Shepard:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicerockel/
https://auroranetwork.life/
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