A magazine feature about my college study abroad experience? FANTASTICO!

During the summer of 1992, I studied abroad in Florence, Italy through Florida State University and this phenomenal experience changed my life in so many ways that it is hard to describe. Lucky for me, 25 years later, my personal story of how studying abroad impacted my future has been featured in the Nomadic Noles […]

ICYMI! US Postal Service rates have increased!

I heard about the possible USPS rate change last fall and it appears that the increases became effective on January 21, 2018.  I have not seen a formal announcement from the USPS so in the meantime, here is what the increases most likely look like via the USPS website from 2017: USPS Rate Increases January […]

What happens when Hoda brings strangers together….

In September 2016, my product invention RestoPresto was featured on The Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda.  I was watching all of the action through the huge windows from the plaza and thought that my heart would explode out of my chest with excitement and pride! After the segment there was a bunch of […]

Make Your Dream Come True Day – January 13, 2018!

It’s “Make Your Dream Come True Day”! If you are dreaming of bringing your product or service idea to life and do not know how to accomplish this….then DREAM no more & put your thoughts into action by working with me. It’s what I do as an Idea Execution Strategist. I offer customized advisory services […]

BUSINESS OWNERS: Don’t forget the 1099 deadline is 1/31!

Hello there! Are you a business owner? Did you know that the IRS requires that a Form 1099 be sent to each independent contractor who provided at least $600 worth of services to your business in 2018? The deadline for businesses to send out 1099s is 1/31/19. This deadline is to ensure that the contractor […]

Take these 2 steps to “kick off” your plan on Motivation & Inspiration Day!

Did you know that today is officially National Motivation & Inspiration Day? Founded by Kevin L. McCrudden, on December 18, 2001, the United States Congress declared January 2nd as this day! One of Mr. McCrudden’s mottos is “Take action to make things happen!” with which I wholeheartedly agree. To celebrate the new year and in […]

The first official “Work With Candi” newsletter is OUT (+ tips)!

In case you are not a part of the subscription list (or have not read this email that I sent last night…I know how busy you are), here is a link to my FIRST official newsletter for Work with Candi Obrentz that introduces the details of the advisory services that I offer to people who […]

Live TV, Tuesday thoughts & tips!

My Tuesday thoughts and Tuesday tips today are ALL related to things that I said during my live interview on the show “This Is It With Cheldin Barlatt Rumer” exactly a year ago today! Cheldin’s interview was unscripted, authentic and flowed because of her positive energy and genuine interest in people who “scream their dreams”. […]