Writer.
Creative. Generational Voice.

Candice Marie Benbow is a multi-hyphenate creative who situates her work at the intersections of faith, feminism and culture.

Candice is the author of Red Lip Theology: For Church Girls Who’ve Considered Tithing to the Beauty Supply Store When Sunday Morning Isn’t Enough (Convergent, 2022). She is also a writing coach and Literary Agent with Gardner Literary Agency. As a journalist, she’s written for various outlets including ESSENCE, Glamour, Shondaland and Elle.

“My spirituality is rooted in the teachings of Jesus, the wisdom of my ancestors and the power of Black womanhood.”

— Candice Marie Benbow, Red Lip Theology