As a multi-hyphenate theologian and creative, Candice Marie Benbow illuminates the vital connections between faith, culture and innovation to rekindle hope and possibility. Grounded in process theology, womanist thought, and the Black feminist tradition, Candice works to transform how individuals and institutions engage with faith in our contemporary moment.

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. She is also the US Faith Director at The She Tank, where she oversees various projects and initiatives that amplify the power of faith in the lives of women and girls. Through writing, speaking, consulting and innovative programming, Candice challenges conventional wisdom and sparks, both, joy and necessary controversy. Her distinct integration of pop cultural analysis and theological insight empowers people, families and communities to envision and create pathways to flourishing.

A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., she holds degrees from Tennessee State University, North Carolina Central University and Duke Divinity School. Candice’s work demonstrates that faith remains an essential force for cultural vitality and personal transformation.