Candi Williams: Guiding Hearts and Minds Toward Balance, Purpose, and Growth

Candi Williams is a compassionate Human Resources professional and Certified Life Coach whose mission is simple yet profound: to help people rediscover balance, purpose, and joy in all areas of life. With over 20 years of experience in customer service, human resources, and leadership, Candi brings a rare combination of organizational expertise and heartfelt coaching, creating spaces where personal and professional growth feels safe, real, and even a little fun.

Currently serving as Human Resources Coordinator at the University of Memphis, Candi is known for her calm professionalism, quick wit, and uncanny ability to humanize even the most complex workplace situations. She holds a Master of Arts in Human Resource Management from Webster University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Middle Tennessee State University, blending her academic foundation with a deep understanding of human motivation and behavior.

Candi’s passion for transformation extends beyond the office. As the founder of Rooted Rebirth Wellness, she helps clients navigate life transitions, burnout, and self-doubt through holistic coaching, mindfulness practices, and emotional healing tools. Her approach is both grounded and uplifting, encouraging clients to laugh, reflect, and breathe through the messy middle of personal growth. From 1:1 coaching to group sessions and guided wellness experiences, Rooted Rebirth Wellness nurtures both mind and spirit, guiding individuals from self-doubt to empowerment, from exhaustion to clarity.

Beyond her professional work, Candi is a dedicated community advocate, volunteering with organizations such as Decarcerate Memphis, Habitat for Humanity, and Always Giving Back, where she serves as Chief Operations Officer. Her commitment to service reflects the same authenticity and compassion she brings to her coaching practice.

Whether guiding a client, mentoring a colleague, or sharing her story on stage, Candi Williams exemplifies the power of honest growth. Her message is both simple and transformative: growth doesn’t have to be perfect… it just has to be real. Through Rooted Rebirth Wellness, Candi continues to help people reconnect with themselves, cultivate self-trust, and create meaningful, lasting change—one mindful step at a time.