Hi, I'm Candice :)
I created Bikini Luxe in 2014 from a laptop in my living room in Miami Beach during a time in my life when I was desperately seeking change. I had no idea what the journey would look like or how my digital footprint would evolve, but it's been a wild ride! I took some much-needed time off to focus on myself and things have changed a bit around here, but writing about my travel experiences, fashion finds, and lifestyle essentials continues to bring fulfillment and joy into my life.
I hope you stumble upon something you believe adds value to yours. If so, please share it with your friends. It is not lost on me that there are endless ways you could be spending your time right now, so I just want to say, thank you for being here. Feel free to follow me on Instagram and say hi! xoxo
PRESS
Public Speaking
Forbes Summit x2
Social Media Week
Columbia Women in Business Conference TEDx
Global E-commerce Leaders Forum
Articles & Podcasts
Forbes: Forbes 30 Under 30 Art & Style Featured Honoree
Forbes: Embracing Controversy: How This Bikini Startup Went Viral On LinkedIn In All The Right Ways
Forbes: Bikini Maven's Bold Move Wasn't About What She Posted, But Where She Posted It
Forbes: Why Using Controversy in Your Marketing Campaign Could Pay Off or Not
Inc. Magazine: 12 Must-Read Book Recommendations From Millionaire Entrepreneurs
Forbes: Should You Post Sexy Photos To LinkedIn?
Forbes: Plumber, Swimwear, Dating Site: How PR Evolved These Founders' Careers
Adweek: Protect Your Personal Professional Brand
Shopify: How This Bikini Brand Went Viral On LinkedIn
Social Media Today: LinkedIn Caught in Viral Fuss Over Bikini Luxe Controversial Content
Inc. Magazine: Meet the Bikini Startup Going Viral by Creating Controversy on LinkedIn
Inc. Magazine: These Women-Led Companies Have Cracked the Code for Building a Cult Brand
Buffer: Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn Marketing to Monetize and Grow Your Business
Digiday: How one bikini startup scored a viral hit on LinkedIn
Miami Living Magazine: Suit Up for Your Next Tropical Excursion
Forbes: 10 Email Mistakes That Could Hurt You At Work
Inc. Magazine: Are Bikini Photos Unacceptable for LinkedIn? The Story Behind the Controversy
Issuu Magazine: My 305 Style
Forbes: Forbes Releases 2017 30 UNDER 30 List
Forbes: Kylie Jenner, Margot Robbie and More: Forbes' 30 Under 30 List
Fashionista: Online, Direct-to-Consumer Swimwear Is Having Its Moment
Huff Post: Linkedin and Bikinis
Dr. Diane Hamilton: The Most Viewed LinkedIn Profile In The World with Candice Galek
Foundr: 12 Women Entrepreneurs Reveal How They Transformed a Simple Business Idea into Massive Success
Women on Topp: Featured Girl Boss, Candice Galek – Q&A
Richtopia: Must Read: Interview With Candice Galek
Future Sharks: Candice Galek Show Us How to Achieve Massive E-Commerce Success
Vengreso: The Power of Social Engagement To Amplify Your Brand
Side Hustle School: Bikini Model Creates Multi-Million Swimsuit Line
Patrick Walsh: How Controversy Catapulted Bikini Sales to New Heights
Medium: Why You Should Be More Like Candice Galek
Mashable: The problem with millennials isn’t millennials—it’s how you’re leading them
Content Marketing Institute: 50 Social Media Tool Recommendations From Top Marketers
OnMogul: A Day in the Life of a Startup Founder
Social Media Week: The Best Tips, Quotes and Conversation Starters from Social Media Week NYC
Chris Reed: LinkedIn Censored Me Over ‘Bikini Entrepreneur’
Startup Savant: An Interview with Candice Galek
2xEcommerce: How Bikini Luxe Drive Sales from Social Media Content and Influencers
The Science of Social Media: Harnessing the Power of LinkedIn Marketing to Monetize and Grow Your Business
Fierce Feminine Leadership: The Right Way to Court Controversy
The Business Method: From a Living Room Table Business to Forbes 30 Under 30
The Leadership Locker: How to Maximize Social Media to Building Your Brand
Eliances Heroes: Candice Galek of Bikini Luxe
Yeukai Business Show: The Critical Skills Every Business Owner Must Have
Smart Business Revolution: Candice Galek | From Bikini Model to Successful Entrepreneur
As Told by Nomads: An Interview With Candice Galek On Engagement And Entrepreneurship
My First Million: Using Shame & Rage When Setting Goals
My open letter to Elon Musk which resulted in a $250,000 donation, Powerwall batteries to power hospitals, and monumental change: Your move, Elon
Books
Wrote a chapter - Scott MacGregor: Standing O! A Book of Gratitude for Life Lessons
Featured in - Christopher Myers: Enlightened Entrepreneurship - How to Start and Scale Your Business Without Losing Your Sanity
Read My Business Column
Quest for Knowledge @ Inc Magazine (Interviewed Robert Greene, Deepak Chopra, Seth Godin, Simon Sinek, the Founders of Venus et Fleur, etc.)
