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I don’t care where you grew up—every Black neighborhood has a Candy Lady. In our generation, the Candy Lady was somebody’s mama, grandmother, or neighborhood auntie running a very serious side hustle out of her den, kitchen, or living room. And if you had a good Candy Lady, she didn’t just sell candy. She had hot dogs, chips, sodas—and yes, the candy selection was elite. My neighborhood Candy Lady lived literally right next door to the middle school I attended. Once you walked through the...

This is your invitation to slow down, savor the sweetness, and reimagine what this season of life can be. As Founder and Chief Gray Officer, I started Better Gray because I firmly believe that we deserve the opportunity to live our healthiest, wealthiest, and most joyful lives as we age—or as I like to say, “gray in place.”  Here, graying does not mean decline. It is a rise into greater wisdom, strength, and resilience. So, pull up a seat, unwrap the moment, and let’s enjoy the journey...