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The Real Biz Life Chronicles
Unedited stories of Business, Branding and Life.
Banish boring as Tracy Fryer and her guests take a ride on the rollercoaster of being a business owner - or of simply being human! Get ready to learn exactly what it takes to grow with distinction and show mediocrity the middle finger. In this podcast Tracy interview’s authentic business owners, who share their story of building a successful business, their strategies behind their success and leading the way.
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The Real Biz Life Chronicles
#081 Fearless Reinvention with Candy Spalding
What if the biggest transformation of your life didn’t happen in your 20s or 30s, but after 50?
In this episode of The Real Biz Life Chronicles, I sit down with Candy Spalding, whose career journey is truly extraordinary. From modelling runways and managing shutdown crews to executive leadership and now law, Candy has built a life that defies expectation and breaks every box she’s ever been put in.
She shares openly about what it was like growing up in a racially charged neighbourhood in London, migrating to Australia as a teen, and being underestimated at nearly every turn. But instead of crumbling under pressure, Candy used every challenge as fuel. She’s worked across oil & gas, mining, Indigenous employment, construction, corporate governance, and now, as a lawyer at Procopio Legal, she’s still only getting started.
This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt behind, boxed in, or overlooked. Candy’s story is proof that it’s never too late to pivot, and never too far gone to start again.
Here’s what we cover:
[13:33] How the words “you can’t” became the ultimate motivator
[21:08] A late-night conversation that changed the course of her life
[23:06] Sitting a university test while in labour (yes, really)
[27:46] The hard truth about being a woman in male-dominated industries
[32:25] Mentors who saw her potential and how she now does the same
[56:26] The depression that followed and the deep rest that pulled her back
[1:07:27] Becoming a lawyer in her 50s and why she’s just getting started
Mentioned in This Episode:
[58:08] “Depressed is deep rest”—the quote that reframed how Candy saw burnout
[1:05:13] Her take on balancing passion with professionalism in legal advocacy
[1:16:10] How she’s giving back as a board member of 55 Central
Meet Candy Spalding:
Candy is the kind of woman who redefines resilience. She’s built a career across some of the country’s toughest industries, from engineering and corporate governance to fashion and law. She currently works as a lawyer at Procopio Legal and sits on the board of 55 Central. If anyone proves that grit, growth, and reinvention have no age limit, it’s Candy.
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About Tracy: Tracy Fryer is a branding powerhouse, speaker, and founder of Design Studio Perth and Trace Designs Bespoke. She’s dedicated to helping business owners and creatives build brands that truly reflect their values, passions, and long-term vision. As the host of The Real Biz Life Chronicles, Tracy brings raw, insightful conversations that push entrepreneurs to embrace bold growth, develop strategic branding, and lead with unapologetic confidence. Her approach is refreshingly real—blending deep expertise with a passion for authenticity, creative excellence, and business success.
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