In this episode of Aspire To Inspire, we sit down with Candace Stewart, a seasoned talent agent and respected industry leader with over 16 years of experience in television and film representation. Candace is a proud member of the Television Academy and a three-time nominee for the prestigious Heller Award for Talent Agent of the Year—earning a win in 2019.

Candace shares her journey relocating to Atlanta to launch and lead DDO Atlanta, recognizing early on the growing opportunities in the Southeast market. She breaks down what it truly means to build sustainable careers for actors, from strategic submissions and strong relationships with casting to long-term career planning beyond a single booking.

Throughout the conversation, Candace discusses her clients’ success landing series regular and recurring roles on major  ...