Candace Spencer is a legal consultant, mediator, and food justice advocate based in Washington, D.C. With a unique blend of legal insight and a lifelong passion for food, Candace has built a career at the intersection of environmental mediation, sustainable agriculture, and racial equity. In this episode, she shares how she’s using her legal background to support Black farmers, empower dairy-free living, and reshape the food system from the inside out.

LAWYER SIDE HUSTLES

Candace’s side hustles are anything but side projects; they’re deeply aligned with her mission. Her YouTube series SSpilled Milk educates and uplifts the dairy-free community with humour and heart. She also creates downloadable legal guides for small food entrepreneurs, helping people start businesses with confidence.

Whether she’s consulting on food policy or baking allergen-friendly desserts, Candace is creating systems of care. Her legal and creative ventures work in harmony, bringing clarity, inclusivity, and joy to underserved communities.

LISTEN TO LEARN

• Why legal skills can support advocacy work outside traditional law firm roles
• How Candace empowers people through food-focused legal consulting
• What it means to find creative freedom and impact in your legal career

WE ALSO DISCUSS

• The flaws Candace saw in traditional legal education
• Why dairy-free living is about more than dietary restriction
• How Black farmers and food entrepreneurs can benefit from accessible legal tools

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