Candice unpacks how she went from offering a $500 course to enrolling her first $10,000 client in just 30 days.

Most coaches start their journey with a desire to help—but get stuck when it’s time to charge what they’re truly worth. For Candice Zakariya, that tension hit hard… until faith, alignment, and one bold pricing decision changed everything.

In this episode of Between Two Coaches, Norbert Orlewicz sits down with Candice—a certified life and business breakthrough coach and founder of Kingdom First Coaching—to unpack how she went from offering a $500 course to enrolling her first $10,000 client in just 30 days.

It wasn’t just a business shift. It was a spiritual one.

Candice shares how her journey from public school teacher and freelance web developer to high-ticket business coach was rooted in one truth: you are the only you this world gets. And that realization? It changed how she priced, showed up, and served.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why your “ministry mindset” may be holding back your business growth

• The real difference between belief and trust—and why it matters

• How to attract aligned, high-paying clients (without marketing to everyone)

• What happened when Candice stopped copying and started creating her own offer

• Why faith-fueled coaches must stop undervaluing their God-given gifts

• How to sell with heart and still build a business from overflow

The Breakthrough Behind the $10K Client

Candice’s transformation began when she realized that trying to model her business after others was actually muting her own voice. She gave herself permission to rewrite the rules—crafting an offer aligned with her gifts, values, and the transformation she knew she could deliver.

The result? A $1,500 program that sold better than her $500 course—and a client who asked for more, leading to Candice’s first $10K package.

“I literally said yes before I even knew what I was saying yes to,” she laughs. “But I could do it. Everything in my life had prepared me for that moment.”

Candice Zakariya

Serving from Overflow, Not Burnout

For Candice, selling high-ticket didn’t mean compromising her values. It meant honoring them.

She believes when faith-based coaches charge what they’re worth, they’re finally able to serve purposefully, give generously, and thrive personally.

“People think selling is selfish. But not being able to fund your mission? That’s what really holds you back,” she says.

This Isn’t Just About Coaching—It’s About Legacy

Candice’s business is growing fast. She now coaches other women of faith to step into their own high-ticket transformation journeys and plans to launch an in-person live event and coaching team in the coming year.

She’s living proof that when you lead with identity, integrity, and intention—you don’t just build income. You build impact.

Today's Guest: Candice Zakariya

Candice Zakariya is a certified life and business breakthrough coach who helps faith-based women entrepreneurs build high-ticket coaching businesses rooted in purpose and overflow. A former teacher, web developer, and ministry leader, she brings a unique blend of strategy, systems, and spirit to every client she serves.

Episode Resources

• Connect with Candice: Facebook | kingdomfirstcoaching.com

• Register for our FREE Compass Workshop: https://compassworkshop.com