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Meet Zormarah Lyda
A candid conversation with CanvasRebel exploring Zormarah's journey, leadership, entrepreneurship, resilience, and the experiences that shaped the vision behind Candidly Unsed.
Read the Feature(opens in a new tab)Recognition • Media • Speaking
In the Room. On the Stage. In the Conversation.
Candid conversations are creating meaningful connections beyond the coaching room. Explore recent recognition, media features, and upcoming appearances featuring Zormarah “Zhee” Lyda, Founder & CEO of Candidly Unsed.
Recognition & Media
Recognized. Featured. Candidly Seen.
From leadership and entrepreneurship to resilience, authenticity, and personal transformation, these features reflect a growing conversation around what it means to lead, live, and evolve without losing yourself in the process.
Boss Up Girl Collective
100 Women Winning — Class of 2026
Recognized Among 100 Women Winning
Zormarah Lyda, Founder & CEO of Candidly Unsed, was selected as a member of Boss Up Girl Collective's 2026 class of 100 Women Winning, recognizing women creating impact, leading authentically, building businesses and communities, and redefining leadership.
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Unapologetically Becoming
A feature exploring Zormarah's journey through transition, service, entrepreneurship, leadership, self-reflection, and the decision to build Candidly Unsed from a place of authenticity rather than perfection.
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Catch Zhee live.
Join Zormarah “Zhee” Lyda for candid conversations about leadership, resilience, authenticity, vulnerability, personal evolution, and what happens when we stop performing leadership and start practicing it.
Sep122026
Featured Speaker · 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
From Breakthrough to the Bank Brunch
The Westin Washington National Harbor · Oxon Hill, Maryland
A transformational experience bringing together women ready to turn their stories, experiences, and expertise into greater influence, impact, and opportunity. Zormarah joins a powerful community of women for a conversation centered on growth, purpose, visibility, and moving boldly into what's next.
View Event & Tickets(opens in a new tab)Oct13–142026
Conference Presenter · 15-Minute Talk
RBLP 2026 Conference
The Art of Humility and Vulnerability in Leadership
The Rushmore Hotel & Suites · Rapid City, South Dakota
This session challenges traditional ideas about leadership by exploring humility and vulnerability as essential leadership strengths. Through candid reflection, storytelling, and practical insight, Zormarah will examine the hidden cost of performative strength and show how authentic leadership can build trust, resilience, connection, and lasting impact.
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Bring a Candid Conversation to Your Stage
Looking for a speaker who can move beyond polished talking points and create conversations that challenge people to think, reflect, and lead differently? Zormarah “Zhee” Lyda brings lived experience, leadership insight, vulnerability, humor, and candor to conversations that stay with audiences long after the room clears.
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Grab time directly on Coach Zhee’s calendar to talk through your audience, your theme, and what you want people walking out with.