From St. Joseph to Candid Dating: A Journey of Vocation

By Alison Simpson

At YCP, we believe in a career path where your professional life supports your vocation and deepens your faith. We foster an environment that allows you to integrate your work with your spiritual journey.

Mariana Zayas, CEO and Co-Founder of Candid Dating, was looking for a way to deepen her relationship with God all while deepening her relationship with her spouse. “I actually kind of owe YCP a lot of credit to a very pivotal and important relationship, which is my relationship with St. Joseph,” she said. “YCP really introduced me to him as a Saint and my husband and I did a consecration to St. Joseph together.”

YCP’s devotion to St. Joseph continues to be an inspiration to Mariana. Mariana shared how her friendship with St. Joseph has impacted not only her vocation, but also her professional life. “He has been a helping guide for Candid Dating. He opened doors for us because he really has shown us how to be diligent workers and how to follow your vocation and honestly really surrender to God's will. He was constantly doing whatever the next thing that the Lord revealed to him.” 

Mariana hopes to use her devotion to St. Joseph and what she learned through YCP to guide her vocational, spiritual, and professional life. “The reason why I think my husband and I work so well together is because we are very aligned on our mission of entrepreneurship and of building things to help the Church,” Mariana shared. 

St. Joseph is a powerful and inspiring figure for Catholics of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you are called to the married life or religious life, how you live your vocation serves as a witness for others, especially those who are not Catholic. “I hope that they witness a couple who is strong and united in their pursuit of holiness. I hope they see a couple that wants to transform society in light of our Catholic Faith, especially through our projects,” Mariana said. 

Mariana’s journey is a compelling reminder that our professional lives are a place where we can live out our vocation and be a witness to the world. Through her friendship with St. Joseph and her dedication to building a faith-aligned business, Mariana provides an inspiring example of a couple "strong and united in their pursuit of holiness." 

At YCP, we believe everyone is called to be this kind of witness. Join us to find the support, formation, and community you need to integrate your faith into your career and, like Mariana, transform the world through your daily work.”

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