Welcome!
We're Badged Out!
For women who led the system—
and are now ready to lead themselves.
Whether you're leaving federal, corporate, or contractor life, you're not starting over.
You're starting with clarity.
From Mission to Movement
The Badged Out Business Setup
✔️ SAM.gov Account Setup
From registration to verification—we walk through it step-by-step together.✔️ NAICS Code Selection + Strategy
Choose the right categories based on your vision, not just your past job titles.✔️ Capability Statement (Designed + Ready to Send)
You’ll walk away with a capability statement that makes you contract-ready and credible.✔️ Badged Out GovCon Digital Toolkit
Custom resources, checklists, and templates curated for women starting from scratch.✔️ Five 1:1 Coaching Sessions
1:1 private calls to walk you through setup, strategy, and questions—in your timing, not a one-size-fits-all group pace.✔️ Ad Hoc Support Between Sessions
Because real business doesn’t happen only on Zoom calls.
Meet Your Strategist
From Fed to Founder
I’m Candice—former federal project director turned full-time strategist for women ready to build their own legacy.After two decades in federal service, I realized I could either keep building someone else's empire or step into the vision I had buried under red tape and long days.Badged Out is how I guide women out of bureaucracy and into business—with a calm, clear path into government contracting.We build your foundation together—strategy, SAM.gov, structure—with a process designed to protect your peace and honor your brilliance.You’ve followed rules. Now it’s time to write your own.
Why Government Contracting?
The Federal Government Is the World's Largest Customer
The U.S. federal government buys everything from paperclips to project management. With over $600 billion awarded to small businesses each year, this isn't a side hustle—it's a serious opportunity.
🏛️ $665 Billion
The federal government awarded over $665B in contracts last year—across every industry.🏛️ #1 Customer in the World
The U.S. Government buys more goods and services than any corporation on Earth.🏛️ 23% Reserved for Small Businesses
That means a guaranteed slice of the pie is already carved out for you.
Whether you’re a service provider, consultant, or visionary with a clear offer, the government has a budget for what you do.But most women don’t know where to start—or how to get seen.
That’s where Badged Out comes in.
You’ve Served. Now You Lead
From Mission to Movement
You’ve carried missions, protected systems, and moved with precision under pressure.
Now it’s your time. Your pace. Your peace.You don’t need to start over. You need to start aligned—with clarity, strategy, and your soul intact.Badged Out isn’t just a setup service.
It’s a shift. A reclamation. A strategy with soul.
Are You Ready?
This is where we map out your GovCon path
No fluff. No overwhelm. Just a clear strategy, step-by-step support, and real tools that get you contract-ready—without the burnout
Frequently Asked & Fiercely Answered
Got questions? Of course you do. Let’s answer them clearly and calmly.
Q1: What exactly do you help with?I help women set up the foundation of their government contracting business—from SAM.gov registration to NAICS selection, capability statements, strategy sessions, and real-world tools to move with confidence.Q2: Do I need prior government experience?Not at all. Whether you’re fresh from federal service or just curious about GovCon, I’ll meet you where you are and guide you step by step.Q3: What if I already started but feel stuck?Then you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be. I specialize in untangling the overwhelm and giving you clear, grounded next steps—without the burnout.Q4: What makes Badged Out different?I don’t just give you a checklist. I offer real-time, 1:1 support with strategy, soul, and sustainability in mind.
A Few Things You Should Know About Me…
Fun Fact
I’ve been in the federal arena for over 20 years—so I know how to speak the language and navigate the red tape.I’m deeply introverted (yes, for real), which means I value peace, quiet power, and helping women find their pace.I built Badged Out because I wanted to help women move from career exhaustion to business clarity—without losing themselves in the process.
Still Sitting on the Fence?
The truth is… clarity doesn’t come from thinking. It comes from doing.
You’ve made it this far—let’s take the next step together.