Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Candace Owens

Discover the career path of Candace Owens, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Candace Owens is an American conservative political commentator and author often described as far-right. She is known for her controversial views and promotion of conspiracy theories. She gained prominence through her commentary on American politics and culture, often criticizing the Democratic Party and Black Lives Matter movement. Owens has worked with various conservative organizations and media outlets, using platforms like social media and public speaking to disseminate her views.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Controversies & Scandals

2012: Job as Administrative Assistant

In 2012, Candace Owens took a job as an administrative assistant for a private equity firm in Manhattan.

2015: CEO of Degree180

In 2015, Candace Owens was CEO of Degree180, a marketing agency. She criticized conservative Republicans in a column for the site.

2016: Launched SocialAutopsy.com

In 2016, Candace Owens launched SocialAutopsy.com, a website intended to expose internet bullies, which drew immediate controversy and criticism.

August 2017: Began Posting Politically Themed Videos

In August 2017, Candace Owens started posting politically themed videos to YouTube.

September 2017: Launched "Red Pill Black"

In September 2017, Candace Owens launched "Red Pill Black", a website and YouTube channel promoting black conservatism.

November 21, 2017: Hired as Director of Urban Engagement

On November 21, 2017, Candace Owens was hired as Turning Point USA's director of urban engagement.

2017: Became a Conservative

In 2017, Candace Owens became a conservative, attributing the shift to her experience with Social Autopsy and her perception of liberal behavior.

2017: Communications Director at Turning Point USA

In 2017, Candace Owens became the communications director for the conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA.

2018: Co-founded BLEXIT Foundation

In 2018, Candace Owens co-founded BLEXIT Foundation with Brandon Tatum.

2018: Guest hosting on Fox News and distancing from far-right websites

In 2018, Candace Owens was a guest host on Fox News and began to distance herself from far-right conspiracy websites, though she refused to criticize InfoWars or its hosts.

May 2019: Departure from Turning Point USA Announced

In May 2019, Candace Owens announced her departure as communications director for Turning Point USA.

May 2019: Hosted The Candace Owens Show

In May 2019, Candace Owens hosted The Candace Owens Show on PragerU's YouTube channel.

2019: Departure from Turning Point USA

In 2019, Candace Owens departed from her role as communications director at Turning Point USA.

April 2020: Announced Intention to Run for Office

In April 2020, Candace Owens announced her intention to run for office in the U.S. Senate or as a governor.

2020: Left PragerU

In 2020, Candace Owens left PragerU to host Candace, a show on The Daily Wire.

February 2021: Considered Presidential Run in 2024

In February 2021, Candace Owens tweeted that she was considering a run for president in 2024.

March 19, 2021: Candace Show Premiere

On March 19, 2021, Candace Owens' show, Candace, premiered on The Daily Wire.

July 2021: Launched Freedom Phone

In July 2021, Candace Owens announced the launch of the Freedom Phone, which was marketed towards Trump supporters and faced criticism for its lack of transparency.

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2021: Joined The Daily Wire

In 2021, Candace Owens joined The Daily Wire and started hosting her political talk show, Candace.

August 2022: Promoted GloriFi

In August 2022, Candace Owens promoted GloriFi, an "anti-woke" startup bank, at a Conservative Political Action Conference event.

2023: BLEXIT Foundation Merged with Turning Point USA

In 2023, BLEXIT Foundation merged with Turning Point USA, the organization where Candace Owens previously worked.

March 2024: Departure from The Daily Wire after break with Ben Shapiro

In March 2024, Candace Owens departed from The Daily Wire due to a break with Ben Shapiro. Shapiro viewed her position on Israel as increasingly antisemitic, stemming from her criticisms of US support for Israel and comments about "political Jews".

March 2024: Dismissal from The Daily Wire

In March 2024, Candace Owens was dismissed from The Daily Wire following controversial comments and tensions with staff.

March 2024: Announcement of Departure from The Daily Wire

In March 2024, Jeremy Boreing announced Candace Owens would be leaving The Daily Wire, which was related to controversial comments.

August 2024: Plans for Australian and New Zealand speaking tour announced

In August 2024, Candace Owens announced a speaking tour of five Australian cities and Auckland, New Zealand, scheduled for November. This announcement triggered calls from Jewish groups and political figures to deny her entry due to her anti-Semitic views. Annetta Able, a survivor of Mengele's experiments, criticized Owens's denial of Nazi medical experiments.

September 2024: Suspension from YouTube for hate speech

In September 2024, Candace Owens was temporarily suspended from YouTube for violating its hate speech policies. The suspension was partially due to an interview with Kanye West, during which West claimed that Jewish people control the media. This event happened in September 2024.

November 2024: Speaking tour

In November 2024, Candace Owens planned a speaking tour in Australia and New Zealand. However, Jewish groups and political figures opposed her entry due to her anti-Semitic views. Owens confirmed that she would not be canceling her travel plans.