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, also known as Candace Amber Owens Farmer, is an American political commentator known for her conservative and far-right political viewpoints. She is a prominent figure in conservative media and often expresses controversial opinions on race, culture, and politics. Owens gained prominence through her criticism of the Democratic Party and her support for conservative causes and figures, most notably Donald Trump. She has been involved with several political organizations and platforms, using her voice to advocate for conservative principles and challenge liberal ideologies.

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

2012: Joins Private Equity Firm

In 2012, Candace Owens took a job as an administrative assistant for a private equity firm in Manhattan, eventually becoming its vice president of administration.

2015: CEO of Degree180

In 2015, Candace Owens was CEO of Degree180, a marketing agency offering consultation, production, and planning services, which included a blog where Owens criticized conservative Republicans.

2016: Launch of SocialAutopsy.com

In 2016, Candace Owens launched SocialAutopsy.com, a website intended to expose online bullies by tracking their digital footprint, which was met with immediate controversy and criticism for potentially violating users' privacy.

August 2017: Starts Posting Politically Themed Videos to YouTube

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

September 2017: Launches 'Red Pill Black'

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

November 21, 2017: Hired by Turning Point USA

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

2017: Joins Turning Point USA

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

2017: Identifies as Conservative

In 2017, Candace Owens claimed she became a conservative overnight due to the backlash from Social Autopsy, stating she realized that liberals were the real racists and trolls.

2017: Shift to conservative Trump supporter

In 2017, Candace Owens, who previously posted anti-Trump content, began describing herself as a conservative Donald Trump supporter.

May 2018: Praise from Donald Trump

In May 2018, Donald Trump praised Candace Owens for her impact on politics and for representing "very smart 'thinkers'."

2018: Co-founds Blexit

In 2018, Candace Owens co-founded Blexit with Brandon Tatum, a former Tucson police officer.

2018: Owens Guest Hosts on Fox News, Distances Herself from Conspiracy Websites

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

2018: Launches BLEXIT Foundation

In late 2018, Candace Owens launched a BLEXIT foundation to encourage ethnic minorities to leave the Democratic Party and register as Republicans.

April 2019: Hitler comments played during House Judiciary Committee

In April 2019, Representative Ted Lieu played Candace Owens's comments about Hitler during a House Judiciary Committee hearing. Owens responded that Lieu deliberately omitted context to misrepresent her words.

April 2019: Testimony before U.S. House Judiciary Committee

In April 2019, during her testimony before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Candace Owens claimed that the Southern strategy employed by the Republican Party was a myth, a statement disputed by historians.

May 2019: Departure as Communications Director

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

May 2019: Hosts The Candace Owens Show on PragerU

In May 2019, Candace Owens began hosting "The Candace Owens Show" on PragerU's YouTube channel.

2019: Leaves Turning Point USA

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

April 2020: Announces Intention to Run for Office

In April 2020, Candace Owens announced her intention to run for a U.S. Senate or a governor position against an incumbent Democrat.

2020: Leaves PragerU

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

February 2021: Considering 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 platform.

July 2021: Launch of the Freedom Phone

In July 2021, Candace Owens announced the launch of the Freedom Phone, marketed towards Trump supporters. It was later revealed to be a rebranded Umidigi A9 Pro, a Chinese smartphone, and its app store a rebranded Aurora Store.

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2021: Joins The Daily Wire

In 2021, after working for PragerU, Candace Owens joined The Daily Wire and began hosting her own political talk show, "Candace".

August 2022: Promotion of GloriFi

In August 2022, Candace Owens promoted GloriFi, an "anti-woke" startup bank, at a Conservative Political Action Conference event and on her social media accounts.

2023: Blexit Foundation Merges with Turning Point USA

In 2023, the Blexit foundation merged with Turning Point USA, the former non-profit organization where Candace Owens had worked.

March 2024: Owens Departs The Daily Wire Following Stance on Israel

In March 2024, Candace Owens departed The Daily Wire due to her stance on Israel. Ben Shapiro, co-founder of The Daily Wire, viewed her position as increasingly antisemitic. Owens had criticized US support for Israel and made comments about "political Jews," which Shapiro described as "absolutely disgraceful".

March 2024: Controversy over tweet and departure from The Daily Wire

In March 2024, Candace Owens liked a tweet referencing an antisemitic blood libel, leading to criticism and the subsequent ending of The Daily Wire's association with her.

March 2024: Dismissal from The Daily Wire

In March 2024, Candace Owens was dismissed from The Daily Wire after a series of comments widely regarded as antisemitic, and months of tensions with co-host Ben Shapiro and other Daily Wire staff.

2024: Considering Presidential Run

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

February 2025: New YouTube Channel

Following her dismissal from The Daily Wire, Candace Owens began a new independently-run YouTube channel, which reached over 3.8 million subscribers as of February 2025.