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, author, and conspiracy theorist. Often described as holding far-right political positions, she is known for her commentary and promotion of conspiracy theories across various subjects. Notably, since 2024, she has been associated with espousing antisemitic conspiracy theories.

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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, later becoming its vice president of administration.

2015: CEO of Degree180

In 2015, Candace Owens was CEO of Degree180, a marketing agency providing consultation, production, and planning services with a blog featuring Owens' critical views on conservative Republicans and Donald Trump.

2016: Launch of SocialAutopsy.com

In 2016, Candace Owens launched SocialAutopsy.com, a controversial website intended to expose online bullies by tracking their digital footprint, leading to criticism over privacy violations and doxing concerns.

August 2017: Start of Politically Themed YouTube Videos

In August 2017, Candace Owens began posting politically themed videos to YouTube, marking her entry into political commentary on the platform.

September 2017: Launch of '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 as Director of Urban Engagement at Turning Point USA

On November 21, 2017, Candace Owens was hired as the director of urban engagement at Turning Point USA, following allegations of racism at Turning Point.

2017: Communications Director at Turning Point USA

In 2017, Candace Owens became the communications director for the conservative advocacy group Turning Point USA, marking a significant step in her conservative activism.

2017: Shift to conservative Donald Trump supporter

In 2017, Candace Owens shifted her political stance and began describing herself as a conservative Donald Trump supporter, characterizing Trump as the "savior" of Western civilization.

2017: Shift to Conservatism

In 2017, following the backlash from Social Autopsy and doxing incidents, Candace Owens publicly embraced conservatism, attributing it to her experiences with liberals and the support she received from figures associated with Gamergate.

May 2018: Praise from Donald Trump

In May 2018, Donald Trump praised Candace Owens for having a big impact on politics in the U.S.

October 2018: Registration as Republican

In October 2018, Candace Owens said that she had never voted and had only recently become a registered Republican, marking a shift in her political affiliation.

October 2018: BLEXIT Foundation Launch and Kanye West's Initial Association

In October 2018, at the launch of the BLEXIT Foundation, Candace Owens mentioned Kanye West's involvement in designing merchandise, but West later denied it and disavowed the effort.

2018: Co-founding of BLEXIT Foundation

In 2018, Candace Owens co-founded the BLEXIT Foundation with Brandon Tatum, aiming to encourage Black Americans to leave the Democratic Party.

2018: Guest Host on Fox News and Distance from Far-Right Websites

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

April 2019: Comments about Hitler played during House Judiciary Committee testimony

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

April 2019: Testimony on hate crimes and white supremacists

In April 2019, during her testimony before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee, Candace Owens claimed that the Southern strategy was a myth. This claim was disputed by several historians.

May 2019: Departure as Communications Director for Turning Point USA

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

May 2019: Hosting 'The Candace Owens Show' on PragerU's YouTube Channel

In May 2019, Candace Owens began hosting 'The Candace Owens Show' on PragerU's YouTube channel, further establishing her presence in conservative media.

2019: Departure from Turning Point USA

In 2019, Candace Owens announced her departure as communications director for Turning Point USA, ending her tenure with the organization.

April 2020: Announcement of Potential Political Run

In April 2020, Candace Owens announced her intention to run for office in the U.S. Senate or as a governor, specifying she would only run against a Democrat incumbent.

2020: Leaving PragerU to Host 'Candace' on The Daily Wire

In 2020, Candace Owens left PragerU to host 'Candace,' a show on The Daily Wire, marking a transition in her media career.

February 2021: Consideration of Presidential Run in 2024

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

March 19, 2021: Premiere of 'Candace' on The Daily Wire

On March 19, 2021, 'Candace,' hosted by Candace Owens, premiered on The Daily Wire, featuring a live studio audience and weekly episodes.

July 2021: Launch of the Freedom Phone

In July 2021, Candace Owens announced the launch of the Freedom Phone, marketed to Trump supporters as an alternative to Apple and Google-controlled devices, but later revealed to be a rebranded Chinese smartphone.

2021: Joining The Daily Wire and Hosting 'Candace'

In 2021, Candace Owens joined The Daily Wire and began hosting 'Candace', a political talk show, expanding her presence in conservative media.

August 2022: Promotion of GloriFi at CPAC Event

In August 2022, Candace Owens promoted GloriFi, an "anti-woke" startup bank, at a CPAC event, later promoting it on her social media accounts that October.

2023: BLEXIT Foundation Merges with Turning Point USA

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

March 2024: Owens departs The Daily Wire after break with Ben Shapiro.

In March 2024, Candace Owens departed The Daily Wire, after a break with Ben Shapiro. Shapiro saw her position as increasingly antisemitic, particularly concerning her views on US support for Israel and comments about "political Jews".

March 2024: Liking of antisemitic tweet and The Daily Wire ending association

In March 2024, Candace Owens liked a tweet referencing the antisemitic blood libel accusation. Shortly after, The Daily Wire announced they were ending their association with Owens.

March 2024: Dismissal from The Daily Wire

In March 2024, Candace Owens was dismissed from The Daily Wire following comments regarded as antisemitic and tensions with colleagues.

March 2024: Announcement of Owens' Departure from The Daily Wire

In March 2024, Jeremy Boreing announced that Candace Owens would be leaving The Daily Wire, due to antisemitic comments and tensions with co-host Ben Shapiro.

August 18, 2024: Owens claims Leo Frank killed Mary Phagan as part of ritual murder.

On August 18, 2024, Candace Owens claimed that Leo Frank, a Jewish businessman lynched in 1915, killed Mary Phagan as part of a ritual murder, referencing blood libel. She also claimed the existence of a "Frankish Cult" engaged in pedophilia and incest. Her father-in-law repudiated her remarks, and she was disinvited from a Trump fundraiser.

September 2024: Owens suspended from YouTube for hate speech.

In September 2024, Candace Owens was temporarily suspended from YouTube for violating its hate speech policies. The suspension resulted from a video featuring an interview with Kanye West, during which West claimed that Jewish people control the media.

November 2024: Speaking Tour of Australia and New Zealand

In November 2024, Candace Owens was planning a speaking tour of five Australian cities and Auckland, New Zealand. Local Jewish groups called for the governments to deny her entry because of her anti-Semitic remarks.

2024: Potential Presidential Run

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

February 2025: Announcement of 'Harvey Speaks' Media Series

In February 2025, Candace Owens announced she was working on a media series titled "Harvey Speaks" on Harvey Weinstein, and has been in contact with him since his second conviction, stating he was "wrongfully convicted".