Empower Your Journey to Success

Making Govt Certifications Work for You is an intensive five-day Boot Camp designed to take business owners, procurement officers, and government-contract newcomers from confusion to confidence. The course explains how federal, state, and local procurement work; which certifications and eligibility rules matter; where the money is and whi

Making Govt Certifications Work for You is an intensive five-day Boot Camp designed to take business owners, procurement officers, and government-contract newcomers from confusion to confidence. The course explains how federal, state, and local procurement work; which certifications and eligibility rules matter; where the money is and which opportunities are most sought-after; how set-asides and percentage goals work; how to find and qualify for contracts; and the practical steps to win work — including timelines, required registrations, and bidding best practices.

Who should attend
 Small-business owners, minority-/veteran-/woman-owned firms, subcontractors, business development staff, and consultants who want to win government work.

Key outcomes (what attendees will leave with)
 Clear understanding of federal, state, and local procurement roles and how they differ.
 A checklist of certifications and registrations required to qualify (e.g., SAM, DBE/SBE, 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB).
 A breakdown of where contract dollars live (federal vs. state/local), rough totals and how set-asides work.
 Identification of the most sought-after contract types and NAICS/PSC codes to target.
 Practical methods and tools to find opportunities (beta.SAM.gov / SAM, FedBizOpps historical, state/local portals, subcontracting platforms).
 A step-by-step plan to pursue a first contract, including proposal basics and expected timelines.
 Actionable next steps and resources to continue after the Boot Camp.

Five-day schedule (high level)
 Day 1 — Government landscape: roles of federal, state, county, and municipal buyers; procurement cycles and decision drivers.
 Day 2 — Eligibility & certifications: what each certification means, who qualifies, where to get certified, and the registration process (SAM and other portals).
 Day 3 — Money & opportunities: sizing the market (federal >$X trillion), how much is set aside, most sought-after contract types and industries, prime vs. subcontracting.
 Day 4 — Finding & qualifying for opportunities: search tools, NAICS/PSC targeting, solicitations, teaming, capability statements, and capture planning.
 Day 5 — Winning & timelines: proposal essentials, pricing, compliance, debriefs, award timelines, onboarding, and an individualized action plan.

Format and deliverables
 Live sessions, Q&A, templates (certification checklist, capability statement, capture plan), resource list (portals, contacts), and a 30/60/90-day individualized action plan.

Duration, prerequisites, and logistics
 Five half-day sessions (or five full days customizable). No prior government-contract experience required; bring your business info and NAICS ideas for personalized guidance.

How I Learned to Give Myself Permission: My 5 Steps to Make It Happen

For years, I waited for someone else to tell me I was allowed—allowed to change, to succeed, to build the life I knew was possible. But my real journey began the day I stopped waiting and gave myself permission.

This wasn't a theoretical idea. I learned it in the fire o

How I Learned to Give Myself Permission: My 5 Steps to Make It Happen

For years, I waited for someone else to tell me I was allowed—allowed to change, to succeed, to build the life I knew was possible. But my real journey began the day I stopped waiting and gave myself permission.

This wasn't a theoretical idea. I learned it in the fire of crisis. After 17 years in government, stress literally broke my body—my jaw bones shattered, requiring three major surgeries. I was on unpaid leave, with two small children to support, a mother to help, and my right arm semi-paralyzed. The world had given me every reason to stop.

Instead, I chose a different path. I gave myself permission to try, and from that desperate starting point, I built a new life and a successful business. I distilled my journey into five concrete steps. This is my battle-tested method for turning "I wish" into "I will."

My Foundational Principle: YOU Must Give Yourself Permission.
This is the non-negotiable first step. No one else can do this for you. You must look in the mirror and say, "I allow myself to try. I allow myself to succeed. I am authorizing my own journey." This internal permission slip is the key that unlocks everything else.

My 5 Action Steps to Make It Happen:

Step 1: Commit Yourself with Absolute Belief.
I had to believe a new way was possible, even when my body was broken and my bank account was empty. This isn't about hoping; it's about deciding with your whole heart. You must make a commitment so complete that obstacles become detours, not stop signs.

Step 2: I Override the Fear of Failure AND Success.
Let's be honest: fear paralyzes. I was terrified of financial ruin, and equally terrified of the huge responsibility of building something new. The trick is to act anyway. I accepted that my first attempt at my small business didn't have to be perfect—it just had to exist. You must push past the fear and let the action itself be the victory.

Step 3: Convince Yourself You Will Make It Happen.
I started to see it clearly: me, healthy; me, running a center; me, providing for my family. I used that vision to fuel my conviction. You have to become your own biggest believer. See the finished goal in your mind and nurture the unshakable certainty that you are the person who will make it real.

Step 4: Set a Timeframe.
Dreams stay dreams until you put them on the calendar. My timeframe was forced by urgency—my children needed to eat. You must create your own urgency. Give your goal a deadline. Mark it down. This transforms a vague wish into a project with a finish line.

Step 5: Tell Everyone for Accountability.
I swallowed my pride and asked for help from a women's group. Telling them my plans created a powerful force: loving accountability. When you declare your goal publicly, you create a circle of support and expectation. On the days when you want to "throw in the tile," that circle helps you keep your promise to yourself.

My story proves one thing: nothing—not your status, your past, your health, or your circumstances—can ultimately stop you when you give yourself permission and follow these steps. Your will creates the way.

My journey in developing programs for women spans decades and continents, built on a foundational belief in empowerment through action. Here is a snapshot of that path:

*   Foundation in Advocacy: My work began on the front lines as a social worker with Miami-Dade County, focusing on domestic violence and supporting autistic families. This

My journey in developing programs for women spans decades and continents, built on a foundational belief in empowerment through action. Here is a snapshot of that path:

*   Foundation in Advocacy: My work began on the front lines as a social worker with Miami-Dade County, focusing on domestic violence and supporting autistic families. This grounded my understanding of the systemic challenges women face.

*   Economic Empowerment Pioneer: I founded the New Woman Entrepreneur Center, one of the nation's first incubators for women in the early 1990s. Over seven years, we assisted in developing over 600 businesses, primarily for minority women entrepreneurs, providing space, resources, training, and recognition.

*   Global Policy Impact: Working with the Women's Working Group in Albania, I contributed to drafting and passing the country's first law against domestic violence, a landmark achievement in a place where women's rights were severely restricted.

*   Creating Platforms & Recognition: I developed the Red Lipstick Leadership empowerment program, founded the Commission on the Status of Women  for Doral, to launch leadership initiatives, and organized an International Women's Summit—a pioneering virtual event connecting leaders, CEOs, college presidents, and young girls globally.

*   Academic Institutionalization: At Miami Dade College, I culminated this work by founding the Women's Institute and the Women's Empowering Leadership Certificate program, which successfully graduated three classes structured around the past, present, and future of women's leadership.

This extensive background—from direct service and economic development to global policy and academic frameworks—directly informs and shapes the new certificate program I am now launching.

-"Building on everything I've just shared, I am thrilled to introduce the next chapter: 

How I Learned to Give Myself Permission: My 5 Steps to Make It Happen

For years, I waited for someone else to tell me I was allowed—allowed to change, to succeed, to build the life I knew was possible. But my real journey began the day I stopped waiting and gave myself permission.

This wasn't a theoretical idea. I learned it in the fire o

How I Learned to Give Myself Permission: My 5 Steps to Make It Happen

For years, I waited for someone else to tell me I was allowed—allowed to change, to succeed, to build the life I knew was possible. But my real journey began the day I stopped waiting and gave myself permission.

This wasn't a theoretical idea. I learned it in the fire of crisis. After 17 years in government, stress literally broke my body—my jaw bones shattered, requiring three major surgeries. I was on unpaid leave, with two small children to support, a mother to help, and my right arm semi-paralyzed. The world had given me every reason to stop.

Instead, I chose a different path. I gave myself permission to try, and from that desperate starting point, I built a new life and a successful business. I distilled my journey into five concrete steps. This is my battle-tested method for turning "I wish" into "I will."

My Foundational Principle: YOU Must Give Yourself Permission.
This is the non-negotiable first step. No one else can do this for you. You must look in the mirror and say, "I allow myself to try. I allow myself to succeed. I am authorizing my own journey." This internal permission slip is the key that unlocks everything else.

My 5 Action Steps to Make It Happen:

Step 1: Commit Yourself with Absolute Belief.
I had to believe a new way was possible, even when my body was broken and my bank account was empty. This isn't about hoping; it's about deciding with your whole heart. You must make a commitment so complete that obstacles become detours, not stop signs.

Step 2: I Override the Fear of Failure AND Success.
Let's be honest: fear paralyzes. I was terrified of financial ruin, and equally terrified of the huge responsibility of building something new. The trick is to act anyway. I accepted that my first attempt at my small business didn't have to be perfect—it just had to exist. You must push past the fear and let the action itself be the victory.

Step 3: Convince Yourself You Will Make It Happen.
I started to see it clearly: me, healthy; me, running a center; me, providing for my family. I used that vision to fuel my conviction. You have to become your own biggest believer. See the finished goal in your mind and nurture the unshakable certainty that you are the person who will make it real.

Step 4: Set a Timeframe.
Dreams stay dreams until you put them on the calendar. My timeframe was forced by urgency—my children needed to eat. You must create your own urgency. Give your goal a deadline. Mark it down. This transforms a vague wish into a project with a finish line.

Step 5: Tell Everyone for Accountability.
I swallowed my pride and asked for help from a women's group. Telling them my plans created a powerful force: loving accountability. When you declare your goal publicly, you create a circle of support and expectation. On the days when you want to "throw in the tile," that circle helps you keep your promise to yourself.

My story proves one thing: nothing—not your status, your past, your health, or your circumstances—can ultimately stop you when you give yourself permission and follow these steps. Your will creates the way.

The WILL Ecosystem

Mission: To empower women entrepreneurs to build scalable, certified, and profitable businesses by providing expert-led education, a powerful support community, and direct pathways to government contracts and commercial clients.

Core Promise: "From Idea to Contract: Build, Certify, and Grow."

 "More than a network. It's

The WILL Ecosystem

Mission: To empower women entrepreneurs to build scalable, certified, and profitable businesses by providing expert-led education, a powerful support community, and direct pathways to government contracts and commercial clients.

Core Promise: "From Idea to Contract: Build, Certify, and Grow."

 "More than a network. It's a league."

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Program Structure & Timeline

Phase 1: The Foundation Bootcamp (5-Day Intensive)
*   Format: Virtual, live sessions (recordings available).
*   Price: Included in the yearly subscription. Can also be offered as a stand-alone for $997.
*   Focus: Mindset, Positioning, and Immediate Action.
*   Sample Agenda:
    *   Day 1: The Leader's Mindset & Vision. Overcoming impostor syndrome, defining your "why," and setting powerful goals.
    *   Day 2: Magnetic Marketing & Personal Branding. Crafting your unique value proposition, ideal client avatar, and core messaging. (Leverage your expertise from your site).
    *   Day 3: The Business Plan Blueprint. A simplified, actionable 1-page business plan focused on execution, not theory.
    *   Day 4: The Launch Toolkit. Basics of funnels (lead capture, email sequencing), intro to AI tools for productivity (ChatGPT, Canva AI, etc.).
    *   Day 5: Certification Roadmap & First Steps. Deep dive into the SAM.gov registration, WOSB/EDWOSB certification process, and NAICS codes. Action Day: Everyone starts their application.

Phase 2: The League Membership (Ongoing Monthly Program)
*   Subscription Model:
    *   Yearly: $3,500 (save $1,300 vs. monthly – $291/month equivalent). Recommended.
    *   Quarterly: $1,200 every 3 months ($400/month).
    *   Monthly: $400.
*   Weekly & Monthly Cadence ("The WILL Rhythm"):
    *   Weekly: "Tactical Tuesday" (60 mins): Deep-dive workshops on core skills.
        *   Topics: Advanced Funnel Building, AI for Operations & Marketing, Financial Forecasting, Proposal Writing (RFPs), Pitch Practice.
    *   Weekly: "Support Circle Thursday" (90 mins): Community-driven session.
        *   Format: Hot-seat problem solving, mastermind groups, breakout rooms for accountability partners, and guest shares.
    *   Monthly: "First Friday 101" (60 mins): Foundational topic for new members or as a refresher.
        *   Topics: Business Plan 101, SAM.gov 101, Funnels 101, LinkedIn 101.
    *   Monthly: "Guest Leader Session" (60 mins): Invite experts (e.g., government contracting officers, successful WOSBs, legal advisors, marketing gurus).

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Curriculum Modules (Rotated in Tactical Tuesdays)
1. Certification & Government Path:
    *   Navigating SAM.gov, DSBS profile optimization.
    *   Understanding set-asides, NAICS codes, and subcontracting.
    *   Finding bids on SAM.gov, Beta.SAM and subcontracting portals.
    *   Writing winning proposals and past performance narratives.
2. Business Growth & Operations:
    *   Advanced business planning for scaling.
    *   Systems, automation, and outsourcing.
    *   Financial management for government contracting (progress payments, etc.).
3.  arketing & Client Acquisition:
    *   Building automated sales funnels (email, social, webinars).
    *   B2B lead generation and networking strategies.
    *   Leveraging AI for content creation, ad copy, and customer service.
4. Leadership & Community:
    *   Public speaking and visibility.
    *   Building strategic alliances.
    *   Peer-to-peer consulting and accountability.