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Candice Dugger

A multi-passionate entrepreneur, Candice left a successful career to build a life she loves, homeschooling her sons and spending as much time on the water with her family and her son’s service dog as possible. In a house full of entrepreneurs, Candice understands the importance of a strong business plan and the resilience required to be successful as a small business owner.

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Candice Dugger

In the years since she started homeschooling, Candice has become an author, speaker, consultant, and trainer. In addition to Kids Business Academy, Candice runs the non-profit organization Bullied Broken Redeemed, where she and her team educate leaders, parents, coaches, teens, youth pastors, and more through workshops, workbooks, and 1:1 consulting.

Additionally, she helps families deal with the trauma of bullying and build the tools necessary to not only heal but also to combat bullying. Candice is also the Vice president of the Home Educators of America. She says, “I absolutely love showing families how they can use this form of education to prepare their child for the future. We live in a telecommuting world. Why not teach our children how to telecommute their education with top professors around the world?”

WORKSHOPS

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From Overwhelm to Overjoyed: Mastering Time Management for Special Needs Homeschooling

Feeling disorganized and overwhelmed? This workshop is designed for parents seeking to bring order to their homeschool day. Learn to implement visual schedules, timers, and strategies to balance therapy, manage meltdowns, and prioritize self-care. Attendees will gain practical tools to create a structured yet flexible homeschool environment that supports both parent and child.

Entrepreneurship as Part of Your Special Needs Child’s Homeschool Journey: Turning Passions into Possibilities

This workshop inspires parents to help their special needs child transform their interests—such as art, technology, or other passions—into entrepreneurial ventures. Attendees will learn accessible adaptations and practical steps to guide their child toward building skills and confidence through entrepreneurship. The session will provide actionable ideas and resources tailored to diverse learning needs, empowering families to turn possibilities into realities.

Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Gaming: What Every Parent Needs to Know

Did you know the highest percentage of cyberbullying is not in teenagers? Did you know the average age of gaming bullying is 9? Did you know that kids are now dealing with bullying before age 5? Bullying is not a school issue, it’s a cultural issue. It’s in our neighborhoods, churches, co-ops, VBS, camps, neighborhoods, workplaces, and even families. You will learn ways to help protect your children from these different forms of bullying, teach them to speak up for themselves, and give them the confidence to speak up for others.