Layoff to $50K+ Government Contracts: How to Pivot Corporate Skills into Six‑Figure Government Contracts

Are you ready to turn your corporate expertise into a thriving business? In this episode of Black Women S.A.V.E. Black Women, host Kamika Dillard and government contracting expert Zainab Kamarah discuss how Black women can reclaim their power after layoffs by securing government contracts. From landing $50,000 "quick quotes" to scaling with systems, this episode provides a practical roadmap for professional growth. Learn why your current job description is your biggest asset and how to "fail forward" into your next six-figure win.   This episode is part of The Corporate Baddie Series- a series created for Black women who are still inside corporate America and need strategy, language and protection, not hustle talk. Share it with a Black woman who needs permission to rest, reassess, and choose peace.   Zainab Kamarah is a social entrepreneur, HR executive, and proud mother who builds practical systems that help people and organizations thrive. Through Conteh & Brown Group, she helps organizations solve complex operational challenges simply, especially in HR, compliance, and program delivery. Her work is grounded in activism around protecting children, expanding economic enfranchisement for Black women through micro-economies, and advocating for disability inclusion and poverty alleviation.   Website: Conteh & Brown Group | Strategy, HR & GovCon Services for Small Businesses — Richmond, VA Instagram: @ContehBrown TikTok: <a class= "notion-link-token notion-focusable-token notion-