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Learn How We Can Connect You to a Mentor in Your Profession
Here’s a secret most people won’t tell you: You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Whether you’re just starting out, pivoting your...
Jessica LaRoda
Jul 242 min read


When It Feels Like Nothing Is Working: The Part of Success Nobody Sees
You ever feel like you’re doing everything right and still falling short? That’s where I am. I’ve been building. I’ve been showing up....
Jessica LaRoda
Jul 212 min read
The Wait Is Real: Responding to RFPs, Rejection, and Why Mentorship Still Matters
If you’ve ever applied for a government contract or submitted a proposal for an RFP (Request for Proposal), you know the feeling: You hit...
Jessica LaRoda
Jun 62 min read
When the Money Doesn’t Show Up: Keep Building Anyway
Let’s talk about the part of business no one brags about: Having a powerful idea, real support, undeniable potential… and no funding....
Jessica LaRoda
May 272 min read
The Win That Kept Winning: How One Contract Opened Multiple Doors
Sometimes, the biggest breakthroughs come from the wins we almost overlook. When I was awarded my first government contract an ITQ for...
Jessica LaRoda
May 222 min read


Success Is Built in the Small Wins: Why Hitting Your Daily Goals Matters
We live in a world that celebrates the big moments graduations, business launches, six-figure contracts, and major wins. Either way...
Jessica LaRoda
May 142 min read


When You’re Doing the Work But Nothing’s Working: The Courage to Keep Going
Lately, I’ve been sitting with a tough truth: I’m doing the work, but nothing’s working. No callbacks. More “no’s” than I can count. And...
Jessica LaRoda
Apr 282 min read


When the Doors Don’t Open: What Experience, Timing, and Persistence Have Taught Me
One thing I’ve learned working as a government contractor is that experience and timing win especially in niche markets. You can have the...
Jessica LaRoda
Apr 82 min read


The Importance of Reading the Entire RFP: Lessons from My Journey as a Contractor
. When I was a kid, I wanted to be a teacher. I would sit my brothers down and “teach” them, loving every moment of playing the role. Now...
Jessica LaRoda
Mar 122 min read


Welcome to My Government Contracting Website
Welcome to my government contracting website! I'm excited to share my journey and experiences as a government contractor over the past...
Jessica LaRoda
Feb 244 min read
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