This week on CEO School, Suneera shares her fireside conversation with Marianne Boules, founder and CEO of Boules Consulting, a full-service consulting agency serving nonprofit organizations, social enterprises, and government contractors all over the United States.  Marianne explains the significance of government contracts and grants for women-owned businesses. She highlights the opportunities and advantages of obtaining certifications as a woman-owned business, minority-owned business, or small business. The conversation encourages women to pursue government contracts and leverage certifications to stand out in business. Before Boules Consulting, Marianne was a public servant with local nonprofit organizations. During her tenure, she noticed that smaller nonprofits did excellent work integral to the community's well-being and could benefit from an extra set of hands. However, these nonprofits operated on razor-thin budgets and needed more staffing. Marianne is Nonprofit Management Certified (NPM) and Grant Writing Certified (GWC) and holds her Master’s in Public Policy from the University of California, Riverside.   Connect with Marianne: https://boulesconsulting.org/   Connect with Suneera: https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/ Connect with CEO School: https://www.instagram.com/ceoschool/ Are you a female founder looking to scale? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you to take the leap ⚡️   Doors to The CEO Collective, the #1 platform for female entrepreneurs, are now open and we want YOU inside our room.   Whether you’re at the beginning stages of your business, or you’re ready to create a successful exit, we have the exact tools and resources you need to finally reach your next level and we'll get you there through quality mentorship, accountability, community, and education.   Join us inside & get access to:   ⚡️ Our all-in-one platform where you can find our upcoming events, find our resources, and connect with like-minded female founders   ⚡️ 4-8 Monthly community-led workshops to bust through blockers and partake in invaluable networking   ⚡️ Fireside chats with celebrity entrepreneurs who leave our community feeling inspired   ⚡️ Monthly workshops led by 9 figure founder, Suneera Madhani to revolutionize the way you learn   ⚡️ A cohort of 6-12 women who match you at your level with a certified coach that is an active CEO   ⚡️ And more!   Learn more and join now: https://theceoschool.co/collective Shop our Merch: https://theceoschool.co/the-shop