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IMPACT Podcast Series
IMPACT is FORUM’s signature podcast highlighting the women whose leadership, expertise, and vision are shaping the future of government, technology, and the federal contracting community. Each episode features in-depth, authentic conversations with executives, trailblazers, innovators, and rising leaders who are driving meaningful progress across the public and private sectors.
The podcast explores a wide range of topics essential to modern leadership: building inclusive workplaces, navigating career advancement, leading through change, supporting mission outcomes, and fostering collaboration between government and industry. Guests share real-world experiences, lessons learned, and actionable insights that empower listeners to lead with confidence and drive impact within their organizations.
IMPACT offers more than professional stories—it provides a platform for thoughtful dialogue on mentorship, opportunity, innovation, and the challenges and successes women encounter at every level of the GovCon and federal technology ecosystem. Whether you are an emerging professional, a seasoned executive, or someone passionate about leadership and community, the podcast delivers inspiration and practical guidance you can apply immediately.
About the Host:
Mary Ann Brown hosts IMPACT and brings deep experience supporting government–industry collaboration. As Senior Director of Operations at FORUM, she helps create strategic events, leadership initiatives, and platforms that elevate voices across the federal community and advance meaningful conversations about leadership and mission success.
Subscribe to IMPACT to hear the stories and perspectives of the women shaping the federal landscape—and to be inspired by the leadership driving change across government and industry.
IMPACT Podcast Series
Latest Episodes
Leading Through Uncertainty: Risk, Resilience & the Future of Security
In a world where threats evolve faster than ever—from cyber risks to critical infrastructure vulnerabilities—how do leaders stay ahead? In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, we explore homeland security, risk m...
Lead with Clarity: Scaling Global Tech Teams & Owning Your Voice
What if quality wasn’t just about testing—but about driving business impact, customer experience, and innovation?In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, we dive into quality assurance leadership, global team managemen...
Women Leading the Future of Cybersecurity and Mission-Critical Technology
Cybersecurity is one of the most critical leadership challenges of our time—and women are stepping up to lead it. In this episode of imPACT: Women in Leadership, we explore cybersecurity leadership, federal IT innovation...
Winning in GovCon: Leadership, Capture Strategy, and the Future of Federal Contracting
Why do some companies consistently win federal contracts while others struggle to compete? In this episode of the Impact: Women in Leadership podcast, we talk with Jennifer Kasten, President of JBS Internation...
From National Media to Community Transformation: A Masterclass in Strategic Leadership and Operational Excellence
Big decisions. High stakes. Real impact. In this powerful episode of Impact: Women in Leadership, we feature Mary-Claire Burick, President of the Rosslyn Business Improvement District, for a masterclass in exe...
