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
Live at the Impact & Inspire Luncheon: Alexa Tsui on Leadership, Cancer, and Changing GovCon Culture
Recorded live at the Impact & Inspire Women’s Luncheon, this powerful episode features a candid and energizing conversation with Alexa Tsui, Acting CEO of Forum and a transformative voice in today’s GovCom community.
Host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Alexa to unpack what authentic leadership really looks like. Alexa shares her passion for building community, elevating women’s voices, and driving impact through connection and collaboration.
In this inspiring discussion, Alexa opens up about her experience as a breast cancer survivor, how resilience reshaped her leadership, and why embracing who you truly are is the key to leading with impact. Together, they explore:
- What it takes to lead with courage and authenticity
- GovCom, government + community
- The importance of elevating women and building real networks
- How adversity transforms your approach to fear, risk, and opportunity
- The future of leadership in a rapidly evolving industry
This live episode captures the energy, strength, and brilliance of women redefining what leadership looks like today.
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IMPACT: Women in Leadership with Mary Ann Brown features conversations with trailblazing women shaping the future of business, government, and innovation.
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