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
Inside the Creative Leadership of Dolores Kuchina-Musina, PhD: OTAs, Deep Work & STEM Inspiration with Whimsical Adventure Companion, Mura the Dinocorn®
In this episode of Forum IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown sits down with Dolores Kuchina-Musina, PhD, CEO and Founder of REXOTA® Solutions—a powerhouse leader recognized for her work in federal contracting, public procurement innovation, small business growth, and cross-sector strategy. A Jacques S. Gansler Fellow, NCMA Fellow, and “Millennial on the Move,” Dolores brings over a decade of expertise navigating high-stakes federal, state, and international acquisitions.
Dolores shares how she manages multiple creative projects—including an audiobook, video series, a STEM children’s book featuring Mura the Dinocorn®, and a new OTA primer—while leading a boutique firm at the forefront of procurement innovation. She discusses misconceptions about OTAs, the value of deep-work “creation caves,” and what she hopes young readers take from Mura’s story. Dolores also offers memorable behind-the-scenes insights from her content creation process and powerful advice for women leading in male-dominated industries.
Contact: dkuchinamusina@rexota.com
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