IMPACT: Women in Leadership
IMPACT: Women in Leadership is the podcast for women navigating careers in government contracting (GovCon), public sector leadership, and business growth.
Join host Mary Ann Brown for candid conversations with accomplished women leaders who share the real stories behind their success—the wins, setbacks, career pivots, and leadership lessons that shaped their journeys. From earning promotions and building business pipelines to leading teams, negotiating with confidence, and securing a seat at the table, each episode delivers practical strategies you can apply right away.
Whether you're an emerging leader, manager, entrepreneur, or executive in the GovCon space, IMPACT provides the insights, inspiration, and career advice you need to grow your influence and accelerate your success.
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IMPACT: Women in Leadership
Leading Through Uncertainty: Risk, Resilience & the Future of Security
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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 management, resilience planning, and AI in national security with Jenny Stone, Founder & CEO of Partner Forces, LLC.
As the founder of a woman-owned consulting firm, Jenny shares the story behind launching Partner Forces, the mission-driven problem she set out to solve in the homeland security space.
With decades of leadership experience, she breaks down today’s most urgent security challenges facing the U.S., and how AI and emerging technologies are transforming how organizations prepare, respond, and adapt.
💡 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The origin story behind Partner Forces and its 10-year growth.
- How AI is reshaping homeland security strategy and decision-making
- Leadership strategies for building high-performing, agile teams in complex environments
- Practical lessons in risk preparedness and organizational resilience for any industry
- Real-world advice for women stepping into leadership in security, government, and consulting
🔥 Why this matters:
Whether you’re in government, tech, consulting, or leadership, this conversation offers powerful insight into navigating uncertainty, strengthening organizations, and leading with clarity in high-stakes environments.
🎧 Listen now to learn how resilience, strategy, and leadership intersect in today’s security landscape.
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