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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 International, Inc., about leadership and strategy in the fast-moving world of government contracting (GovCon), federal business development, and capture management.

Jennifer shares lessons from her career partnering with federal agencies to address complex challenges through health IT, research and evaluation, policy analysis, and strategic communications. She also explains what many companies get wrong about capture strategy, how strong teaming partnerships influence contract wins, and how leaders stay agile through changing administrations and federal priorities.

We also discuss the future of the federal marketplace—including opportunities driven by AI, cybersecurity, cloud technology, and government modernization initiatives.

If you work in government contracting, federal procurement, public sector consulting, or business development, this episode offers practical leadership insights for staying competitive in today’s GovCon landscape.

Key topics include:

• Winning strategies in federal business development and capture management
• Building strong government customer relationships
• Creating effective teaming partnerships in GovCon
• Leading high-performing business development teams
• Opportunities in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and federal modernization

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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 executive leadership, strategic planning, and organizational transformation.

From launching the Fox News Channel to serving as Vice President of Washington Operations for Allbritton Communications — overseeing POLITICO, WJLA-TV, and NewsChannel 8 — Mary-Claire has built a career rooted in operational excellence, change management, and communications leadership.

Her experience spans consulting for the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Cleveland Clinic, and projects involving the White House — bringing a rare, behind-the-scenes perspective on leading high-impact initiatives.

Inside this episode, we explore:

• How to lead organizations through complex, high-stakes change
• Building alignment through strong communication and stakeholder engagement
• Implementing systems that improve operational effectiveness
• Executive leadership lessons from media, government, and nonprofit sectors
• Practical advice for women rising in male-dominated industries
• The future of leadership and community-driven economic development

Mary-Claire shares candid insight on guiding teams, motivating communities, and driving strategic growth — all while minimizing disruption and maximizing results.

If you’re interested in women in leadership, executive strategy, business improvement districts, change leadership, organizational effectiveness, and community development, this is a must-listen conversation packed with actionable insight.

#WomenInLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #StrategicPlanning #ChangeManagement #CommunityLeadership #BusinessImprovementDistrict #OperationalExcellence #LeadershipPodcast #RosslynBID #WomenInBusiness #FORUMIMPACTPodcast #FORUMIMPACT

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What does it take to turn bold ideas into real-world impact — at a global cybersecurity company?

In this episode of Impact: Women in Leadership, we sit down with Audra Simons, Vice President of Software Engineering, Global Products at Everfox. Audra is a results-driven technology leader who believes that innovation without execution is just noise.

From startups to global blue-chip organizations, Audra shares the leadership lessons that translated across every environment—and the ones that didn’t.

Everfox delivers mission-critical solutions, including cross-domain security, cyber threat protection, and insider risk technologies. Audra explains how this product-focused structure enables teams to innovate, scale, and deliver secure solutions worldwide—without losing focus or agility.

We explore:

• Her career journey into senior technology leadership
• Leading global product engineering teams across regions
• Building influence in technical and male-dominated spaces
• Turning innovative ideas into executed outcomes
• Relationship management as a leadership superpower
• Creating a culture where innovation is delivered—not just discussed
• Mindset shifts for women pursuing executive roles in technology

If you're interested in women in tech leadership, cybersecurity innovation, global product strategy, or engineering management, this episode delivers practical insights and powerful perspectives.

#ImpactWomenInLeadership #WomenInTech #CybersecurityLeadership #EngineeringLeadership #GlobalProduct #WomenInSTEM #ExecutiveLeadership #InnovationExecution #Everfox #TechLeadership #FORUM

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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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