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In this inspiring episode of the IMPACT: Women in Leadership Podcast, host Mary Ann Brown welcomes Lisa Shea Mundt, Co-Founder of The Pulse of GovCon, a research and advisory firm transforming how companies compete in the federal contracting space.

With more than 14 years of experience in federal proposals and procurement strategy, Lisa has contributed to 200+ proposal efforts totaling billions of dollars in contract wins. She’s also a nationally respected trainer in Business Development, Capture Management, Proposal Management, and Orals Coaching—and is currently pursuing her PhD in Writing and Rhetoric at George Mason University.

In this candid conversation, Lisa shares:

• What drives her as a leader, mentor, and founder
• A defining moment that shaped her leadership style
• How resilience plays a critical role in long-term success
• Why mentorship matters—especially for women in technology and GovCon

Lisa also introduces The Pulse’s BD 360° methodology, a holistic approach to optimizing the federal sales engine and building a sustainable competitive edge.

As Past President of Women in Technology (WIT) and a board member of the JMU Federal Dukes Alumni Chapter, Lisa is deeply committed to opening doors for others—and leaving a legacy rooted in innovation, purpose, and confidence.

Whether you’re new to GovCon or a seasoned professional, this episode offers practical insight, leadership inspiration, and a powerful reminder of what it means to make an impact.

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In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown talks with Em Allan, Vice President of VA Operations at Oddball. Em shares how she leads multidisciplinary teams of engineers, program managers, UX designers, and product leads to deliver the seamless digital experiences and high-quality care veterans deserve. She explains what motivates her work and what “making an impact” personally means in the federal tech space.

Em also discusses how Oddball’s mission-driven culture has supported her growth. As a software consulting firm focused on modernizing federal citizen-centric services, Oddball empowers teams through strong engineering practices, human-centered design, cloud migration, DevOps excellence, and continuous delivery. Em highlights how this environment enables innovation and meaningful progress for the veteran community.

Throughout the conversation, Em reflects on building strong teams, leading with purpose, and fostering collaboration across diverse disciplines. She closes with actionable advice for women beginning their careers in federal tech and insights on how to create space for impactful leadership at every level.

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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

Hashtags: #WomenInLeadership #GovCon #FederalProcurement #PublicAdministration #STEMKids #OTAs #LeadershipPodcast #REXOTA® #MuraTheDinocorn®

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