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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.

#WomenInLeadership #NationalSecurity #HomelandSecurity #RiskManagement #CyberSecurity #AIinSecurity #LeadershipStrategy #WomenInBusiness #Resilience #Consulting #GovernmentLeadership #PodcastForLeaders #PartnerForces #FORUMImpact #LeadingWithImpact #FORUMPodcastNetwork

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What if quality wasn’t just about testing—but about driving business impact, customer experience, and innovation?

In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, we dive into quality assurance leadership, global team management, and women in tech leadership with Garima Sarin, Senior Manager IT at Demant. From her roots in computer engineering to leading global QA transformations, Garima shares how she turned testing into a strategic business advantage.

As a first-generation immigrant, working mom, and tech leader, Garima opens up about building influence, scaling teams across cultures, and why clarity, trust, and empathy are the real drivers of high performance.

You’ll learn how to align QA strategy with business goals, integrate Agile, DevOps, and automation, and why the future of tech leadership is deeply connected to AI-driven quality engineering.

💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to shift QA from a testing role to a strategic business function
• Leadership lessons for managing global, cross-functional tech teams
• Why trust beats control when scaling organizations
• Practical ways to align quality assurance with customer experience and revenue
• How AI and automation are transforming software testing and product delivery
• Real advice for women in tech on building confidence, visibility, and influence

🔥 Why this matters:
If you’re navigating leadership in tech, growing your career, or building products that scale—this conversation delivers actionable insights on innovation, leadership mindset, and continuous improvement.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to lead with impact in tech and beyond.

#WomenInLeadership #WomenInTech #TechLeadership #QualityAssurance #QAEngineering #Agile #DevOps #AIinTech #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerGrowth #WorkingMoms #DiversityInTech #PodcastForWomen #MillennialLeadership #Demant #FORUMPodcastNetwork #LeadingWithImpact #FORUMImpact

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Cybersecurity is one of the most critical leadership challenges of our time—and women are stepping up to lead it.

In this episode of imPACT: Women in Leadership, we explore cybersecurity leadership, federal IT innovation, and women in tech with Patti Chanthaphone, Chief Cybersecurity Solutions Officer at Tyto Athene.

With 20+ years in public-sector cybersecurity, Patti helped create the first government-wide Managed Shared Service Provider (MSSP) certified by the Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Management and Budget, a program that has become the largest MSSP serving federal agencies today.

Now at Tyto Athene, Patti leads cybersecurity solutions that protect mission-critical operations across defense, federal, and enterprise sectors. Her work focuses on strengthening information security, cyber governance, and federal cybersecurity strategy while helping organizations stay ahead of evolving digital threats.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• What it takes to lead in cybersecurity and information security leadership
• How women in technology and government IT are shaping the future
• The importance of cyber resilience and mission-driven innovation
• Leadership lessons from two decades in cybersecurity and government consulting

Patti’s impact has earned national recognition, including the 2025 NVTC Cyber50 Award and the 2025 WashingtonExec Chief Officer Award, honoring her contributions to cybersecurity leadership and innovation.

If you’re interested in women in leadership, cybersecurity careers, federal IT strategy, technology innovation, and mission-driven leadership, this episode delivers powerful insights from a leader shaping the future of digital defense.

🎧 Listen now and discover how strong leadership drives cybersecurity innovation and protects the systems that keep missions moving.

#WomenInLeadership #WomenInCyber #WomenInTech #CybersecurityLeadership #Cybersecurity #GovTech #FederalIT #InformationSecurity #LeadershipPodcast #MissionIT #TechLeadership #TytoAthene #FORUM #FORUMImpactPodcast

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