Welcome to "Women in GovCon: Voices and Visions of Female Leadership." For 15 years Naana Badu was a management consultant for companies like IBM and Deloitte and came to know the government contracting world well. Known for her style, her co-workers approached her to help them with their style and image—especially when they were seeking promotions or key assignments—and Naana’s now personal styling business grew organically from there. She’s a Style Coach, an Image Consultant, and a Speaker who helps high-performing women elevate their wardrobe to exude confidence and feel 100% authentic in any room.

In this episode we’ll hear about Naana’s career journey, discuss insightful tips on how to elevate your style and image, and guidance on what to wear in this post Covid working world. This is sincerely one of the most fun conversations I’ve ever had with a human. I hope you enjoy!

Book a Discovery Call:
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How to reach Naana:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badubasics/

Take a course with Naana at the Fashion Institute of Technology:
https://continuinged.fitnyc.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=2315798

Dressing For Success Post Covid with Naana Badu

Welcome to “Women in GovCon: Voices and Visions of Female Leadership.” Our guest in this episode is Shelley McGuire. Shelley has over twenty-five years of business and educational experience, playing roles in human resource management, compliance administration, marketing, branding, and corporate training.  

She currently owns her own online event planning business (Shelley’s Events) and focuses her energy and passion on bringing the government contracting community together on various topics to educate and help bridge the gap of the absence of in-person events with government officials. 

Shelley has always enjoyed assisting others, especially small businesses, and connecting the dots by way of holding social events around the MD, DC and VA area for the last 15 years.

In this episode, we cover everything event related, from the impact of virtual events during lockdowns to the renewed focus on experience as in-person events have resumed. Shelley shares insightful recommendations for an effective event strategy, including some fun tips such as the art of 'peacocking' to stand out while networking. We also uncover the power of dressing to represent your brand.

And perhaps most importantly, Shelley shares her recommendations for must-attend GovCon events in 2024. Whether you're a seasoned GovCon professional or just starting, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your networking and event strategy!

Links to organizations and events we discussed (Shelley’s must-attends for 2024):
• NCMA Woodlawn: https://ncmawoodlawnchapter.org/
• NCMA Bethesda Chapter: https://www.ncmabethesda.org/
• VA-focused Happy Hours (run by Eric Gonzolas and Melinda Pitchford): Department of Veterans Affairs Industry Happy Hour Tickets, Wed, Jan 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite
• AFCEA Bethesda Chapter (all events): https://bethesda.afceachapters.org/
• HIMSS conference: https://www.himssconference.com/en/attend/attend/about.html 
• NVSBC VETS 24: https://s6.goeshow.com/nvsbc/vets/2024/about.cfm
• DHITS conference; not scheduled yet, here’s last year’s link: https://www.health.mil/News/In-the-Spotlight/DHITS 

Shelley’s upcoming events:
• Opportunities Talk, Who's Listening? HHS focused -CMS & ACF Agency Speakers ~ February 23, 2024: https://shelleysevents.com/opportunities-talk 
• Engage FedGov: Emerging Technologies and Engaged Leaders Delivering Results ~ February 28, 2024: https://shelleysevents.com/engage-fedgov 
• Programs, Policies, Procurements & Partnerships - Navigating CMS ~ March 5, 2024: https://shelleysevents.com/navigating-cms 

Books we mentioned:
• The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists by Neil Strauss (Amazon)
• The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon (Amazon)

How to reach Shelley:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelley-mcguire-62a12a57/ 
• Her website: https://shelleysevents.com/

Interested in this topic? Check out this post:
https://www.antixconsulting.com/post/how-to-create-an-effective-govcon-bd-events-strategy

2024 GovCon Events with Shelley McGuire

Welcome to "Women in GovCon: Voices and Visions of Female Leadership." In this episode, titled "GovCon Growth Leadership," we're joined by the remarkable Zhenia Klevitsky, a seasoned growth leader with over two decades of experience in forging and executing successful strategies for business expansion within the Public Sector's professional services market. Her journey spans small to large businesses, leading account teams towards new business acquisition and deepening client relations with Federal agencies. Presently, Zhenia serves as the Chief Growth Officer at cBEYONData and contributes her expertise as a Board Member of Women in Technology (WIT).

Our dialogue explores the key milestones in Zhenia's career, the core values that inform her leadership style, and her insights on navigating the future trends in GovCon. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Zhenia Klevitsky, another incredible woman shaping the GovCon landscape, as we delve into the strategies that fuel growth and the leadership that drives change in this dynamic sector.

Tune in and be inspired by the journey and vision of female leadership in GovCon!

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GovCon Growth Leadership with Zhenia Klevitsky

Welcome to “Women in GovCon: Voices and Visions of Female Leadership.” Today’s guest is Johanna Yi, the founder and CEO of For People, a mission-driven organization founded to improve government services through building data ecosystems. She is driven by a sincere commitment to uplift vulnerable populations by focusing on the social determinants of health. Drawing from her extensive background as a product and data leader, Johanna brings invaluable experience cultivated through impactful roles in the Medicaid sector at both federal and state levels. Her pivotal contributions in advancing policy, technology, and data initiatives have solidified her reputation as a catalyst for positive change. Currently, For People stands as a key partner to the Department of Commerce and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, actively engaged in shaping its data strategy, unifying HCD practices, and constructing its data warehouse. She is also a new mom with a beautiful seven-month-old daughter.

How to reach Johanna:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannayi/ 

The Digital WOSB Alliance (DWA) is accepting new members! 
• Apply on their website: https://www.digitalwosballiance.org/ 

Membership requirements include:
• Woman-owned, woman-led business with SBA certification as a WOSB
• Sponsorship from a current, active DWA member in good standing (reach out to Johanna if you need sponsorship!)
• Current work or evidence to support pursuit of digital services by relevant NAICS Codes, including but not limited to: 54151S, 541613, 541690, 541430, 541511, 541512, 541519, 518210, 541990, 511210, 541330

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Mothers In GovCon with Johanna Yi

Welcome to “Women in GovCon: Voices and Visions of Female Leadership.” Today’s guest is Brandy Hays Morrison, Vice President of Strategic Growth at Pluribus Digital, a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) in the Digital Services space. Brandy has a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) from Rice University and previously worked for IBM’s Global Business Services and Accenture, supporting Federal clients such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). At Pluribus Digital, Brandy has led successful efforts to win contracts for agencies such as the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the General Services Administration (GSA). Brandy is a co-founder of the Digital Services Coalition (DSC) and currently serves as a steering committee member of a technology incubator focused on increased diversity in the tech industry.

How to reach Brandy
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandyhays/ 

Other Links
• Digital Services Coalition (DSC): https://digitalservicescoalition.org/ 


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Don't Compete, Collaborate With Brandy Morrison

Welcome to 'Women in GovCon: Voices and Visions of Female Leadership,' a podcast hosted by Orianna Nienan, founder of Antix Consulting. Drawing from her 25-year journey in government contracting, Orianna brings together female leaders from GovCon to share their insights, challenges, and successes. This podcast delves into the evolving landscape for women in leadership, offering a blend of professional and personal stories that inspire and empower. Join us for meaningful conversations about growth, leadership values, industry trends, and the unique experiences of women shaping the future of government contracting.

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