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Tilt the Table: Winning the FY-End GovCon Feeding Frenzy Eric Nusbaum

The end of the federal fiscal year is here—and in GovCon, that can feel a lot like a game of Hungry Hungry Hippos. The opportunities are moving fast, but simply chasing everything that hits the market isn't a winning strategy. In this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire and ENcompass Consulting G…

In Federal Contracting, Relationships Inform. Positioning Wins. A Conversation with Katrina Brisbon.

On this episode of Former Fed Friday, Hunter Gros and Shelley McGuire sit down with Katrina Brisbon, CEO of Columbia Alliance and former HHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition and Senior Procurement Executive, to challenge one of GovCon’s most common assumptions: that access equals advantag…

Beyond the AI Hype: Turning Data Into Mission Value with REI Systems' Wagish Bhartiya

On this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire sits down with Wagish Bhartiya, Chief Growth Officer at REI Systems, to explore what federal agencies need to get right before AI can truly transform how they operate. At the center of the challenge is data. Agencies often have enormous amounts of inform…

Modernization Isn’t the Mission - Outcomes Are with Marc Richardson. Former Fed Friday Sponsored by vTech Solution

After 28 years in federal service, Marc Richardson may have moved to the industry side, but his focus hasn’t changed: the mission still comes first. On this episode of Former Fed Friday, Shelley McGuire sits down with Marc, Executive Vice President at USA InfoTech and former CMS Senior Executive D…

More Than a Finish Line: Building Belonging Through Athletes Serving Athletes

What if crossing a finish line could mean more than completing a race? For Athletes Serving Athletes (ASA), it’s about creating community, belonging, friendship, and the opportunity for athletes with limited mobility to experience the excitement of accomplishing something together. On this episode…

The Rise of Agentic AI with RELI Group's Jason Balser

AI can answer a question. But what happens when AI starts making decisions and taking action on your behalf? On this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire sits down with Jason Balser, Senior Director of AI and Data Strategy at RELI Group, to break down one of the hottest topics in technology today:…

The GWACs to Watch in FY27 with Eric Nusbaum

A new federal fiscal year is underway, and GWACs could play an even bigger role in how agencies buy in FY27. But which vehicles should government contractors be watching—and what can companies do if they don’t already have a seat at the table? On this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire welcomes …

From Federal Leader to Industry Leader with Todd Anthony. Former Fed Friday Sponsored by vTech Solution

Leaving federal service can feel like stepping into an entirely different world—but the skills, mission focus, and experience built during a government career may be more valuable to industry than many federal employees realize. On this episode of Former Fed Friday, Hunter Gros and Shelley McGuire…

The Great Digital Debate: Government and Industry Face Off

Forget the traditional panel discussion. The Digital Services Coalition (DSC) is putting government and industry on opposite sides of the conversation—and asking them to debate some of the biggest questions facing digital services and procurement today. On this episode of The Peel, Shelley McGuire…

Meet the DSC’s New Executive Director: Crystal Philcox

The Digital Services Coalition (DSC) is entering a new chapter—with new leadership, an expanding voice, and big ambitions for helping government rethink how technology, procurement, AI, and digital services come together. On this episode of The Peel Podcast, Shelley McGuire sits down with On this …