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Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Real conversations with the people shaping the federal marketplace. Join Teresa Moon of Parabilis as she sits down with GovCon experts, innovators, and leaders to share lessons learned, personal stories, and practical advice for growing your business with confidence. With a warm, engaging style and a knack for asking the questions everyone’s thinking, Teresa turns every conversation into an opportunity to learn, connect, and level up your GovCon journey. Tune in, get inspired, and take your…
Episodes
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
The Price That Wins: Strategic Pricing® in GovCon
Are you pricing to win contracts or pricing strategically to build a sustainable business? On this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, we welcome back…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Visible, Memorable, Trusted: The New Rules of GovCon
What does it really take to succeed in the federal marketplace and how do you know when your business is ready for the climb? On this episode of Spilling the…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
The CMMC Ecosystem: A Team Effort for the DIB
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa sit down with Jody Stoehr, SVP of Strategic Partnerships and Ecosystems at ISI, for a candid conversation…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
From Monopoly to RISK: The New Game in GovCom
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, friend of the show, Alexa Tsui, CEO of FORUM, joins Teresa for a candid conversation about building…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
We've Come a Long Way, Baby!
We're celebrating 100 episodes of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, and Teresa is pulling back the curtain and highlighting the people powering the Parabilis…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
How Women's Business Centers Help You Grow In GovCon
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa welcomes Dr. Kathryn Rudloff, Executive Director of weVENTURE Women’s Business Center, for an inspiring…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
How Veterans Can Transition into GovCon Success
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa sits down with Dondre Lawson, CEO of Emerald Technical Solutions, to explore his journey from the U.S…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Inside Florida’s Photonics Innovation Hub
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa welcomes Carol Ann Logue, Executive Director of the Florida Photonics Cluster, for an illuminating…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Advocacy, Strategy & Small Business Success
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa sits down with Sue Tellier, President of JetCo Federal, for an insightful discussion on the realities of…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
The Domino Effect
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa welcomes back friends of the show, Tan Wilson, President of Entellect, LLC, and Jeff Shapiro, Partner at…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
SBA/8a Updates
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa welcomes John Shoraka and Trevor Skelly of Gov Contract Pros, for a timely and tactical conversation on…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Relentless Leadership & Scaling in Federal Construction
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa sits down with Drew DiSilvestro Jr., CEO of AmeriTech Contracting, for a high-energy conversation on what…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Maximizing Your Largest Asset
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa sits down with John Barnes, CEO of Pendleton Street Business Advisors, to break down what it really means…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Navigating GSA Schedules
In this episode, Teresa Moon speaks with Shauna Weatherly, President and Founder of Fed Sub-K, about the intricacies of government contracting. Shauna shares…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Administrative Polices Seeking to Enhance Reliance on Commercial Solutions
In this episode, Teresa Moon welcomes back government contracts legal expert Chris Griesedieck, Jr , Partner at Venable LLP, to discuss recent developments in…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
From Micro Engagement to Momentum
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa welcomes back Judy Bradt, CEO of Summit Insight, for a strategic and eye-opening conversation about what…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Doing Business with USSOCOM
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, we’re joined by Ashley Farrier, Director of the Office of Small Business Programs at US Special Operations…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Managing the Aftermath of the Shutdown
In this episode, Teresa is joined by Lenee Lyte, Government Contracts Advisor at Withum, to discuss how government contractors can stay prepared and resilient…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Mission Comes First
In this first episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon for 2026, we sit down with Liseth Velez, CEO of LJV Development, for an inspiring conversation about…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Pricing Strategies for FY’26
As federal budgets tighten and scrutiny increases in FY’26, pricing strategy is no longer just about being the lowest bidder, it’s about demonstrating best…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
What's the Buzz on the HIVE at Shenandoah University?
In this episode of Spilling the Tea on GovCon, Teresa is joined by Patricia Young, Executive Director of the Hazel-Pruitt Armory, home of the Hub for…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Shutdown Survival: Real Talk for Federal Market Businesses
In this episode, Teresa talks with Evan Henris, Vice President of Credit and Risk Management at Parabilis, about what really happens when the federal…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Building Strategic Partnerships
In this episode, Teresa talks with Ashley Duwel, CEO of Duwel Dev, and Natasha Velez, CEO of Strategic Solutions, to unpack the real value and strategy behind…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Reignite the Spark
In this episode, Teresa speaks with Hannah Romick, CEO at Conscient Strategies for a candid conversation on leadership, culture, and navigating change in the…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Micro Engagement Mastery: How To Stay In The Game When Nobody's Buying
In this episode, Teresa talks with Judy Bradt, CEO of Summit Insight and a leading expert in government sales strategy, to explore the power of micro…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
CMMC..Ready, Set, Certified
In this episode, Teresa sits down with Fernando Machado, Managing Principal and Chief Information Security Officer at Cybersec Investments, to explore the…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Meet the Expert: GSA Insights with Courtney Fairchild
In this special live streamed episode, Teresa talks with Courtney Fairchild, President and CEO of Global Services, a leader in helping businesses successfully…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
FAR Part 6/Overhaul
In this episode, Teresa welcomes back Chris Griesedieck of Venable LLP to break down the proposed overhaul to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), with a…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Resilience is the New KPI
In this episode, Teresa welcomes back friend to the show Dr. Robin Desmore, PhD. Dr. Desmore is founder and CEO of Avant-Garde Concepts LLC. During their time…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Lessons Learned With Farooq Mitha
In this episode, Teresa speaks with Farooq Mitha. Farooq is President and CEO of Imbue Group Inc which empowers businesses in the national security and…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
AI's Continued Impact on How Government Contractors Create and Capitalize on Opportunities
In this episode, Teresa welcomes Mac Liu, CEO and Noura Bashshur, Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships and Communications at Vultron. Vultron is a…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Hey GovCon, Get Help!
In this episode, Teresa chats with friend of the show with GovCon experts Chelsea Meggitt and new friend David Neal. Chelsea and David talk about their…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Secrets to Success
In this episode, Teresa welcomes guest Austin Boyd. Austin is CEO at Synovix, Inc, a startup company providing business consulting services to defense and…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Pressing Topics for GovCons
In this episode, Teresa talks with Chris Griesedieck, Government Contract Counsel at Venable LLP. During their time together, Chris shares his personal journey…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Better Together: Inside Women Impacting Public Policy
In this episode, Teresa talks with Angela Dingle, CEO of Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP). During their conversation, Angela talks all things WIPP…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Get to Know NAMC
In this episode, Teresa chats with Alissa Roath, Chief Executive Officer at National Advanced Mobility Consortium (NAMC), and Warren Sponsler, Chief Operating…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Tips for Small GovCons
In this episode, Teresa welcomes back friend of the show and "GovCon Godfather", Mark Amtower. During their time together, they discuss the power of LinkedIn…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Celebrating 25 years of the HUBZone Contractors National Council
In this episode, Teresa joins guest Kindra Dionne in celebration of HUBZone Contractors National Council. During their time they discuss the HUBZone Council…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
You Don't Need to Boil the Ocean
In this episode, Teresa chats with federal sales expert Rob Miller, author of Startup Statesmanship. During their time together, they discuss the biggest…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
The Changing Landscape of GovCon: Recruiting
In this episode, Teresa welcomes back Caitlin Ruiz, Founder of Human Design Consulting. During their time, they discuss the hiring freeze in federal agencies…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Get In The Know With Auxo
In this episode, Teresa kicks off 2025 with Austin DeLorme, Megan VanHorn, and Haley Yeagley of Auxo Industries. Auxo specializes in providing insight and…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Using Public Relations to Market Your GovCon
In this episode, Teresa welcomes Dustin Siggins, founder of Proven Media Solutions. During their time together, Dustin shares his expertise on topics such as…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Best Foot Forward In Business Development
In this episode, Teresa talks with podcast host and best selling author, Michael LeJeune, who is also partner at RSM Federal. During their time together…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Are you setting your Mentor/Protege & JV's up for Success?
In this episode, Teresa chats with Emily Zirbel and Michelle Jenkins, CPA of Anglin Reichmann Armstrong, PC where they specialize in consulting and accounting…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
So You Think You're An Influencer?
In this episode, Teresa welcomes back The Godfather of GovCon and Influencer, Mark Amtower of Amtower & Company. Amtower & Company is a marketing advisory firm…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
What is on the Horizon for the SBA's Mentor-Protege Program?
In this episode, Teresa welcomes back friend to the show and Small Business Advocate, Steven Koprince to talk about the SBA's Mentor-Protégé Program. During…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Small Business and Non-profit Support on Capitol Hill
In this episode, Teresa connects with Elizabeth Sullivan, President of Madison Services Group. Their focus is on federal procurement and shaping acquisition…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Let’s Highlight the 8(a) Small Business of 2024: RedSky and CEO Carol Monroe
In this episode, Teresa highlights 8(a) small business owner Carol Monroe, President and CEO of RedSky. RedSky is a woman-owned small business that provides…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Start, Grow, and Excel with the SBA
In this episode, Teresa catches up with Larry G. Webb, District Director, Washington Metropolitan Area District Office (WMADO). During their time together…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Writing In GovCon
In this episode, Teresa chats with Lisa S. Mundts, Co-Founder of The Pulse of GovCon. The mission of The Pulse of GovCon is providing custom research and…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Making Waves for SDVOSBs
In this episode, Teresa welcomes Scott Jensen, Executive Director of the National Veteran Small Business Coalition (NVSBC), to talk all things Veteran Owned…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Let's talk AI, BD, and the Late Summer Push to Move the Needle
In this episode, Teresa catches up with GovCon Influencer extraordinaire Alexa Tsui. Alexa is Chief Operating Officer with G2Xchange where she plays a critical…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Making Sense of the Cybersecurity World and Priorities for Small to Medium Businesses
In this episode, Teresa talks cybersecurity with Paul Veeneman. Paul is a Senior Solutions Architect with Blue Ridge Networks. During their discussion, they…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Breaking The Language Barrier
In her 50th episode, Teresa speaks with the amazing Dottie Li. Dottie is Founder and CEO of TransPacific Communications. During their time together, Dottie…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Doing Business With GDIT: Tips for Small Businesses
In this episode, Teresa catches up with Robyn Card. Robyn is Director of Small Business Relationships at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). During…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Tips From A Growing Contractor
New look, same great Tea! In this episode, Teresa welcomes Tarik Mahfoudi, Founder & CEO of Digital Charter (DCIT). They discuss the importance of…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
CMMC: The Fast and Furious Deep Dive Into Where We Are and What Comes Next
In this episode, Teresa welcomes cybersec guru Fernando Machado to the show. Fernando is Managing Principal/CISO of Cybersec Investments. During their…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
How to Effectively Market Your Business?
In this episode, Teresa speaks with veteran entrepreneurs Curtis and Corinna Kelley, Founders and Co-owners of The Culture Marauders LLC and C.R.E.I.D…
- Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovCon
Starting Your GovCon Journey: Lessons Learned
In this episode, Teresa talks with Melanie Patterson, Founder and CEO of Integrity Global Logistics & Team Integrity Knowledge Center. Melanie shares insight…
Parabilis Presents: Spilling the Tea on GovConFinding Humor In The Journey
In this episode, Teresa catches up with Irene Glaeser, CEO, Spahr Solutions Group LLC and author of "Choose Your Battles". Irene is also a member of the board…