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Fed UP: Where Mission Meets Reality

The podcast where we break down the real dynamics of federal health IT — the wins, the friction, and the path forward. Honest conversations about the systems, policies, and people shaping military and veteran healthcare.

Recent Episodes

Episode 2: The Pentagon Didn't Ban an App. It Banned Enterprise Infrastructure

March 1, 2026 · 00:39:09

The conversation covers the impact of circadian rhythm on health and productivity, as well as the geopolitical impact of technology and government decisions. It delves into the challenges of balancing

Episode 1

January 31, 2026 · 00:41:46

The conversation begins with an introduction and discussion about the podcast's mission and intent. It then transitions into a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities in the federal space, cov

Introducing MMR

January 23, 2026 · 00:00:19

introducing Mission Meets Reality

Trailer

January 23, 2026 · 00:00:19

Introducing Mission Meets Reality... coming soon!

Your Hosts

Mary Womack

Mary Womack

Founder, Mission Meets Tech | ACCELERATE 125 Honoree

Mary works at the intersection of health strategy and real-world impact, spanning government, digital health, and innovation. She translates government goals into actionable roadmaps, accelerates adoption of AI and emerging tech, and builds the partnerships that turn ideas into working systems. She launched Mission Meets Tech because the defense health community deserves intelligence that tells the truth, not just what sells.

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Sara Byrd

Sara Byrd

Co-Host, Fed UP Podcast | Principal, Byrd Strategies | Two-Time FedHealthIT100 Honoree

15+ years steering business development, capture, and IT initiatives across Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Health. Sara helps small to large businesses secure partnerships and drive growth as a fractional chief growth and strategy officer. Co-founder of FedTechCares.

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