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Apr 9, 2026

Violent threats against public servants aren’t isolated incidents anymore—they’re escalating nationwide, impacting federal, state, and local officials alike. In this episode of FedUpward. I sit down with Isabella Ulloa, founder of the Public Service Alliance, to unpack what the data is showing—and why it should...


Mar 2, 2026

Thinking about starting a business after federal service ... or maybe while you're still a fed?

In this episode of FedUpward, Love sits down with Rebecca Geller, founder of The Geller Law Group, to talk through the legal realities federal employees need to understand before launching a consulting firm or small...


Feb 18, 2026

A major shift in federal workforce policy just became final — and its implications reach far beyond HR paperwork.

Audrey Roofeh, founder of Integrity Matters, joins FedUpward to unpack the newly finalized Schedule P/C rule from the Office of Personnel Management. The rule creates a new category of federal employees...


Feb 11, 2026

Federal service is changing—and for many LGBTQ+ federal employees, the loss of employee resource groups, shifting policies, and declining morale have made community harder to find than ever. 

Luke Schleusener (he/him), CEO and co-founder of Out in National Security, joins the podcast to discuss how his organization is...


Feb 3, 2026

Congressional funding negotiations are anything but straightforward—and the stakes for federal employees couldn’t be higher.

We welcome John Hatton of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) back to the podcast to break down where federal appropriations stand. We unpack continuing...