Why The Blueprint Podcast?

Bold, high-energy conversations about the future of work — where talent, innovation, and human impact collide. From AI to GovCon to real-world leadership, we go beyond buzzwords and get to what actually works.

Power-packed insights in under 20 minutes
Real stories, zero corporate jargon
Applicable for both federal & commercial leaders
Monthly power-filled episodes

Latest Episode

Ep. 08 — Can You Actually Love Your Job Again? | Let’s Talk Work-Life Joy

In this episode, Dawn explores what it really means to enjoy your work again, to find meaning, rhythm, and alignment without changing your job title or career path. You’ll hear relatable stories, practical shifts, and a few truths about how small changes can reignite your spark at work.

Because joy isn’t a luxury, it’s a strategy for staying motivated, inspired, and impactful.

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- Government Contracting
• 10/29/21
Federal Hiring 2025: What You Need to Know Now

Federal hiring is shifting—and if you want to land a role, grow your career, or support your team in today’s public sector landscape, you need to stay ahead of the changes.
- Government Contracting
• 10/29/21
Ghosted by The Government

Federal job seekers and contractors know the struggle: long clearance delays, hiring freezes, and waiting months after a “verbal offer” with no movement in sight.
- Government Contracting
• 10/18/21
SPECIAL EDITION | Burnout, Stress, and Staying Resilient: The Federal Workforce in 2025

In this episode of The FM Talent Blueprint, FM Talent CEO Dawn Hendricks dives deep into the emotional and professional toll that stress, overwork, and uncertainty are taking on federal employees and contractors.
- AI and the Workforce
• 11/16/21
AI at Work: How to Use It Daily (and What to Do With the Time It Saves You)

AI isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s a tool that’s reshaping the way we work. In this episode of The FM Talent Blueprint, FM Talent CEO Dawn Hendrix shows how professionals in both federal and commercial spaces are using AI to draft smarter, analyze faster, automate repetitive tasks, and even brainstorm new ideas.
- Career Coaching
• 11/16/21
The FM Talent Blueprint Podcast | Episode 1

Join FM Talent CEO Dawn Hendricks for the launch of The FM Talent Blueprint podcast on April 16, 2025. Get expert career coaching tips, federal job market strategies, and workforce insights in this new monthly podcast designed to help professionals succeed in today’s evolving employment landscape.
- Career Coaching
• 11/16/21
Work Reimagined: Building Your Career in a World That Keeps Changing

In this episode of The FM Talent Blueprint, FM Talent CEO Dawn Hendricks dives into the modern job market and how professionals can stay competitive in a world where the rules of work are constantly shifting.
- Career Coaching
• 11/16/21
Skills-Based Hiring: Why Gen Z is Flipping the Script on Traditional Recruitment

Unlock the future of hiring with our latest episode of the FM Talent Blueprint! Join Dawn Hendrick, CEO of FM Talent, as we explore the revolutionary concept of skills-based hiring and its impact on the job market.