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FedUpward Podcast - Tips for Federal Government Employees

Love Rutledge
Federal Employees
Federal Government
Open Enrollment
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Federal Employment
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Federal Employee Health Benefits
Health Insurance Premiums
Federal Workforce
Federal Benefits
Public Service
Noble Reach
Health Insurance
Federal Appropriations
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund
Hatch Act
Executive Core Qualifications
Office Of Personnel Management

The FedUpward Podcast gives federal employees and friends of feds strategies and tips for navigating everyday problems. This is a place for federal employees to network, share ideas and get better. Don't get fed up. Get FedUpward!

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Raymond Limon returns to the FedUpward podcast for a timely conversation about the ch... more

We welcome back John Hatton with the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE) to unpack the biggest issues impacting federal employees and retirees right now.

From concerns over OPM's request for sensitive health claims da... more

Public Service Recognition Week is here—and it's a moment to reflect on the impact of federal service.

I share resources, events (there's one tomorrow!), and practical ways to engage:

Partnership for Public Service (PSRW resources): ourpu... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Isabella Ulloa
Founder of the Public Service Alliance (PSA)
Public Service Alliance
Episode: 228. The Rising Threats Facing Public Servants
Robin Kehoe
Leader in an organization that helps support federal employees
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA)
Episode: 227. FEEA Supports Feds' Fitness and Finances - Sign up for Feds in Motion today
Rebecca Geller
Leader of the Geller Law Group
Geller Law Group
Episode: 226. Fed to Founder: Legal Must-Knows Before You Launch
Audrey Roofeh
Founder of Integrity Matters, an organization of small business owners concerned about regulations impacting free enterprise.
Integrity Matters
Episode: 225. Merit Protections and Small Business Relationships at Risk? Breaking Down the New Schedule P/C
John Hatton
Leadership team member for the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARF)
National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees
Episode: 223. Appropriations in Flux: Shutdown Risks, CRs, and What Feds Need to Know
Kathleen Borgueta
Founder of Pivoting Parents, an organization supporting parents navigating career transitions while caregiving.
Pivoting Parents
Episode: 218. Pivoting Parents: How a former Federal Contractor's Layoff led to Purpose
Robyn Kehoe
Lead of the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund
Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA)
Episode: 217. Micro Grants and More - Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund
Anne Meeker
Member of the team at the POPVOX Foundation
POPVOX Foundation
Episode: 215. POPVOX Foundation's Departure Dialogues Give Former Feds a Voice
Michelle Amante
Returning guest from the Partnership for Public Service discussing HR issues.
Partnership for Public Service
Episode: 214. Building the Future Workforce: Skills-Based Hiring and GovHR Innovations

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Love Rutledge
Host of FedUpward Podcast, focused on strategies and tips for navigating federal life.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Love Love and Love Fed Upward!

    I love Love’s easygoing yet super-informative style. Love wants to help us figure out federal life and she is doing it well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rjbdc
    United States5 years ago
  • If you work in government this is a MUST listen

    Love does a fantastic job with her guests to add value to the discussion about working in or with the government. Worth your time to subscribe and listen to her podcast. I feel like I am a better employee after listening to her podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Colonel Candid
    United States6 years ago
  • Very useful resource for current feds

    Love Rutledge has created a constructive podcast series that is not only value-added for federal employees but offers endless possibility. In the sessions I’ve heard so far, the value has consisted of increased savvy about major players in the good-government ecosystem (GAO, Partnership for Public Service) - what they’re doing and why - which will help the big-picture thinkers understand and navigate. These interviews have the added benefit of enabling astute listeners to identify potential car... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kwooleyy
    United States6 years ago
  • Pod lady

    Great information! Super helpful, clear and organized. Thanks for taking the time to make this and offer help to all of us Federal employees.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    westat936
    United States6 years ago

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Talking Points

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227. FEEA Supports Feds' Fitness and Finances - Sign up for Feds in Motion today
Q: Tell me about Feds in Motion.
The Feds in Motion Challenge started during the pandemic to encourage federal employees to get outside and move, with a flexible goal of 37 miles in 37 days that can be joined individually or as a team.
224. Community, Courage, and Federal Service: Inside Out in National Security's 2026 Work
Q: What issues have you been tackling and what trends have you seen from your members?
One significant issue is the transgender military ban, which is leading to the loss of 4,000 military personnel. The organization has been working on a toolkit for state and local governments to support qualified transgender veterans, along with efforts to sustain a community for LGBTQ feds amidst challenging morale.
222. We the Doers: Inside the Push to Fix Government from the Inside Out
Q: Anything you want to add about the last point that Maureen made, the linkages between IT systems, HR policies and management?
April emphasizes that technology challenges in government are rooted in cultural issues and the constraints faced by organizations, rather than just technical flaws.
222. We the Doers: Inside the Push to Fix Government from the Inside Out
Q: Tell me a little bit about your experience and what led you to create We the Doers.
Both Maureen and the guest have faced barriers in the federal sector and connected over the need for reform after realizing their shared frustrations with existing bureaucratic challenges.
211. David Spirk on Scaling What Works and Cutting What Doesn't
Q: How do you define efficiency?
Spirk defines efficiency as the ability to do something better, faster, and cheaper, emphasizing that in successful organizations, efficiency gains come as a byproduct of proficiency improvement.

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What is FedUpward Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show consistently centers on federal employees and the broader public service ecosystem, featuring episodes about workplace safety, benefits, legal steps for entrepreneurship after public service, and the impact of policy changes on government workers. Guests range from nonprofit leaders and advocacy groups to HR and legal experts, often discussing resources, reform efforts, and practical guidance for navigating federal life and related transitions. Noteworthy is a clear focus on real-world support—scholarships, financial aid, career transitions, and inclusive workforce practices—delivered through accessible, actionable conversations. Listeners are likely policy-conscious federal employees, contractors, and allies interested in navigat... more

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