In this episode, Inc. staff reporter Ali Donaldson chats with Ebony Wilkins, the president and CEO of Aalis Management Consulting. Aalis, which is ranked No.  369 on 2025 Inc. 5000, specializes in  financial management and acquisition support for government agencies. Or, as Ebony puts it, “we manage the government’s checkbook.”

Ebony talks about recognizing a culture shift, knowing what you don't know, and hiring young people to undertake the social media account.