Evan and Chizo talk with Mary Lazzeri and Lapedra Tolson about the public procurement process and increasing opportunities for women-owned small businesses in the digital service space. Mary has written two op-eds highlighting the need for WOSBs to work together and key policy changes that the Biden administration could take to reach their WOSB targets. Alongside Mary, Lapedra Tolson, the co-founder of Friends from the City and other digital services formed joined us to discuss her experience as a women-owned small business owner as well. Lapedra currently sits on the board of the Digital Services Coalition, a coalition form to accelerate the growth or ability of the government to implement services that focus on good usability, reliable technology, and accessibility for all while also benefiting the individuals and firms that are part of the community.