#35 - Katherine McLane: Crisis Comms, Influence & Messaging at Mach 1

Welcome to Episode #35 of Bills & Business. In this episode, Laura Carr, Co-Founder of USLege, sits down with Katherine McLane—Founder and CEO of The Mach 1 Group.Katherine’s career spans the highest levels of political and public advocacy communications, from her time with the Bush administration and Governor Schwarzenegger to her work with LIVESTRONG and Texas-based organizations navigating high-profile challenges. At Mach 1, she leads a powerhouse team helping clients prepare for crisis, sharpen their message, and build influence where it counts.Together, Katherine and Laura explore how organizations can proactively manage reputation, why messaging matters more than ever in Texas policy, and what founders and advocates need to know about cutting through the noise in a fast-moving digital landscape. They also touch on future communications trends, risks posed by misinformation, and how policy and media intersect in Texas’ evolving public sphere.Don’t forget to follow Bills & Business for more insightful conversations on Texas policy and business.📲 Follow Laura Carr 🐦 Twitter: @Laura_USLege 💼 LinkedIn: @Laura Carr📸 Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thereallauracarr/">@thereallauracarr</a> 🛍️ ShopMy: <a href="https://shopmy.us/shop/lauraluise?Section_title=latest-finds&tab=collections">@lauraluise</a> ✍️ Substack: <a href="https://lauraluise.substack.com/">@lauraluise</a> 🔗 Links: <a href="https://lauraluise.carrd.co/">@lauraluise</a> 📲 Follow USLege ✨ Instagram: @uslege.ai 📘 Facebook: @uslege.ai 🐦 Twitter: @USLege_ai 💼 LinkedIn: @USLege🎧 Subscribe to Bills & Business ▶️ YouTube: @BillsandBusiness 🎵 Spotify: Bills and Business by USLege 🍎 Apple Podcasts: Bills and Business by USLege 🎥 TikTok: @billsandbusiness📲 Follow Katherine McLane 🐦 Twitter: @katherinemclane 📘 Facebook: @katherine.mclane 💼 LinkedIn: @Katherine McLane🎬 Produced by USLege 📞 Want to see USLege in action? Schedule a demo today!