Derek Spransy - Associate Director of Enterprise Information Security at Emory University
Derek Spransy is the Associate Director of Enterprise Information Security at Emory University. In this episode of Do We Belong Here, Derek joins Tashya and Pam to talk about allyship in the cyber industry, how he handles burnout, and the lessons he’s learned throughout his career. He also shares his experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community in the cyber industry and what those in leadership positions should remember when working to create an environment where everybody feels like they belong.
New year, new opportunities - resetting for the new year and maintaining your goals
In this episode of Do We Belong Here, Tashya and Pam discuss their mindsets entering 2023 and ways that they reset for the upcoming year. We also talk about how to set yourself up for success with your goals, why it’s okay if you’re not in the “new year, new me” kind of mood, and helpful resources to get back on track.
Talya Parker - the founder and executive director of Black Girls in Cyber
Talya Parker is the founder and executive director of Black Girls in Cyber (BGiC) and the privacy, safety and security engineer leader at Google. In this episode, Talya joins Tashya and Pam to discuss how being a part of the #ShareTheMicInCyber campaign gave her the inspiration to start BGiC, the impact she hopes to make on the cyber industry, and the advice that she wishes she could give to her younger self.
Work Burnout - How Can We Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance In an Industry That’s Constantly Moving?
Work burnout is an issue in every industry, but in the cybersecurity industry where there are constantly new problems to solve and fires to put out, it can be almost impossible to turn off your thoughts when the day is done. In this episode, Tashya and Pam discuss their experiences with work burnout and the methods they use to hold themselves accountable when working to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We also get to hear some feedback that we’ve received about the show, including some very important feedback from one of Pam’s biggest fans (hi Pam’s mom, we hope you enjoy the show!)
Lauren Zabierek – the co-founder of #ShareTheMicInCyber and Cybersecurity Project Executive Director at Harvard’s Belfer Center
Lauren Zabierek is the co-founder of the #ShareTheMicInCyberCampaign and the Cybersecurity Project Executive Director at Harvard’s Belfer Center. In this episode, Lauren joins Tashya and Pam to talk about her inspiration for starting the social media campaign, and the journey that led her from the military to becoming a major force for diversity and inclusivity in the cyber industry.
Imposter Syndrome – How Can We Overcome the Feeling That We Don’t Belong?
Imposter syndrome, or that feeling that you don’t belong, is present in every industry, and the cybersecurity industry is no exception. In this episode, Tashya and Pam discuss their experiences with imposter syndrome and the ways that they have overcome those feelings throughout their careers.
The First Meeting – Tashya Denose and Pam Lindemoen Interview Each Other (did they just become best friends?)
In this episode, we get to hear our hosts Tashya Denose, the Cyber Whisperer, and Pam Lindemoen, the Chief Information Security Officer Advisor at Cisco, meet in person for the first time and get to know each other. Warning: this episode contains a lot of happiness and love!
