![Episode 196 - Cybersecurity Advocates with Julie Haney]()
January 25, 2022
In this episode, Ron and Chris are joined by Julie Haney – a computer scientist and Usable Security Researcher at NIST, to talk about the human within the technologist. The trio sit down and have a powerful discussion on ways in which cybersecurity practitioners can bring their best work to the table, the importance of empathy within the workplace, and how to empower ourselves and the security community at large.
Key Takeaways:
02:55 Bio
06:46 Why research?
08:55 Bringing your best work to the table
11:28 Surprising research
12:46 What’s your superpower?
16:10 Empathy in practice
19:27 B.E.S.T.O.W.
22:22 Normalizing CS Advocacy
25:07 What’s missing in cybersecurity?
27:12 Being more intentional
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January 18, 2022
In this episode, Ron and Chris are joined by author, poet, musician, artist and entrepreneur, David Chislett. David dives deep into the beauty and power of creativity and the creative process. The trio explore reasons we become less creative over time, how technologists can begin tapping into their creativity and why we should start replacing “but” with “and.”
Key Takeaways:
02:37 Bio
03:42 Origin as a creative
05:40 Losing creativity over time
10:23 A daily commitment to creativity
12:05 Structure in creativity
15:10 The hero’s journey
23:34 Innovation vs. Creativity
25:38 Defining creativity
28:59 Get in touch
Links:
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David Chislett: Website | LinkedIn | YouTube
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![Episode 194 - Priming the Mind for Happiness with Zahra Karsan]()
January 11, 2022
In this episode of Hacker Valley Studio, Ron and Chris are joined by the author of 6 Weeks to Happy, success coach extraordinaire and CEO of GetZend, Zahra Karsan. The trio examine happiness and why it is so difficult to define and what role does personal freedom play in the matter. Zahra speaks on retraining your brain for success, learning the tools to thrive and recognizing your fears in order to make change. Furthermore, the group discusses energy and ego depletion and how it affects will power and overall performance.
Key Takeaways:
03:03 Bio
04:19 What is happiness?
10:52 Seeking freedom
14:10 Will accomplishing goals make us happy?
17:29 Regaining control over our lives
22:20 Understanding how to change mindsets
28:42 Will power and ego depletion
33:42 Advice for an action plan
36:18 Get in touch!
Links:
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Zahra Karsan: LinkedIn | GetZend | Twitter
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![Episode 193 - Love is the Name of the Game with Tyrone E. Wilson]()
December 21, 2021
Happy Holidays from Hacker Valley Media!
Tyrone E. Wilson is a passionate information security professional with 24 years of experience in information technology and has a mission to improve as many lives as possible through education in cybersecurity. Currently, Wilson is the Founder and CEO of Cover6 Solutions, LLC; which teaches companies and professionals various aspects of information security, penetration testing, and IPv6. Wilson is also the organizer of The D.C. Cyber Security Professionals. Join Chris, Ron and Tyrone as they help uncover the truth about being your true self.
Key Takeaways:
02:38 Bio
07:34 The “E” story
09:16 Reality TV star?!
15:30 Opportunities from being more open in public
18:25 Doing more to be better | taking control of the moment
22:00 Getting around personal resistance
25:21 Lessons learned building communities & being yourself
27:00 “I understand.”
29:42 Get in touch
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Tyrone E. Wilson: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Website
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This episode is sponsored by our friends at Crowdstrike
![Episode 192 - Wisdom and Celebrity with Clint Arthur]()
December 14, 2021
Today Chris and Ron are joined by Clint Arthur. Clint is an actor, public speaker and mentor to many. He has had the pleasure of meeting some of the most influential people in the world, and has decided to use this to help people all over the world discover their meaning and drive them to self-fulfillment and success. Tune in for experiences, stories and advice from one of the most well-traveled, well-written people they’ve ever met!
Key Takeaways:
02:59 Bio and beginnings
06:07 No more Hollywood
09:37 20 books?!
12:57 Finding value, giving value and feeling valued
17:32 John Travolta said fly high. What does that really mean?
20:40 Matchstick secrets
22:54 Impactful moments
33:47 Get in touch
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Clint Arthur: Website | Book
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![Episode 191 - Listen as I Fall Out of This Window with Tyler Foley]()
December 7, 2021
Sean Tyler Foley is an accomplished film and stage performer and has been acting in film and television since he was 6 years old. He has appeared in productions including Freddy Vs Jason, Door to Door, Carrie, and the musical Ragtime. Tyler is passionate about helping others confidently take the stage and impact an audience with their stories. He is currently the Managing Director of Total Buy-In and author of the #1 best-selling book The Power to Speak Naked. Join Chris, Ron and Tyler for a schooling in presenting yourself and engaging with others.
Key Takeaways:
03:06 Bio
04:55 The journey to now; acting to public speaking
11:07 Making safety training engaging
14:38 Re-kindling the story for the listener
18:22 Engaging remotely
22:27 The driest safety subject – fall protection
24:49 Nobody likes getting should on
25:40 Tyler’s book – The Power to Speak Naked
28:24 Getting your story out
32:06 Get in touch
Links:
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Tyler Foley: Total Buy In | Book | Website | LinkedIn | IMDb
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![Episode 190 - Maintaining a Fuel for Life with Nate Palmer]()
November 30, 2021
Nate Palmer is a fitness and nutrition expert, coach, speaker, and writer who believes that being in incredible shape gives a massive advantage in business, focus, and relationships. He also happens to be a dad, husband, and the #1 bestselling author of The Million Dollar Body Method and Passport Fitness. Nate helps business owners and entrepreneurs improve their physique, finances, and family time using fitness and nutrition as force multipliers. Join Chris, Ron and Nate to change the way you approach your mind, body and soul in this episode of Hacker Valley Studio.
Key Takeaways:
03:12 Bio
06:34 Controlling your diet and exercise
08:30 Maintaining energy / Chris’ journey in weight management
10:25 Maintaining a fuel for life
13:47 Tactics for exercise and nutrition
16:58 Nutrition and fitness for the mind
22:10 Nutrition and fitness for the soul
26:14 Architecting your day
30:00 Win the morning
31:15 Get in touch with Nate
Links:
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Nate Palmer Book | LinkedIn | Twitter | Website
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![Episode 189 - Head in the Cloud with Maurice Grose Jr.]()
November 23, 2021
Maurice Grose Jr. is an experienced Security Engineer with a background in military RF exploitation and detection, Unix/Linux administration and threat mitigation, and hardware/software integration engineering. Join Chris, Ron and Maurice to hear how a career after the military blossomed into a learning, engaging time of constant challenge and inspiration.
Key Takeaways:
03:31 Bio
07:29 What does legacy mean?
09:48 The appeal of cyber
12:10 Where do you draw inspiration from?
14:07 Does legacy experience help with cloud systems today?
17:42 A takeaway from Maurice’s military career
21:35 Advice for future leaders, getting kids involved
26:19 Future prediction in technology
27:59 Advice for anyone looking to go for the next step
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Maurice Grose Jr: LinkedIn | Twitter
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![Episode 188 - Making Friends, Spies, and Traitors with James Lawler]()
November 16, 2021
James Lawler serves as a national security consultant and is the Senior Partner at MDO Group, which provides Human Intelligence training to the Intelligence Community and the commercial sector focused on WMD, CI, technical and cyber issues. Mr. Lawler is a noted speaker on the Insider Threat in government and industry. Prior to this, Mr. Lawler served for 25 years as a CIA operations officer in various international posts and as Chief of the Counterproliferation Division's Special Activities Unit. Join Chris, Ron and James for a riveting audio journey through stories and experiences from the inside of the C.I.A.
Key Takeaways:
03:07 Bio
04:10 Finding a job after school – the CIA comes to campus
05:40 Clandestine Service
09:55 Can you start in two weeks?
12:40 A sociopath within lanes (laws)
14:00 Betraying company over country
17:37 Intensifying friendship development
19:54 Can you betray your country for $1k?
20:52 Why do people turn down a pitch?
27:53 Receiving overwhelming classified information
36:10 Book
40:05 Take away from Mr. Lawler
Links
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James Lawler: Book | Linkedin
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![Episode 187 - Keep Your &#%! Authentic with Samara Williams]()
November 12, 2021
Samara Williams is a Manager of Threat Operations at Cardinal Health, focused on proactive action and defense-in-depth improvement. She specializes in threat intelligence, vulnerability management, technical risk communications as well as program design and development. Chris, Ron and Samara go deep into what it takes to be your authentic self, standing strong for what you believe and being aggressive in your thoughts and actions.
Key Takeaways:
03:21 Bio
10:00 Ted talk: short, sweet and powerful
17:51 Knowing your superpower – Samara's? Authenticity
21:05 Being aggressive and using mentors & allies
25:26 Mentoring to help the future generation thrive
28:33 Advice for the person scared to be authentic
32:09 Get in touch
Links:
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Samara Williams: LInkedIn | Ted Talk | Twitter
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