Hosts: Sean Muller and Alistair Ross Guests: Hilary Walton, Kat Lennox Steele, Sasha Mullins Release Date: Originally aired 12 Sept 2023

In this Reload of our most downloaded episode ever of Technology Whisperers, hosts Sean and Alistair are joined by three remarkable guests: Hilary Walton, Kat Lennox Steele, and Sasha Mullins, for an in-depth discussion on women's unique pathways into the cybersecurity field. Dubbed "The Spicy Brain Episode," this conversation sheds light on the diverse backgrounds, challenges, and triumphs these women have experienced in the tech industry.

• Introduction to Cybersecurity: Each guest shares their unique journey into the cybersecurity world, highlighting the diverse paths one can take to enter this dynamic field.
• Overcoming Barriers: The guests discuss the various challenges they faced, including imposter syndrome, gender biases, and finding their voice in a male-dominated industry.
• The Role of Mentorship: Insights into the importance of mentorship, advocacy, and building supportive networks in personal and professional growth within cybersecurity.
• Neurodiversity in Tech: A candid conversation about neurodiversity, including ADHD, and how it influences work styles, creativity, and problem-solving in cybersecurity.
• Empowerment and Inclusion: Strategies for fostering a more inclusive and supportive environment in tech for women and underrepresented groups.

• "It's about leaning into the fact that you're different... cybersecurity allows you to work with your brain rather than against it." - Sasha Mullins
• "You need to put your own oxygen mask on first... I had to do those things so that when I got out the other side, I still had a career worth leaving my baby for." - Hilary Walton
• "Seeing somebody who has got a few similarities to yourself, like the fact that she's female and she's a mom, doing amazing work... that stuff's pretty inspiring." - Kat Lennox Steele

• Hilary Walton hilarywalton@microsoft.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/hilswalton/

  Kat Lennox-Steele

  kat.lennoxsteele@defend.co.nz

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/klennox-steele/

  Sasha Mullins

  sasha.mullins@cybercx.co.nz

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sasha-mullins-335325a3/

  Contact Details

  Alistair Ross

  alistair@revolutioninfosec.com

  Web: https://revolutioninfosec.com

  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistairjross https://www.linkedin.com/company/revolutioninfosec

  Sean G Muller

  seangmuller@technologyleader.co.nz

  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sgmuller/

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