Episode 200
In this episode, Ron and Chris take a stroll down podcast memory lane in celebration of Hacker Valley’s 200th episode. The guys reflect on their rise from humble podcast beginnings, their ever-growing fascination with human-centric stories, making a difference, and what lies ahead for Hacker Valley Media. Key Takeaways: 01:29 Celebrating episode 200! 02:47 From humble, homegrown beginnings 03:38 Scaling and growing 06:12 Facing our biggest challenges 08:21 Tapping into our inner child 13:20 Human-centric stories 17:14 Making a difference 18:45 Thanking our team 20:37 Thanking our listeners 21:39 A humbling realization 22:40 What’s to come? 25:00 Growing together 27:05 Our advice to you 29:03 Stay in touch! Sending all of our listeners a big THANK YOU for all of the love, support, and feedback we’ve received over the last 3 years! We could not have done it without you. Cheers to the next 3 years! - Ron and Chris Links: Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon This episode is sponsored by our friends at Uptycs and Axonius
22 Feb 202230min
Episode 199 - Sharing The Mic with Camille Stewart
In this episode, Ron and Chris are joined by Camille Stewart, the Global Head of Product Security Strategy at Google and Co-Founder of Share The Mic. The trio have an honest conversation about advocacy and representation in cybersecurity, the story behind Camille’s Share The Mic social movement, how we can begin to move in the right direction, and how culture shapes the way we interact with technology. Lastly, Chris talks about Hacker Valley’s stance on representation – from award nominations to our greatest loss in listenership history. Key Takeaways: 02:47 Bio 05:43 Advocacy - it’s in my DNA 07:16 Giving a voice to the underrepresented 08:54 “Share The Mic” 12:28 The state of diversity in cybersecurity 14:28 Achieving a better tomorrow 18:94 How do we bridge the opportunities gap? 20:13 The intersection of culture and technology 22:45 Who is Camille Stewart? 26:00 The dark side of speaking up 28:53 This is a mission critical issue 30:12 Stay in touch with Camille! Links: Stay in touch with Camille Stewart on Twitter | LinkedIn |Instagram Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon This episode is sponsored by our friends at Uptycs and Axonius
15 Feb 202231min
Episode 198 - Scaling Your Efforts with Veronica Kirin
Ron and Chris sit down with anthropologist, author, entrepreneur and coach, Veronica Kirin, to learn how she distilled her seventy hour work week down to ten. Veronica shares her knowledge on helping small businesses scale, why and which automation tools are a scaling must-have, hiring best practices, and the power of goal mapping. Lastly, Veronica shares her seventy year business plan method which helps folks actualize their long-term vision. Key takeaways: 02:53 Bio 04:39 Anthropology and business - bridging the gap 07:37 What is scaling and how do we do it right? 11:20 Tools to help you scale - Ron’s take 13:55 Veronica’s 3 Pillars of Business Scaling 16:33 Hiring woes 17:18 Hiring best practices - trip wires 20:38 How are current events changing business? 23:21 Actualizing your legacy 26:52 Creating goal maps 30:12 Get connected 31:30 Reach out for help 33:16 Stay in touch with Veronica! Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Website Veronica Kirin: Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon Thank you to our friends at Axonius and Uptycs for sponsoring this episode.
8 Feb 202234min
Episode 197 - Leading Your Tribe with Simone Knego
In this week’s episode, Ron and Chris are joined by speaker, entrepreneur, mother of six and the best-selling author of The Extraordinary UnOrdinary You, Simone Knego. The trio explore the highs and lows of parenting, while attempting to manage it all – and then some! Simone shares how believing in herself was the secret sauce behind writing a book and climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, why patience truly is a virtue, and how a positive mindset can help get you through even the toughest of days. Lastly, soon-to-be-married Ron Eddings, gets advice on marriage and building a family. Key takeaways: 02:33 Bio 04:01 Staying humble 05:11 Positive role modeling 07:43 Raising a multi cultural family 09:10 Trying to manage it all 10:57 The book - sharing her story 13:35 Believing in yourself 15:29 Patience is a virtue 18:47 Mindset and daily affirmations 22:21 Social media and “mom guilt” 24:21 Advice for the soon-to-be married, Ron 26:50 Self-care and honoring your family 28:46 Stay in touch with Simone! Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Website Simone Knego: LinkedIn | Website | Facebook Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon Thank you to our friends at Axonius and Uptycs for sponsoring this episode.
1 Feb 202229min
Episode 196 - Cybersecurity Advocates with Julie Haney
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 Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website Julie Haney: LinkedIn | Website | Twitter Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon Thank you to our friends at Axonius and Uptycs for sponsoring this episode.
25 Jan 202229min
Episode 195 - Shades Of Yes with David Chislett
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: Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website David Chislett: Website | LinkedIn | YouTube Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon This episode is sponsored by our friends at Uptycs and Axonius
18 Jan 202230min
Episode 194 - Priming the Mind for Happiness with Zahra Karsan
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: Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website Zahra Karsan: LinkedIn | GetZend | Twitter Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon This episode is sponsored by our friends at Uptycs and Axonius
11 Jan 202237min
Episode 193 - Love is the Name of the Game with Tyrone E. Wilson
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 Hacker Valley Studio: Swag | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Email Ron & Chris | Website Tyrone E. Wilson: Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn | Website Support Hacker Valley Studio on Patreon Join our monthly mastermind group via Patreon This episode is sponsored by our friends at Crowdstrike
22 Dec 202131min
