Hacker Valley Studio

Building Opportunities for Women and Minorities in Cybersecurity with Connie Matthews


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How do you create waves of change in an industry? Connie Matthews, Founder and CEO of ReynCon, speaks with Ron about the power of resilience, mentorship, and taking that first bold step in cybersecurity.


In this powerful episode, Connie shares her path as a pioneering woman in cybersecurity. Discussing diversity, mentorship, and her nonprofit EmpoW-ER, Connie’s shared lessons and insights on resilience and community give listeners a blueprint for making a meaningful impact in their careers.

 

Impactful Moments:

00:00 – Introduction

04:27 – Mentorship impact: Building future leaders
10:14 – Embracing diversity and servant leadership
18:03 – Founding EmpoW-ER: Supporting women in cyber
24:13 – Navigating stereotypes and staying resilient
30:00 – Recognizing and celebrating young talent
36:45 – Building an inclusive cybersecurity community

 

Links:

Connect with our guest, Connie Matthews: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conniematthews/

Learn more about EmpoW-ER: https://www.empower-infosec.org/

 

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