Summary:
Live from the BarCode YachtCast 2025, host Chris Glanden sits down with Krista Arndt, Associate CISO at St. Luke’s University Health Network and author of “Permission to Be Real.” In this raw and authentic conversation recorded aboard the SS McMenamin, Krista shares her journey from aspiring nurse to cybersecurity leader, the parallels between drag racing and infosec, and the art of blending authenticity with corporate leadership.

This episode dives deep into risk, resilience, leadership, and the psychology of authenticity — while celebrating the Philly tech community, Titan 100 leaders, and the human side of cybersecurity.

00:00 – Opening freestyle & Philly Tech Council shout-out
02:28 – Welcome aboard the BarCode YachtCast 2025
03:13 – Introducing Krista Arndt, “Awesome Sauce CISO”
05:00 – Life in healthcare security: high stakes & human impact
06:10 – From surviving to leading: Krista’s unconventional path
07:36 – Drag racing & cybersecurity: managing risk in high-speed chaos
09:55 – The psychology behind leadership under pressure
10:49 – Being real: authenticity in corporate culture
12:44 – Finding balance between personality and professionalism
13:09 – About the book “Permission to Be Real”
15:00 – The importance of culture fit and personal growth
16:06 – Recognizing leadership beyond accolades
18:30 – What Titan 100 really means for Philly tech leaders
21:28 – “The language of the business” — redefined
23:25 – Q&A, laughs, and book giveaways
24:22 – Closing credits

BarCode Podcast: https://barcodesecurity.com/podcastKrista Arndt – “Permission to Be Real” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Be-RealConnect with Krista on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kearndtPhilly Tech Council: https://phillytechcouncil.orgTitan 100 Philadelphia: https://www.titan100.biz/philadelphiaBarCode Events & Live Shows: https://barcodesecurity.com/events

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