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I’m Speaking: Doreen Harwood, President of the Fort Meade Alliance Oct 26, 2021

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Intelligence, NSA, and the Fort Meade CommunityIn this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Doreen Harwood, President of DEHarwod LLC, a small consulting business that provides acquisition support to large and small businesses within the Intelligence Community. The bulk of Doreen’s career was spent as a civilian serving the National Security Agency (NSA), in which she rose to become a member of the Senior Executive Service (SES). In this episode, we talk about the ins and outs of Doreen’s time - her varying positions, what the technology was like, and being a working mom. She also offers great insight on building a high-performance team and earning trust from companies you may have yet to build a relationship with. As President of the Fort Meade Alliance (FMA), Doreen gives insight into how to lead a successful nonprofit that supports its community’s most pressing needs. Finally, we get to hear about Shana and Doreen’s first time meeting, Doreen’s favorite reads, and a surprising fact!QUOTES“[Life after high school for me] was all about living in the moment… Still very tied to my high school group. And then, at the same time, meeting lots of new people… Kind of the integration of all the new people and all the new happenings... It was all about learning and… just soaking in everything that you could. And I had a really diverse set of friends and I loved every minute of it.” - Doreen Harwood [17:23]“...there are a standard set of reliable processes and procedures that guide everyone through, …there are certain tough decisions that have to be made and they need to be made based upon facts, …but then, on top of it all, it’s the ability of… leaders to communicate and the common trust that they have that make it all work.” - Doreen Harwood [44:02]“...I said ‘I vouch for him’ So basically, “Even though you haven't spent twenty years with him, you’ve spent twenty years with me. Treat him the same. I trust him that way. I would recommend you trust him that way.’ And it actually worked. I don’t know if that works in every instance, but [it did] in this case… Get somebody to vouch for ya’. I know it sounds kind of crazy.”- Doreen Harwood [45:33] TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[01:52] Meet Dorene Harwood[04:50] Growing Up[08:22] After High School and FBI[11:35] Working After High School[14:44] Doreen’s Family[17:13] Marriage[18:42] NSA[21:43] Bachelors and Masters[23:48] Program Management[26:05] Maternity Leave and Moms at NSA[30:12] Getting into Program Management[33:35] Program Management to IT[35:51] Programming Class and Technology Back Then[37:28] Senior Ranks[41:10] Building a High-Performing Team[44:27] Building Trust at NSA[46:51] Doreen and Shana’s First Meeting[52:17] Fort Meade Alliance Board[59:54] Being Your Best Self[01:01:54] Doreen’s Favorite Book[01:04:07] Doreen’s Surprising Fact[01:05:32] Outro RESOURCEShttps://www.thehersheycompany.com/en_us/home.html (The Hershey Company)https://www.army.mil/ (United States Army)https://www.att.com/ (AT&T)https://www.bwiairport.com/ (Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058796/?ref_=ttfc_fc_tt (Days of our Lives)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059978/ (Dark Shadows)https://www.oprah.com/app/the-oprah-winfrey-show.html (The Oprah Winfrey Show)https://www.wheeloffortune.com/ (Wheel of Fortune)https://www.jeopardy.com/ (Jeopardy!)https://www.fbi.gov/ (Federal Bureau of Investigation)https://www.nsa.gov/ (National Security Agency)http://www.clui.org/ludb/site/nsa-friendship-annex-0 (National Security Agency Friendship Annex (FANX))https://www.ndm.edu/ (Notre Dame of Maryland University)https://www.st.philip-neri.org/ (St. Philip-Neri)https://www.youngschool.com/ (The Young School )https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Kunia_Regional_SIGINT_Operations_Center (Kunia Regional SIGINT Operations Center)...

I’m Speaking: Ashley Guchhait, CEO and Game Designer of Boba Studios, Co-Chair of International Game Developers Association, D.C. Chapter Oct 19, 2021

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Game Design, Speaking Up, and Passionate Visions.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Ashley Guchhait, CEO and Game Designer of Boba Studios and Co-Chair of International Game Developer's Association, D.C. Chapter. Ashley talks all about her company, Boba Studios. We get to hear what it was like finding her team throughout college, at the Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA), how the company was built, and her experience of entering competitions and conventions. Ashley also goes into the details of her game, Squirrely Roo Rabbit. Lastly, we get to hear what Ashley has learned throughout her experiences in the industry and the ways she and her studio have improved.QUOTES“I never raised my hand in class, and when teachers called on me—even in high school—I would be so quiet because you know somebody calls on you and my throat would close up. And I didn’t know what to say and my voice would barely come out… Ironically, at this point, I am the person that talks the most at our studio.” - Ashley Guchhait [09:32]“Things that are worth it. They take hard work.”– Ashley Guchhait [29:18]“Sometimes you might get feedback that, you know, it doesn’t necessarily apply. But we always really appreciate anybody who will give us critique and talk about it from their perspective. Because all of those things are super helpful and they make what we do clearer no matter what it is. - Ashley Guchhait [38:11] TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[01:53] Meet Ashley Guchhait [03:53] Boba Studios[04:27] Deciding on College[06:47] Managing Self-Talk While Creating[07:45] Maryland Institute College of Art[10:30] Ashley’s Studio Partners and MICA Majors[11:30] Life Visions and Welcoming Passions[13:22] Meeting TJ and Kyrstin[18:26] Technology Used[19:57] Boba Studios Entering Competitions[31:45] Making Money After College and Conventions[36:34] Ashley Expressing Her Visions to Others[38:30] Squirrely Roo Rabbit[44:19] Books That Impacted Ashley[47:24] Outro RESOURCEShttps://winniethepooh.disney.com/ (Winnie the Pooh)https://peabody.jhu.edu/ (Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University)https://www.mica.edu/ (Maryland Institute College of Art)https://soundcloud.com/tj-martin-composer (TJ Martin) on SoundCloudhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyrstincooksey/ (Kyrstin Cooksey) on LinkedInhttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1246870/Harvest_Moon_One_World/ (Harvest Moon)https://bobastudios.itch.io/squirrely-roo-rabbit (Squirrely Roo Rabbit) by Boba Studioshttps://www.dell.com/en-us/gaming/alienware (Alienware by Dell)https://peabodyinstitute.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/tj-martin-and-boba-studios-wins-20000/ (Boba Studios Wins Up/Start Venture Competition)https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imangi.templerun&hl=en_US&gl=US (Temple Run)https://www.salisbury.edu/academic-offices/business/shore-hatchery/ (Shore Hatchery)https://ditavonteeselingerie.com/pages/dita-von-teese (Dita Von Teese)https://super.magfest.org/ (Music And Gaming Festival (MAGFest))https://www.amazon.com/Perks-Being-Wallflower-Stephen-Chbosky/dp/0671027344 (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) by Stephen Chboskyhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1659337/ (The Perks of Being a Wallflower) Filmhttps://www.imdb.com/name/nm0914612/ (Emma Watson) RELEVANT LINKShttps://bobastudios.com/ (Boba Studios)https://twitter.com/bobastudios#_=_ (Boba Studios) on Twitterhttps://www.facebook.com/bobastudiosplay (Boba Studios) on Facebookhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9MVTqbHxxLNb-xYUG2PJ8A#_=_ (Boba Studios )on YouTubehttps://www.instagram.com/bobastudios/ (bobastudios) on Instagramhttps://soundcloud.com/user-172176952 (Boba Studios) on SoundCloudhttps://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions)I’d love to hear from you -- your feedback is important to me and I read all of it. If you enjoyed the podcast, I hope you’ll give...

I’m Speaking: Danelle Barrett, Author and Keynote Speaker and Independent Director at Federal Home Loan Bank of New York, Protego Trust Bank N.A. and KVH Industries Inc. Oct 12, 2021

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Leadership, Cybersecurity, and Transformation.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to retired Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett, former deputy CIO of the US Navy, Director of Operations at Cyber Command and Author of ‘Rock the Boat’. Danelle talks about what it was like to be a wife and mother while serving the Nation. She goes into the values of communication and importance of the transformational opportunities in life. We also get to hear about the writing and production process of Danelle’s book, Rock the Boat and what made her decide to write. Lastly, Danelle allows us to hear about her past experiences working at Disney World, what she wishes she did differently, and her ‘embarrassing mom moment.’QUOTES“So, I think sometimes we have to really be mindful and open to whatever’s coming our way. Be a little Semper Gumby, a little flexible, and leap at that opportunity that we just wouldn’t have seen or didn’t see because we were so blind [with] everything we thought we wanted.”– Danelle Barrett [12:20]“So, her dream was just as important as mine and my husband’s. So, there’s ways in families to manage that, but it takes effort, takes some coordination and stuff like that, but you know, you can’t be solely focused on your career yourself. You got to make sure that everybody else’s dreams and aspirations are just as important as yours and taken care of.”– Danelle Barrett [28:56]“...I do believe, you know, as a leader you have to look for those opportunities that are transformational. That will change something for the better.”– Danelle Barrett [36:53] TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[01:52] Meet Danelle Barrett[02:59] Rock the Boat [03:37] Corporate Boards[04:58] Leaving the Navy[06:58] Going into the Navy and Working in the Pentagon[09:37] Evolution of Technology[10:10] Shifting to Leadership Roles[12:34] Women Going to Sea and the Ships[15:25] Danelle’s Husband and Daughter[16:58] Danelle’s Parents and Siblings[18:47] Being in the Navy as a Mom[22:05] Danelle’s Mother[24:40] Marriage Tips and Familial Communication[28:06] Danelle’s Daughter[30:02] Women in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science[33:11] Hair and Clothing[36:12] Rock the Boat[38:51] Ideas, Visions, and Evolution[41:53] Communication Systems Impacting Cybersecurity[43:51] Writing a Book and the Distribution Process[48:08] Ping Pong and Piano[50:53] Danelle’s Favorite Book[52:02] What Danielle Looks Back on[53:27] Working at Disney World[54:17] Funny Mom Moment[58:39] Outro RESOURCEShttps://www.navy.mil/ (United States Navy)https://marineparents.com/marinecorps/sempergumby.asp (Semper Gumby)https://www.navysite.de/ships/lcc19.htm (USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19))https://www.c6f.navy.mil/About-Us/Our-Task-Forces/CTF-63/USS-Mount-Whitney-LCC-20/ (USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20))https://www.va.gov/ (U.S. Department of Federal Affairs)https://explorehealthcareers.org/career/nursing/occupational-health-nurse/ (Occupational Health Nurse)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0218839/ (Best in Show)https://www.uky.edu/UKHome/ (University of Kentucky)https://www.sears.com/ (Sears)https://www.amazon.com/ (Amazon)https://www.tesla.com/elon-musk (Elon Musk)https://www.waltdisney.org/walt-disney (Walt Disney)https://www.neilgaiman.com/ (Neil Gaiman)https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ (The Salvation Army)https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Adano-John-Hersey/dp/0394756959 (A Bell for Adano) by John Herseyhttps://www.pulitzer.org/ (The Pulitzer Prize)https://www.amazon.com/All-Light-We-Cannot-See/dp/1501173219 (All The Light We Cannot See) by Anthony Doerrhttps://www.janeausten.org/ (Jane Austen)https://www.amazon.com/Far-Madding-Crowd-Wordsworth-Classics/dp/1853260673 (Far from the Madding Crowd) by Thomas Hardyhttps://www.amazon.com/Lincoln-Leadership-Executive-Strategies-Tough/dp/0446394599 (Lincoln on Leadership) by Donald T. Phillips...

I’m Speaking: Kendra Parlock, Executive Director at Npower Maryland. Oct 05, 2021

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Economic Mobility, Innovation, and Women of Color in Tech.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Kendra Parlock, Executive Director at NPower Maryland. Kendra talks about her early love of science and what growing up was like with both her parents being in the Marines. She also goes into the heart of NPower and the importance of bringing more women and women of color into the tech industry. Kendra discusses what it was like working in the mayor’s office and how her organization and detail orientation has allowed her to be successful in her career.QUOTES“That’s how innovation happens. It’s not mysterious and magical. It’s committing to and identifying a problem, asking the right questions, collecting the right data, coming up with ideas, trying them out, collecting that information. That’s when the innovation happens.”– Kendra Parlock [15:55]“There was a lot to manage and that’s where my value came in. Like okay, I can make sense of this, and I kept all of that organized.”– Kendra Parlock [21:23]“People are drawn to people who present themselves well. And so, I was able to meet more people, collaborate more, make more connections because, you know, I looked the part.”– Kendra Parlock [46:34] TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[03:20] Meet Kendra Parlock[05:45] Schooling and Love of Science[07:03] Kendra’s Parents[07:45] College and Six Sigma Training[10:43] DuPont and TiO2[15:07] Organization, Detail Orientation, and Innovation[19:35] Starting at W. R. Grace & Co.[22:55] Executive MBA at Michigan State University[25:54] W. R. Grace & Co. to Mayor’s Office[29:32] Office Architecture, Community Data, and Working for the Mayor[34:20] NPower and Women in Tech[44:33] Kendra’s Style in Life and Business[46:48] Kendra’s Husband[50:02] Wrap-Up Questions[55:27] Outro RESOURCEShttps://www.npower.org/locations/maryland/ (NPower)https://www.americanprogress.org/wp-content/uploads/issues/2007/04/pdf/citistat_report.pdf (CitiStat)https://www.cabotcorp.com/ (Cabot Corporation)https://grace.com/ (W. R. Grace & Co.)https://www.dupont.com/ (DuPont)https://www.ufl.edu/ (University of Florida)https://www.wright.edu/ (Wright State University)https://msu.edu/ (Michigan State University)https://www.uwcm.org/ (United Way of Central Maryland)https://boltonhillmd.org/ (Bolton Hill Community Association)https://www.iwbmore.org/ (Innovation Works)https://www.the-daily-record.com/ (The Daily Record)https://www.umbiopark.com/ (University of Maryland BioPark)https://www.marines.com/ (Marines)https://www.6sigma.us/ (Six Sigma)https://www.donaldjtrump.com/ (Former President Donald J. Trump)https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2015/05/01/403629104/baltimore-protests-what-we-know-about-the-freddie-gray-arrest (Freddie Gray)https://www.comptia.org/certifications/it-fundamentals (CompTIA ITF+ Certification)https://www.comptia.org/certifications/a (CompTIA A+ Certification)https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security (CompTIA Security+ Certification)http://www.baltimorefamilies.org/ (Baltimore Family Alliance)https://www.northropgrumman.com/ (Northrop Grumman)https://www.mica.edu/ (Maryland Institute College of Art)https://www.amazon.com/Things-Fall-Apart-Chinua-Achebe/dp/0385474547 (Things Fall Apart) by Chinua Achebehttps://www.agathachristie.com/ (Agatha Christie)https://digitalequitybaltimore.org/ (Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition)https://digitalequitybaltimore.org/hotline/ (Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition Community Tech Support Hotline) RELEVANT LINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kendraparlock/ (Kendra Parlock) on LinkedInhttps://twitter.com/kendraparlock?lang=en (Kendra Parlock) on Twitterhttps://thedailyrecord.com/2021/05/14/kendra-parlock/ (The Daily Record Kendra Parlock)https://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions)I’d love to hear from you -- your...

I’m Speaking: Diane Janosek, Women in CyberSecurity. Sep 28, 2021

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CyberSecurity, Confidence, and Charisma.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Diane Janosek, Training Director for The National Cryptologic School at The National Security Agency. Diane talks about her journey from practicing law to loving cybersecurity. She also discusses her involvement in nation-shaping moments such as the Bill Clinton impeachment and the Snowden disclosures. Finally, we learn how Diane’s drive has compelled her to take the CISSP, grow Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), and read voraciously about what will affect her nation next.QUOTES“You gotta have confidence, and if you don’t have it you gotta fake it because otherwise you’re gonna be eaten alive. So, it is a learned behavior. Even for an introvert, it’s all about just knowing who you are, what you have to offer, and you’re not gonna compromise. ”– Diane Janosek [21:40]“There’s so many things that you can make a lifetime out of, so just find what you’re interested in, find your passion, meet people that are doing it, and just network as much as you can.”– Diane Janosek [39:44]“Everybody wants to [...] have sense of belonging, a sense of purpose, that they’re contributing to something bigger than themselves - and having a professional organization of camaraderie and a sense of community in your area of discipline is really important.”– Diane Janosek [32:19] TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[04:12] Getting to Know Diane[05:17] Fitting into People’s Expectations[07:48] Journey From Law to Cybersecurity[11:18] Working with Janet Reno[12:40] Impeachment of Bill Clinton[13:59] Starting with the NSA[16:34] Becoming Chief Legal Officer of Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board[18:58] Gaining a Passion for Cybersecurity[20:35] Charisma of Powerful People[23:40] Skill Set Needed for Network and Information Security[24:32] Taking the CISSP[28:03] Why Technical Competency Matters as a Woman[29:30] Diane’s Family[30:55] Women in Cybersecurity[34:42] Books that Influenced Diane[36:07] Diane’s Reading Habits[39:14] Advice to Younger Professionals[40:36] Diane’s Creative Outlet[44:31] OutroRESOURCEShttps://www.wicys.org/ (Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS))https://www.cybher.org/cybher-warrior-awards/ (CybHER Warrior Awards)https://www.mdcyber.com/ (Cybersecurity Association of Maryland)https://dreamport.tech/ (Dreamport)https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/ronald-reagan/ (Former President Ronald Reagan)https://www.history.com/topics/us-government/checks-and-balances (Checks and Balances)https://www.justice.gov/ (Department of Justice)https://www.justice.gov/ag/bio/reno-janet (Janet Reno)https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/president-clinton-impeached (Impeachment of Bill Clinton)https://www.cnn.com/ALLPOLITICS/stories/1999/01/19/transcripts/ (Chuck Ruff)https://www.defense.gov/Our-Story/Biographies/Biography/Article/1531067/general-paul-m-nakasone/ (General Paul M Nakasone)https://schar.gmu.edu/profiles/rdeitz (Robert Deitz)https://www.pclob.gov/ (Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board)https://www.law.nyu.edu/centers/ija-oral-history/wald (Judge Patricia Wald)https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/barack-obama/ (Former President Barack Obama)https://www.cgap.org/about/people/david-medine (David Medine)https://www.c-span.org/person/?1017594/RachelLBrand (Rachel Brand)https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/donald-j-trump/ (Former President Donald Trump)https://www.theguardian.com/world/interactive/2013/nov/01/snowden-nsa-files-surveillance-revelations-decoded (Snowden Disclosures)https://ni-u.edu/wp/ (National Intelligence University)https://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographyginsburg.aspx (Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg)https://www.brennancenter.org/sites/default/files/analysis/Government%20Surveillance%20Factsheet.pdf (Section 702 and Section 215)...

I’m Speaking: Amanda O'Donohue, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Experience Officer at Nyla Technology Solutions. Sep 21, 2021

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Trusting Your Gut, Growing, and Being a Leader.In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Amanda O'Donohue, Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at Nyla Technology Solutions. Amanda discusses the value of the culture at Nyla and her journey with Shana for the past six years. She also talks about being a leader and the dynamic with her team. We get to hear a good bit of advice on trusting your gut, growing, and getting out of your comfort zone. Lastly, Amanda goes into her regrets, superpowers, and how she got away with shoving a pie in Shana’s face!QUOTES“I feel like in business and in life, there’s not always a right answer or wrong answer. So, you have to go with what you think is best and be okay with that.”– Amanda O'Donohue [19:36]“I think if you can’t experiment and try out new things, you can’t grow.”– Amanda O'Donohue [34:25]“I think there’s something validating [to knowing] that you following your gut is working. You’re making good decisions. I think that’s the biggest thing is it’s given me a lot more confidence.”– Amanda O'Donohue [54:56] TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[02:35] Meet Amanda O'Donohue[03:59] Growing Up Wanting to be a Pharmacist[04:43] Forensic Chemistry and Trying New Things[05:44] Growing Up in Buffalo[07:02] Work During and After College[08:52] Meeting Shana[13:52] Starting at Nyla[15:28] Staying at Nyla[17:34] Before Nyla and Becoming a Leader[19:18] Figuring it Out and Team Dynamic[27:17] Moving Back Home[30:01] Culture and Experience Working at Nyla[34:49] Philanthropy at Nyla[39:03] Shoving Pie in Shana’s Face![40:22] Programs Amanda Found for Nyla[44:26] Getting a Business Coach[47:07] Amanda’s Superpowers[49:35] Recruiting[50:59] Regrets and Growing[52:16] Amanda and Shana’s Dynamic[54:21] Amanda’s Favorite Book[55:09] Wrap Up Questions[60:39] Outro RESOURCEShttps://thedailyrecord.com/leading-women/ (The Daily Record Leading Women Award)http://www.buffalo.edu/ (University at Buffalo)https://www.towson.edu/ (Towson University)https://mentholatumointment.com/ (Mentholatum)https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program (HUBZone)https://disa.mil/ (DISA)https://www.riseliveweekend.com/ (Rachel Hollis Conference)https://k9sforwarriors.org/ (K9s For Warriors)https://www.habitat.org/ (Habitat for Humanity)https://www.google.com/chromebook/ (Chromebook)https://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/97 (Collington Square Elementary/Middle School)https://www.linkedin.com/in/joditurnerhume/ (Jodi Hume) on LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/edmullin/ (Ed Mullin) on LinkedInhttps://www.baltimoreroboticscenter.com/ (Baltimore Robotics Center)https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyabonner/ (Gary Bonner) on LinkedInhttps://www.pcsforpeople.org/ (PCs for People)https://www.hiringourheroes.org/ (Hiring Our Heroes (HOH))https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtney-davis-4a186416a/ (Courtney Davis) on LinkedInhttps://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/appr/ (Maryland Apprenticeship and Training Program (MATP))https://governor.maryland.gov/ (Governor Larry Hogan)https://www.nsa.gov/ (NSA)https://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Anniversary/dp/0785288376 (The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership: Follow Them and People Will Follow You) by John C. Maxwell RELEVANT LINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-o-donohue-677a6648/ (Amanda O'Donohue) on LinkedInhttps://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions)I’d love to hear from you -- your feedback is important to me and I read all of it. If you enjoyed the podcast, I hope you’ll give us 5 stars. I’ll be sure to thank you via email. If not, let me know what you think we should do differently. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe” so you’ll receive notifications about guest interviews and other topics that drop every Tuesday....

I’m Speaking: Jennifer Banwart, U.S. Senate Candidate for NC. Sep 14, 2021

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Changing the World, Authenticity, and It’s PossibleIn this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Jennifer Banwart, U.S. Senate Candidate for North Carolina. Jennifer talks about what it’s like running for Senate and what all compelled her to get into politics. She also touches on her college experience and the bold personal decision she made to build herself a valuable foundation. Additionally, we get to hear about Jennifer’s experience with the NSA, her decision to leave the government, and how she went from living a private life to being up front in the public eye.QUOTES“Intelligence is messy. People have to be comfortable with that if they’re going to thrive in it.” - Jennifer Banwart [46:53] “You can see that if you start to do things in a certain way, other people will start to do things a certain way and eventually you’re changing the world. And you have to believe that that is true. It’s possible.” - Jennifer Banwart [67:34] “I’ve always tried to be kind, as much as I could. And sometimes my kindness has been mistaken for weakness and I’m not afraid to come out and show it when I need to. But I’ve always tried to come from a place of remembering my manners, respecting other people, being humble and believing that there’s something bigger than me, but be firm. Be pragmatic, but be firm.”– Jennifer Banwart [71:45]TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[03:09] Shana and Jennifer[06:25] Working for and Leaving the Government[08:36] Family Meetings and Listening[11:03] Growing Up and Family[16:54] Early Interest in Politics[18:34] Deciding on College[21:25] American University[24:17] Nyla Technology Solutions[24:50] Energy and Bob Dole’s Campaign[27:57] Transferring to Whitman[32:04] Work After College[35:16] Student Debt[35:54] Meeting Recruiters and Deciding[37:24] Marriage and Having Children[38:17] Interviewing at NSA and CIA[39:10] Jennifer’s Career at NSA[44:40] National Counterterrorism Center[46:59] Jennifer’s Christmas Card[48:01] Running for Senate[52:13] Moderate Republican[54:27] It’s Possible[59:40] Overview of Jennifer’s Campaign[67:47] Private Life to Public Eye[70:48] Wrap Up Questions[77:57] OutroRESOURCEShttps://www.defense.gov/ (U.S. Department of Defense)https://military.wikia.org/wiki/Secretary_of_Defense_Medal_for_Valor (Secretary of Defense Medal for Valor)https://ncsu-las.org/ (Laboratory for Analytic Sciences)https://www.ncsu.edu/ (NC State University)https://www.casio.com/products (Casio)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083413/ (Family Ties)https://www.sesamestreet.org/ (Sesame Street)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066651/ (The Electric Company)https://www.whitehouse.gov/about-the-white-house/presidents/ronald-reagan/ (Ronald Reagan)https://joffrey.org/ (Joffrey Ballet)https://www.nyu.edu/ (NYU)https://www.american.edu/ (American University)https://history.house.gov/People/Detail/13850 (Newt Gingrich)https://www.bobdole.org/ (Bob Dole)https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/?ref=logo (Urban Outfitters)https://washington.org/dc-insider-newsletter (DC Insider)https://www.whitman.edu/ (Whitman College)https://www.python.org/ (Python)http://www.sqlcourse.com/intro.html (SQL)https://www.olivegarden.com/home (Olive Garden)https://www.cia.gov/ (CIA)https://www.nsa.gov/ (NSA)https://www.dni.gov/index.php/nctc-home (National Counterterrorism Center)https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelleiter/ (Michael Leiter)https://www.burr.senate.gov/ (Senator Burr)https://www.fec.gov/ (Federal Election Commission)https://www.nelsonmandela.org/ (Nelson Mandela)https://tim.blog/about/ (Tim Ferriss)https://www.cruz.senate.gov/ (Ted Cruz)https://digitalarchive.wilsoncenter.org/resource/cold-war-history/vaclav-havel (Václav Havel)RELEVANT LINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jenbanwartjen4sennc/ (Jennifer Banwart) on LinkedInhttps://twitter.com/jen4sennc?lang=en (Jennifer Banwart) on

I’m Speaking: Teresa Shea, Vice President of Cyber Offense and Defense Experts for Raytheon Intelligence and Space. Sep 07, 2021

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Cybersecurity, NSA, and Working Mom In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Teresa Shea, Vice President of Cyber Offense and Defense Experts (CODEX) for Raytheon Intelligence and Space. Teresa talks about her 34 years with the NSA and her experience being surrounded by talented and motivated individuals. We also hear about her family and what childcare was like for her and her husband as working parents. Teresa also gives her two cents on priorities, promotions, and team building. QUOTES"It’s going to take us a long time to recover from [the pandemic]. As women, we just need to help each other. We need to be aware, and empathetic, and when these women are ready to come back to the work force, open the door, help them get in." – Teresa Shea [04:58]“I’m a proponent of constant defense. I don’t believe we’re going to get to a hundred percent secure networks anytime soon. I am a believer in you just constantly have to defend. Build in resiliency.” Teresa Shea - [14:04]“Behavior is critically important. Behave in the way you want others to emulate. You want to create that culture that thrives in that kind of environment.” – Teresa Shea [42:25]TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[02:36] Meet Teresa Shea[03:12] Priorities[05:16] Teresa’s Kids and Grandkids[07:13] Teresa’s Position at Raytheon[08:48] Offense Vs. Defense[17:05] Growing Up and Family[24:00] Nyla Technology Solutions[24:34] Working and College as a Woman[29:07] Electrical Engineering and Teresa’s Husband[30:42] Childcare[32:24] Working and Appearance[35:26] Work at the NSA[38:52} Women in Cybersecurity and Speaking Up[41:30] Advice on Promotions and Team-Building[45:13] Being a Working Mom[50:35] Wrap-Up Questions[54:40] OutroRESOURCEShttp://gatech.edu/ (Georgia Tech)https://www.nsa.gov/ (NSA)https://www.iqt.org/ (In-Q-Tel)https://www.raytheonintelligenceandspace.com/ (Raytheon Intelligence & Space)https://georgewbush.com/ (George W. Bush)https://barackobama.com/ (Barack Obama)https://military.wikia.org/wiki/National_Intelligence_Distinguished_Service_Medal (National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal)https://www.osssociety.org/award.html (William J. Donovan Award ®)https://www.defense.gov/Explore/News/Article/Article/603608/dod-civilian-awards-recognize-distinguished-service/ (Distinguished Civilian Service Award)https://www.hiltonhead.com/ (Hilton Head)https://www.navy.mil/ (U.S. Navy)https://www.simplefileupload.com/ (Simple File Upload)https://softwaresocial.dev/about (Software Social Podcast)https://www.cdc.gov/ (CDC)https://www.georgiasouthern.edu/ (Georgia Southern)https://www.purdue.edu/ (Purdue University)https://www.usna.edu/CyberCenter/People/Biographies/Inglis.php (Chris Inglis)https://www.linkedin.com/in/jen-easterly-225380123/ (Jen Easterly)https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-neuberger-13b4491b/ (Anne Neuberger)https://www.dhs.gov/ (DHS)https://www.npr.org/2017/09/30/548666129/from-dinner-parties-to-spy-rings-the-woman-who-smashed-codes-bursts-with-detail#:~:text=Technology-,From%20Dinner%20Parties%20To%20Spy%20Rings%2C%20'The%20Woman%20Who%20Smashed,fascinating%20woman%20in%20perilous%20times. (“The Woman Who Smashed Codes”) by Jason Fagonehttps://www.amazon.com/Wolves-Door-Americas-Greatest-Female/dp/159921072X (“The Wolves at the Door”) by Judith PearsonRELEVANT LINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-shea-244594113/ (Teresa Shea) on LinkedInhttps://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions)I’d love to hear from you -- your feedback is important to me and I read all of it. If you enjoyed the podcast, please give us 5 stars and I’ll be sure to thank you via email. If not, let me know what you think we should do differently. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe” so you’ll receive notifications about guest interviews and other topics that drop every Tuesday.Live well, Shana

At The Table : Cathy King, Software Developer and Project Manager at 20/10 Solutions Jun 15, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Cathy King, Software Developer and Project Manager at 20/10 Solutions about the power of being a working mother. Shana and Cathy discuss growing up together as next door neighbors, the impact of Nyla’s wise words, and the value of geeking out with coworkers. Cathy imparts advice on a wide range of topics from staying relevant in your field to making time for your children as a working parent.QUOTES"I just remember one time - and this stuck in my head - Nyla said, ‘Hey Cathy, you know that you could be a mother, but you can also have a career. You know that don't you?’” - Cathy King [03:53]“I felt, ‘Am I going to be able to do this?’ and then it clicked. And that was like, ‘I can do this’. I was probably about your age then. ‘I can learn this,’ and I did.” - Cathy King [20:30]“You have to pat yourself on the back because I don’t think people get what you do, and it’s like that with a lot of things. You know, I don’t know how airplanes fly, I just get on it and want it to work. When you put something together, especially if you’re doing web programming, there can be no errors.” - Cathy King [22:43]TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[00:53] Meet Cathy King[02:45] Cathy and Shana’s Mother[05:29] When Cathy First Realized that she Excelled at Math[06:47] Interest in Computer Science[08:26] How Cathy put Herself Through School[08:56] Life After Graduation[09:42] McDonnell Douglas[11:00] Talking Salary[11:29] Meeting her Husband[12:39] Leaving Pittsburgh for California[13:28] Life as a Working Mother[16:33] Software Advantage[18:45] Keeping up with Technology[21:20] Cyber-Security Coding[21:37] Geeking out With a Friend[23:04] Working for her Brother[23:59] Careers of Cathy’s Children[25:13] Book Recommendation[26:16] Being Strong[26:43] Best Advice Cathy Ever Received[28:08] Tips on Being Working Parents and Marriage[29:54] Love of Sports and Basketball[30:18] Shana on how Cathy Inspired her[31:34] OutroRESOURCEShttps://pittsburghspeech.pitt.edu/PittsburghSpeech_Dictionary.html#:~:text=Definition%3A%20Nosy%2C%20snoopy%2C%20inquisitive,or%20snout%20of%20an%20animal. (Definition of Nebnose)https://www.amazon.com/Five-People-You-Meet-Heaven/dp/1401308589 (The Five People you Meet in Heaven) by Mitch Albomhttps://www.sru.edu/ (Slippery Rock University)https://titleix.harvard.edu/what-title-ix (Title IX)https://www.pitt.edu/ (University of Pittsburgh)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas (McDonnel Douglas)https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/access (Microsoft Access)https://www.adobe.com/products/coldfusion-family.html (Cold Fusion)https://dotnet.microsoft.com/apps/aspnet (Asp.net)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Model%E2%80%93view%E2%80%93controller (Model-View-Controller)https://www.visitingangels.com/ (Visiting Angels)https://www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Comes-Goes-Mother-Life/dp/0062454951 (The Rainbow Comes and Goes) by Anderson Cooper and Gloria VanderbiltRELEVANT LINKShttps://2010solutions.com/ (20/10 Solutions)https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathy-king-62727187/ (Cathy Warner on Linkedin)https://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions) I’d love to hear from you -- your feedback is important to me and I read all of it. If you enjoyed the podcast, I hope you’ll give us 5 stars. I’ll be sure to thank you via email. If not, let me know what you think we should do differently. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe” so you’ll receive notifications about guest interviews and other topics that drop every Tuesday.Live well, Shana

At The Table : Fred Fauth, Vice President at Nexxis Solutions Jun 08, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Fred Fauth, Vice President at Nexxis Solutions, about his current professional role and the varying architecture for his current and past companies. We get to hear about his side businesses including renting out properties, One Project Closer, and the benefits and experiences he has gained from them. Fred also speaks on growing up, college, and how it all led him to a life around computer science.QUOTES"If an employee feels like, ‘I go into work everyday and I make a meaningful contribution to the world, to this customer space,’ and the customer comes out and says, ‘I love the people, I love the engineering, I love the results I get from this small business,’ that’s a match that is really unparalleled." - Fred Fauth [14:56]“Our thought process around this is, if you do what’s right for your customers and your employees, and that relationship is killing it, and you’re being really thoughtful about the fiscal aspects of the business so that you’re making good decisions, that should leave a lot left over to make a big difference in the local community.” - Fred Fauth [16:13]Word of mouth is one thing - 'yeah you should come in and meet this person.' But it's really great if it's 'You should come in and meet this person, and by the way go check out the website and you'll see everything you need to know about working for this place.' It's all about multiple brand impressions and building relationships with folks through multiple venues.” - Fred Fauth [27:29]TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[01:32] Meet Fred Fauth[01:56] Capture and Meeting Shana[06:05] Role at Nexxis Solutions[07:52] Small Companies[10:44] Hiring Expert Support[13:06] Architecture for Praxis vs. Nexxis[16:59] Shana and Fred’s First Lunch[20:09] Technical Architecture[23:43] Working from Home[25:31] Nyla Technology Solutions[26:06] Website Development[28:43] Growing Up[34:34] College[36:09] Booz Allen[37:59] Fred’s Wife and Children[41:23] Side Businesses[49:13] Being Busy in a Relationship[50:35] Wrap-Up Questions[53:21] OutroRESOURCEShttps://www.praxiseng.com/ (Praxis Engineering)https://www.boozallen.com/ (Booz Allen Hamilton)https://slack.com/ (Slack)https://www.squarespace.com/ (Squarespace)https://www.loyola.edu/ (Loyola University Maryland)https://www.airbnb.com/ (Airbnb)https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Path-Wealth-financial-independence/dp/1533667926/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PAK86DL0KBD3&dchild=1&keywords=the+simple+path+to+wealth&qid=1623039732&sprefix=the+simple+pa%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-1 (The Simple Path to Wealth) by J L CollinsRELEVANT LINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ffauth/ (Fred Fauth on LinkedIn)https://www.nexxissolutions.com/ (Nexxis Solutions)https://www.oneprojectcloser.com/ (One Project Closer)https://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions) I’d love to hear from you -- your feedback is important to me and I read all of it. If you enjoyed the podcast, I hope you’ll give us 5 stars. I’ll be sure to thank you via email. If not, let me know what you think we should do differently. Don’t forget to hit “subscribe” so you’ll receive notifications about guest interviews and other topics that drop every Tuesday. Live well, Shana

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