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At The Table : Nick Luby and Susan Zhang, Founders of The Concert Truck May 18, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to professional pianists and founders of The Concert Truck, Susan Zhang and Nick Luby. The pair talk about the beginning stages of starting their business and what it’s like performing concerts in a truck! They also speak about their other musical experiences such as their education, teaching piano, and their entrepreneurial view of the industry. QUOTES"The only reason to do music is the music itself." Nick Luby - [09:40]"There are a lot of ups and downs with learning to play an instrument, or really learning any craft well. I think that it’s good to experience that. Even when you’re young. Because you learn that to get better than anything, you’re going to have to feel those uncomfortable feelings. And that’s an important part of the process." Susan Zhang - [13:13]“If you’re a great improviser, then you’re automatically a good composer because improvisation is spontaneous composition.” Nick Luby - [16:14]TIMESTAMPS[00:04] Intro[01:00] Nick Luby Musical Excerpt[01:30] Meet Nick Luby and Susan Zhang[02:08] Teaching Piano[04:20] Meeting and Creating The Concert Truck[07:54] College[09:03] Family[10:25] Susan’s Education Experience[10:53] Susan Zhang Musical Excerpt[11:25] Susan’s Parents[12:00] Kids Starting in Music[14:33] Vulnerability and Improvisation in Music[17:13] Success[17:49] Adopting The Concert Truck[19:47] Entrepreneurship[21:54] Nick Luby and Susan Zhang Musical Excerpt[22:23] Entrepreneurship Continued[25:03] Nyla Technology Solutions[25:36] Driving The Concert Truck[27:37] First Concert to Now[33:37] Wrap Up Questions[35:35] OutroRESOURCEShttps://peabody.jhu.edu/ (Johns Hopkins Peabody Institute)https://www.gilman.edu/ (Gilman School)https://www.wesleyan.edu/ (Wesleyan University)https://www.biography.com/musician/johann-sebastian-bach (Johann Sebastion Bach)https://www.biography.com/musician/wolfgang-mozart (Wolfgang Mozart)https://www.biography.com/musician/ludwig-van-beethoven (Ludwig van Beethoven)https://www.biography.com/musician/frederic-chopin#:~:text=Fr%C3%A9d%C3%A9ric%20Chopin%20was%20a%20renowned,piano%20compositions%20were%20highly%20influential. (Frédéric Chopin)https://www.southcarolinaarts.com/ (South Carolina Arts Commission)https://sc.edu/ (University of South Carolina)https://www.esm.rochester.edu/ (Eastman School of Music)https://www.npr.org/2011/07/18/124272297/the-life-and-music-of-samuel-barber (Samuel Barber)http://www-personal.umich.edu/~cyoungk/kapustinbio.htm (Nikolai Kapustin)https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sergey-Rachmaninoff (Sergey Rachmaninoff)https://www.scpianofestival.org/ (South Carolina Piano Festival)http://sepf.music.sc.edu/study/competition/ (Arthur Fraser International Piano Competition)https://www.dallassymphony.org/ (Dallas Symphony Orchestra)https://fourseasons.ecu.edu/ (Four Seasons Chamber Music Festival)https://www.kennedy-center.org/ (The Kennedy Center) https://www.amazon.com/Willpower-Instinct-Self-Control-Works-Matters/dp/1583335080 (The Willpower Instinct) by Kelly McGonigalRELEVANT LINKShttps://www.theconcerttruck.org/ (The Concert Truck)https://www.theconcerttruck.org/events (Upcoming Events with The Concert Truck)https://www.facebook.com/theconcerttruck/ (The Concert Truck on Facebook)https://www.theconcerttruck.org/team (About Nick Luby and Susan Zhang)https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickluby/ (Nick Luby on LinkedIn)https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-zhang-5b135827/ (Susan Zhang on LinkedIn)https://twitter.com/szhang26?lang=en (Susan Zhang on Twitter)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....

At The Table : Chris Petty, Senior Manager at Blue Origin May 11, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Chris Petty, Senior Manager at BLUE ORIGIN. Chris talks about her love for systems engineering and her experiences in the field as a biracial female. She also goes into her working with astronauts, her passion for space systems, and her newfound excitement of managing people. QUOTES"You know, I’ve just naturally been interested in engineering. I’ve always been kind of an engineering nerd, science and math nerd, STEM." - Chris Petty [12:48]"In this modern day and age, we’re working on incredibly complex systems and trying to deliver them on timelines that are ridiculously short. That’s just the speed of business today. You know, the speed of financing those programs. And so, trust becomes a major factor in how fast you can actually execute." - Chris Petty [42:19]“Look at yourself and are you really listening to people or are you just waiting for the chance so you can talk? You know, you’re never going to have trust with somebody unless they can trust that you’re listening to them.” -Chris Petty [43:58]TIMESTAMPS[00:04] Intro[01:02] Meet Christina [03:00] Sierra Nevada[04:47] Contracts[06:42] Systems Engineering[08:18] BLUE ORIGIN and Managing[11:21] Growing Up[13:20] Working With Astronauts[14:22] Habits and Moving[16:05] Nyla Technology Solutions[16:40] High School[19:29] Internship at Orbital[21:18] College[26:08] First Job After College[28:26] Northrop Grumman[34:28] Career Experience as a Biracial Female[40:19] Wrap-Up Questions[47:06] OutroRESOURCEShttps://www.sncorp.com/ (Sierra Nevada Corporation)https://www.sncorp.com/what-we-do/dream-chaser-space-vehicle/ (Dream Chaser®)https://www.nasa.gov/ (NASA)https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/station/structure/launch/overview.html (NASA’s Commercial Resupply Services)https://www.spacex.com/ (SpaceX)https://www.blueorigin.com/ (BLUE ORIGIN)https://www.blueorigin.com/new-shepard/ (New Shepard)https://www.goarmy.com/ (U.S. Army®)https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R7MHMGX7T9G5&dchild=1&keywords=atomic+habits&qid=1620228813&sprefix=atom%2Caps%2C180&sr=8-1 (Atomic Habits) by James ClearJames Clear’s https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Habit-Journal-Flagship-Size/dp/B07X3XV7J7/ref=sr_1_3?crid=CJP60P9GVTHK&dchild=1&keywords=james+clear+habit+journal&qid=1620228875&sprefix=james+clear+%2Caps%2C165&sr=8-3 (Habit Journal)https://www.misfitsmarket.com/ (Misfits Market)https://tjhsst.fcps.edu/ (Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology)https://gar-fieldhs.pwcs.edu/ (Gar-Field High School)https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat (The SAT)https://news.northropgrumman.com/news/releases/company-profile-for-orbital-sciences-corporation-6698282 (Orbital Sciences)https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/access (Microsoft Access)https://www.hmc.edu/ (Harvey Mudd College)https://www.mit.edu/ (MIT)https://www.zontec-spc.com/ (Zontec Systems)https://www.northropgrumman.com/ (Northrop Grumman)https://www.xprize.org/ (XPRIZE Foundation)https://www.incose.org/systems-engineering-certification/Certification-Levels (CSEP)https://www.jhu.edu/ (John’s Hopkins)http://www.brookeowensfellowship.org/ (Brooke Owens Fellowship)https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Highly-Effective-People-Powerful/dp/0743269519 (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People) by Stephen R. Coveyhttps://www.amazon.com/Leading-Change-New-Preface-Author/dp/1422186431/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1D16XKDMQ6LP9&dchild=1&keywords=leading+change&qid=1620232160&s=books&sprefix=leading+chan%2Cstripbooks%2C155&sr=1-3 (Leading Change) by John P. KotterRELEVANT LINKShttps://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions)https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-petty-39b73b2/ (Chris Petty on LinkedIn)

At The Table : Robert Miller, Senior Vice President Missile Defense and C5ISR Business Development at Parsons Corporation May 04, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Robert Miller, Senior Vice President Missile Defense and C5ISR Business Development at Parsons Corporation. Robert talks about his being in the Navy, his start in cryptology and customer success. He also speaks on growing your business and even tells us about his and his twin brother’s side hustle. QUOTES“Don’t be afraid of change. You have to get comfortable being uncomfortable, I think, for you to truly grow not only as a person but as a professional. You can’t be afraid of change.” Robert Miller - [27:13]“It takes a lot to build up your reputation, but it takes only a little to knock it down.” Robert Miller - [29:49]“You should always take a role that intimidates you.” Robert Miller - [31:51] TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[01:03] Meet Robert Miller[01:50] C5ISR[04:42] Business Advice[06:32] Robert’s Typical Day[08:33] Military and College[11:04] Beginning in Cryptology[13:54] Customer Success[15:57] Listening and Gender[17:19] Growing the First Business[18:01] After First Business Was Sold[20:48] Large Business Subcontractor[23:08] Parsons’ Differentiators and Core Services[27:03] Robert’s Advice[28:37] Comfortable Being Uncomfortable[32:28] Best Decisions Along the Way[33:45] Side Hustle and Robert’s Brother[35:27] Wrap-Up Questions[44:57] OutroRESOURCEShttps://www.defense.gov/ (Department of Defense)https://www.navy.com/ (Navy)https://gwinnetttech.edu/ (Gwinnett Technical College)https://www.printmag.com/post/dits-and-dahs (Dits and Dahs)https://www.cpf.navy.mil/rimpac/ (RIMPAC)https://www.nsa.gov/ (NSA)https://www.harvard.edu/ (Harvard)https://www.parsons.com/products/detectwise/ (detectwise™)https://www.parsons.com/business-units/missile-defense-c5isr/ (Missile Defense And C5ISR at Parsons)https://www.ogsystems.com/ (OGSystems)https://www.nga.mil/ (National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency)https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Thing-About-Things-Building/dp/0062273205/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2NAIJEYPE0G2B&dchild=1&keywords=the+hard+thing+about+hard+things&qid=1619117477&s=books&sprefix=the+hard+thing+ab%2Caps%2C191&sr=1-1 (The Hard Thing About Hard Things) by Ben Horowitzhttps://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions)https://www.amazon.com/ (Amazon)RELEVANT LINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rjmiii/ (Robert Miller on LinkedIn)https://www.parsons.com/ (Parsons)

At The Table : Stephanie Beben, Chief Data Scientist at Nyla Technology Solutions. Apr 27, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Stephanie Beben, Chief Data Scientist at Nyla Technology Solutions. Stephanie talks about her journey from being a Music Industry Major to becoming a Data Scientist. She also touches on topics such as data stability, women in the industry, and her interest in the culture of her workplace.QUOTES“Everything about data science is multidisciplinary.” - Stephanie Beben [11:17] “I’ve seen so much value over my experience to diverse teams and it’s more challenging and it takes more effort to include people with differing backgrounds and experiences and everything. But it brings out such a much more robust and well-thought-out and well-envisioned final product.“ - Stephanie Beben [40:26]“The career satisfaction of going to work and actually - what I’ll say - using your powers for good very generally because I think there’s a ton of fields out there that you can apply those skills to.” - Stephanie Beben [42:20]TIMESTAMPS[00:04] Intro[01:35] Meet Stephanie Beben[02:36] Being A Chief Data Scientist at Nyla[04:22] Cyber Analytics[05:59] Where Does Cyber Data Come From?[08:20] Increasing Mobile Society[09:41] Data Stability [10:47] Professionally-Exciting Problems[11:55] Growing Up[14:51] Music [16:33] University Experience[24:31] NSA Internship and Development Programs[27:37] Women in Computer Science and Data Science[31:02] Data Scientist Label[32:38] Training[33:30] Coming to Nyla[35:30] Nyla’s Culture and Inclusivity [41:58] Stephanie’s Advice[42:52] Stephanie’s Favorite Book[44:12] Unknown Fact about Stephanie[46:01] Outro RESOURCEShttps://www.northeastern.edu/ (Northeastern University)https://www.qu.edu/ (Quinnipiac University)https://www.defense.gov/ (Department of Defense)https://www.java.com/en/ (Java)https://www.worldcampus.psu.edu/?cid=CPC44280&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgtWDBhDZARIsADEKwgO3uRgUPZMZWbKhOUNu-GwPXLSJ0qFOQp3zCDXFRFjakrmqHIbpQqAaAkrqEALw_wcB (Penn State University)https://www.tamu.edu/ (Texas A&M University)https://www.nsa.gov/ (NSA)https://www.boozallen.com/ (Booz Allen Hamilton)https://www.amazon.com/Silo-Series/dp/B07MS1HYWQ (Silo Series) by Hugh Howeyhttps://www.amazon.com/Maestro-Surprising-Story-Leading-Listening-ebook/dp/B002Q6XU76/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=maestro+book&qid=1618354961&s=digital-text&sr=1-5 (Maestro) by Roger Nierenberg RELEVANT LINKShttps://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions)https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-beben/ (Stephanie Beben on LinkedIn)

At The Table : Gary Bonner, Executive Director at PC’s for People. Apr 20, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Gary Bonner, Executive Director at the Baltimore PC’s for People. Gary speaks on the importance of digital literacy and how PCs for People, a social enterprise, provides low-cost devices to those who may not have them readily available. He also touches on how his parents shaped his world view, and how this was the catalyst of Gary’s life of helping others.QUOTES“During my time I was [in the military], I really began to feel my heartstrings tug at me more towards an occupation that allows me to help people on a much, much larger scale. Particularly the people who were like the kids that I went to school with.” - Gary Bonner [05:13] “The real issue with digital literacy is: There is no greater barrier to economic mobility than the inability to compete in a digital world. ” - Gary Bonner [28:37]“You have a voice, you have a story you want to tell, do you want to blog, do you want to compose music? You know, these are all things that you can do through your device. And don’t look at it as something you’re just going to write letters on and do homework on.” - Gary Bonner [38:12] TIMESTAMPS[00:04] Intro[01:32] Meet Gary Bonner[02:47] Air Force[06:11] World View and Family[10:05] Ins and Outs PCs for People[15:44] Apple Devices[16:42] Social Enterprise[18:18] Techs and Warehouse Workers[21:45] Safety Processes[23:20] Starting a Nonprofit During a Pandemic[24:52] Leaving Healthcare to Start Nonprofit[25:40] Solving the Problem[30:46] Success Stories[33:36] Wrap-Up Questions[40:25] OutroRESOURCEShttps://www.utexas.edu/ (The University of Texas at Austin)https://www.goarmy.com/rotc.html (ROTC)https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/?ql=1&spl=1 (Microsoft)https://www.whiting-turner.com/ (Whiting-Turner)https://www.amazon.com/Capital-Twenty-First-Century-Thomas-Piketty/dp/0674979850 (Capital in the Twenty-First Century) by Thomas Piketty RELEVANT LINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/garyabonner/ (Gary Bonner on LinkedIn)https://www.pcsforpeople.org/ (PCs for People)https://www.pcsforpeople.org/maryland/ (Contact Information for Maryland’s PCs for People)Gary’s Email

At The Table : Susan Katz, CEO of Susan Katz Advantage. Apr 13, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Susan Katz, CEO of Susan Katz Advantage. Susan talks about being a business coach and what an ideal business owner looks like to her. She also touches topics such as what starting a business is like, what to look for in a coach, and living from your empowering belief. QUOTES"Just knowing something doesn’t mean you will change. You can read all the self-help books in the world -and I call them ‘shelf-help’ because you read them, they sit on the shelf- if you do nothing, nothing changes. " - Susan Katz [13:45]“We all have a choice whether we want to stay in the limiting belief or whether we want to live from our empowering belief.” - Susan Katz [20:53]“I would say that a coach is also someone who should be pushing you out of your comfort-zone. Because staying comfortable doesn’t cause growth. Getting uncomfortable causes growth.” - Susan Katz [39:30] TIMESTAMPS[00:04] Intro[02:44] Meet Susan[04:39] Client Engagements [06:57] Coachable Clients[11:33] High-Performers and Ambitions[15:38] Mindset and Story Exercise[22:59] Becoming a Business Coach[28:56] Finances Starting a Business[30:57] Susan’s Husband[32:39] Turning Down Business[34:16] Starting a Business is Hard![36:17] Business Coaching Now Vs. When Susan Started[37:56] What to Look For in a Coach[41:29] Wrap-Up Questions[50:01] OutroRESOURCEShttps://www.nba.com/bulls/?ls=iref:nba:gnav (Chicago Bulls)https://www.baltimoreravens.com/ (Baltimore Ravens)https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Code-Greatness-Born-Grown/dp/055380684X (The Talent Code) by Daniel Coyle https://www.amazon.com/Trust-Me-Steps-Authenticity-Charisma/dp/0470404353 (Trust Me) by Nick Morganhttps://www.pearson.com/en-us.html (Prentice Hall (Pearson))https://www.wolterskluwer.com/en (Wolters Kluwer)https://www.amazon.com/100-Ways-Enhance-Self-Concept-Classroom/dp/0205154158 (101 Ways to Enhance Self-Concept in the Classroom) by Jack Canfieldhttps://www.chickensoup.com/ (Chicken Soup for the Soul) by Jack Canfieldhttps://www.amazon.com/Success-Principles-TM-Anniversary-Where/dp/0062364286/ref=sr_1_2?crid=25C9DQ6HLG44E&dchild=1&keywords=the+success+principles+by+jack+canfield&qid=1615928392&s=books&sprefix=The+Success+Principles%2Cstripbooks%2C189&sr=1-2 (The Success Principles) by Jack Canfield RELEVANT LINKShttps://susankatzadvantage.com/ (Susan Katz Advantage)https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbkatz/ (Susan Katz on LinkedIn)https://www.facebook.com/susankatzadvantage (Susan Katz Advantage on Facebook)https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyzqEJvrZF63J_PpWcbXS-A (Susan Katz Advantage on YouTube)https://www.amazon.com/Susan-Katz-Advantage-Create-Mindset/dp/0996675353/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=create+your+dream+job+susan+katz&qid=1615928492&s=books&sr=1-3 (Create Your Dream Job) by Susan Katzhttps://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions)

At The Table : Alexis Kovalchick, Senior Account Executive for General Dynamics. Apr 06, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Alexis Kovalchick, Senior Account Executive for General Dynamics. Alexis speaks on growing up in her family, transitioning through different business positions, and the highlights of her career. She also talks about books she’s been interested in along with the research sources she reads daily to keep her going.QUOTES"As a kid, I wanted to be a fashion designer. Like ‘What’s the latest and greatest? ‘What's the coolest trends?’ and in a way I’m kind of doing it - minus the fashion part." -Alexis Kovalchick [18:35]“There’s not a whole lot of women in this industry. I really feel like, you know, the connections that I have with a lot of these women - I think that’s what makes this business so exciting.” -Alexis Kovalchick [27:54]"It’s nice sometimes, to be the only girl in the room. But sometimes, you know, I want to see other people come up with me." -Alexis Kovalchick [28:07]TIMESTAMPS[00:04] Intro[01:48] Meet Alexis Kovalchick [04:05] Alexis’ Position at General Dynamics[11:59] From Contract Management to Business Development[13:50] Research Go-To Sources[14:31] Alexis’ Parents [17:50] Alexis’ Children[18:14] Business Development[19:03] Fashion at Work[22:31] College[23:31] Religion and Holidays[25:38] Alexis and her Family’s Interests in Sports[26:58] Aisha Bowe[29:48] From Business Development to Account Executive[31:07] Highlights of Alexis’ Career[32:54] Myth about Government Contractors[35:35] What Alexis Wishes She Knew [36:15] Book Recommendations and Wishlist[40:05] Advice from Alexis[42:55] OutroRESOURCEShttps://www.washingtonpost.com/ (The Washington Post)https://www.nytimes.com/ (The New York Times)https://www.theguardian.com/us (The Guardian)https://www.bbc.com/ (BBC)https://www.nike.com/w/cortez-shoes-byfxzy7ok?cp=75625895374_search_%7Cnike+cortez%7CGOOGLE%7C71700000041051115%7CAll_X_X_X_X-Device_X_Cortez-General_Exact%7Ce%7Cc&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQiAv6yCBhCLARIsABqJTjYUy6OCkbC7hs7J7Q2XXd5f0139zP4Vz8HLzZb4vr5yfSAk83ovudAaAiMnEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds (Nike Cortez)https://www.ua.edu/ (The University of Alabama)https://www.linkedin.com/in/aishabowe/ (Aisha Bowe)https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Lifetime-Lessons-Learned-Company/dp/0399592091 (The Ride of a Lifetime) by Robert Igerhttps://www.amazon.com/Born-Crime-Stories-African-Childhood/dp/0399588191/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2DH6HXWS1S277&dchild=1&keywords=born+a+crime&qid=1615571846&s=books&sprefix=born+%2Cstripbooks%2C171&sr=1-1 (Born a Crime) by Trevor Noahhttps://www.amazon.com/Last-Black-Unicorn-Tiffany-Haddish/dp/1501181823 (The Last Black Unicorn) by Tiffany Haddishhttps://www.amazon.com/Promised-Land-Barack-Obama/dp/1524763160/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1GP8G9DN4Y9PN&dchild=1&keywords=barack+obama&qid=1615571996&s=books&sprefix=bara%2Cstripbooks%2C204&sr=1-2 (A Promised Land) by Barack Obamahttps://www.amazon.com/His-Truth-Marching-Lewis-Power/dp/1984855026/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=john+lewis+biography&qid=1615572075&s=books&sr=1-2 (His Truth is Marching On) by Jon Meacham and John Lewishttps://www.amazon.com/Delivering-Happiness-Profits-Passion-Purpose/dp/0446576220 (Delivering Happiness) by Tony Hsieh RELEVANT LINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-k-2532894/ (Alexis Kovalchick)https://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions)https://www.gd.com/ (General Dynamics)

At The Table : Joyous Huggins, Cyber Security Analyst and Founder of Defender Academy. Mar 30, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Joyous Huggins, Cyber Security Analyst, about her successes planning and moving forward. Joyous talks about being the founder of both Defender Academy and the coaching program Hack Joyously. She also shares her experiences growing up in foster care, joining the Navy, and her interests in helping others. QUOTES“Planning for my future is really what gave me the discipline to succeed. Period.” -Joyous Huggins [36:24]“I’m one of those people, even if I don’t like you, or even if I think you’re annoying, there’s something positive in everyone. There’s something that can be learned from everyone.” -Joyous Huggins [41:00]“Stop seeking side approval for skills and knowledge that you already have.” -Joyous Huggins [51:20] TIMESTAMPS[00:04] Intro[01:37] Meet Joyous Huggins[02:07] What Joyous Does as a Vulnerability Analyst[07:01] Joyous’ Childhood[13:38] Life After High School and College[18:45] Joining the U.S. Navy[22:19] Joyous Buying and Managing a Home[24:41] Finishing College and After Graduation[26:51] Goals and Celebrations[29:30] After Leaving the U.S. Navy[37:22] Defender Academy[45:03] Moving to Baltimore and Shana’s Influence on Joyous[47:55] Hack Joyously[49:26] Office Navigation Advice from Joyous[51:47] Confidence at Work and Getting Fired[56:29] Wrap-Up Questions and Plans to Adopt[01:07:27] Outro RESOURCEShttps://www.bugcrowd.com/ (Bugcrowd)https://www.hackerone.com/ (HackerOne)https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/service-management/features/service-desk (Jira)https://www.servicenow.com/ (ServiceNow)https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/?ql=4 (Microsoft)https://www.apache.org/ (Apache)https://wordpress.com/ (Wordpress.com)https://www.linux.org/ (Linux)https://www.amazon.com/Last-Black-Unicorn-Tiffany-Haddish/dp/1501181823 (The Last Black Unicorn) by Tiffany Haddishhttps://www.littlecritter.com/ (Little Critter Books) by Mercer Mayerhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B00CKCWJZU/ref=dp_st_078579638X (Bailey School Kids Book Series) by Marcia T. Jones and Debbie Dadeyhttps://www.boxcarchildren.com/ (The Boxcar Children) by Gertrude Chandler Warnerhttps://www.umd.edu/ (University of Maryland)https://www.amazon.com/Nice-Girls-Dont-Corner-Office/dp/1455546046 (Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office) by Lois P. Frankelhttps://www.amazon.com/Child-Called-Childs-Courage-Survive/dp/1558743669 (A Child Called It: One Child’s Courage to Survive) by Dave Pelzerhttps://www.purposedriven.com/ (The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?) by Rick Warren RELEVANT LINKShttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joyhuggins/ (Joyous Huggins on LinkedIn)https://twitter.com/_joyous_?lang=en (Joyous on Twitter)https://twitter.com/academydefender?lang=en (Defender Academy on Twitter)

At The Table : Kevin Sando, Managing Partner of VitalUP Marketing. Mar 23, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Kevin Sando, Managing Partner for VitalUP Marketing. Kevin talks about his interest in mechanical engineering and digital marketing, his role at VitalUp Marketing, and working with Shana. He also shares his experiences after graduation, early challenges with his website My Dog Likes, and his meeting Shana.QUOTES"A lot of people you just build a site, and you're done with it. Like, it's out there, people will find it. Consider it, like, building a town in the middle of nowhere. You know, somebody will stumble across it at some point, but you want to build as many roads as possible to it." -Kevin Sando [44:01]“You need to call to action on your posts, you need to be asking questions of your followers, you need to be sharing and promoting other people that you admire, that you can learn from. ” -Kevin Sando [48:34]"I think it's really important nowadays that - that people have something that's theirs." -Kevin Sando [54:33]TIMESTAMPS[00:04] Intro[01:36] Meet Kevin Sando[04:53] How Kevin and Shana met[06:07] Kevin and His Wife[09:00] Kevin's Studies[12:12] Home Projects[14:15] Mechanical Engineering at RIT[14:30] After Graduation[16:41] Presidential Scholarship[17:39] Getting into Web Design[17:55] My Dog Likes[23:39] Source of Income[25:52] Engineering[26:58] My Dog Likes Got Hacked[33:15] After Getting Laid Off[35:29] Charlie and Therapy Dogs[37:21] Kevin's First Client and Nyla[43:43] Search Engine Optimization (SEO)[46:21] Running a Business[49:03] VitalUp Marketing[52:09] Wrap-Up Questions[57:57] OutroRESOURCEShttps://www.mica.edu/ (Maryland Institute College of Art)https://www.rochester.edu/ (University of Rochester)https://www.rit.edu/ (Rochester Institute of Technology)https://www.koike.com/ (Koike Aronson)https://www.suny.edu/ (The State University of New York)https://www.smartpassiveincome.com/listen/ (Smart Passive Income Podcast)https://www.garyvaynerchuk.com/books/ (Gary Vaynerchuk)https://www.joomla.org/ (Joomla!)https://wordpress.com/ (WordPress.com)https://www.drupal.org/ (Drupal)https://www.dogster.com/the-scoop/ (Dogster)https://learnmore.monster.com/candidate-or-employer?WT.srch=1&WT.mc_n=olm_tm_srch_ggl_Brand_Brand%20Only_Exact_TestSplitterPage-Brand%20Only&k_keyword=monster&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvbiBBhD-ARIsAGM48bzow_ZFBJ3MaKAJSiCblqkP8kC-15anKlLuKnNqpIJoUPRttGwXtncaAkcYEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds (Monster)https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites (Craigslist)https://www.northernairsystems.com/ (Northern Air Systems)https://www.nataliemangrum.com/ (Natalie Mangrum)https://www.daveramsey.com/store/product/the-total-money-makeover-book-by-dave-ramsey ("Total Money Makeover" by Dave Ramsey)RELEVANT LINKShttps://mydoglikes.com/ (My Dog Likes)https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-sando/ (Kevin Sando on LinkedIn)https://www.vitalupmarketing.com/ (VitalUp Marketing)https://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions)

At The Table : Brian Cosgrove, Shana’s Husband and Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Nyla Mar 16, 2021

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In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove talks to Brian Cosgrove, Chief Information Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Nyla Technology Solutions. Brian shares his early interests in engineering and his past experiences working while getting an education. He also talks about his core passions along with professional successes, struggles, and myths about engineers.QUOTES"I love the opportunity of applying awesome people to really tough problems." -Brian Cosgrove [03:49]“My intent is to live richly and deeply. And really that’s rooted in people and experiences.” -Brian Cosgrove [51:37] “The reason that I get up in the morning is because I want to have a fulfilling existence. And to me that means being a positive impact on - as much as possible or practical - everybody I interact with.” -Brian Cosgrove [53:11]TIMESTAMPS [00:04] Intro[01:23] Meet Brian Cosgrove[02:10] Being a Chief Information Officer [04:46] Brian’s Childhood and Parents [10:41] Deciding to be an Electrical Engineer[12:51] College and Jobs During School[15:16] Co-op with the U.S. Government [18:17] Studying Electrical Engineering[21:25] Graduating and Salary[24:04] Master’s Degree[27:00] Computers Brian has Owned[28:48] Career Progression Before Nyla[32:24] Professional Success[36:00] Professional Failure[39:53] Brian’s Superpower[42:02] Professional Struggles[43:09] Professional Regrets[44:10] Common Myths About Engineers [45:00] What Brian Wish He Knew in the Beginning[46:39] Trusting Yourself[47:41] Time-Saving Hack[49:16] Brian’s Favorite Books[51:15] Penny for Your Thoughts[52:49] Passions[54:24] Wrap-Up Questions[58:40] Bloopers![59:33] OutroRESOURCEShttps://www.lejeune.marines.mil/ (Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune)https://www.jhu.edu/ (Johns Hopkins University)https://www.uakron.edu/ (The University of Akron)https://www.amazon.com/Autobiography-Benjamin-Franklin/dp/1508475091/ref=pd_lpo_14_t_0/135-5357749-8992866?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1508475091&pd_rd_r=7d3ddd63-de8c-449f-a902-7944e54fcec9&pd_rd_w=CqKnN&pd_rd_wg=KeNVF&pf_rd_p=16b28406-aa34-451d-8a2e-b3930ada000c&pf_rd_r=MWW7CPM88S18CEGYP6JW&psc=1&refRID=MWW7CPM88S18CEGYP6JW (The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin) by Benjamin Franklinhttps://www.amazon.com/Rich-Dad-Poor-Teach-Middle/dp/1612680194 (Rich Dad Poor Dad) by Robert T. KiyosakiRELEVANT LINKShttps://nylatechnologysolutions.com/ (Nyla Technology Solutions)https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-cosgrove-823b7b16b/ (Brian Cosgrove’s LinkedIn)

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