Best Dakota Russell Podcasts (2024)

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The WND Synod at the ELCA National Youth Gathering 1:03:58

1M ago1:03:58

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In this episode, Bishop Craig is joined by several adult leaders from across the synod who led groups of youth, young adults, and adult leaders to the recent National Youth Gathering of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. They share the joys and challenges of leading a group to a gathering like this that brings together thousands of people …

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Holy Land Pilgrimage Reflection with Bishop Craig 17:28

2M ago17:28

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Bishop was invited to be part of a group to travel to the Holy Land in June 2024. He offers this reflection as he continues to process all he experienced during the pilgrimage visit to our companion church, the Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land. Bishop Craig also wrote a blog about this reflection. You can find that here - https://bishopc…

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J'Neil Gibson 39:49

10M ago39:49

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In this inspiring episode of "Builders," we engage with J'Neil Gibson, a passionate Program Coordinator at Youthworks in North Dakota. J'Neil is fervently dedicated to supporting marginalized youth, focusing on those who are struggling, homeless and at-risk. Our conversation dives deep into the essence of J'Neil's work: forging strong relationships…

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Shannon Watson: Majority in the Middle 31:26

12M ago31:26

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Welcome to the Builders Podcast, where we engage in thought-provoking conversations with inspiring individuals who are making a real impact and helping to build a more trustworthy world. In this episode, we're joined by Shannon Watson, the Founder and Executive Director of Majority in the Middle. With over two decades of experience in electoral pol…

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Kurt Russell: 2022 National Teacher of the Year 18:21

1y ago18:21

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**Spotlight Interview with Kurt Russell, 2022 National Teacher of the Year** Join us as we sit down with Kurt Russell, the 2022 National Teacher of the Year, a dedicated educator with 25 years of enriching the minds of students at Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Ohio. Journey with us through Kurt's inspiring story, from the day he was deeply impact…

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Delson Saintal: Experience Barbers and Dakota Barber Academy 21:58

1y ago21:58

21:58

In this episode of the Builders Podcast, we have the privilege of sitting down with Delson Saintal (@dsaintal1 on Instagram), the remarkable founder of Xperience Barbers, a venture that has been making an impact in the Fargo-Moorhead area since its inception in 2021. Having successfully expanded to the vibrant Detroit Lakes location in 2022, Delson…

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Amy Longtin: Tech4Kids 18:49

1+ y ago18:49

18:49

Welcome to the Builders Podcast, brought to you by the Lorentzsen Center for Faith and Work. In each episode, we dive deep into the stories of people who are building organizations, businesses, and movements that are helping to build a more trustworthy world. Join us as we explore the remarkable journey of Amy Longtin, the founder and CEO of Tech4K…

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The Rev. Russell Lambert - Trinity Lutheran Church, Turtle Lake, ND 40:12

1+ y ago40:12

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Pr. Russ' story begins in Tennessee and wanders around Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Texas before bringing him to the prairies of North Dakota. In this episode, Pr. Russ shares a bit of his story and his gratitude for his unexpected encounters with the people and places of the Western North Dakota Synod. Trinity Lutheran Church, Turtle Lake, ND…

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Deacon Beth Anderson 51:42

1+ y ago51:42

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Bishop Craig is joined by Deacon Beth Anderson on this episode. They explore Deacon Beth's vocational journey before her time serving on the Western North Dakota Synod staff and the next places God is calling her in service to the church beyond the synod staff. Enjoy! Centered Growth Coaching & Spiritual Direction…

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Dr. Kenneth Foster: Concordia's Climate Action Plan 24:11

1+ y ago24:11

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Introducing our latest podcast episode, where we had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Ken Foster, professor of political science and Director of Community Engagement. In this episode, we explore the release of Concordia College's Climate Action Plan. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Foster provides valuable insights and perspectives on this cr…

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Jenny Sheets: StartupBREW 26:06

1+ y ago26:06

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This week features Jenny Sheets, Director of Startup Programs at Emerging Prairie. Jenny's work focuses on energizing the startup community in Fargo-Moorhead. In that capacity, she leads StartupBREW, "A weekly meetup for entrepreneurs, creatives, and community members to connect and explore the entrepreneurial journey."…

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Cory Hepola 34:08

1+ y ago34:08

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This week's conversation features Cory Hepola--high-impact communicator, strategic connector, innovative storyteller, and founder of CSS Media+. Cory has received awards and commendations for his accomplishments as a Concordia College alum, television news anchor, and storyteller. Learn more about Cory at this link. To learn more about the Lorentzs…

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Laetitia Mizero Hellerud 29:26

1+ y ago29:26

29:26

Today's episode is with Laetitia Mizero Hellerud, executive director of Jeremiah Project, Fargo-Moorhead. Learn more about Jeremiah Program and Mizero Hellerud at the following link: https://jeremiahprogram.org/campuses/fargo-moorhead/ To learn more about the Lorentzsen Center's programming this year, visit our new website: https://www.lorentzsence…

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Mark J. Lindquist 23:40

1+ y ago23:40

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Mark Lindquist is a motivational speaker, astounding vocalist, Air Force Veteran, and most recently leader of a non-profit that provides direct support to people in Ukraine. Mark's clear sense of purpose, love for liberty, and passion to serve others have come together in a unique and moving way in the current moment. Learn about Mark and his missi…

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Derrick LaPoint 29:55

2y ago29:55

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This week's conversation is with Derrick LaPoint, president and CEO of Downtown Moorhead Inc. LaPoint has built DMI from the ground up, alongside community members and businesses, in service of advancing a strategic plan for the future of Downtown Moorhead. For more information about the Lorentzsen Center and its many offerings, check out our websi…

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Pastor Sue Koesterman: Churches United 36:57

2y ago36:57

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This conversation features Pastor Sue Koesterman, Chief Executive Officer at Churches United. For additional information about the Lorentzsen Center, please click here. To stay connected with all that the Lorentzsen Center is doing, please click this link.By Michael Chan

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Jeremy Jensen: Fix it Forward 23:03

2y ago23:03

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Jeremy is Vice President of Fix It Forward Ministry and Co-Founder of Fix It Forward Auto Care. Jeremy is a Principal Software Architect at Microsoft, starting back in 1999 with Great Plains Software. To learn more about Fix it Forward, click the link below. https://www.fixitforwardministry.com/By Michael Chan

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Nathalie Rinehardt: Cobber Food Pantry 28:13

2y ago28:13

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Nathalie Rinehardt is Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Student Engagement at Concordia College. Cobber Food Pantry link here. To find out more about the Lorentzsen Center, click here.By Michael Chan

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Dr. Lonnie Pederson 39:42

2y ago39:42

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Dr. Lonnie Pederson has a rich history in non-profits, development, healthcare, human services, and higher education. Her insights into leadership and vocation are invaluable. To learn more about the Lorentzsen Center at Concordia College, click the link below: https://www.concordiacollege.edu/academics/schools/offutt-school-of-business/lorentzsen-…

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2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly Voting Members 1:44:40

2y ago1:44:40

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The 2022 ELCA Churchwide Assembly was held on August 8-12, 2022 in Columbus, OH. There were 13 voting members from our synod participating. We have a chance to hear from several of them in this episode of Unexpected Surprises. The WND Synod Voting members were Vickie Benzmiller from Augustana Lutheran in Underwood; Rosa Berg from Christ Lutheran in…

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Riaz Aziz: Begunahi 25:08

2y ago25:08

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Riaz Aziz teaches at Concordia College in Moorhead, MN within the Offutt School of Business. But he is also co-founder of Begunahi, an organization dedicated to "educating and empowering underprivileged women in India."By Michael Chan

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Anne & Willie Langdji, Global Mission Regional Representatives in West Africa for the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America 38:23

2y ago38:23

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Anne & Willie Langdji join Bishop Craig in this episode. Anne and Willie have served a variety of countries in West Africa for many years. They continue to be one of the central points of contact for the ministry we share with our global companion synod in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Central African Republic. The Langdjis share with us t…

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The Rev. Randy Emgarten, St. Olaf in Turtle Lake, ND and Our Savior's in Mercer, ND. 21:47

2y ago21:47

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Bishop Craig is joined by the Rev. Randy Emgarten on this episode of Unexpected Surprises. Pr. Randy serves as pastor of St. Olaf and Our Savior's Lutheran Churches in the central region of our synod. He shares his deep love for the people and holy place of the North Dakota prairie that God has called him to serve for more than two decades. Find ou…

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Deacon Terri Endres, Regional Representative from Portico Benefit Services 11:47

2y ago11:47

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In this episode of Unexpected Surprises, Bishop Craig and Deacon Terri Endres discuss Portico and the many ways it serves the leaders of our church, her journey toward ordained ministry in the church from a vocation in medicine, her love of all things Green Bay Packers, and a few of the things she has heard recently that give hope for the future of…

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Dan DeCloss, Founder, President and CEO at PlexTrac; Perpetual Asker of Questions 48:01

2y ago48:01

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Daniel DeCloss is Founder and CEO of PlexTrac and has over 15 years of experience in Cybersecurity. Dan started his career in the Department of Defense then moved to private sector consulting where he worked at companies like Veracode as a Principal Consultant in Penetration Testing. He also served as a Principal Security Engineer for the Mayo Clin…

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The Rev. Dave Myers - Bethany Lutheran Church, Minot, ND 17:58

2y ago17:58

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Pr. Dave Myers joins Bishop Craig for this episode of Unexpected Surprises. Pr. Dave is a retired Air Force serviceman and recently ordained into the ministry of word and sacrament in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He serves as Associate Pastor at Bethany Lutheran Church in Minot, ND. Unexpected Surprises is made possible through a mis…

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The Rev. Dawn Busch - Medora, Belfield, & Daglum Lutheran Churches 19:18

2+ y ago19:18

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Bishop Craig is joined by the Rev. Dawn Busch on this episode of Unexpected Surprises. Pr. Dawn serves as pastor of Belfield Lutheran Church, Medora Lutheran Church, and Daglum Lutheran Church on the western edge of our synod. She shares her unique and unexpected journey to ordained ministry, her love of Biblical languages, and the spirit of the co…

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Rev. Keith Pearson, ELCA Foundation 41:25

2+ y ago41:25

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The Rev. Keith Pearson serves as Regional Representative for the ELCA Foundation. This episode is from the May WND Synod "Lunch & Learn Zoominar" where Pr. Keith shared a bit of his story with us as well as many insights available to our synod through the ELCA Foundation including endowments, gift policies, and planned giving ideas. You can find Pr…

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Michael Manrod, CISO at Grand Canyon Education 48:03

2+ y ago48:03

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Michael Manrod, CISO at Grand Canyon Education Mike Manrod, MSISE, CCSBA, CSSBB, CISSP, Chief Information Security Officer--Mike presently serves as the Chief Information Security Officer for Grand Canyon Education, responsible for leading the security team and formulating the vision and strategy for protecting students, staff and information asset…

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Pr. Jon Halvorson, Executive Director of Metigoshe Ministries 21:22

2+ y ago21:22

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In the maiden voyage of Unexpected Surprises, Bishop Craig is joined by Pr. Jon Halvorson, Executive Director of Metigoshe Ministries. Pr. Jon shares part of his story growing up in many places around our country, his discernment toward seminary and ordained ministry in the ELCA following a time in the Peace Corps serving in Nicaragua, and a few of…

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Anu Kukar - Cybersecurity Career Transitioner; Founded Global Campaign Switch2Cyber™ 42:49

2+ y ago42:49

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Anu Kukar is an industry award winner, international keynote speaker and diverse executive with 20 years of experience in both consulting and industry. She has spoken 60+ events, published articles and been a guest on podcasts globally across 9 countries. She shares insights and provides practical tips through her unique storytelling whilst taking …

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Alex Rhodes, CISSP - Cybersecurity Research Engineer and Space Cyber Affluent; Youth and Community Engagement Director 44:52

2+ y ago44:52

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Alex Rhodes is a Cybersecurity Research Engineer and Space Cyber affluent. He also serves on the board of advisors and as Youth and Community Director for Whole Cyber Human Initiative. He's retired from the U.S. Army in 2018 as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Digital Forensics Research Branch for the Army Criminal Investigative Divisio…

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Val Mukherjee, CISSP, Chairman & Founder, Cyber Future Foundation & Servant Leader 51:01

2+ y ago51:01

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About Valmiki Mukherjee: Valmiki (Val) is Chairman and Founder of Cyber Future Foundation and a globally recognized expert in the cyber and cloud security industry with a focus on innovation and collaboration to address the Information Security needs of the future. He previously served as an Executive Director in the Cyber Advisory Services at EY. …

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Michael Gregg, CISSP, Chief Information Security Officer, North Dakota Information Technology - Be Legendary 48:31

2+ y ago48:31

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About Michael Gregg: Michael Gregg is the state of North Dakota’s Chief Information Security Officer. The state CISO is responsible for establishing and leading the strategic direction of cyber security for the state and advising the governor and legislators on key cyber issues. With Michael’s cyber experience span being over a period of two decade…

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Christophe Foulon, CISSP, Workforce Development and Research Director, Whole Cyber Human Initiative 39:36

2+ y ago39:36

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About Christophe Foulon: Christophe Foulon, senior manager and cybersecurity consultant at F10 FinTech, brings over 15 years of experience as a CISO, vCISO, information security manager, adjunct professor, author, and cybersecurity strategist with a passion for customer service, process improvement, and information security. He also has spent more …

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Shefali Mookencherry, CISO, Edward-Elmhurst Health; Adjunct Professor; Principal Advisor at Impact Advisors 45:34

2+ y ago45:34

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About Shefali Mookencherry Shefali Mookencherry is CISO at Edward-Elmhurst Health, has extensive experience in healthcare cybersecurity, HIPAA, PCI, Promoting Interoperability and revenue cycle areas, including 30+ years in the healthcare industry, with fifteen spent in senior management positions. She is currently a CISO, who is responsible for de…

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John Bambenek - Principal Threat Hunter at Netenrich 42:19

2+ y ago42:19

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John Bambenek - Principal Threat Hunter at Netenrich; Chief Architect of the Cyber Panopticon; Incident Handler for Internet Storm Center About John Bambenek: John Bambenek is an information security practitioner from Champaign, Illinois. As a graduate from the University of Illinois with a B.A. in Theoretical Astrophysics (emphasis in extragalacti…

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Chris Russell - CISO, tZERO, Cybersecurity Mentor, Snyk Ambassador, Advisory Council Member at NightDragon 36:55

2+ y ago36:55

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CHRISTOPHER RUSSELL, CISO, tZERO Group About Christopher Russell: Christopher Russell is the Chief Information Security Officer for tZERO. Apart from holding a master’s degree in cybersecurity, he also has several certifications in cloud security, endpoint detection and response, SIEM, NGFWs, and blockchain. He has a background as a human intellige…

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Valarie Findlay - President / Chief Scientist, TIGIR Secure; Cybersecurity Powerful Force 52:23

2+ y ago52:23

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VALARIE FINDLAY, President / Chief Scientist, TIGIR Secure About Valarie Findlay: Professionally, Valarie has over twenty years in national security, intelligence and threat analysis for US and Canadian governments. From this experience, she developed the methodology and functionality for TIGIR to meet a growing risk assessment and compliance need …

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Dr. Chase Cunningham - Zero Trust Warrior; CSO at Ericom Software; US Navy Veteran; Author 37:25

2+ y ago37:25

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Dr. Chase Cunningham is the Chief Security Strategy Officer (CSO) at Ericom Software. Previously he was Principal Analyst at Forrester serving Security and Risk professionals. Prior to Forrester Research, Chase was the director of cyber threat intelligence with Armor, where he designed and managed the cloud security and intelligence engine for thei…

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Paul Cummings - U.S. Navy Veteran Turned Cybersecurity Warrior and Servant Leader; President and Founder of Whole Cyber Human Initiative 39:06

2+ y ago39:06

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About Paul Cummings: Visionary Paul Cummings is a retired 20-year US Navy Information Systems Technology Chief, currently working as an Information Systems Security Engineer and Cyber Security Research Engineer for Stephenson Technologies Corporation. He brings a comprehensive background in executive-level planning, managing IT and Cyber Security t…

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Josh Mason - CEO & Founder of Cyber Supply Drop; Red Team Instructor at INE; Retired Air Force Pilot 42:03

2+ y ago42:03

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Josh Mason is the CEO and Founder of Cyber Supply Drop. He runs giveaways that provide participants with free vouchers for training and certification exams. He’s also a Red Team instructor at INE, a huge advocate and mentor to veterans breaking into cyber, and a very active contributor in the community. He’s also an instructor for WithYouWithMe, an…

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Andrea Bonime-Blanc - CEO & Founder, GEC Risk Advisory LLC; Global Ethicist; NYU Cybersecurity Professor; Book Author 46:01

2+ y ago46:01

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Dr. Bonime-Blanc spent two decades as a c-suite global corporate executive at Bertelsmann, Verint, and PSEG overseeing legal, governance, risk, ethics, corporate responsibility, crisis management, compliance, audit, InfoSec and environmental health and safety, among other functions. She began her career as an international corporate lawyer at Clear…

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Lola Obamehinti - eBay Cybersecurity Force to be Reckoned with; Security Awareness Advocate; Mixing Tech & Fashion 25:07

3y ago25:07

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Lola Obamehinti has a background in journalism and technology. Lola is Business Ethics Officer, Security Awareness & Training Lead at eBay. She graduated with a BA in Journalism from SMU and obtained an MS in Information Science from UNT in 2017. Currently, Lola is the Global Information Security Training & Communications Lead and a Business Ethics…

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George Finney - CSO at Southern Methodist University & Author of Well Aware; "I love being able to take apart a problem and find a good solution for it." 41:40

3y ago41:40

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George Finney, CSO at Southern Methodist University; Author of Well Aware: Master The Nine Cybersecurity Habits to Protect Your Future George Finney is the Chief Security Officer (CSO) and Director of Digital Interests for Southern Methodist University. George works in a variety of areas at SMU including facilitating IT Security and Compliance, inc…

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Steve Zalewski - Former CISO at Levi Strauss & CO; Cybersecurity Advisor; Evolving the Security Vendor Relationship with CISOs 45:41

3y ago45:41

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Steve Zalewski was formerly the Chief Information Security Officer at Levi Strauss & Co., a global leader in jeanswear. Prior to Levi Strauss & Co., Steve was the Managing Enterprise Security Architect responsible for cybersecurity critical infrastructure protection at Pacific Gas & Electric Company. Earlier in his career, Steve has held leadership…

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Diana Kelley – CTO & Founding Partner, Security Curve; Chief vCISO, Salt Cybersecurity, Board Member and Inclusion Working Group Champion at WiCyS 45:37

3y ago45:37

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About Our Diary Entry: Diana Kelley’s security career spans over 30 years. She is Co-Founder and CTO of SecurityCurve and donates much of her time to volunteer work in the cybersecurity community, including serving on the ACM Ethics & Plagiarism Committee, as CTO and Board member at Sightline Security, Board member and Inclusion Working Group champ…

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Nick Werner - Application Security Engineer at Experian; Influencing & Sharing Advice for Cyber Career Seekers 32:43

3y ago32:43

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About Nick Werner: Nick is an application security engineer and penetration tester and he is passionate about mentoring and helping others in the community break into cybersecurity. He has published a hand full of articles that discuss how to get your foot in the door, what skills are necessary for certain security positions, and how to gain those …

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Shawn Bowen - CISO, World Fuel Services; Trusted Board Advisor, First CISO Marine Corps Intelligence 50:14

3y ago50:14

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Shawn Bowen is the Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer of World Fuel Services, a Fortune 500 energy, commodities, and services company. He was formerly the Global Head of IT Security and Compliance (Chief Information Security Officer) for Restaurant Brands International (parent company of Burger King, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen, an…

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Naomi Buckwalter, Director of Information Security & IT - Getting Past Gatekeepers & Helping Others Break into Cybersecurity 35:14

3y ago35:14

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This week’s guest is persistent and has turned her passion into fuel to fight the good fight and help entry level people break into cybersecurity, while movin’ past the gatekeepers. Naomi Buckwalter, CISSP CISM is the Director of Information Security & IT at Beam Technologies. She has over 20 years' experience in IT and Security and has held roles …

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