In this episode, I sit down with Teressa, a cybersecurity professional with a fascinating journey from art history and anthropology to technical writing and cybersecurity. Teressa shares how her curiosity led her to explore the world of network security and how her non-traditional background has become a unique asset in her career.

🔥 What You'll Learn:

How Teressa transitioned from anthropology to cybersecurity through technical writing
The importance of curiosity in professional growth
How to build supportive mentorship relationships
Why cybersecurity needs a humanistic approach
Insights into her entrepreneurial journey with PopCykol, a company focused on online safety education for families and kids
Teressa’s creative side as a singer-songwriter and how music and cybersecurity intersect in her life
📌 Key Takeaways:

The value of a non-traditional career path
Strategies for translating technical cybersecurity concepts into accessible language
How to leverage curiosity and creativity in cybersecurity
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LINKS
Popcykol - https://www.popcykol.com/
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/teressaofpopcykol/
Music - https://www.youtube.com/@qwehrke

BOOKS
We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rodgers

MUSIC
Intro - Lazarus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zsn2bS4eHp0
Outro - Pressure https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_ZHQ7664Pc

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