The Cyber Savvy Woman Podcast

Welcome to the Cyber Savvy Woman, where women business owners reclaim their power in the digital world. We shatter the myth that cybersecurity is too complex to master, and transform protection strategies into clear, actionable guidance. This is your digital empowerment sanctuary, where cyber fear becomes cyber confidence. Whether you’re protecting client trust as a therapist, or safeguarding financial data as an advisor, you’ll hear from women founders who’ve conquered digital challenges, and security experts who speak your language. Every woman leading a business deserves to feel unshakable in her digital decisions, no matter her technical background. Are you ready to stop letting cybersecurity intimidate you, and start letting it elevate you?

Episodes

Episode 101: Empowering Women Through Tech

Nick Uresin steps in as guest-host to interview Rachel Schainker about her journey from corporate tech to becoming an MSP owner serving small businesses with clarity, support, and real-world solutions.

Episode 102: Lights, Camera, Confidence: Empowering Women Through Video with Caron Shahrestani

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Cyber Savvy Woman! Host Rachel Shanker, a Silicon Valley technologist and owner of CMIT Solutions, sits down with Carone Shahrestani—video marketing expert and founder of a boutique marketing company—to explore the latest tech trends and actionable strategies for women in business.

Episode 103: Proactive, Not Perfect: Protecting Your Future with Natalie Oh

Host Rachele Schainker sits down with Natalie of Taran Insurance. It's a candid conversation about what it really means to plan ahead—without fear, perfection, or technical overwhelm.

Episode 104: Leading Through Transformation: Trust, Resilience & Tech with Rachel Burr

Rachel Burr shares her journey into leadership coaching, the critical role of mindset and self-awareness, and why imposter syndrome is far more common among leaders than many realize—especially women. Topics include practical ways to build trust and resilience within teams, how leaders can create a healthy culture around cybersecurity without fear or overwhelm, and why partnerships matter when navigating complex technology decisions. Rachel also discusses key insights from her book Butterfly Goo, a powerful metaphor for transformation that emphasizes embracing discomfort, leveraging core strengths, and trusting yourself through change. The episode wraps with a rapid-fire cybersecurity round that blends humor, perspective, and practical awareness.