Being Brave : Advocating for yourself , the importance of diversity and embracing who you are

Kristin Demoranville is the visionary Founder and CEO of AnzenSage, a cybersecurity firm focused on the food industry.  With a quarter-century in the tech sector, Kristin is pioneering a transformative approach by intertwining cybersecurity and food protection culture.  She challenges conventional tech boundaries by centering her philosophy on the pivotal role of people and processes.  

Her collaborations with Fortune 500 powerhouses and an academic background in Environmental Management equip her with a holistic perspective that allows her to make unique connections between people, processes, and technology.  A recognized figure in leading publications and a coveted speaker at various events, Kristin stands as a bridge between food protection and cybersecurity.  

Beyond her corporate feats, she's the charismatic host of the "Bites & Bytes Podcast," fostering enlightening dialogues between food and cybersecurity professionals.

What you’ll hear about:

• Taking brave steps
• The importance of common sense
• Reacting to expectations and negative feedback
• Hiding yourself within a protection cocoon
• Self-analysis
• Embracing who I am or Do I shrink
• Using feminine power as a mask
• Stepping into the role of a CEO
• Mentoring the next generation
• Finding your voice 
• Getting the right people around you
• Don’t ask for my opinion if you don’t want it!
• Diverse opinions increases security
• Advocate for yourself
• Belonging
• The Bites & Bytes podcast

Weekly Challenge : Be present. Be curious about why people & yourself react in certain ways

Power of Music : The Journey by H.E.R

Links:

Kristin’s LinkedIN

AnzenSage

Bites and Bytes podcast (website) also available on your favourite streaming platforms

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