IMPACT: Women in Leadership
IMPACT: Women in Leadership is the podcast for women navigating careers in government contracting (GovCon), public sector leadership, and business growth.
Join host Mary Ann Brown for candid conversations with accomplished women leaders who share the real stories behind their success—the wins, setbacks, career pivots, and leadership lessons that shaped their journeys. From earning promotions and building business pipelines to leading teams, negotiating with confidence, and securing a seat at the table, each episode delivers practical strategies you can apply right away.
Whether you're an emerging leader, manager, entrepreneur, or executive in the GovCon space, IMPACT provides the insights, inspiration, and career advice you need to grow your influence and accelerate your success.
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IMPACT: Women in Leadership
Inside The Cyber Guild: How Debbie Sallis Empowers Cyber Leaders
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In this episode of IMPACT: Women in Leadership, host Mary Ann Brown continues her conversation with Debbie Sallis, Founding Executive Director of The Cyber Guild Foundation, to explore how mentorship, leadership, and community are reshaping the future of cybersecurity.
Debbie shares what she’s learned from The Cyber Guild’s RISE Mentorship Model—and how understanding what rising professionals truly need to advance differs from what the industry assumes. She also reflects on her shift from personal success to creating systemic change through The Cyber Guild’s mission of empowerment.
They discuss how the Uniting Women in Cyber (UWIC) Conference was designed to go beyond surface-level networking, delivering real impact and lasting inspiration. Debbie also offers heartfelt advice for anyone curious about cybersecurity—especially those without a traditional tech background—on where to begin and how to thrive.
🎧 A powerful conversation on turning mentorship into movement and individual success into collective impact.
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