Conversations with Bizzy
My name is Elizabeth, though most know me as Bizzy—a childhood nickname that reflects my vibrant, dynamic life, now centered around sobriety and helping others. After earning a degree in Communications from George Washington University/Mount Vernon College, I began my career at a CBS affiliate in Philadelphia and as a guest host at QVC, where I thrived in front of the camera and discovered my passion for public speaking. However, my love for drinking almost derailed everything.
Following a pivotal career shift and achieving sobriety, I became a certified Recovery Coach, driven to support others and break the stigma surrounding alcoholism. This passion led me to launch "Let’s Talk," where I shared my personal journey publicly. In addition to being a Recovery Coach, I am now also a certified Life Coach and Health and Wellness Coach, dedicated to helping others live their best lives.
With 18 years of sobriety, I continue to inspire and uplift through my podcast, Conversations with Bizzy, where share stories of hope and resilience. My logo, the Spoonbill, symbolizes the peace we all seek—a peace I believe is only possible through a higher power.
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Episode 539 Keeping the Faith in a Digital World: A Conversation with Mary D’Angelo
In today’s episode of Conversations with Bizzy, I sit down with Mary D’Angelo, a cybersecurity expert with an incredible story. Mary opens up about growing up in a big Italian family and how her roots, life experiences, and faith journey all played a part in leading her to the world of cybersecurity.
We dive into everything from staying strong in your faith in today’s chaotic world, to how AI is influencing beliefs and mindsets without us even realizing it. Mary shares real-world advice on cybersecurity — including how social engineering attacks target human emotions, why VPNs are important (but not a cure-all), and how even the best parental controls can be outsmarted by tech-savvy kids.
She also shares her personal journey back to Catholicism after a difficult breakup, showing how life’s challenges can sometimes bring us back to our spiritual center. We talk about the complexities of Catholic teachings, the comfort spirituality can bring during tough times, and how relationships often shift as we deepen our faith.
Throughout the conversation, Mary reminds us that personal responsibility — whether in faith, relationships, or protecting ourselves online — is more important now than ever.
From understanding the risks of the dark web, to seeing how cultural identity shapes who we become, this episode is full of lessons for navigating today’s digital — and spiritual — landscape with strength and awareness.
🎧 Grab a coffee (or tea!) and join us for a real, inspiring conversation about faith, family, firewalls — and everything in between.
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Love, Bizzy