Breaking barriers: Lisa Ventura’s courageous journey in Cybersecurity and Neurodiversity

Episode Number

13

Exploring Lisa Ventura’s incredible journey through the cybersecurity industry, hitting topics such as resilience, imposter syndrome, narcissism and advocacy.

In this episode, I sat down with Lisa Ventura, whose journey through the cybersecurity industry is nothing short of incredible. 

Lisa shared how a career pivot from entertainment led her into tech, and how she’s now a leading voice in cyber awareness and advocacy – especially for women and neurodivergent professionals.

We talked about her powerful story of resilience, rebuilding her life after personal loss, bullying, and abuse. Lisa spoke openly about being autistic and how her diagnosis helped her better understand herself and harness her strengths in an industry that often overlooks people like her.

We also got into the realities of narcissism, imposter syndrome, and how Lisa’s turned her lived experiences into books, advocacy work, and upcoming training to support others.

If you’re someone who’s ever felt like an outsider, or you’re navigating leadership while holding parts of yourself back, this conversation will remind you that your differences are your power.

Here are the highlights:

Lisa’s Journey into Cybersecurity (4:11)

Challenges in the Cybersecurity Industry (8:21)

Lisa’s Personal Journey and Resilience (11:21)

Advice for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (22:14)

Lisa’s Passion for Advocacy and Support (28:10)

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