In this episode of 2 Cyber Chicks, Jax sits down with Virginia Case, a fractional C-level executive, serial entrepreneur, and go-to-market fixer known for blending psychology, marketing, AI, and no-BS execution.

Together, they unpack the tension between authenticity and awareness, why “just being yourself” can sometimes cross into tone-deaf leadership, and how perception truly becomes reality in business, careers, and cybersecurity.

Virginia shares her personal journey of publicly owning her ADHD/neurospicy brain, recognizing when she’s masking, and learning how to channel that energy into a renewable leadership advantage instead of burnout.

This conversation dives deep into:

• Why confidence without awareness can backfire
• How leaders and cyber professionals unintentionally sabotage their own narrative
• What it really means to “market your cyber self” without feeling fake
• The role of perception in hiring, leadership, and influence
• How neurodivergent leaders can design success on their own terms

If you’re navigating leadership, career growth, or visibility in cybersecurity and want to do it with integrity, self-awareness, and impact this episode is for you.

Connect with Virginia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/virginiastewartcase
Check out Virginia's website: https://www.stratac.com

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In this episode of 2 Cyber Chicks, Jax sits down with Tashya Denose, a senior cybersecurity leader, bestselling author, podcaster, and board member of Black Girls in Cyber.

Tashya has built her career securing some of the most complex environments, from the Pentagon and the U.S. Secret Service to Capital One, Google, and now Meta, where she works at the intersection of risk, governance, and emerging technology.

In this candid conversation, we explore:

• Why compliance doesn’t always equal security
• How leaders should think about risk across government, finance, and Big Tech
• What it takes to influence decisions when security isn’t the loudest voice
• The human cost of burnout—and how to build a sustainable career in cyber
• Why belonging and community directly impact security outcomes

This episode is a must-listen for security leaders, practitioners, and anyone navigating the real-world tension between frameworks, risk, and reality.

Connect with Tashya Denose: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashya-denose-68814765

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Jax Scott, Founder, @OutpostGray
- Jax on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/iamjax
- YouTube: Outpost Gray
- Twitter/X: @outpostgray
- Website: iamjax.me

Erika McDuffie, Managing Principal, Coalfire Systems
- Erika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-mcduffie-767394bb

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In this episode of 2 Cyber Chicks, Jax sits down with Angelique Grado, a board director, fractional CISO and CIO, former Air Force officer, and cybersecurity leader for critical infrastructure and global enterprises.

Angelique has spent over two decades leading technology and security strategy across Fortune-scale organizations, OT and ICS environments, and safety-critical systems where failure isn’t an option. She’s known for making cybersecurity a business accelerator, not a blocker, helping leaders navigate risk, growth, and complexity with clarity and confidence.

In this candid conversation, we explore:
- Why businesses increasingly accept cyber risk as long as revenue isn’t impacted
- The most misunderstood part of being a CISO and who misunderstands it most
- How “aviate, navigate, then communicate” applies to modern cyber leadership
- How AI is reshaping the CISO role faster than governance can keep up
- What boards and executives still get wrong about cybersecurity risk

This episode is a must-listen for CISOs, security leaders, board members, and anyone navigating the tension between business growth and security reality.

Learn more about Angelique:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelique-grado-51580516

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LinkedIn: 2 Cyber Chicks Podcast
Email us: 2CyberChicks@gmail.com

Jax Scott, Founder, @OutpostGray
- Jax on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/iamjax
- YouTube: Outpost Gray
- Twitter/X: @outpostgray
- Website: iamjax.me

Erika McDuffie, Managing Principal, Coalfire Systems
- Erika on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erika-mcduffie-767394bb

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