Yesenia Yser, a cybersecurity expert and open source advocate from Microsoft, shares her inspiring journey from Red Hat to AI security. She discusses blending her passions for cybersecurity and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, including her nonprofit, Lioness Instincts, which empowers women through self-defense and digital security education. Yesenia emphasizes the power of personal branding in tech, advocating for diversity through the BEAR group, and engaging the open source community to mentor new contributors. Tune in for actionable insights!