Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.   Today Chris and Mike are joined by Wally Koval. Wally is the founder and creator of Accidentally Wes Anderson (AWA), a popular visual storytelling platform inspired by filmmaker Wes Anderson's distinctive aesthetic. Since its launch on Instagram in 2017, AWA has grown into a global community of nearly two million people, leading to multiple bestselling books, and large-scale exhibitions on 5 continents. [Feb 24, 2025]   00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Mike Holfeld Intro 02:25 - Today's Guest: Wally Koval 04:05 - Topic of the Day: Accidentally Wes Anderson -          Accidentally Wes Anderson - Wally Koval 08:13 - From Your Phone to a Book 09:57 - Multiple Languages, Multiple Exhibitions 12:04 - Adventures -          Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures - Wally Koval 12:50 - From Wes, With Love 14:08 - The Community...plus Jeff Goldblum 16:05 - Remember to Pinch Myself 18:06 - Shifting Perspective 19:12 - Find Wally Koval Online -          Website: accidentallywesanderson.com -          Instagram: @accidentallywesanderson 19:29 - Wrap Up 20:58 - Next Month: Nancy Hecht 21:34 - Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org   Find us online: -          Chris Hadnagy -          Twitter: @humanhacker -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Peter Warmka. Peter is a Former Senior Intelligence Officer with the CIA with over 20 years’ experience in breaching the security of organizations overseas. Peter is the founder of the Orlando-based firm Counterintelligence Institute, LLC and an Adjunct Professor at Webster University’s Masters Cybersecurity Program. Peter is passionate about using his expertise in helping city, state, and federal government entities, non-profits, academic institutes, private companies, and individuals safeguard their sensitive proprietary and/or personal data. He is also the author of two books. [Feb 17, 2025]   00:00 - Intro 00:21 - Intro Links: -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                                02:25 - Peter Warmka Intro 03:14 - Getting Recruited 12:11 - Working Above Cybersecurity 21:33 - Identifying Potential Candidates 23:20 - Tip to CISO's: Learn About AI 25:17 - The Importance of Guardrails 28:37 - Peter's Books -          Confessions of a CIA Spy - Peter Warmka -          Why Are You Messing With Me? - Peter Warmka 31:10 - Find Peter Warmka online -          LinkedIn: in/peterwarmka -          Website: counterintelligence-institute.com 32:18 - Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Erica Rooney, a leadership dynamo and gender equality advocate, dives deep into the challenges women face in defining success and navigating societal expectations. She discusses systemic pay gaps and offers actionable solutions for creating equitable workplaces. With her SNAP framework, Erica encourages listeners to break through limiting beliefs and trust their instincts. She also shares inspiring book recommendations that empower women, and highlights the critical role of mentorship in personal and professional growth. Get ready to reframe your narrative!

Megan Barry, former mayor of Nashville and author of "It’s What You Do Next," discusses her profound journey after losing her son to a drug overdose. She explores the complex emotions of shame and resilience, particularly as they relate to women and societal expectations. Barry emphasizes the importance of treating addiction as a disease, advocating for vulnerability and connection as keys to healing. Her memoir serves as a testament to transforming personal pain into strength, while encouraging open dialogue on substance use and recovery.

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The In This Corner Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.   Today Chris and Mike are joined by Sheriff Kevin Beary, a retired Sheriff from Orange County, Florida after sharing 49 years in law enforcement. He is a part of 5 generations of law enforcement and has worked for corporations such as the Kennedy Space Center. Throughout his career he has worked as a SWAT Commander and has served on a Domestic Security Task Force. In his personal life Sheriff Beary has been married for 42 years and has 4 children and 5 grandchildren.  [Jan 27, 2025]   00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Mike Holfeld Intro                                            00:54 - Topic of the Day: Safety in Today's World 02:26 - Today's Guest: Kevin Beary 04:57 - Preparing for the Pro Bowl 08:53 - An Evolving Threat 11:23 - The Role of the Web 14:37 - More Than Just Policing 18:45 - Individual Responsibility 23:38 - Say Something 25:37 - Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org   Find us online: -          Chris Hadnagy -          Twitter: @humanhacker -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

David Holtzman, a former CTO for Network Solutions and a cybersecurity advisor, shines a light on the evolving threat landscape. He discusses the critical differences among CISOs and the essential qualities that make a good one. AI's rising influence in cybersecurity and how Web3 could revolutionize the field are key topics. Holtzman also addresses the vulnerabilities of blockchain technology and the implications of cloud transitions, making this conversation a rich blend of insight and foresight.

Andy Earle, founder of Write it Great and host of the Talking to Teens podcast, shares his expertise in navigating difficult conversations, especially between parents and teens. He discusses strategies for empowering parents to communicate effectively about sensitive topics. Earle also explores the art of ghostwriting, emphasizing the importance of research and client collaboration. Additionally, he highlights the transformative role of mentorship and the motivations behind writing impactful literature that leaves a lasting legacy.

Explore the intriguing realm of procrastination as the hosts dissect its causes and consequences. Discover how lack of motivation, emotional regulation, and personality traits like perfectionism play a role. Learn the importance of setting realistic goals and how smaller steps can lead to larger achievements. Dive into the significance of self-awareness and accountability in personal growth. Finally, hear about the power of self-compassion in combating procrastination and fostering a more motivating mindset.

This wrap-up dives into the alarming rise of security breaches, particularly vishing and its implications. A poignant discussion highlights the Innocent Lives Foundation's crucial role in combating child exploitation. Major data breaches affecting millions, including Ticketmaster, are scrutinized. The hosts reflect on impactful topics from the past year, celebrating achievements while reminding everyone to stay vigilant against social engineering threats, especially during the holiday season.

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series - where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today’s episode, Chris and Abbie are joined by Dr. Brent Hogarth, Psy.D. Dr. Hogarth is a distinguished Clinical and Sport Psychologist and the founder of FlowRx, specializing in high-performance psychology. He has worked with elite athletes, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs to unlock their full potential through developing greater mindfulness, emotional regulation and executive functioning. With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master’s in Sport Psychology, Dr. Hogarth has coached over a 1,000 executives at the Flow Research Collective and in his Private Clinical Practice. He authored a groundbreaking dissertation, the "Dark Side of Flow” which highlighted the lesser known negative consequences of Flow-State and how to achieve controlled peak performance. [Dec 2, 2024]   00:00 - Intro 00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro 01:05 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                 03:44 - Dr. Brent Hogarth Intro 04:48 - From Street Fights to Flow States 09:49 - What is Flow? 13:33 - Interpersonal Synchrony 14:23 - The Dark Side of Flow 18:57 - Managing Flow Through Mindfulness 22:50 - Self Compassion 32:01 - Group Flow State 36:24 - Three Circle Model 39:56 - An Open Book -          Work in Progress - Dr. Abbie Maroño 41:10 - Find Dr. Brent Hogarth Online      -          Website: brenthogarth.com -          X/Twitter: x.com/BrentHogarth -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brenthogarth -          Instagram:instagram.com/dr.brenthogarth 43:11 - Wrap Up 43:22 - Next Month: ??? 44:10 - Outro     -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org   Find us online: -          X/Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd -          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial -          X/Twitter: @humanhacker -          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy