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She/Her. Cybersecurity Educator & Engineer. Writer. Keynote Speaker. LinkedIn Learning Author (150K+ learners). Neurospicy (ADHD). Sharing insights to inspire growth and connection. Black and proud.
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· Nov 20
Now for the professional intro! 🧵
I’m Steph, a cybersecurity educator, content creator, and engineer empowering professionals to protect their digital lives and grow their careers on their terms. My focus? Making complex ideas simple, actionable, and relatable. #Cybersecurity #infosec
I’m Steph, a cybersecurity educator, content creator, and engineer empowering professionals to protect their digital lives and grow their careers on their terms. My focus? Making complex ideas simple, actionable, and relatable. #Cybersecurity #infosec
It’s Black History Month and I’ve just made my second Black Business purchase, a healthy cookbook.
First one was Black skin-toned pimple patches!
First one was Black skin-toned pimple patches!
February 5, 2026 at 5:14 PM
It’s Black History Month and I’ve just made my second Black Business purchase, a healthy cookbook.
First one was Black skin-toned pimple patches!
First one was Black skin-toned pimple patches!
I’ve been switching (s l o w l y) over to long form content because I need to work on my attention span and my new impatience with slow speakers in real life.
February 5, 2026 at 2:06 PM
I’ve been switching (s l o w l y) over to long form content because I need to work on my attention span and my new impatience with slow speakers in real life.
Idk why but my Autonomous Ergonomic chair is no longer a good chair for me. I find my posture to be horrid while I’m sitting on it. What chair do you use for your home office?
February 4, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Idk why but my Autonomous Ergonomic chair is no longer a good chair for me. I find my posture to be horrid while I’m sitting on it. What chair do you use for your home office?
It’s not all or nothing.
February 4, 2026 at 2:30 PM
It’s not all or nothing.
In that same way, a little effort towards a cause you support matters. I know times are dire, everyone wants people to rush towards an action that brings quick relief. And I do feel that pressure is necessary.
But if you can zoom in a bit on your life and just try one small thing today, it’s enough
But if you can zoom in a bit on your life and just try one small thing today, it’s enough
February 4, 2026 at 2:29 PM
In that same way, a little effort towards a cause you support matters. I know times are dire, everyone wants people to rush towards an action that brings quick relief. And I do feel that pressure is necessary.
But if you can zoom in a bit on your life and just try one small thing today, it’s enough
But if you can zoom in a bit on your life and just try one small thing today, it’s enough
They meant well, they had seen things coming to this country. They knew how unforgiving it could be.
The first thing to go was the competitiveness. To quote Thee Stallion, “only bitch I’m in a competition with is me.”
Next is the dismissal of genuine effort. Cuz even a little effort is a big deal.
The first thing to go was the competitiveness. To quote Thee Stallion, “only bitch I’m in a competition with is me.”
Next is the dismissal of genuine effort. Cuz even a little effort is a big deal.
February 4, 2026 at 2:24 PM
They meant well, they had seen things coming to this country. They knew how unforgiving it could be.
The first thing to go was the competitiveness. To quote Thee Stallion, “only bitch I’m in a competition with is me.”
Next is the dismissal of genuine effort. Cuz even a little effort is a big deal.
The first thing to go was the competitiveness. To quote Thee Stallion, “only bitch I’m in a competition with is me.”
Next is the dismissal of genuine effort. Cuz even a little effort is a big deal.
All-or-nothing thinking was exacerbated by my immigrant parents wanting more from me, wanting me to push myself. If anyone in my class got an A when I got a B, they’d ask me if that person had two heads.
So, I learned not to appreciate my effort unless the result was perfect AND the best.
So, I learned not to appreciate my effort unless the result was perfect AND the best.
February 4, 2026 at 2:21 PM
All-or-nothing thinking was exacerbated by my immigrant parents wanting more from me, wanting me to push myself. If anyone in my class got an A when I got a B, they’d ask me if that person had two heads.
So, I learned not to appreciate my effort unless the result was perfect AND the best.
So, I learned not to appreciate my effort unless the result was perfect AND the best.
As someone with ADHD, I have all-or-nothing thinking. If it doesn’t look like this or if I can’t do it that way, may as well not do it at all.
I’m teaching myself how to appreciate smaller wins. The teeniest of wins are enough. No more dismissals of B-grade work, that’s a win because it got done.
I’m teaching myself how to appreciate smaller wins. The teeniest of wins are enough. No more dismissals of B-grade work, that’s a win because it got done.
February 4, 2026 at 2:17 PM
As someone with ADHD, I have all-or-nothing thinking. If it doesn’t look like this or if I can’t do it that way, may as well not do it at all.
I’m teaching myself how to appreciate smaller wins. The teeniest of wins are enough. No more dismissals of B-grade work, that’s a win because it got done.
I’m teaching myself how to appreciate smaller wins. The teeniest of wins are enough. No more dismissals of B-grade work, that’s a win because it got done.
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I am a Product Manager looking to do 30-minute user interviews with people currently writing and using Python at work to find out more about how they use Python.
These are 30-minute user interviews and not sales calls. These are about you, not my company, I want to learn what you are doing.
These are 30-minute user interviews and not sales calls. These are about you, not my company, I want to learn what you are doing.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:18 PM
I am a Product Manager looking to do 30-minute user interviews with people currently writing and using Python at work to find out more about how they use Python.
These are 30-minute user interviews and not sales calls. These are about you, not my company, I want to learn what you are doing.
These are 30-minute user interviews and not sales calls. These are about you, not my company, I want to learn what you are doing.
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Nothing like rechecking account logins & authentic to realize how utterly dependent on all this stuff we are.
February 3, 2026 at 11:26 PM
Nothing like rechecking account logins & authentic to realize how utterly dependent on all this stuff we are.
My minor role is 1:1. A comment here and there. Living my determination out loud. Vocalizing reality in minor pockets of conversation. Revealing truths. Generating momentum.
These things have ripple effects. The effects aren’t immediate, but they must take place for lasting change.
These things have ripple effects. The effects aren’t immediate, but they must take place for lasting change.
February 3, 2026 at 2:06 PM
My minor role is 1:1. A comment here and there. Living my determination out loud. Vocalizing reality in minor pockets of conversation. Revealing truths. Generating momentum.
These things have ripple effects. The effects aren’t immediate, but they must take place for lasting change.
These things have ripple effects. The effects aren’t immediate, but they must take place for lasting change.
You are not powerless. Don’t allow yourself to go down that road. Don’t allow yourself to rest in the convenience of helplessness. You have a role. Use your brain. Even if your impact is only on your social circle.
Break the pattern today or the loop continues.
Break the pattern today or the loop continues.
February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
You are not powerless. Don’t allow yourself to go down that road. Don’t allow yourself to rest in the convenience of helplessness. You have a role. Use your brain. Even if your impact is only on your social circle.
Break the pattern today or the loop continues.
Break the pattern today or the loop continues.
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It is 9 a.m. in Minnesota on a Monday.
Have you had breakfast yet or at least something to eat?
Are you drinking enough water? (Do you have a water bottle that needs filling?)
Do you have meds and/or other stuff you take in the morning?
Remember to do the things you need to do.
Fuck ICE.
Have you had breakfast yet or at least something to eat?
Are you drinking enough water? (Do you have a water bottle that needs filling?)
Do you have meds and/or other stuff you take in the morning?
Remember to do the things you need to do.
Fuck ICE.
February 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM
It is 9 a.m. in Minnesota on a Monday.
Have you had breakfast yet or at least something to eat?
Are you drinking enough water? (Do you have a water bottle that needs filling?)
Do you have meds and/or other stuff you take in the morning?
Remember to do the things you need to do.
Fuck ICE.
Have you had breakfast yet or at least something to eat?
Are you drinking enough water? (Do you have a water bottle that needs filling?)
Do you have meds and/or other stuff you take in the morning?
Remember to do the things you need to do.
Fuck ICE.
I asked this question on LinkedIn, let’s try it here:
Is alert fatigue real in security work? Why or why not?
Is alert fatigue real in security work? Why or why not?
February 2, 2026 at 1:16 PM
I asked this question on LinkedIn, let’s try it here:
Is alert fatigue real in security work? Why or why not?
Is alert fatigue real in security work? Why or why not?
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As Black History Month begins, we honor the generations of Black New Yorkers who built this city into the “gorgeous mosaic” we call home.
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
February 1, 2026 at 2:11 PM
As Black History Month begins, we honor the generations of Black New Yorkers who built this city into the “gorgeous mosaic” we call home.
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
Today, we reflect on the words of Mayor David Dinkins: our city’s first Black mayor (and a democratic socialist!).
I’ve been focusing on getting out of Texas as soon as I can for the past 5 months. The day is nearer today. One more month.
February 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM
I’ve been focusing on getting out of Texas as soon as I can for the past 5 months. The day is nearer today. One more month.
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Good morning chat, we survived the year of January.
February 1, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Good morning chat, we survived the year of January.
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Damien Burks: From Aspiring Game Dev to Cloud Security Leader
Damien Burks: From Aspiring Game Dev to Cloud Security Leader - Phillip Wylie
Summary In this episode, Phillip Wylie interviews Damien Burks, who shares his journey from aspiring video game developer to a successful career in cybersecurity and cloud technologies. Damien discusses his hacker origin story, the importance of cloud computing, and the differences between major cloud service providers like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure. He emphasizes the…
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February 1, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Damien Burks: From Aspiring Game Dev to Cloud Security Leader
Wow. I think…I think I have pattern recognition.
I have never thought of my, what I call, passive research as that but I just realized that’s what the hell it is!
😮
I have never thought of my, what I call, passive research as that but I just realized that’s what the hell it is!
😮
February 1, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Wow. I think…I think I have pattern recognition.
I have never thought of my, what I call, passive research as that but I just realized that’s what the hell it is!
😮
I have never thought of my, what I call, passive research as that but I just realized that’s what the hell it is!
😮
I’m kind of bracing myself for someone telling me “That lady is a (insert any number of heinous things here) and the idea was stolen from a monk!”
😭😭😭
😭😭😭
I’m doing The Artist’s Way for the next 12 weeks. Officially, I start on Monday but I read the intro and signed the contract at 1am last night. Did my first set of morning pages today.
Why? I’ve been obsessing over an article’s lack of perfection for 3 weeks. Never used to happen before 😭.
Why? I’ve been obsessing over an article’s lack of perfection for 3 weeks. Never used to happen before 😭.
January 29, 2026 at 3:10 PM
I’m kind of bracing myself for someone telling me “That lady is a (insert any number of heinous things here) and the idea was stolen from a monk!”
😭😭😭
😭😭😭
I’m doing The Artist’s Way for the next 12 weeks. Officially, I start on Monday but I read the intro and signed the contract at 1am last night. Did my first set of morning pages today.
Why? I’ve been obsessing over an article’s lack of perfection for 3 weeks. Never used to happen before 😭.
Why? I’ve been obsessing over an article’s lack of perfection for 3 weeks. Never used to happen before 😭.
January 29, 2026 at 3:05 PM
I’m doing The Artist’s Way for the next 12 weeks. Officially, I start on Monday but I read the intro and signed the contract at 1am last night. Did my first set of morning pages today.
Why? I’ve been obsessing over an article’s lack of perfection for 3 weeks. Never used to happen before 😭.
Why? I’ve been obsessing over an article’s lack of perfection for 3 weeks. Never used to happen before 😭.
I somehow slept 8h44m last night. Forgot to adjust my alarm, so I woke up an hour later than I would have wanted.
But I feel like I could have slept for 2 more hours. This month feels like no amount of sleep is enough.
My nervous system must be frying itself.
But I feel like I could have slept for 2 more hours. This month feels like no amount of sleep is enough.
My nervous system must be frying itself.
January 28, 2026 at 3:29 PM
I somehow slept 8h44m last night. Forgot to adjust my alarm, so I woke up an hour later than I would have wanted.
But I feel like I could have slept for 2 more hours. This month feels like no amount of sleep is enough.
My nervous system must be frying itself.
But I feel like I could have slept for 2 more hours. This month feels like no amount of sleep is enough.
My nervous system must be frying itself.
I’m trying this thing where I shake violently after doomscrolling.
My dog shakes after she experiences stress and it works for her so…why not?
My dog shakes after she experiences stress and it works for her so…why not?
January 28, 2026 at 2:38 PM
I’m trying this thing where I shake violently after doomscrolling.
My dog shakes after she experiences stress and it works for her so…why not?
My dog shakes after she experiences stress and it works for her so…why not?
I’ve gotten to used to speaking things aloud.
January 21, 2026 at 12:35 AM
I’ve gotten to used to speaking things aloud.
Jeez, I need to just write every day.
January 21, 2026 at 12:34 AM
Jeez, I need to just write every day.