Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove
Technology
About
On this show we'll talk about tech - software engineering, data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning - government contracting, the business of business, money, and what really drives us.
Episodes
- Still Here: The Relentless Incrementalist with Dan Folliard, Former Chief Digital and AI Officer at USSOCOM
Dan Folliard, former Chief Digital and AI Officer at USSOCOM, joins Shana Cosgrove to discuss accelerating AI and digital capabilities in defense. He emphasizes cultural transformation, trustworthy data governance, and "relentless incremen…
- Still Here: Beyond the Uniform with Mary O’Brien, CEO of Mary O'Brien Strategies
Retired three-star General Mary O’Brien shares insights on empowerment, innovation, and her 38-year military career, including her transition into cybersecurity and experiences with home cyber parenting. O’Brien advises listeners to define…
- Still Here: Make Yourself Valuable with Ross O'Rourke, CEO of Crimson Phoenix
Host Shana Cosgrove interviews Ross O'Rourke, CEO of Crimson Phoenix, about recruiting engineers and authenticity in government contracting. O'Rourke discusses his career path, business strategies, and leadership advice.
- Still Here: Breaking into the Clear World with Lindy Kyzer, VP of Content and Market Engagement at Clearance Jobs
Shana Cosgrove interviews Lindy Kyzer about security clearance careers, including recruiting market shifts, networking, and overcoming challenges. Kyzer shares personal experiences, parenting strategies, and advice for authenticity in a ma…
- Still Here: The Power of a Wish with Lesli Creedon, CEO of Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic
Lesli Creedon, CEO of Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic, joins Shana Cosgrove on Outspoken to discuss the profound impact of granting wishes to children with critical illnesses. They cover the hope and joy wishes bring, leadership challenges, commu…
- Still Here: Be Unruly with Lauren Wittenberg Weiner, Founder and Former CEO of Wittenberg Weiner Consulting
Lauren Wittenberg Weiner discusses her book "Unruly," her journey building a $100M
- A Little Bit Louder Now: Capt. Lindsay Dady, Cyber Operations Officer at the United States Air Force.
Capt. Lindsay Dady shares her unexpected path from mechanical engineering to cyber operations in the Air Force, discussing cyber warfare, mental health, and burnout. She reflects on challenges and proud moments in her career.
- Anne Arundel Community College Talk, Part 3: Audience Q&A
In this episode, Shana Cosgrove answers audience questions from her keynote at Anne Arundel Community College's Women in STEM event. Topics include her first computer, developing soft skills, early career impacts, data science in healthcar…
- Anne Arundel Community College Talk, Part 2: Student Advice
Shana Cosgrove delivers the keynote at Anne Arundel Community College's Women in STEM event, sharing her journey and advice for students. She encourages technical depth, resilience, and bravery in the STEM field, followed by a Q&A session.
- Anne Arundel Community College Talk, Part 1: Shana's Journey.
In this episode, Shana Cosgrove shares her personal journey from a computer science student to the founder of Nyla Technology Solutions, speaking at Anne Arundel Community College's Women in STEM event. She offers advice on technical depth…
- A Little Bit Louder Now: Michael Contreras, Founder and President at Ensemble Consultancy.
Michael Contreras, founder of Ensemble Consultancy, shares his transition from civil engineering to innovation consulting, leveraging his expertise in patterns and analysis. He discusses his educational background, entrepreneurial spirit,…
- A Little Bit Louder Now: Lisa Chang, Chief Technology Officer at Praxis Engineering.
Shana Cosgrove hosts Lisa Chang, CTO of Praxis Engineering, on Outspoken. They discuss Chang's journey from chemical engineering to CTO, leadership, and the unique challenges women face in male-dominated tech fields. Chang also shares insi…
- A Little Bit Louder Now: Dr. Christina Parisi, MD. Owner and Founder of Maryland Weight Care.
Dr. Christina Parisi, MD, discusses her transition from emergency medicine to founding Maryland Weight Care, emphasizing preventative health and addressing weight issues to improve long-term quality of life. She highlights the importance o…
- A Little Bit Louder Now: Kassie Sandacz, CEO for Voices of Vets.
In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove interviews Kassie Sandacz, CEO of Voices for Vets. Sandacz shares how a high school suggestion led her to sing for veterans, discovering the profound impact music has on them. S…
- A Little Bit Louder Now: Krista Crawford, Ph.D., MBA, SPHR, Vistage Chair.
In this episode of Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove, host Shana talks with Krista Crawford, Ph.D., MBA, SPHR, Vistage Chair. They discuss mindfulness, connection, inner work, leadership, and conflict resolution, drawing from Krista's experien…
- A Little Bit Louder Now: Christine McDannell, Founder, Owner, and Successful Exits of over 20 Small Businesses.
In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, host Shana Cosgrove interviews entrepreneur Christine McDannell. McDannell shares insights on her journey founding and exiting over 60 businesses in 20 years, starting with a bootstrapped cleaning…
- A Little Bit Louder Now: The Honorable Susan “Sue” Gordon, Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence of the United States of America.
Shana Cosgrove interviews Sue Gordon, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence, about her career path, including her time in the CIA and NGA. They discuss critical thinking, decision-making, and how challenges in her civil…
- 2024 Word of the Year
This episode of Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove focuses on the 2024 Word of the Year. The podcast is described as quick and to the point.
- 5 Major Life Decisions
This podcast episode, "5 Major Life Decisions," from the show "Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove," offers quick and to-the-point advice.
- Thinking in Bets
This is a quick, to the point podcast. Listeners are invited to send fan mail.
- 5 Major Quotes
This is a quick, to the point podcast episode from Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove, which includes fan mail.
- Crying at Work
Shana Cosgrove's podcast, Outspoken, presents a concise episode titled "Crying at Work." The show aims to deliver information quickly and directly.
- A Little Bit Louder Now: William Cosgrove, Founder of Cool Kids Inc.
William Cosgrove, founder of Cool Kids Inc., discusses his company
- Can You Hear Me Now: Kathleen Fanone, Psychotherapist and Co-Founder of the Baltimore Center for Psychotherapy.
In this episode, Shana Cosgrove interviews psychotherapist Kathleen Fanone, discussing burnout, impostor syndrome, and destigmatizing mental health care. Kathleen shares insights on career building and the challenges of perfectionism.
- 10 Thoughts on 10 Years
This podcast episode is titled "10 Thoughts on 10 Years" and is part of the "Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove" series. Listeners are invited to send fan mail.
- Run Until Tackled
This episode of Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove is titled Run Until Tackled. Listeners are invited to send fan mail.
- Can You Hear Me Now: Garrett Yee, Vice President and General Manager at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT).
Garrett Yee, formerly of the U.S. Army and now VP at GDIT, shares his experiences transitioning to the private sector, learning resilience after early setbacks, and the importance of planning and honesty in leadership.
- The Woman Who Smashed Codes
This is a quick, to the point podcast episode from Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove. Listeners are invited to send fan mail.
- Can You Hear Me Now: Violet M. Apple, CEO at Girl Scouts of Central Maryland.
In this episode of Outspoken, Shana Cosgrove interviews Violet Apple, CEO of Girl Scouts of Central Maryland. They discuss the evolution of the Girl Scouts, focusing on leadership, STEM initiatives, and social problem-solving. Apple shares…
- Can You Hear Me Now: Lauren Knausenberger, Chief Information Officer at the Department of the Air Force.
Shana Cosgrove hosts Lauren Knausenberger, CIO of the Department of the Air Force, to discuss enterprise IT, cybersecurity, data, and AI. Knausenberger shares her journey into the Air Force, her views on family and team dynamics, and lesso…
- Can You Hear Me Now: Latisha Rourke, Vice President, Cyber & Intelligence & General Manager at Lockheed Martin.
In this episode of Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove, Latisha Rourke, VP at Lockheed Martin, shares insights on her career in cyber and intelligence. She offers advice on leadership, self-selection for challenging roles, and navigating a male-…
- Can You Hear Me Now: Cori Lathan, PhD, Author of Inventing the Future and Founder of AnthroTronix
Dr. Cori Lathan, founder of AnthroTronix and author of "Inventing the Future," discusses her career path from neuroscience and aerospace to founding a company that developed groundbreaking inventions. She shares insights on technology, the…
- Can You Hear Me Now: Kristen Parks, Owner and Chief Creative Officer at Eleven Peppers Studios.
In this episode of The Outspoken Podcast, Shana Cosgrove interviews Kristen Parks, Owner and Chief Creative Officer at Eleven Peppers Studios. Kristen shares insights on the importance of creative engagement in government contracting, the…
- Can You Hear Me Now: Meena Nankani, Vice President at J.P. Morgan Private Bank.
Meena Nankani, VP at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, shares her journey into finance, inspired by her mother's financial struggles. She discusses J.P. Morgan's services, encourages financial confidence, and offers advice to young professionals,…
- From the Rafters: Frankie Velez, President of Praxis Engineering.
In this episode of Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove, Frankie Velez, President of Praxis Engineering, shares his journey from the Navy to leadership. He emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, team collaboration, and a personal leaders…
- From the Rafters: Cynthia P. Jenkins, CMO and Founder of Skillsgapp
Host Shana Cosgrove speaks with Cynthia Jenkins, founder and CMO of Skillsgapp, about her company's work creating video games that introduce middle and high school students to STEM careers. They discuss Jenkins' career transition from mark…
- From the Rafters: Shana Cosgrove, Founder and CEO of Nyla Technology Solutions.
In this episode of Outspoken, Shana Cosgrove, founder and CEO of Nyla Technology Solutions, shares her journey from corporate aspirations to entrepreneurship. She details how she named her company after her mother and discusses navigating…
- From the Rafters: Jennifer Walsmith, Vice President of Cyber and Information Solutions at Northrop Grumman
Host Shana Cosgrove talks with Jennifer Walsmith, VP of Cyber and Information Solutions at Northrop Grumman. They discuss remote work, career progression, and leadership strategies, including Jennifer's experience at the NSA and her role i…
- From the Rafters: Angel Smith, Partner, Mission Solutions and Customer Expansion (MSCE) at Microsoft
Angel Smith, Partner at Microsoft, shares her journey from Marine Corps pilot to her current role focusing on data and customer expansion. She discusses the evolving security landscape, the importance of decision superiority, and her insig…
- From the Rafters: Julie Lenzer, Chief Innovation Officer at ARMI
In this episode of Outspoken, host Shana Cosgrove speaks with Julie Lenzer, Chief Innovation Officer at ARMI. They discuss Lenzer's journey in computer science and manufacturing, her pursuit of a master's in machine learning, and her work…
- From the Rafters: Bailey Bickley, Chief Strategy Officer, NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center
Shana Cosgrove hosts Bailey Bickley, NSA Cybersecurity Collaboration Center
- From the Rafters: Nic Cober, Esq., Principal Managing Partner of CJR and Founder of The BOW Collective
In this episode, host Shana Cosgrove interviews Nic Cober, Esq., Principal Managing Partner of CJR and founder of The BOW Collective. Nic shares her experiences with serial entrepreneurship, the founding of her nonprofit, and encourages wo…
- For the Back of the Room: Amit Singh, Chief Architect for the Intel Sector of BlueHalo.
In this episode of Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove, host Shana Cosgrove interviews Amit Singh, Chief Architect for the Intel Sector of BlueHalo. Amit discusses his journey into electrical engineering, the sale of his company Asymmetrik to Bl…
- For the Back of the Room: Tasha Cornish, Executive Director at Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI).
Tasha Cornish, Executive Director at the Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc. (CAMI), shares insights on cybersecurity
- For the Back of the Room: Megan Jaffer, CEO of IAI Strategies LLC and host of the Iron Butterfly Podcast.
In this episode of Outspoken, Shana Cosgrove interviews Megan Jaffer, CEO of IAI Strategies LLC and host of the Iron Butterfly Podcast. Megan shares her path into the intelligence community, emphasizing perseverance, the impact of mentors…
- For the Back of the Room: Christie Getman, Country Director for Nepal at Mercy Corps.
Christie Getman, Country Director for Nepal at Mercy Corps, discusses her international career, the evolution of foreign aid mechanisms, and the personal impact of her work. She shares insights on supporting emergency response and the impo…
- For the Back of the Room: Vimesh Patel, Chief Technology Advisor at World Wide Technology and Board of Directors Member at INSA.
In this episode of Outspoken, Shana Cosgrove interviews Vimesh Patel, Chief Technology Advisor at World Wide Technology and INSA Board Member. Vimesh shares his experiences with the NSA, discusses securing paternity leave, and reflects on…
- For the Back of the Room: Ashley Spurr and Lisa Harris, Co-Owners of Elevare, LLC.
In this episode of Outspoken with Shana Cosgrove, host Shana Cosgrove interviews Ashley Spurr and Lisa Harris, co-owners of Elevare, LLC. They discuss the founding of their company, the importance of refining services, and insights into fe…
- For the Back of the Room: Gerard Spivey, Senior Systems Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services.
In this episode, Shana Cosgrove interviews Gerard Spivey, Senior Systems Development Engineer at Amazon Web Services. Spivey shares insights into Amazon's interview process, his role at AWS, his experiences with side hustles including his…
- For the Back of the Room: Laura Neuman, Entrepreneur, CEO, and former candidate for Governor of Maryland.
In this episode of Outspoken, host Shana Cosgrove interviews Laura Neuman, an Entrepreneur, CEO, and former candidate for Governor of Maryland. Laura shares her journey of overcoming challenges through persistence and a love for work, disc…