The Cyber Savvy Woman

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The Cyber Savvy Woman is a business podcast hosted by Rachele Schainker, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rachele Schainker hosts The Cyber Savvy Woman, a business show with 46 episodes published.

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  Episode #147

  Building What Was Missing: Tarzine Jackson and the Future of Creative Platforms |The Cyber Savvy Woman| EP 146

  Sep 10, 202634 min

  In this episode of The Cyber Savvy Woman, Rachele Schainker speaks with Tarzine Jackson, a creative technologist, inventor, founder, and “block-shaped generalist” with experience in design, engineering, UX research, and product leadership. Tarzine shares how an unexpected college class changed her career path and how art, culture, and different communities influenced the way she understands technology and the world. They discuss Tarzine’s journey from working in tech to becoming an entrepreneur, including how being laid off twice encouraged her to create her own products. She introduces Desividy, a platform that helps creators bring their portfolios, social content, media kits, and dynamic resumes together in one place. She explains why creators need better ways to show their skills, experience, and work to employers and potential opportunities. This episode explores creativity, entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, privacy, and AI. Tarzine talks about building Desividy with security in mind, using zero-trust principles, labeling AI-generated content, identifying bots, and developing a Safety Suite with privacy as a priority. She also shares how she uses AI agents as a solo founder while continuing to question, check, and learn from the technology. Her story shows that being cyber savvy is not about knowing everything about technology, but understanding its possibilities, limitations, and impact.

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  Episode #146

  Less Hustle, Better Systems: Scaling Without Chaos| Jeremy Haas| The Cyber Savvy Woman| EP 145

  Sep 3, 202634 min

  In this episode of The Cyber Savvy Woman, Rachele Schainker sits down with Jeremy Haas, founder of Prefix Ops and a fractional operations leader who helps startups and small businesses build stronger systems, streamline operations, and grow with less chaos. Jeremy shares his journey from defense and sales operations into entrepreneurship and explains how an unexpected career setback ultimately led him to build his own consulting business. Together, Rachele and Jeremy explore why operational discipline matters so much as businesses grow. They discuss the warning signs that a founder has become the bottleneck, the importance of delegation and documentation, and why business owners need to step out of doing everything themselves so their teams and businesses can operate more effectively. The conversation also breaks down the difference between a COO and a fractional chief of staff, including how an operations partner can turn an executive's vision into practical systems and make sure new processes and technology are actually adopted. Jeremy explains why he focuses on solving the underlying problem first rather than simply adding another tool, especially at a time when businesses are overwhelmed by the growing number of SaaS and AI solutions available. Rachele and Jeremy also discuss operational drag, the hidden costs that can quietly reduce efficiency and profitability, and why small expenses and inefficient processes can add up over time. They talk about the importance of continuously refining systems as a business changes, moving away from the "this is how we've always done it" mindset, and making small improvements that create sustainable growth. The episode also takes a closer look at AI and its role in operations, including where it can genuinely improve efficiency and where businesses may be getting caught up in the hype. Jeremy shares why AI works best when paired with good systems, clear processes, and human judgment. Whether you're a founder trying to get out of the weeds, a growing business owner overwhelmed by technology and processes, or a leader looking for more sustainable ways to scale, this episode offers practical insights on building better systems, reducing operational chaos, and creating a business that can grow without relying on constant hustle. Book a call with Jeremy Hass: https://calendly.com/jeremy-prefixops/30min?month=2026-06

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  Episode #145

  Cyber Savvy Leadership: From Technical Expert to Strategic Authority | Alison Arnof| The Cyber Savvy Woman| EP 144

  Aug 27, 202634 min

  In this episode of The Cyber Savvy Woman, Rachele Schainker sits down with Alison Arnoff, founder of Dare 2 Be: An Unfair Advantage Consulting, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, confidence, influence, and navigating the challenges that come with stepping into senior roles. With a background in aerospace engineering, technology, startups, and executive leadership, Alison brings a unique perspective on what it takes to build a successful career without losing your authentic voice. Together, Rachele and Alison explore the unwritten rules that can shape how leaders are perceived, why being technically strong isn't always enough to advance, and how women can become more intentional about the way they communicate and show up in the workplace. Alison shares practical insights on building executive presence, developing stronger relationships, speaking with confidence, and understanding the difference between doing good work and being recognized for your impact. The conversation also dives into Alison's "Invisible Audit," a framework she uses to help leaders identify the expectations, relationships, and behaviors that may be influencing their career progression without them even realizing it. They discuss the transition from execution to strategic leadership, the importance of delegation, and why leaders need to understand the systems and people around them rather than focusing only on their own performance. Rachele and Alison also discuss AI and how leaders can approach new technology with intention. Alison explains why businesses should start with the problem they want to solve rather than simply looking for ways to use AI, and how the right technology can create meaningful improvements when it is connected to a clear business need. Whether you're an executive, an emerging leader, or someone looking to have more influence in your career, this episode offers practical insights on finding your voice, building confidence, navigating workplace dynamics, and becoming a more intentional leader. Connect with Alison Arnoff: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-arnoff/ Website: www.idare2be.com

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  Episode #144

  The Leadership Pressure No One Talks About in Tech | Keith Corbin| The Cyber Savvy Woman| EP 143

  Aug 20, 202633 min

  In this episode of The Cyber Savvy Woman, Rachele Schainker sits down with Keith Corbin, founder of Evolution Coaching, for a thoughtful conversation about leadership, workplace systems, and the realities leaders face in technology and product roles. With a background spanning engineering, product management, partnerships, and leadership in hyper-growth tech companies, Keith brings a perspective that goes beyond traditional leadership advice. Together, Rachele and Keith explore why leaders often mistake the friction and limitations of their roles for personal failure. Keith explains how organizational structures, competing expectations, and the responsibilities that come with management can create contradictions that leaders need to recognize rather than simply try to eliminate. They discuss why middle managers in particular can feel caught between the needs of their teams and the demands of the organization, and why what worked at one level of leadership may no longer work at the next. The conversation also looks at Keith's approach to coaching, including his ideas around frames, positions, patterns, and understanding the systems people operate within. He shares why organizational dysfunction can sometimes serve a purpose, how recognizing the underlying reasons for a problem can create new possibilities, and why leadership is not simply about individual traits but also about understanding the larger system. Rachele and Keith also discuss AI and technology, including the value of keeping some friction in our work rather than automatically removing it. Keith explains how he thinks critically about technology, why human connection still matters in his coaching practice, and how leaders can use technology intentionally instead of simply choosing whatever is easiest. Whether you're a technology leader, middle manager, emerging executive, or someone navigating the complexities of leadership, this episode offers a grounded perspective on working within imperfect systems, understanding the realities of your role, and making more intentional choices about how you lead. Connect with Keith Corbin: Website: https://evolutioncoach.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kjcorbin/

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  Episode #143

  The Tech Isn’t the Problem: Fixing Operational Chaos in AI & Healthcare| Sylvia Bargellini | The Cyber Savvy Woman| EP 142

  Aug 13, 202626 min

  In this episode of The Cyber Savvy Woman, Rachele Schainker sits down with Sylvia Bargellini, founder of Linicorp, to discuss what happens when emerging technology meets the realities of people, processes, and complex organizations. With 15 years of experience working across emerging technology, healthcare, and consumer tech, Sylvia shares how she helps IT and operations teams approach AI and other new technologies with greater clarity and less risk. Together, Rachele and Sylvia explore why technology itself is often not the reason an implementation fails. They discuss operational chaos, unclear processes, stakeholder challenges, and the importance of understanding the problem before choosing a technology solution. Sylvia shares real-world examples that show why a tool cannot fix a broken process and why human behavior needs to be considered when designing and implementing new technology. The conversation also explores Sylvia's known and unknown two-by-two framework, which helps teams identify what they know, what they don't know, their assumptions, and potential risks before moving forward. Rachele and Sylvia discuss AI adoption in healthcare, why some organizations focus on the appearance of AI adoption rather than its actual usefulness, and the risks that can come with shadow workflows, shadow IT, and agent-to-agent AI. As the conversation continues, Sylvia shares practical advice for leaders preparing for an AI rollout, including having a clear problem and outcome, understanding the human workflow, considering regulations, and choosing the right technology rather than simply using whatever tool is already available. At the heart of the discussion is a simple idea: technology only works when it fits the reality of the people and processes using it. If you're leading a healthcare IT or operations team, planning an AI implementation, or trying to navigate emerging technology without creating more operational chaos, this episode offers practical insights into making technology more usable, responsible, and effect

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