The Cyber Savvy Woman

In this episode of THE CYBER SAVVY WOMAN, host Rachele Schainker sits down with executive coach and author Rachel Burr for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, mindset, and navigating change in a tech-driven world.
Rachel Burr shares her journey into leadership coaching, the critical role of mindset and self-awareness, and why imposter syndrome is far more common among leaders than many realize—especially women. Together, they explore practical ways to build trust and resilience within teams, how leaders can create a healthy culture around cybersecurity without fear or overwhelm, and why partnerships matter when navigating complex technology decisions.
Rachel also discusses key insights from her book Butterfly Goo, a powerful metaphor for transformation that emphasizes embracing discomfort, leveraging core strengths, and trusting yourself through change. The episode wraps with a rapid-fire cybersecurity round that blends humor, perspective, and practical awareness.
This episode is a must-listen for women business owners and leaders who want to lead with confidence, clarity, and courage—without needing to be deeply technical.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Cyber Savvy Woman
00:52 Meet Your Host, Rachel Schenker
01:17 Interview with Rachel Burr: Leadership and Transformation
01:48 The Journey to Leadership Coaching
03:19 Mindset Shifts in Leadership
06:17 Imposter Syndrome and Leadership Challenges
08:02 Building Trust and Resilience in Teams
09:47 Self-Awareness in Leadership
11:36 Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity Awareness
14:24 The Importance of Partnerships in Cybersecurity
15:29 Modeling Good Habits and Communication
16:56 Butterfly Goo: A Story of Transformation
20:01 Trusting Yourself and Learning from Mentors
20:39 A Hilarious Golf Lesson Gone Wrong
23:12 Daily Practices for Women Leaders
24:06 The Importance of Self-Reliance
26:41 Debunking Leadership Myths
28:43 Balancing Strategy and People Management
30:46 Rapid Fire Round: Cybersecurity Insights
33:44 Closing Thoughts and Where to Find More
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In this episode of The Cyber Savvy Woman, host Rachele Schainker sits down with Natalie Oh of Taran Insurance for a candid conversation about what it really means to plan ahead—without fear, perfection, or technical overwhelm.
Natalie shares her unexpected journey from aspiring prosecutor to insurance advisor, shaped by powerful personal experiences that reveal the real consequences of not planning for the future. Together, Rachele and Natalie explore the parallels between cybersecurity and insurance: both are about preparing for the what-ifs before they become crises.
This episode breaks down common myths around life insurance and long-term care, highlights how women often approach planning differently than men, and reinforces an empowering message: you don’t need to love technology—or fully understand it—to take control of your financial and digital well-being.
Whether you’re a business owner, professional, or caregiver, this conversation will help you replace uncertainty with clarity and confidence.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Welcome to The Cyber Savvy Woman
00:52 Meet Your Host: Rachele Schainker
01:14 Guest Introduction: Natalie of Taran Insurance
01:37 Natalie’s Journey from Law School to Insurance
02:26 Why Proactive Planning Matters
02:52 Common Myths and Fears Around Insurance
03:14 Real-Life Stories That Changed Everything
04:18 Cybersecurity & Insurance: Preparing for the “What Ifs”
06:04 Empowering Women to Make Confident Financial Decisions
08:29 Generational Differences in Planning
09:32 Natalie’s Relationship with Technology
10:53 Rapid Fire Questions
12:01 How to Connect with Natalie
14:12 Final Takeaways & Call to Action
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In this inaugural episode of Cyber Savvy Woman, host Rachele Schainker, a Silicon Valley technologist and owner of CMIT Solutions, sits down with Caron Shahrestani, a video marketing expert and founder of a boutique marketing company. Together, they explore the latest tech trends shaping the digital landscape—like YouTube Shorts overtaking TikTok and Amazon’s AI-powered streaming service, Showrunner—and share actionable strategies for women in business.
Carone offers practical advice on leveraging video marketing, social media strategies, and automation tools to grow your brand. She also dives into the power of targeted ads, creative workflows, and her inspiring journey from high-end retail to video marketing and coaching.
Whether you’re a business owner, content creator, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights to help you confidently navigate the digital age.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How short-form video and AI are transforming marketing
✅ Tools and workflows for business growth
✅ The role of targeted ads and automation in scaling your brand
✅ Carone’s personal journey and lessons learned
Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Cyber Savvy Woman
01:50 – The Rise of YouTube Shorts and AI in Video
10:20 – Effective Technology and Workflows for Business Growth
13:43 – The Power of Targeted Ads
23:02 – Carone Ani's Journey to Video Marketing
36:55 – Balancing In-Person and Online Networking
40:43 – Empowering Women in Business
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In this first episode, we’re turning the spotlight on why The Cyber Savvy Woman exists—and why women business owners deserve a space where cybersecurity feels empowering, not intimidating.
Nick Uresin steps in as guest-host to interview Rachel Schainker about her journey from corporate tech to becoming an MSP owner serving small businesses with clarity, support, and real-world solutions.
You'll hear how women business owners use tech differently, what they worry about (and shouldn’t), how AI is shaping their operations, the cybersecurity mistakes business owners make most, and why Rachel chose to build her MSP through a franchise model.
Key Discussion Points
00:00 — Welcome to The Cyber Savvy Woman (Rachele & Nick)
00:45 — Why this podcast needed to exist
02:00 — How AI will shape the conversations
03:30 — The gap Rachele saw in the cybersecurity space
05:00 — What women business owners struggle with most in tech
06:30 — Who will benefit from the show (audience breakdown)
07:45 — Types of guests and vendor partners we’ll bring on
09:00 — Why product-agnostic cybersecurity matters
10:30 — Real horror stories & what “cyber hygiene” really is
12:00 — Password managers, MFA, and sharing credentials safely
13:30 — Remote teams, secure internet, and keystroke logging risks
15:00 — Why Rachele chose the franchise model (CMIT)
16:30 — Running vs building: the decision that shaped the business
18:00 — Rachele’s background: Seattle roots & early tech work
20:00 — Leaving corporate America and the pivot to small business
21:30 — What CMIT does and how Rachele supports clients
23:00 — How to reach Rachele (LinkedIn & show notes)
24:00 — Final thoughts, subscribe & support
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The Cyber-Savvy Woman is where women business owners reclaim their power in the digital world. We break down the cybersecurity barriers that have kept women out of critical tech conversations, transforming complex protection strategies into clear, actionable guidance. Our vision: every woman leading a business deserves to feel unshakeable in her digital decisions— no matter her technical background.
From women founders who lead businesses in a digital world to top security experts who understand what's really at stake for your business, we bring you the voices that matter. Whether you're protecting client trust as a therapist, safeguarding financial data as an advisor, or scaling a mission-driven nonprofit, discover how to build digital strength without sacrificing the values-driven approach that makes your business thrive. Ready to stop letting cybersecurity intimidate you and start letting it elevate you?