Empowering Women Through Tech: The Inspiration Behind Cyber Savvy Woman with Rachele Schainker | The Cyber Savvy Woman | EP 101

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 If you’re a founder, advisor, designer, therapist, or any business owner trying to stay safe in a digital world that moves fast—this conversation was made for you. Don’t forget to: 👍 Support conversations that make cybersecurity more accessible 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss practical strategies for protecting your business 💬 Share the one insight that made you rethink your digital safety 🔗 Send this to a woman business owner who deserves to feel cyber-confident #CyberSavvyWoman #WomenInBusiness #CybersecurityForSmallBusiness #FemaleFounders #DigitalSafety #MSP #AIForBusiness #TechConfidence #WomenWhoLead #CyberHygiene #SmallBusinessTips