Season 1, Episode 6 - Karina Mansfield, Managing Director at Phriendly Phishing

In this episode of The Well-Dressed Mind, Lindsay sits down with powerhouse tech executive Karina Mansfield, Managing Director of Friendly Phishing, to explore what it means to lead with authenticity in a male-dominated industry. Karina shares her 25-year journey across cybersecurity, SaaS, and telecommunications—covering everything from Melbourne’s rise as a global tech hub to the evolving impact of AI, the realities of women’s leadership, and why grit is the #1 trait she hires for. They dive into behavioral science, personal style as quiet confidence, navigating career breaks, and the future of women in tech. It’s an inspiring, deeply human conversation with one of Australia’s most respected leaders. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit veryonlineally.substack.com