EPISODE · Oct 28, 2025 · 25 MIN
YachtCast v3
from BarCode · host Chris Glanden
Summary:Live from the BarCode YachtCast 2025, host Chris Glanden sits down with Krista Arndt, Associate CISO at St. Luke’s University Health Network and author of “Permission to Be Real.” In this raw and authentic conversation recorded aboard the SS McMenamin, Krista shares her journey from aspiring nurse to cybersecurity leader, the parallels between drag racing and infosec, and the art of blending authenticity with corporate leadership.This episode dives deep into risk, resilience, leadership, and the psychology of authenticity — while celebrating the Philly tech community, Titan 100 leaders, and the human side of cybersecurity.00:00 – Opening freestyle & Philly Tech Council shout-out02:28 – Welcome aboard the BarCode YachtCast 202503:13 – Introducing Krista Arndt, “Awesome Sauce CISO”05:00 – Life in healthcare security: high stakes & human impact06:10 – From surviving to leading: Krista’s unconventional path07:36 – Drag racing & cybersecurity: managing risk in high-speed chaos09:55 – The psychology behind leadership under pressure10:49 – Being real: authenticity in corporate culture12:44 – Finding balance between personality and professionalism13:09 – About the book “Permission to Be Real”15:00 – The importance of culture fit and personal growth16:06 – Recognizing leadership beyond accolades18:30 – What Titan 100 really means for Philly tech leaders21:28 – “The language of the business” — redefined23:25 – Q&A, laughs, and book giveaways24:22 – Closing creditsBarCode Podcast: https://barcodesecurity.com/podcastKrista Arndt – “Permission to Be Real” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Be-RealConnect with Krista on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kearndtPhilly Tech Council: https://phillytechcouncil.orgTitan 100 Philadelphia: https://www.titan100.biz/philadelphiaBarCode Events & Live Shows: https://barcodesecurity.com/eventsSubscribe to the BarCode Podcast for real conversations with the people shaping the future of cybersecurity, tech, and human resilience.
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Summary:Live from the BarCode YachtCast 2025, host Chris Glanden sits down with Krista Arndt, Associate CISO at St. Luke’s University Health Network and author of “Permission to Be Real.” In this raw and authentic conversation recorded aboard the SS McMenamin, Krista shares her journey from aspiring nurse to cybersecurity leader, the parallels between drag racing and infosec, and the art of blending authenticity with corporate leadership.This episode dives deep into risk, resilience, leadership, and the psychology of authenticity — while celebrating the Philly tech community, Titan 100 leaders, and the human side of cybersecurity.00:00 – Opening freestyle & Philly Tech Council shout-out02:28 – Welcome aboard the BarCode YachtCast 202503:13 – Introducing Krista Arndt, “Awesome Sauce CISO”05:00 – Life in healthcare security: high stakes & human impact06:10 – From surviving to leading: Krista’s unconventional path07:36 – Drag racing & cybersecurity: managing risk in high-speed chaos09:55 – The psychology behind leadership under pressure10:49 – Being real: authenticity in corporate culture12:44 – Finding balance between personality and professionalism13:09 – About the book “Permission to Be Real”15:00 – The importance of culture fit and personal growth16:06 – Recognizing leadership beyond accolades18:30 – What Titan 100 really means for Philly tech leaders21:28 – “The language of the business” — redefined23:25 – Q&A, laughs, and book giveaways24:22 – Closing creditsBarCode Podcast: https://barcodesecurity.com/podcastKrista Arndt – “Permission to Be Real” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Be-RealConnect with Krista on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kearndtPhilly Tech Council: https://phillytechcouncil.orgTitan 100 Philadelphia: https://www.titan100.biz/philadelphiaBarCode Events & Live Shows: https://barcodesecurity.com/eventsSubscribe to the BarCode Podcast for real conversations with the people shaping the future of cybersecurity, tech, and human resilience.
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