Press Release: Hacker in Heels Acquires The Cyber Queens Podcast
Hacker in Heels, the mentorship and coaching community for women in cybersecurity, today announced it acquired the Cyber Queens Podcast, the award-winning weekly live show on women in cybersecurity. The acquisition of the Cyber Queens Podcast brand and its assets supports Hacker in Heels’ mission of securing women into positions of power in the cybersecurity industry, and further strengthens the company’s position as a top resource and advocate for bold, ambitious, unapologetic women in cybersecurity. This acquisition brings the powerhouse networks of both brands under one roof, under the leadership of Hacker in Heels’ Founder and CEO, Stacey Champagne, and Maril Vernon, Co-Founder of Cyber Queens Podcast as Hacker in Heels COO.
“Hacker in Heels is excited for the Cyber Queens Podcast to become the official podcast of our community, as we continue to identify opportunities that benefit our members and the greater cybersecurity industry for women” said Stacey Champagne, Founder and CEO of Hacker in Heels. “Our combined programming, networks, and expertise will support women in cybersecurity to navigate sexism, bias, and gatekeeping systems that exist in the industry today, and create a more effective, inclusive, and secure working culture that benefits all.”
Stacey Champagne has nearly a decade of experience in cybersecurity and launched Hacker in Heels to introduce economically disadvantaged women to a lucrative career, as well as address the prevalent inequalities in the industry. Hacker in Heels is a collective of progressive women focused on meaningful relationships and excellence in their craft. The combined Hacker in Heels-Cyber Queens Podcast experience will give ambitious women in cybersecurity the opportunity to connect, learn new skills together, and share thought leadership content, as well as educate the broader cybersecurity industry on the necessity of women’s work and research.
“The alignment between us was so natural, we’ve been fans and advocates for the work Stacey does at Hacker in Heels for a long time. We are excited to finally combine forces and expand our offerings and capabilities to create an equitable, sustainable company and community that promotes the valuable, essential strengths and skills of women in cybersecurity,” said Maril Vernon, Co-Founder of Cyber Queens Podcast and award-winning ethical hacker.
About Hacker in Heels
Hacker in Heels is the mentorship and coaching community for ambitious women in cybersecurity who are passionate about professional development and expanding their networks. Hacker in Heels’ approach to career development in their courses, content, and community is designed to help women craft sustainable and successful careers in cybersecurity. Founded by Stacey Champagne in 2020, Hacker in Heels has helped dozens of women gain clarity, confidence, and skills needed to advance their cybersecurity careers. Hacker in Heels provides thoughtful, high-quality programs and events for women at every level, connected through a digital community platform that brings together members from around the world and provides unlimited virtual access to resources and recordings that help them up-level their leadership and technical skills. Learn more at hackerinheels.com and follow on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn: @hackerinheels.
About Cyber Queens Podcast
Cyber Queens Podcast is the award-winning show with a mission to solve the diversity problem in cybersecurity by inspiring and empowering women and minorities to seize their place in the cyber community. Founded in 2022 by three single moms with careers in the cybersecurity industry, Cyber Queens Podcast has a library of 40+ episodes with new live shows produced weekly on topics centered around the shifting landscape of cybersecurity talent. With only one-quarter of women represented in cybersecurity, and even less representation of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC, Cyber Queens Podcast invites a diverse slate of guests on the show to discuss what needs to happen as Boomers exit the cyber-workforce and Gen-Z arrives with demands for inclusion to ensure the security of our companies and society. Cyber Queens Podcast is building the sisterhood of cyber.® Learn more at cyberqueenspodcast.com and follow on Instagram, X/Twitter, TikTok, Youtube, and LinkedIn: @thecyberqueens
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