Tech Woke
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How to Break Into GovTech Cybersecurity (What Nobody Tells You)
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Why Most People Don’t Get Tech Jobs (Recruiter Explains the Truth)
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Cloud Security Isn’t Entry-Level… Here’s How Beginners Actually Get In
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Is RMF Broken? The Real Reason ATOs Keep Getting Delayed
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Break Into Cloud Security in 2026
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
RMF Academy: https://www.rmfacademy.io/Please Rate the Podcast: https://ratethispodcast.com/techwokeTimestamps:00:00 "Master RMF Execution Skills&...
How to Get Into Cybersecurity in 2026 With No Experience
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Career Roadmaps and Training Insights with Jason Dion
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Break Into Federal Cybersecurity With No Experience
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Break Into Health Tech Without Any Experience
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Break Into AI Governance Without Any Experience
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Unlocking AI for Wealth: Practical Tips to Scale Your Business and Life
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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From High School to Cybersecurity Analyst at 17
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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GRC Is Changing | What You MUST Learn to Stay Competitive (SCA-R Explains)
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How AI Is Transforming the Federal Government
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Breaking Into GRC Engineering: Insights, Automation, and Careers
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Breaking Into Cybersecurity GRC Careers, Soft Skills, and Navigating New Tech Trends
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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AI Resumes Won’t Save You: Personal Branding & Salary Negotiations
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Navigating AI Resumes, Personal Branding, and Salary Negotiations in Today’s Tech Job Market
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to get into cybersecurity with no experience 2025
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Breaking Into GovTech: Certifications, Clearances, and Career Secrets with ft. @symonebeez
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Land an ISSO Job with Zero Experience
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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From Theater to Tech: Khalif Cooper’s Journey to Self-Taught Software Engineer
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Succeed in Government Cybersecurity: RMF, CMMC, and Career Growth Tips
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How To Make A Career Shift: From Teacher To Tech
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Transitioning From T-Mobile Store Manager to Govtech Software Business Analyst
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Break Into Cybersecurity Without the Traditional Path
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How Cloud Security Governance Can Launch Your Cyber Career
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Get in the Right Rooms in Tech (Even With No Experience)
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Start Your CMMC Journey with No Experience
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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FROM Software Engineer TO Product Manager and Here's What Happened!
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Private Sector vs Government: Career Advice, Investing Tips, and AI’s Impact
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to Break into GRC Cybersecurity (Without a Tech Background)
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How To Become a Solutions Engineer With no Experience
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to get a Security Clearance for I.T. Jobs 🇺🇸 GovTech 2025
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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From military To Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME)
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Breaking Into Cybersecurity From ZERO Experience in 2025!
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Top RMF Interview Questions and Answers to Ace Your Next Job
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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From Tech Founder to PG County Executive Candidate
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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What Does a Government ISSO ACTUALLY Do All Day?
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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FREE Information System Security Officer Training
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Information:Instagram: techwokepodcastTiktok: TechwokeSkool Community Link:https://www.skool.com/techwokecommunity/aboutCybersecurity Consulting:...
How to become a Cyber Threat Intel analyst No Experience
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another dynamic episode of Tech Woke where today we're thrilled to present How to become Cyber Threat Intel Analyst As your guide, host...
How to get into Govtech Cyber Security with No Experience
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Tech Woke where we break down the world of cyber security and tech innovation. In today's special edition, we dive deep into the j...
What Really Happened at Govtech Con!
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another exciting episode of the Tech Woke podcast, hosted by Chris, a Government Risk and Compliance (GRC) specialist in the GovTech space....
Custodian Trying To Figure Out What Cyber Career Fits him
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Tech Woke! I'm your host, Christopher Okpala, and today we're diving into an inspiring journey in the world...
Building a STEM Personal Brand FAST in 2025
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another enticing episode of Tech Woke! In Episode 8, we dive deep with our inspiring guest Camille Smith. Camille is a scientist, chemical ...
From College Dropout To Self Taught Web Developer Freelancer
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Tech Woke Podcast. Today, we’ve got an inspirational guest who’s made waves in the tech world by ...
Should You Attend the Techsgiving Conference? Here's What You Need to Know!
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Tech Woke Podcast, I'll be diving into a couple of exciting topics! First, I'll explain the concept of Techsgiving—wh...
How To Get Into Govtech Cybersecurity with no experience
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode Tech Woke Podcast! I'm your host, Chris, and today we have an exceptional guest, Brandon Moody, who brings a wealth of knowledg...
@DrDannielleEason Breaking into GRC: Your Path to Success in Cybersecurity | Tech Woke Podcast #31
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of the Tech Woke Podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Dannielle Eason to explore her inspiring journey into the c...
@NoWaySheCodes From Microsoft Software Engineer To NBA Product manager | Tech Woke Podcast 29
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Tech Woke! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Gabrielle, who shares her inspiring journey from ...
Get Hired in Cybersecurity FAST with MarKeisha Snaith | Tech Woke Podcast 28
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Tech Woke! Today, we're diving into the transformative world of tech and career growth with our special...
From Car Sales To Computer Repair Business Owner| TechWokePodcast Episode 27
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Tech Woke! I'm your host, Chris, and today we have an inspiring and insightful guest, Ricardo Givens. Ricardo has ha...
Fanta-Marie Toure From Law School Reject To Six Figures In Cybersecurity| TechWokePodcast Episode 23
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how Fanta transitioned from a tech-obsessed art school student to a cybersecurity professional, despite initial challenges and skepticism. We...
Jeffrey Scruggs Journey From Traffic Engineer to AI Specialist| TechWokePodcast Episode 22
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tech Woke Podcast Episode 22! In this episode, we sit down with Jeffrey Scruggs to discuss his incredible journey from studying Traffic Eng...
Chris journey to a six-figure InfoSec Officer
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Okpala, affectionately known as Chris, is the engaging host of the Tech Woke podcast, where he delves into the intricacies of cybersecurit...
From Broke Beginnings To Government Contracting Specialist FT Ousmane Toure
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tech Woke, where we dive deep into the journeys of remarkable individuals. In today's episode, we're thrilled to shed light on the ...
19 Year Old Cybersecurity Prodigy FT Kevin Tchatat
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey tech enthusiasts, welcome back to another episode of the Tech Woke Podcast, where we delve into the world of cybersecurity, career development, an...
Journey to 6 Figure GRC Analyst ft. Kyree Fuller
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to My Space, the podcast where we explore the nuances of cybersecurity and career growth! I'm your host, Christopher Okpala, and today we&...
From College Dropout to Information System Security Engineer FT Leslie Moriba
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tech Woke everyone! In today's compelling episode, titled "From College Dropout to Information System Security Engineer," we ar...
How To Grow Your Career in the GRC Govtech Space
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 17 of the #TechWokePodcast. I'm your host, Christopher Okpala, and today we're diving deep into the various career paths av...
From Police Officer to AI and Cybersecurity R&D Specialist Ft John Carthern
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Tech Woke, Tech Woke Podcast Episode 16: "From Police Officer to AI and Cybersecurity R&D Specialist"In this riveting episode, ...
From Army To Cybersecurity Subject Matter Expert (SME) ft. Huralain Mohamed
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another exciting episode of Tech Woke! Today, we're thrilled to have Huralain Mohamed, a true powerhouse in the field of cybersecurity,...
From Pool Cleaner to Network Engineer ft. Robert Lott
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode of Tech Woke. In today's episode, we delve deep into an inspiring career journey with Robert Lott, who transitione...
Nigel Boston Journey To Cyber Threat Intelligence Analyst in One Year
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Tech Woke. the podcast where we dive deep into the journeys of inspiring individuals in the tech world. In today's episode, titled...
Unveiling the Secrets: Tameka Kirk's Path to Information Security
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another enlightening episode of Tech Woke Today, we're diving into the extraordinary journey of Tameka Kirk, an IT program manager at t...
Cybersecurity Careers Degrees vs Certifications
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Tech Woke show, everyone! I'm your host, Christopher Okpala, and today we're diving into a hotly debated topic in the cybe...
From Athlete To Mac System Administrator
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Tech Woke, the podcast where we dive deep into the journeys of individuals navigating their unique career paths. Today, ...
From Security Guard To Network Engineer
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of Tech Woke where we delve into the world of cybersecurity, career transitions, and personal journeys. Today's episode...
Transitioning From From Office Administrator To Information System Security Officer
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another insightful episode of Tech Woke I'm your host, Christopher Okpala, and joining me, as always, is my co-host, Neisha. Today...
Transitioning from Retail to Information System Security Officer
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
✤ Hi everyone!!!✤ Welcome to “Tech Woke” ✤Osasu shares his inspiring journey from working in retail to becoming an Information System Secu...