{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Distilled Security Podcast","title":"Episode 15: Community Building, Art of Convincing, and GTD Strategies","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/00fd0bc1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6861,"description":"🎙️ Welcome back to the Distilled Security Podcast!\nIn this episode, hosts Justin Leapline, Joe Wynn, and Rick Yocum sit down with James Ringold (Senior Security Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft and President of ISSA Pittsburgh) to talk all about building stronger cybersecurity communities.\nFrom the behind-the-scenes of BSides Pittsburgh 2025 to engaging the next generation through mentorship and student-led talks, this episode offers practical insights on how to grow inclusive, vendor-neutral spaces that truly support people in security.\nTopics Covered\nBSides Pittsburgh 2025 Highlights\nWhat made this year’s event stand out — from arcade machines and pastries to great speakers and a welcoming atmosphere.\nRunning an Inclusive Security Chapter\nInsights into leading ISSA Pittsburgh, maintaining momentum, and building a vendor-neutral space that feels open to everyone.\nThe Power of Consistency\nWhy showing up regularly and following through matters when growing a security community.\nMentoring the Next Generation\nThe importance of mentorship chains, student-led initiatives, and creating low-pressure environments for future leaders.\nEngaging Students Beyond Attendance\nHow to get students truly involved, from submitting talks to building long-term relationships that support career growth.\nAuthenticity and Community Building\nWhy empathy, storytelling, and invitation—not pressure—are essential for creating lasting, supportive security ecosystems.\nTimestamps:\n00:00:00 – Intro & Guest Welcome\n00:02:20 – BSides Pittsburgh 2025 Preview\n00:24:10 – Building Inclusive Security Communities\n00:41:20 – Mentorship & Student Talks\n01:11:00 – Whiskey Tasting: Grand Traverse Distillery\n01:33:00 – Growing Through Empathy & Local Leadership\n01:48:30 – Final Reflections & Outro\nLinks\nISSA Pittsburgh\nBSides Pittsburgh\nHosts\nJustin Leapline \nJoe Wynn  \nRick Yocum \nGuest \nJames Ringold\n\nConnect with Us\nWebsite: distilledsecuritypodcast.com\nTwitter: @DisSecPod\nEmail:...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MJdG3-EB1xgpmosNU-oEduyFhaC1R3HoELIm4f9vQDM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iMjk1/MTk1NTkwZTA3OThl/NzAxOGMwZjM4NTEy/MjVmOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}