Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The 4th Monday Series with Chris Hadnagy and Mike Holfeld. Chris and Mike will be covering cutting edge global news to help people remain safe, secure and knowledgeable in a world where it is hard to know what is real and what is fake news.

Today Chris and Mike are joined by Wally Koval. Wally is the founder and creator of Accidentally Wes Anderson (AWA), a popular visual storytelling platform inspired by filmmaker Wes Anderson's distinctive aesthetic. Since its launch on Instagram in 2017, AWA has grown into a global community of nearly two million people, leading to multiple bestselling books, and large-scale exhibitions on 5 continents. [Feb 24, 2025]

00:00 - Intro

00:33 - Mike Holfeld Intro

02:25 - Today's Guest: Wally Koval

04:05 - Topic of the Day: Accidentally Wes Anderson

-          Accidentally Wes Anderson - Wally Koval

08:13 - From Your Phone to a Book

09:57 - Multiple Languages, Multiple Exhibitions

12:04 - Adventures

-          Accidentally Wes Anderson: Adventures - Wally Koval

12:50 - From Wes, With Love

14:08 - The Community...plus Jeff Goldblum

16:05 - Remember to Pinch Myself

18:06 - Shifting Perspective

19:12 - Find Wally Koval Online

-          Website: accidentallywesanderson.com

-          Instagram: @accidentallywesanderson

19:29 - Wrap Up

20:58 - Next Month: Nancy Hecht

21:34 - Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online:

-          Chris Hadnagy

-          Twitter: @humanhacker

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy

Today on the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Security Awareness Series, Chris is joined by Peter Warmka. Peter is a Former Senior Intelligence Officer with the CIA with over 20 years’ experience in breaching the security of organizations overseas.

Peter is the founder of the Orlando-based firm Counterintelligence Institute, LLC and an Adjunct Professor at Webster University’s Masters Cybersecurity Program. Peter is passionate about using his expertise in helping city, state, and federal government entities, non-profits, academic institutes, private companies, and individuals safeguard their sensitive proprietary and/or personal data. He is also the author of two books. [Feb 17, 2025]

00:00 - Intro

00:21 - Intro Links:

-          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

-          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

-          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

-          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

-          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

-          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

-          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                               

02:25 - Peter Warmka Intro

03:14 - Getting Recruited

12:11 - Working Above Cybersecurity

21:33 - Identifying Potential Candidates

23:20 - Tip to CISO's: Learn About AI

25:17 - The Importance of Guardrails

28:37 - Peter's Books

-          Confessions of a CIA Spy - Peter Warmka

-          Why Are You Messing With Me? - Peter Warmka

31:10 - Find Peter Warmka online

-          LinkedIn: in/peterwarmka

-          Website: counterintelligence-institute.com

32:18 - Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Today we’re joined by Erica Rooney, a leadership dynamo and gender equality advocate who’s breaking barriers and inspiring infinite possibilities. With over 15 years as an executive, Erica is renowned for tackling 'sticky floors'—the limiting beliefs that hold us back—and smashing through glass ceilings. She’s a sought-after speaker, bestselling author, and coach on a mission to help people rewrite their narratives and step boldly into their full potential. [Feb 10, 2025]

00:00 - Intro

00:21 - Intro Links

-          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

-          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

-          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

-          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

-          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

-          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

-          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/

02:19 - Erica Rooney Intro

03:16 - Redefining "Having It All"

04:24 - Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

05:15 - You Can't Win! (So Don't Play)

08:16 - Equal Rights

16:24 - Sticky Floors

20:31 - The Pay Gap Conundrum

24:22 - The SNAP Method

30:43 - New Level, New Devil

34:26 - Don't Ignore Your Gut

37:02 - Book Recommendations

-          Burnout - Emily & Amelia Nagoski

-          Likeable Badass - Alison R. Fragale

-          The Women- Kristin Hannah

39:07 - Mentors

-          Dr. Jill Varnes

-          Andrew Parker

41:33 - Find Erica Rooney online

-          Website: ericaandersonrooney.com

-          LinkedIn: in/ericarooney

-          Instagram: @ericaandersonrooney

42:05 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro

-          www.social-engineer.com

-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Welcome to the Social-Engineer Podcast: The Doctor Is In Series - where we will discuss understandings and developments in the field of psychology. In today’s episode, Abbie is joined by Megan Barry. Megan Barry is the former mayor of Nashville, TN, the first woman to be elected to the office. While she was in office, she lost her only son, Max, to a drug overdose. Since leaving her position, Barry is working to combat the shame and guilt that comes from the loss of her son and to help those who struggle with substance use disorder and their loved ones by speaking up and speaking out. Her memoir, “It’s What You Do Next: The Fall and Rise of Nashville’s First Female Mayor,” was released in November and is a USA Today Bestseller. [Feb 3, 2025]

00:00 - Intro

00:17 - Dr. Abbie Maroño Intro

00:49 - Intro Links

-          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/

-          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/

-          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/

-          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/

-          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb

-          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/

-          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                

02:50 - Megan Barry Intro

-          Website: meganbarry.com

-          Instagram: instagram.com/mayormeganbarry

-          X/Twitter: x.com/MeganCBarry

04:39 - Choices Shaped by Shame

11:03 - Avoiding the Parent Trap

13:55 - It Only Takes One

18:30 - Opening Up

25:50 - Using Writing for Healing

28:05 - Some Bridges Stay Burned

31:52 - The Struggle for Parents

37:48 - Being a Role Model

40:46 - It's All a Choice

44:30 - It’s What You Do Next

45:13 - Wrap Up

45:45 - Next Month: Bystander Effect

45:53 - Outro

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-          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Find us online:

-          X/Twitter: @DrAbbieofficial

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dr-abbie-maroño-phd

-          Instagram: @DoctorAbbieofficial

-          X/Twitter: @humanhacker

-          LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christopherhadnagy