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Show Notes

In this episode, we’ll take a walk down memory lane. Hacker Valley looks back to 2023 to bring you some of the best clips with great advice and insight into being more creative, reflective, and resourceful with the hopes of inspiring you in 2024 to grow beyond where you are today.

Impactful Moments

00:00 - Welcome

00:54 - A New Year is on the Way!

01:54 - ChatGPT and Cybersecurity

04:40 - Becoming an Industry Creative

07:47 - Leveraging AI in the Future with Storytelling - with Scott Sunderland

09:12 - Advice for your Content Creation Journey - with Jason Rebholz

11:15 - How to Start your Cybersecurity Book - with Kim Crawley

14:13 - Join our Mastermind

14:50 - The Right Platform for You - with Phillip Wylie

17:08 - Finding your Focus - with Simone Biles & Amy Bream

20:41 - Leveraging Human Resources in Cyber

 

Links:

Check out the episodes highlighted:

ChatGPT & Industry Creative-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-u6m0SXFTmA

Scott Sunderland-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pwTruINFiM

Jason Rebholz-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao81IRnffc8

Kim Crawley-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKny7kVeRM0

Phillip Wylie-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5B1E2vp0DY

Simone Biles & Amy Bream-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiebZS9s7sg

Cyber Resources-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoTk3w_78co

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