Soulful CXO explores the intersection of technology, business, and humanity. Each episode features a thoughtful conversation with leaders who share real stories about navigating cybersecurity, leadership pressures, and personal growth. Hosted by Dr. Rebecca Wynn, a renowned CISO and cybersecurity expert, the show invites listeners to reflect on how intention, purpose, and values shape the way we lead. Through candid insights and vulnerable moments, guests reveal the challenges they have faced, the lessons they have learned, and the positive impact they strive to make in the world.
Website: www.SoulfulCXO.com
Margaret Hamilton: The Code That Took Us to the Moon
Dr. Rebecca Wynn interviews Margaret Hamilton about her groundbreaking software engineering that enabled the Apollo 11 moon landing, revealing lessons in resilience and innovation.
27 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT
Privacy by Design: Why Always in Battle Mode
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Soulful CXO, Dr. Rebecca Wynn sits down with Dr. Ann Cavoukian, world-renowned privacy expert and creator of Privacy by Design (PbD), as well as Executive Director of the Global Privacy and Security by Design Centre.
They discuss:
· The principles of Privacy by Design and how it aims to proactively prevent privacy harms.
· The challenges posed by AI, smart cities, and data brokers in protecting personal information.
· Why CPOs should report directly to the CEO to elevate privacy as a priority within organizations.
· How to handle the data privacy challenges presented by emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing.
· The importance of encryption, scrubbing personal identifiers, and ensuring data consent for future-proofing privacy.
This episode provides essential insights for executives, technology leaders, and privacy advocates committed to securing data in today’s digital world.
Sponsor
Produced in partnership with Click Solutions Group — providing cybersecurity leadership, strategy, and technology solutions for modern enterprises.
Learn more: ClickSolutionsGroup.com (http://ClickSolutionsGroup.com)
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Dr. Ann Cavoukian: https://x.com/AnnCavoukian (https://x.com/AnnCavoukian)
Dr. Ann Cavoukian :https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-cavoukian-ph-d-3a78809/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-cavoukian-ph-d-3a78809/)
GPS Design Centre : https://gpsbydesigncentre.com/ (https://gpsbydesigncentre.com/)
Resources / References
• ISO 31700-1:2023 Privacy by Design for Consumer Goods and Services https://www.iso.org/standard/84977.html (https://www.iso.org/standard/84977.html)
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9 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT
The Moral Compass of Great Leaders
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Soulful CXO, Dr. Rebecca Wynn sits down with Terry Grafenstine, Chief Audit Executive and EVP at Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed) and past Chair of the IIA Global Board of Directors. They discuss:
• Leading with integrity and a strong moral compass in high-stakes environments
• Balancing risk, relationships, and business realities
• Communicating audit and cybersecurity risks to senior executives
• Preventing burnout and building resilient teams
This episode provides practical strategies for leaders navigating complex decisions while maintaining ethics, performance, and long-term impact.
Sponsor
Produced in partnership with Click Solutions Group — providing cybersecurity leadership, strategy, and technology solutions for modern enterprises.
Learn more: ClickSolutionsGroup.com (http://ClickSolutionsGroup.com)
🎧 Listen Now
Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/49vptby (https://apple.co/49vptby)
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✉️ Subscribe to the Soulful CXO Insights Newsletter
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https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulcxo (https://www.youtube.com/@soulfulcxo)
🔗 Connect on LinkedIn
Dr. Rebecca Wynn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/RebeccaWynnCISSP (https://www.linkedin.com/in/RebeccaWynnCISSP)
Soulful CXO: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulfulcxo (https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulfulcxo)
Terry Grafenstine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tgrafenstine/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tgrafenstine/)
PenFed: https://www.penfed.org/ (https://www.penfed.org/)
Resources / References
• Adapting Without Compromising Integrity: A Leadership Lesson in Security & Politics
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/adapting-without-compromising-integrity-leadership-wynn-soulful-cxo-pgpmc/ (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/adapting-without-compromising-integrity-leadership-wynn-soulful-cxo-pgpmc/)
• How to Be Successful in Navigating a New Organization
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-successful-navigating-new-organization-dr-rebecca-qgquc/ (https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-successful-navigating-new-organization-dr-rebecca-qgquc/)
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Margaret Hamilton: The Code That Took Us to the Moon
Published 6 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Margaret Hamilton teaches us something powerful. Preparation is not pessimism. Risk mitigation is not negativity. And foresight is a form of care. She wasn't trying to be right. She was trying to be responsible. And maybe that's what soulful leadership looks like. Not loud, not performative, but quietly insisting on excellence. Even when the discipline itself hasn't earned respect yet. Her work didn't just help land Apollo 11. It helped define software engineering as a legitimate, rigorous field she built. Anyway, even when it wasn't glamorous. Even when She had to create language for her own profession. […]
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