<p><strong>Summary:</strong><br>Live from the <strong>BarCode YachtCast 2025</strong>, host <strong>Chris Glanden</strong> sits down with <strong>Krista Arndt</strong>, Associate CISO at St. Luke’s University Health Network and author of <em>“Permission to Be Real.”</em> In this raw and authentic conversation recorded aboard the <strong>SS McMenamin</strong>, Krista shares her journey from aspiring nurse to cybersecurity leader, the parallels between drag racing and infosec, and the art of blending authenticity with corporate leadership.</p><p>This episode dives deep into <strong>risk, resilience, leadership, and the psychology of authenticity</strong> — while celebrating the Philly tech community, Titan 100 leaders, and the human side of cybersecurity.</p><p>00:00 – Opening freestyle & Philly Tech Council shout-out<br>02:28 – Welcome aboard the BarCode YachtCast 2025<br>03:13 – Introducing Krista Arndt, “Awesome Sauce CISO”<br>05:00 – Life in healthcare security: high stakes & human impact<br>06:10 – From surviving to leading: Krista’s unconventional path<br>07:36 – Drag racing & cybersecurity: managing risk in high-speed chaos<br>09:55 – The psychology behind leadership under pressure<br>10:49 – Being real: authenticity in corporate culture<br>12:44 – Finding balance between personality and professionalism<br>13:09 – About the book <em>“Permission to Be Real”</em><br>15:00 – The importance of culture fit and personal growth<br>16:06 – Recognizing leadership beyond accolades<br>18:30 – What Titan 100 really means for Philly tech leaders<br>21:28 – “The language of the business” — redefined<br>23:25 – Q&A, laughs, and book giveaways<br>24:22 – Closing credits</p><p><br></p><p><strong>BarCode Podcast:</strong> <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://barcodesecurity.com/podcast</a><strong>Krista Arndt – “Permission to Be Real” on Amazon:</strong> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Be-Real" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Be-Real</a><strong>Connect with Krista on LinkedIn:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kearndt" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kearndt</a><strong>Philly Tech Council:</strong> <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://phillytechcouncil.org</a><strong>Titan 100 Philadelphia:</strong> <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.titan100.biz/philadelphia</a><strong>BarCode Events & Live Shows:</strong> <a href="" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://barcodesecurity.com/events</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to the BarCode Podcast for real conversations with the people shaping the future of cybersecurity, tech, and human resilience.</p>
