In this episode, I sit down with Amelia Hewitt, cyber security expert, author, and founder of CybAid, a foundation that connects pro-bono cyber professionals with charities and small businesses. With an impressive career that has landed her as the Director of Cyber Consulting at Principle Defence, Amelia is also someone who has navigated complex personal challenges on her path to success.
Amelia opens up about her childhood dreams of becoming a paediatrician because it was the \"right\" thing to do, the unique bond with her twin sister, and how their journeys toward independence unfolded in different ways. We discuss the realities of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, the struggles with self-esteem, and how self-worth can so easily become tied to external validation. Amelia speaks honestly about the conflicting emotions of enjoying male attention while also recognizing it as the wrong kind of affirmation.
Our conversation also explores the role of therapy, the pressures of comparison, and the deeper journey of learning to value yourself beyond surface-level measures.
This is a powerful listen for anyone navigating self-discovery, working in high-pressure spaces, or redefining their sense of worth in a world full of external noise.
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(Theme music curtesy of Fran Lusty's song, \"Functioning Adult\")