After receiving the Bluebird Leaders People’s Choice Award at SOAR 2026, I found myself reflecting on more than the recognition itself. This is about the people who shape our journeys, learning to own your voice without editing away who you are, and remembering that even the biggest milestones are not the destination. There are always more skies ahead.

I have looked up to Anahi Santiago for a long time, not just for the incredible career she has built, but for how generously she shows up for this industry and people. In this conversation, we talk about taking chances, building and growing people, healthcare cybersecurity, AI, work-life harmony, and why, at the heart of it all, the work is really about “securing the human.”

Mushyada Ali’s story is one of curiosity, resilience, and continual evolution. From building new capabilities in data and healthcare to returning to university after nearly 16 years, all while navigating leadership and motherhood, she reflects on what it means to keep learning, protect your energy, lead with trust, and stay open to what comes next.

What happens when you let yourself be a beginner again? A K-pop dance class, a lot of missed steps, and 90 minutes of pure fun became an unexpected reminder about movement, connection, and why life sometimes needs a little more of this & that.

In this feature, Josh shares about his journey, the vision behind CybrLaw Central, what leaders should be watching around AI and governance, and why the future of cybersecurity requires us to break down silos and speak a more connected language.