**DISCLAIMER: All of our opinions are our own. They do not represent, nor are they affiliated with the interests and beliefs of the companies we work for. ** Welcome to The Cyber Queens Podcast! The Cyber Queens aim to inspire Gen-Z, women, and minorities to close the gender/diversity gap that cyber is experiencing! In this episode, The Cyber Queens share the benefits of creating a personal brand and why it is important. What is a personal brand? A personal brand is the building blocks that will lead to success for your future! There are so many reasons to create one but always remember that a personal brand is how others perceive you. You will hear some tips on how to build your own personal brand along with our experiences with creating ours. Take the first step towards shifting from not what or who you know to what people know about you! After listening to this episode, we would love to hear your feedback & if you think we should do a part two on personal branding! Otherwise, we guess we won't.... Key Topics: What is a personal brand?What do you want others to say about you when you aren’t in the room?Why is it important to have a personal brand?Shift from not what or who you know to what people know about you!Advice on building one from the beginning. Tips to build a personal brand!Brand as a woman versus cyber pro   Links & Mentions: What is a personal brand? - Forbes8 Tips To Build a Personal Brand - Maril Vernon (resident branding expert and former Brand and Social Media Manager for Caesars Entertainment before her cyber life)Alissa Valentina Knight - Former hacker and current infosec film directorGet in Touch: Maril Vernon - @SheWhoHacksErika Eakins - @ErikaEakinsNathalie Baker - @TheSOCQueenQueens Insta- @thecyberqueensQueens Twitter - @TheCyberQueensQueens TikTok – @thecyberqueensQueens LinkedIn Calls to Action: Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insight and new episodes!Leave The Cyber Queens feedback!! We respond to any & all feedback! Get in Touch: Maril Vernon - @SheWhoHacks Erika Eakins - @ErikaEakins Nathalie Baker - @TheSOCQueen Queens Twitter - @TheCyberQueens Queens LinkedIn Calls to Action: Subscribe to our newsletter for exclusive insight and new episodes! If you love us- share us!