Podcaster, journalist, and content creator with over 15 years of experience, Maria excels at telling stories that captivate and entertain. Her enthusiasm for space and cybersecurity shines through in her professional career and personal interests. In this episode, Maria shares her journey from a child fascinated by the cosmos to a professional amplifying the stories of today's space industry. Once a girl who kept her love of space to herself, Maria has channeled her passion into a successful career, blending her expertise in cybersecurity and journalism with the space sector. As the host of a daily space podcast, she works to demystify the industry and keep it current, making the wonders of space more accessible to enthusiasts and industry experts alike. In this episode, you'll discover: Maria's childhood fascination with space and overcoming social barriers.The transition from cybersecurity to space communications.Insight into the interconnectivity of global space innovation.The growing accessibility of space industry careers beyond engineering.How private industry and data from space are shaping our future on Earth. Quotes: "I didn't have any friends who were interested in space like I was, and, I got made fun of a lot as a kid for being interested in this stuff. So I kind of learned to not share that part of me, and I kept my obsession for space pretty much within just my family."— Maria Varmazis"We are now living in an era where the space industry is bustling with opportunities for professionals from all backgrounds, not just those with aerospace credentials." - Maria VarmazisEpisode Links: T-Minus official website: https://space.n2k.com Connect with Maria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/varmazis  Maria’s Website: https://mvarmazis.com/ Credits: Production by CxS Partners LTD Executive Producer: Toby Goodman Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner Artwork: Ryan Field Join the #1 community creating equitable access to the business of space. https://interastra.space