Session: Relentless Pursuit: Leveraging Curiosity for a Life of Impact
In a world where one’s hopes and desires are often stunted by fear, comparison, and the imposition of others’ expectations, this abstract offers a glimpse into a transformative speech on resilience through curiosity – a beacon of light on the path to achieving the desires you never let yourself believe you could have.
At its heart, resilience embodies the relentless determination of the human spirit— the unwavering resolve to rise above adversity, overcome obstacles, and emerge stronger, wiser, and more resilient than before. This speech, woven with engaging narratives and uplifting anecdotes, calls upon listeners to embrace curiosity as the spark that ignites their path to action and fulfillment. It beckons them to embark on a transformative journey, where curiosity acts as a beacon, illuminating their dreams and desires, while resilience stands as the unwavering force that propels them forward, overcoming every obstacle in their path. Together, curiosity and resilience become the dynamic duo that not only uncovers "what" they aspire to achieve but also empowers them with the unwavering resolve to achieve it.
Bio
Tania Medina Bryant is an energetic, collaborative problem solver, attorney, and keynote speaker with a J.D., an M.S. in Cybersecurity, and an M.A. in Management. She has more than 15 years of experience advising executives, managers, attorneys, and federal agents on law and policy, network and data security strategy, risk and mitigation practices, regulatory compliance, and technology adoption. She’s an empathetic leader, a team encourager, and a cheerful colleague.
As a maverick in her field, Tania has focused her career on cybersecurity law, data security, and technology. Her multi-faceted journey has included serving as an Air Force JAG officer prosecuting computer-related crimes, advising on national security investigations at the Department of Justice, directing oversight audits and investigations at the Department of Homeland Security, strategizing with executives at the FDIC on cybersecurity regulations, and supporting a global cybersecurity mission at Dell Technologies. Today, Tania leads the Cybersecurity and Technology Regulation program at Marsh McLennan, advising on the global cybersecurity and technology regulatory landscape, guiding corporate data governance obligations, and supporting incident response at the enterprise level.
Drawing from these experiences, Tania now delivers keynotes that explore how curiosity can be a catalyst for purpose, fulfillment, and meaningful career pivots—empowering women to lead boldly, embrace change, and pursue lives of impact.