Hey friends,
Welcome to the second issue of this new series, "Buzz & Boost," where misfits, rebels, and hackers share their invaluable insights and personal projects.
Each issue, we dive deeper with someone who's crafting an extraordinary life through unconventional means. They'll share:
Buzz: Their top 5 recommendations that moved the needle in their life (think favorite apps, books, habits, and more)
Boost: One cool project (they're working on) that deserves more attention
The goal is simple yet powerful: to elevate your quality of life and propel you further on your journey to hack a life you love.
Let's get started! 🚀
Why Serena?
Serena is the kind of person you want in your corner. She’s not afraid to face challenges head-on, standing firm in the face of confrontation to champion what’s right.
Her dedication shines through in the exceptional content she creates—thoughtful, engaging, and impactful.
Beyond her skills, she’s simply a great person to be around. I’ve only met her in person twice, and both times were a blast.
Make sure to follow her on Twitter/X and subscribe to her podcast.
Self-description
An offensive security professional who shares her experiences and expertise through educational content on platforms like TikTok, Twitter (X), YouTube, and Twitch. Her focus includes topics related to penetration testing, ethical hacking, and other areas of cybersecurity.
🐝 Buzz
Product
One product that I use constantly is Canva. It's perfect for making presentations, videos, thumbnails, logos, and media kits. I use Canva daily.
Content
Of course, I have to plug the Black Hills Information Security YouTube channel. There's so much knowledge available there for people at all points of their careers. They also have some really great blogs.
Food & Drink
My favorite go-to meal is Carbonara. It's easy and quick to make and it's so good!
Brand
I have replaced all my athletic shoes with Hoka's and love them. It's important to try and stay active with a sedentary job. I like to walk or run in the mornings, and my Hoka's have never given me any blisters, so I am a big fan.
Well-being
Don’t skip breakfast!! Find something light and easy to make to start your day off right. I prefer greek yogurt, with high-protein granola in the mornings.
Boost
EndingwithAli and I have started a podcast called Breaking The Internet, where we discuss different tech topics bi-weekly.
Alright, that wraps up this edition!
Hope you picked up a thing or two for your arsenal. Knowledge = power, so you just leveled up.
Don't forget to smash that follow button on her socials. And if you've got questions, shoot her a message.
Now go put this stuff to work.
And remember, work hard and stay bumble 🐝