Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations

Send us Fan Mail In this energizing and uplifting conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with cybersecurity rising star ChiChi Ubah, whose passion for learning, adventure, and personal growth lights up every moment of the dialogue. ChiChi shares her love for adrenaline-filled activities, her ambitions to learn to fly a small aircraft, and the mindset that fuels her ongoing pursuit of new experiences—in...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with national security leader Valerie Cofield to explore the past, present, and future of cybersecurity across government, critical infrastructure, and everyday life. With 26 years at the FBI, senior leadership at CISA, and her current mission at ICIT, Valerie brings unmatched clarity to the threats shaping o...

Send us Fan Mail In this high-energy and entertaining episode, Joey Pinz sits down with cybersecurity founder and unabashed Italian-American storyteller Tony Pietrocola. From stomping grapes as a child to running an AI-driven security operations platform, Tony brings a rare blend of toughness, humor, and entrepreneurial clarity. They jump from wine, cooking, and massive NFL bodies to college footb...

Send us Fan Mail In this captivating and wide-ranging conversation, Joey Pinz welcomes cybersecurity executive, author, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu enthusiast Caroline Wong. What begins with jiu-jitsu quickly expands into a profound dialogue about humility, body awareness, emotional regulation, and the unexpected personal growth that comes from combat sports—especially as an adult beginner. Caroline o...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt and globally enriched conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with storyteller, journalist, and events leader Kris Tanaka, whose life has been shaped by language, culture, and a deep commitment to human connection. Kris shares her remarkable journey studying Japanese from childhood, living a decade in Japan, and learning how language influences behavior, relationships,...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful episode of Joey Pinz Disciple Conversations, Joey sits down with industry veteran Raffaele Mautone, the visionary CEO behind Judy Security. With more than 25 years in cybersecurity, Raffaele reveals why traditional security models no longer work for MSPs—and how a simpler, partner-led approach is reshaping the future. Raffaele shares how the shift from point pro...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with cybersecurity leader and former Naval cryptologic specialist Wilfredo “Will” Santiago to explore the hidden world of modern cyber defense. From growing up in Washington State obsessed with Pokémon cards to serving in Naval intelligence and supporting special operations teams, Will shares how his early experiences, curiosity,...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 800 of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations is a milestone moment—recorded live on stage at IT Nation 2025 in Orlando. In this special episode, Joey Pinz shares his speaking session, “Media Mastery: How MSPs Can Drive Growth with Podcasting, Video, and Beyond.” What started as an early-morning session turned into a packed room of MSPs and vendors eager to learn how modern bu...

Send us Fan Mail In this thoughtful and deeply human conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Sharon Florentine , Editorial Director at CyberRisk Alliance, to explore the intersection of creativity, leadership, community, and the ever-changing MSP landscape. Sharon shares her roots as a rhythm guitarist, her love of knitting, and the creative habits that keep her grounded before diving into the bigg...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring conversation, Joey Pinz speaks with cybersecurity advocate Brianna Steele, who brings a refreshing and deeply human perspective to one of the world’s most technical professions. With a background in psychology and a passion for understanding human behavior, Brianna explains why attacker motivations, intentions, and emotional drivers are just as important as the t...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with author and speaker Felicity Nicole , a woman who has turned trauma into transformation and survival into strength. From witnessing violence in childhood to navigating abandonment, infidelity, and two difficult marriages, Felicity shares how she rebuilt her life piece by piece—learning to forgive, surrender, and rise again. 💫...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving and unexpectedly uplifting episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Cynthia Wall , a 77-year-old licensed therapist, author, cancer thriver, and lifelong helper whose wisdom cuts straight to the soul. 🌟 Cynthia shares how a stage-4 cancer diagnosis , discovered by accident, redefined her relationship with fear, purpose, and freedom. She opens up about love, loss, a...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with emotional energy healer and transformational coach Felicia Ann Garrett to explore how trapped emotions, childhood imprints, and self-awareness shape the way we move through life. Felicia opens up about her journey from corporate burnout to holistic healing, her empathic gifts, and how she guides clients thro...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with world traveler, podcast host, and former tech executive Jim Hauck — a man who walked away from the corporate grind at Salesforce and Palo Alto Networks to build a life fueled by adventure, purpose, and people . Jim shares how a layoff became the spark for JPHauck Adventures and Life in the Baggage Claim , where he helps others travel smart...

Send us Fan Mail Are we living — or simply scrolling through life? In this powerful conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with digital wellbeing expert and endurance athlete Colin Corby to explore how our relationship with technology is quietly reshaping our health, focus, and sense of connection. Colin shares his extraordinary journey from tech-industry burnout to four Ironman triathlons, open-water...

Send us Fan Mail 💥 This episode dives deep into the truth about healthy ageing — and why movement, mindset, and daily habits matter far more than chasing weight loss. Joey Pinz sits down with former Army medic and founder of Active & Ageless , a fast-growing fitness brand transforming the over-50 landscape in Australia. He shares how three spinal surgeries and years of chronic pain pushed him...

Send us Fan Mail Pam Conboy joins Joey Pinz for a powerful conversation exploring the intersection of science, spirituality, and plant-based healing . As the co-founder of Setas Seminary, a federally recognized non-deity spiritual organization, Pam offers a grounded, evidence-informed look at how psilocybin can support emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth. Together, they discuss how psilocyb...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply moving and energizing conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Dr. Laurette Willis — a cognitive behavioral therapist and founder of Weight Loss Without Willpower . 🌱✨ Together they explore how faith, neuroscience, and emotional healing can work together to create lasting transformation from the inside out. Dr. Laurette shares her remarkable story: from emotional ea...

Send us Fan Mail Africa is not waiting for the future—it’s building it. In this inspiring conversation, Joey Pinz sits down with Kwame Numapau , Ghana’s Director of Technology & Innovation, to explore how a continent rich in creativity and resilience is shaping its own digital destiny. Kwame shares how AI, cybersecurity, drones, and robotics are transforming daily life across Africa, from crow...

Send us Fan Mail From binge eating and alcoholism to dropping 80 pounds and building a thriving coaching business — this is the story of radical self-redesign. 💥 In this episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Jack Sorenson , a former engineer who rebuilt not just his drift car, but his life. After years of following someone else’s path, Jack hit a quiet breaking point. He got sober, transformed his he...

Send us Fan Mail Christina Klein, a visionary leader at Lansweeper , joins Joey Pinz at IT Nation Orlando to share her unique blend of creativity, discipline, and data-driven leadership. From learning carpentry as a child to leading tech innovation and women’s leadership programs, Christina discusses how she bridges design, technology, and purpose. She reveals how Lansweeper empowers MSPs with dee...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded live at IT Nation, MJ Shoer (Chief Community Officer, GTIA) breaks down how the newly branded Global Technology Industry Association is delivering practical wins for MSPs. We cover the GTIA ISAO (built with ConnectWise) for actionable threat intelligence, the cybersecurity Trust Mark that validates your internal controls against your chosen framework, and how GTIA’s unbia...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful conversation, Carolyn April , Senior Researcher at GTIA and longtime CompTIA veteran , shares how her journalism roots shaped her passion for unbiased channel research . From designing surveys that reveal real market truth to helping MSPs adapt to AI disruption and cybersecurity complexity , Carolyn explains how data can empower strategic decisions. She also ope...

Send us Fan Mail In this insightful IT Nation conversation, Rick Murphy , Managing Partner at Cogent Growth Partners , joins Joey Pinz to discuss the mindset and mechanics of successful MSP mergers and acquisitions. Rick opens up about his 60-pound weight loss journey and parallels it with running a business — both require discipline, consistency, and a clear goal. He explains why every MSP will e...

Send us Fan Mail Cristina Carretero, Partner Marketing Manager at Arctic Wolf , joins Joey Pinz at IT Nation Connect 2025 to discuss the evolution of channel marketing, the power of AI in partner enablement, and her global journey from Spain to the cybersecurity stage. With over 20 years in marketing, Cristina shares how language, clarity, and collaboration help MSPs thrive — plus her personal dis...