The Cyber Boss Show™

Seven years ago, ReeTheCyberBoss® began as an idea. Today, Dr. Ree reflects on the lessons, beliefs, and expectations she had to unlearn to become The Cyber Boss®. In this anniversary episode, she shares the truth about hustle culture, perfectionism, boundaries, success, confidence, and what it means to evolve. If you have ever felt pressure to prove yourself, perform perfection, or keep shrinking...

For mothers balancing careers, children, leadership, and the invisible weight of “doing it all,” this episode is for you. In this episode, Dr. Ree gets honest about what motherhood really looks like when you’re navigating tech, cybersecurity, leadership, and high-demand careers. Through the lens of cyberpsychology and personal experience, she unpacks mom guilt, cognitive overload, digital burnout,...

Networking isn’t about working the room, it’s about building the right ecosystem. In this episode of The Cyber Boss Show™, Dr. Ree reframes networking as a strategic, psychological, and relational skill not a personality trait or popularity contest. Traditional networking advice often emphasizes visibility, proximity, and constant giving, but that approach doesn’t always lead to meaningful opportu...

Are you choosing a paycheck over your peace? To kick off Women’s History Month, Dr. Ree dives deep into why boundaries aren’t about being difficult and how they can become sustainable. Black women are often pushed into over-functioning roles, carrying a heavy load of emotional labor both digitally and in person. Using the lens of cyberpsychology and lived experience, Dr. Ree breaks down how to pro...

Love shouldn’t cost you your peace or your passwords. In this episode, Dr. Ree breaks down how relationships can become cybersecurity risks. From shared passwords to emotional pressure, this conversation explores digital boundaries, trust, and self-protection without fear or shame. Connect with The Cyber Boss ® Connect with Dr. Ree on IG: @dr.jeree Follow The Cyber Boss Show™ on IG: @thecyberbossp...

Dating apps don’t treat everyone the same and that matters. In honor of Black History Month, Dr. Ree explores how culture, algorithms, and cyberpsychology shape dating experiences for Black users. This episode connects emotional safety, digital wellness, and cybersecurity in a deeply human way. Dr. Ree discusses the following: Bias in dating algorithms Visibility vs invisibility Emotional labor on...

Your love language doesn’t disappear online. It shows up in your texts, DMs, and expectations. In this episode, Dr. Ree connects love languages, attachment styles, and cyberpsychology to explain how emotional needs shape online behavior and cybersecurity risk. From oversharing to boundary struggles, this conversation helps you understand why you show up the way you do online and how to protect you...

February is all about love but no one talks about how love can be engineered. In this episode of  The Cyber Boss Show™ , Dr. Ree breaks down how social engineering shows up in dating, relationships, and digital intimacy. From love bombing and urgency to emotional manipulation and romance scams, this conversation blends cybersecurity, cyberpsychology, and real-life dating dynamics to help you prote...

This episode is personal. It’s healing. It’s overdue. In this episode, Dr. Ree opens up about what it means to be a Black woman in cybersecurity navigating identity, emotional labor, belonging, and digital spaces that weren’t built with us in mind. Inspired by her book I Belong Here: Words of Affirmation for Black Women in Cybersecurity , this conversation explores: Imposter Syndrome How cyberpsyc...

I didn’t grow up wanting to work in cybersecurity. I didn’t even know it was a career. In this episode, Dr. Ree shares the full journey into cyber, from criminal justice and child development to motherhood, cyberpsychology, and founding ReeTheCyberBoss®. This is the story behind the doctorate, the books, the platform, and the mission told honestly, without polish or perfection. You’ll hear about:...

CTRL+ALT+REE was the beginning — but it wasn’t the whole story. In this opening episode of The Cyber Boss Show™ , Dr. Ree shares the real reason behind the rebrand and the evolution from a playful podcast into a purpose-driven platform rooted in cybersecurity, cyberpsychology, digital wellness, and culture. This episode is about growth. About obedience over comfort. About outgrowing what once fit...

In this final episode of CTRL+ALT+REE, Dr. Ree gets candid in an Ask Me Anything-style closer. From career pivots to personal boundaries, from parenting to doctoral degrees, and nothing is off limits. It’s honest, reflective, and full of gems for anyone navigating this tech life while trying to stay grounded. And yes, this is the official wrap before we relaunch in 2026 as The Cyber Boss Show™; bi...

You’ve got the business, the content, and the community but is your brand secure? In this episode of CTRL+ALT+REE, Dr. Ree breaks down how principles from cybersecurity can and should be applied to your personal and professional brand. From trademarking your name to protecting your digital assets; this episode blends cyber and strategy to help you safeguard what you’re building. Whether you’re a f...

Social media isn't just an app, it’s an algorithm that knows you better than you know yourself. In this episode, Dr. Ree uncovers the cyberpsychology behind your scroll. Why do we overshare? And what do likes, reposts, and viral trends have to do with your security posture? You’ll learn how social platforms manipulate behavior, impact mental health, and blur the lines between our online person...

In this episode of CTRL+ALT+REE, Dr. Ree dives into digital safety for kids and families. From “sharenting” to smart devices, we explore what it means to raise children in a connected world. Learn about the dangers of oversharing, the importance of digital boundaries at home, and how to start cybersecurity conversations with little ones. Whether you’re a parent, auntie, educator, or community prot...

In cybersecurity, mistakes are inevitable, but leadership is defined by how we respond to them. In this episode, Dr. Ree shares how accountability, humility, and constructive feedback shape authentic leadership in high-stakes industries. From the challenges of taking criticism to the cultural weight of being a Black woman in leadership, we’ll explore what it means to grow through mistakes, normali...

Workplace trauma isn’t always obvious. It doesn’t just show up in big blow-ups or public conflicts. Sometimes it’s the subtle microaggressions, constant micromanagement, or silent exclusions that leave lasting scars. In this episode, Dr. Ree explores how these experiences affect us long after we leave a job, fueling burnout, imposter syndrome, and overperformance in new spaces. With insights from...

Some lies online go far beyond exaggeration and become dangerous. In this episode, Dr. Ree explores Cyber Munchausen, a phenomenon where people fabricate illness or entire identities online for attention and control. Using Netflix’s documentary  The Unknown Number: The High School Catfish  based on the Beal City, Michigan case, Dr. Ree breaks down the psychology of deception, how anonymity fuels m...

As parents, we share out of love: their names, their first steps, their first day of school signs. But in today’s world, even the most innocent posts can create a digital trail our kids didn’t ask for. Cybercriminals are using our special moments to gather details for things like identity theft and social engineering. From birth announcements to “about me” boards, these little pieces of informatio...

This isn’t just the story of earning a degree, t’s the story of showing up for yourself even when life tries to knock you off course. In this episode of CTRL+ALT+REE, I’m discussing my journey to becoming Dr. Ree. The detours, the delays, and the determination it took to get here. From pausing my program after a Crohn’s diagnosis to reapplying in 2023 while raising my son and working full-time, ev...

Sis, you don’t owe the internet everything, especially your peace. In this episode of CTRL+ALT+REE, Dr. Ree explores the intersection of cyberpsychology, digital wellness, and the unique online experiences of Black women. From validation loops and comparison culture to the pressure of always being “on,” this episode unpacks how hyper-visibility can impact mental health. Using real examples from  L...

In this episode, Dr. Ree shares her personal journey into cybersecurity from child development classrooms to becoming a doctoral-level cyber professional. She breaks down the myth that you have to be technical to belong in the cyber world and explains how cybersecurity touches everyday life. If you’ve ever felt like you didn’t "fit" in tech, this episode is your reminder that cyber is fo...

Welcome to CTRL+ALT+REE, a space where cybersecurity meets culture, confidence, and community. In this first episode, Dr. Ree introduces the heart behind the podcast and why she created it as a safe, empowering space for everyday people navigating the digital world. Whether you're raising tech-savvy kids, building a brand, or just trying to stay safe online. This show is for you. It's not...