The TribalHub Podcast

On day 3 at TribalNet 2024, TribalHub host Michelle Bouschor sat down with Rick Denley, the Founder & President of Peak Performance Leadership Services Inc, to talk about growing people within your organization.   Listen in as Rick talks about how you can build trust and learn to lead the 4 generations that are currently in the workplace by being a courageous leader; how to attract and retain...

In today’s interconnected digital world, cybersecurity is more critical than ever before. With cyber threats constantly evolving and becoming increasingly sophisticated, it is essential for Tribal organizations to boost their cybersecurity intelligence. In this part 2 of 2podcast series, you'll hear from the powerhouse duo of Renita DiStefano, CEO/Founder of Second Derivative, LLC and Toni Pepper,...

Michael Tchong, a top-rated innovation speaker, adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco, trend forecaster, author of “Ubertrends — How Trends And Innovation Are Transforming Our Future”, sat down with TribalHub during the 24th Annual TribalNet conference.  His futuristic approach about how to seize the opportunities that lie around every corner  brings a fresh look at how to address d...

Scott Lesnick, a global keynote speaker renowned for his powerful leadership, five generations and change management keynotes, chatted with TribalHub's Michelle Bouschor during the 24th Annual TribalNet Conference this past September.  Listen in as Scott talks about offering a unique perspective on leadership, resilience, implementing effective strategies, navigating change, and overcoming obstacl...

If you're looking to learn how to combine tribal cultural values with IT best practices and help your technology team keep pace with technological progress all the while delivering  high-quality services and solutions with a tribal technology dream team....then this episode is for YOU!  Listen in as Cherokee Nation Government CIO, Paula Starr, talks about how she has done this with her team and ho...

Michelle Bouschor is discussing best practices for addressing cyber incidents within tribal organizations and more with Justine Phillips, Cyber & Privacy Attorney at Baker & McKenzie during TribalNet 2023.   Listen in NOW!   Connect with Justine on LinkedIn

In this episode, host Michelle Bouschor talks with Mike Miller about the aspects of creating a robust security culture within an organization.  Discover the importance of trust, education, and collaboration in fortifying the protective barriers that safeguard your tribal entity.  Mike Miller is a Chief Information Security Officer for Appalachia Technologies. For over 25 years, Mike has specialize...

At TribalNet 2024, host Michelle Bouschor discussed phishing threats, cybersecurity, and online safety education with Cofense's Ryan Conrad and Darrin Barnett.   With advanced automation and AI-based technology, Cofense identifies, protects, detects and responds to email security threats.  Listen now to hear their conversation. To learn more about Cofense, the reports discussed in the podcast and...

We're at the TribalNet Conference & Tradeshow with Justin Raisor, Regional Sales Manager at Vectra for Federal Civilian Enterprise and Native American Tribes/Gaming. Listen in as host Michelle Bouschor discusses Zero Trust, Security Operation Centers, and their role in a tribal technology department with Justin.   Also, learn more about the upcoming Blue Team Workshop that is being hosted on 1...

Andrew Metcalfe, Founder and CEO of Native Network, talked with TribalHub about the current landscape of broadband funding and why it's important to act NOW.   Learn more about Native Network at https://nativenetwork.com/

Recently Steve Nino, CIO of Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians located in Southern California, opened up about why they chose a  centralized SOC to protect their casino, tribal and healthcare facilities.     Listen in to hear the full story! Watch Steve Nino’s Interview here . Learn more about Vectra-A here .

Risk Quantification is set out to solve a communication gap.  Any organization will experience this especially with a subject such as cybersecurity.  Listen in as IBM Security Consultant, Kendall Sawyer, speaks on how using this type of analysis is an effective strategy for navigating security risk. If you have a story you'd like to see shared on the TribalHub podcast, reach out to Michelle Bousch...

The team at Little River Casino Resort in Manistee, Michigan has implemented a Leadership Exchange Program to strengthen and create a unique learning experience for their team.  "This new partnership creates the opportunity to increase knowledge, skills and abilities within our organization," said Israel Stone, Director of Organizational Development at Little River Resort Casino.  "Knowledge only...

"Natives helping Natives" is the theme that the mighty team at Cayuse Natives Solutions stands behind.  And it fits.  The team is passionate about helping tribes invest in communications tools, public safety and other essential functions so they can handle emergencies, communicate effectively and improve the well being of their people and communities.   In this episode, host Michelle Bouschor talk...

Chris Blevens, Product manager with JCM Global and Chris Justice, President with Global Payment, panelist at the TribalNet 2023 session titled “Cashless - technical and strategic”.  sat down with TribalHub's Michelle Bouschor and discussed all things cashless!  From the advantages of being an early adopter, to tips on how to start preparing your team, to deciding who should be involved in the plan...

What happens when you've experienced a security incident?  Do you follow your incident response plan?  Does your tribe even have an incident response plan?  Is cybersecurity a topic regularly discussed with your executive team?  This discussion with Renita DiStefano, President and CEO of Second Derivative, LLC, will help you answer these questions, give you tips on how to prepare an incident respo...

Like many businesses across the world, Tribal Nations are staffing a hybrid workforce.  This change brings about many questions regarding data privacy, sovereignty of data, work from home policies, budgets, and more.  Kimberly Gordy, partner with Baker & Hosteler LLP, spoke at the 2023 TribalNet conference on these concerns, and much more.  Listen in as we talk with Kimi about these pressing i...

After speaking on a panel during TribalNet's 2022 conference in Reno, NV, Paul Starr, CIO of Cherokee Nation, sat down with TribalHub's Michelle Bouschor to discuss how the Cherokee Nation implemented a Self Service Portal which is now able to service hundreds of thousands of assistance applications, allows Cherokee Citizens to update personal information, apply for scholarships and much more.  

Educating, developing and training tribal members is a top priority at every tribal organization, government, and enterprise across the country.  But, do tribes have the programs in place to make this happen?  Israel Stone, Director of Organizational Development with Little River Casino & Resort says that if tribal traditions were followed, developing our next generations would be a simple thi...

Wendy Barnhart, Telehealth Lead Coordinator with Grass Valley Health Center with Chapa-De Indian Health spoke on "Indian Health Centers & Electronic Consult - Improving Access to Specialty Care" during TribalNet's 2022 Annual Conference in Reno, NV in early September.  In this conversation, Wendy talks to TribalHub's Michelle Bouschor about how she has spearheaded the addition of e-consult to...

Automation was described at TribalNet 2022 as “Doing less to get more done”. It is a way to enhance your workplace - not replace it - but it needs to be communicated properly to all levels of your organization.  That communication goes beyond a company wide memo, or even a direct letter to the department that will be most directly affected by the automation.  If it is not, James Beal, Director of...

The episode we're sharing today is one that we released after our 2021 Virtual Cybersecurity Summit titled: “Cybersecurity  Resources Tribes and Enterprises Need to Know About - Tribal-ISAC, CISA, MS-ISAC and more”.  You'll hear from experts working in each of these groups in this conversation that is led by our TribalHub team member Tiffany Korenic.    Sources:  Tribal-ISAC: https://tribalisac.or...

Leaders navigate change every day.  Changes within business markets, human resource and team management are inevitable.  That's why we reached out to the Purpose & Performance Group and asked them to join us at our TribalHub Regional events and talk to tribal leaders across the nation about how to boost access to knowledge, decision making and new opportunities by strengthening network of conn...

In this episode, host Michelle Bouschor talks with Michael Tate, the Director of Purchasing and Procurement with Four Winds Casino and Darrin Dickerson with CSM Cost Solutions about how their partnership helped the Four Winds team navigate the many obstacles thrown their way over the past year. Between supply chain issues, staffing, and new restrictions, those who survive are those who adapt to ch...

Tribes across the nation are banding together to share valuable security information and best practices in a safe and  trusted environment within the new Tribal-ISAC.  You absolutely NEED to be aware of all security resources available and participate to be making the best effort in protecting your tribe or tribal enterprise.  In late September, the TribalHub team hosted a Virtual Tribal Security...