In this episode of The Cyber Savvy Woman, host Rachele Schainker sits down with Natalie Oh of Taran Insurance for a candid conversation about what it really means to plan ahead—without fear, perfection, or technical overwhelm.

Natalie shares her unexpected journey from aspiring prosecutor to insurance advisor, shaped by powerful personal experiences that reveal the real consequences of not planning for the future. Together, Rachele and Natalie explore the parallels between cybersecurity and insurance: both are about preparing for the what-ifs before they become crises.

This episode breaks down common myths around life insurance and long-term care, highlights how women often approach planning differently than men, and reinforces an empowering message: you don’t need to love technology—or fully understand it—to take control of your financial and digital well-being.

Whether you’re a business owner, professional, or caregiver, this conversation will help you replace uncertainty with clarity and confidence.

Episode Highlights

00:00 Welcome to The Cyber Savvy Woman

00:52 Meet Your Host: Rachele Schainker

01:14 Guest Introduction: Natalie of Taran Insurance

01:37 Natalie’s Journey from Law School to Insurance

02:26 Why Proactive Planning Matters

02:52 Common Myths and Fears Around Insurance

03:14 Real-Life Stories That Changed Everything

04:18 Cybersecurity & Insurance: Preparing for the “What Ifs”

06:04 Empowering Women to Make Confident Financial Decisions

08:29 Generational Differences in Planning

09:32 Natalie’s Relationship with Technology

10:53 Rapid Fire Questions

12:01 How to Connect with Natalie

14:12 Final Takeaways & Call to Action

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In this inaugural episode of Cyber Savvy Woman, host Rachele Schainker, a Silicon Valley technologist and owner of CMIT Solutions, sits down with Caron Shahrestani, a video marketing expert and founder of a boutique marketing company. Together, they explore the latest tech trends shaping the digital landscape—like YouTube Shorts overtaking TikTok and Amazon’s AI-powered streaming service, Showrunner—and share actionable strategies for women in business.

Carone offers practical advice on leveraging video marketing, social media strategies, and automation tools to grow your brand. She also dives into the power of targeted ads, creative workflows, and her inspiring journey from high-end retail to video marketing and coaching.

Whether you’re a business owner, content creator, or tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with insights to help you confidently navigate the digital age.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How short-form video and AI are transforming marketing

✅ Tools and workflows for business growth

✅ The role of targeted ads and automation in scaling your brand

✅ Carone’s personal journey and lessons learned

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to Cyber Savvy Woman

01:50 – The Rise of YouTube Shorts and AI in Video

10:20 – Effective Technology and Workflows for Business Growth

13:43 – The Power of Targeted Ads

23:02 – Carone Ani's Journey to Video Marketing

36:55 – Balancing In-Person and Online Networking

40:43 – Empowering Women in Business

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In this first episode, we’re turning the spotlight on why The Cyber Savvy Woman exists—and why women business owners deserve a space where cybersecurity feels empowering, not intimidating.

Nick Uresin steps in as guest-host to interview Rachel Schainker about her journey from corporate tech to becoming an MSP owner serving small businesses with clarity, support, and real-world solutions.

You'll hear how women business owners use tech differently, what they worry about (and shouldn’t), how AI is shaping their operations, the cybersecurity mistakes business owners make most, and why Rachel chose to build her MSP through a franchise model.

Key Discussion Points

00:00 — Welcome to The Cyber Savvy Woman (Rachele & Nick)

00:45 — Why this podcast needed to exist

02:00 — How AI will shape the conversations

03:30 — The gap Rachele saw in the cybersecurity space

05:00 — What women business owners struggle with most in tech

06:30 — Who will benefit from the show (audience breakdown)

07:45 — Types of guests and vendor partners we’ll bring on

09:00 — Why product-agnostic cybersecurity matters

10:30 — Real horror stories & what “cyber hygiene” really is

12:00 — Password managers, MFA, and sharing credentials safely

13:30 — Remote teams, secure internet, and keystroke logging risks

15:00 — Why Rachele chose the franchise model (CMIT)

16:30 — Running vs building: the decision that shaped the business

18:00 — Rachele’s background: Seattle roots & early tech work

20:00 — Leaving corporate America and the pivot to small business

21:30 — What CMIT does and how Rachele supports clients

23:00 — How to reach Rachele (LinkedIn & show notes)

24:00 — Final thoughts, subscribe & support

If you’re a founder, advisor, designer, therapist, or any business owner trying to stay safe in a digital world that moves fast—this conversation was made for you.

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The Cyber-Savvy Woman is where women business owners reclaim their power in the digital world. We break down the cybersecurity barriers that have kept women out of critical tech conversations, transforming complex protection strategies into clear, actionable guidance. Our vision: every woman leading a business deserves to feel unshakeable in her digital decisions— no matter her technical background.

From women founders who lead businesses in a digital world to top security experts who understand what's really at stake for your business, we bring you the voices that matter. Whether you're protecting client trust as a therapist, safeguarding financial data as an advisor, or scaling a mission-driven nonprofit, discover how to build digital strength without sacrificing the values-driven approach that makes your business thrive. Ready to stop letting cybersecurity intimidate you and start letting it elevate you?