Episodes

In this episode of Tech Me Seriously , Sarah Tenisi , CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, sits down with Shehara Wooten, CFP®, fee-only financial advisor and founder of Your Story Financial, to discuss strategic financial planning, funded sabbaticals, and building long-term wealth without burnout. Shehara shares how her background as an electrical and computer engineer led her to financial planning, where she now helps high-earning professionals design fully funded sabbaticals, strengthen ca...

In this episode of Tech Me Seriously , Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech , sits down with Bryan Bansbach , Director of Infrastructure Operations at TenisiTech, to unpack what smart AI adoption really looks like inside modern IT teams. Bryan shares why the most successful organizations start with strong automation and clear goals before bringing AI into the mix, and how skipping these steps leads to wasted effort, security risk, and overwhelmed employees. Sarah and Bryan dive into early AI wins lik...

In this episode of Tech Me Seriously , Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech , sits down with Jossie Haines , Executive & Leadership Coach and Fractional Engineering Leader with 25 years at Apple, Tile, Zynga, and American Express. Jossie shares why many companies are overspending on AI without seeing real ROI, and how vague mandates, poor guidance, and early misuse lead to buggy code, security risks, and wasted productivity. She and Sarah dig into the human side of adoption, including research showin...

In Part 2 of Sarah Tenisi and Carlo Cacciatore ’s conversation, the discussion turns from IT service delivery to the human side of technology implementation: the J curve. The J curve captures the emotional and productivity dip teams experience when adopting new systems. Sarah and Carlo unpack why this happens, what it means for leadership, and how organizations can navigate through the low point to achieve lasting transformation. They explore: How different teams experience the J curve during ma...

Not all IT services are created equal, and the consequences can affect your business more than you realize. In this episode of Tech Me Seriously , Sarah Tenisi sits down with Carlo Cacciatore, VP of Operations at TenisiTech , to explore the realities of IT service delivery, pricing, and industry maturity. Unlike regulated professions such as electricians or accountants, managed service providers (MSPs) don’t require licenses to operate. That means anyone, even “cousin Joe”, can handle sensitive ...

In this episode of Tech Me Seriously , Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, sits down with Misty Phillip—author, speaker, and COO of TrilogyWorks—to explore how women can lead with purpose, boldness, and resilience across every season of life. Misty shares the strategic framework she’s developed over years of experience in publishing, podcasting, entrepreneurship, and now the cybersecurity and AI space. Together, she and Sarah discuss how small, intentional decisions can compoun...

In this episode of Tech Me Seriously , Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, interviews Taylor Setar , a certified personal trainer and founder of Fit Firm Coaching . Taylor has worked with hundreds of clients over the past six years, helping women embrace strength and functional training as a foundation for long-term health. Since opening her own fitness center in 2018, she has led countless group fitness classes and personal training sessions, empowering women to build both phy...

In this episode of Tech Me Seriously, host Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech , converses with Nichole Robertson, the newly appointed CEO of Teladata. Nichole shares her journey from joining Teladata in 2005 and rising to CEO in 2025, emphasizing the importance of gaining technical aptitude through experience rather than just education. They discuss various non-linear paths into IT, the essential role of culture fit in hiring, and the significance of mentorship and willingness to learn. The convers...

In this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, engages in an insightful conversation with Nicholas Muy, the current CISO at Scrut Automation. The discussion dives into the fundamentals of compliance programs, their importance in cybersecurity, and how businesses can simplify their compliance strategy to fit their unique needs. They also touch upon the misconceptions of compliance and security, the differences between adhering to and being certified in compliance standards...

In this episode of 'Tech Me Seriously,' Sarah Tenisi, CEO of Tenisi Tech, has a candid conversation with Den Jones, the Chief Security Officer at Banyan Security. The episode dives deep into common cybersecurity myths, discussing real-world examples and practical advice for how to better secure organizations. Den shares his extensive experience from working at major Silicon Valley enterprises like Cisco and Adobe, providing insights on the most effective security measures, the pitfalls of outdat...

Building Compassionate Tech Cultures with April Wensel On this episode of Tech Me Seriously, host Sarah Tanisi, CEO of Tenisi Tech, engages in a compelling conversation with April Wensel, international keynote speaker and founder of Compassionate Coding. They explore the significance of integrating emotional intelligence and compassion in tech, tackling misconceptions, industry burnout, and how open-mindedness towards compassionate practices can revolutionize the workplace. April shares her foun...

In this episode of "Tech Me Seriously," host Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, welcomes Julia Tunstall, co-founder of A Bar Above, a company dedicated to making craft cocktail skills and high-end barware accessible to everyone. Julia and Sarah discuss Julia's transition from a career in project and data management at life sciences companies to co-founding A Bar Above. Julia shares her passion for cocktails and how she and her husband created a successful business that blends online cocktail educ...