Girlcode Summit · 2025Keynote
Her Story in the Making
My first time on a main stage. A talk about how curiosity, mentorship and stubbornness built a place for me in cybersecurity — and what that means for the women coming next.
Mentorship
One stage so far. Many more to come.
One keynote at Girlcode Summit, and a much longer list of mentorship work behind the scenes. Both come from the same place: making cybersecurity feel reachable for the next person.
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Keynote delivered
2025
First main stage
Ongoing
Mentorship work
Where I've shared
The stage that started it.
Next stage
I'm actively looking to inspire the next gen — at universities, community meetups, and events that move the industry forward.
Invite meTalks I can bring to your stage
Three formats I'm ready to deliver.
Talk_01Keynote · 25–40 min
Her Story in the Making
The talk that started it all. An honest story about breaking into cybersecurity in South Africa, told for the women who are wondering if there's room for them too.
For: Women in tech events · university programmes · early-career summits
Talk_02Talk · 20–30 min
Breaking In: A South African Pentester's Path
What offensive security actually looks like day-to-day, what to study first, and how to build a portfolio when you can't talk about your client work.
For: Universities · bootcamps · community meetups
Talk_03Workshop · 45–60 min
Mentorship That Actually Lands
A practical session for people running (or thinking of running) mentorship circles for women in tech — what works, what burns out, what to stop doing.
For: Community programmes · DEI initiatives · cohort organisers
Mentorship
The work I'm proudest of.
The stage is loud. Mentorship is quiet. Both matter — but if I had to choose one to be remembered for, it would be the people I helped find their way in.
1:1 mentorship for women breaking into cyber
A small number of mentees at a time, with real engagement — not a one-off coffee. New slots open a few times a year.
Community mentorship circles
Small, consistent groups working through study plans, CTFs, and the messy bits of early-career growth together.
University & community talks
I'll always say yes to talking to students about what an offensive security career actually looks like — bring me in.
Let's build the next stage together
Organising an event, or running a mentorship programme?
I'd love to hear about it. Tell me about your audience and what you want them to walk away with — I'll come back with a talk shape or a way I can support.