Jovianna Gonzalez on Turning Challenges Into Opportunities

Jovianna Gonzalez is the CEO and founder of Digital Forensics, the first Hispanic-owned women’s digital forensics and cybersecurity company in the US. In this episode, Tashya Denose and Pam Lindemoen talk to Jovianna about her journey from aspiring attorney to digital forensics expert, highlighting the importance of being open to new opportunities and having an investigative mindset. She emphasizes the significance of allies and mentors in her career and the need for ethical practices in the field of digital forensics. Jovianna also discusses the importance of mental health and work-life balance, sharing strategies she implements within her own team to ensure that each of her employees is set up for success. 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 

03:22 Interview with Jovianna Gonzalez: From Aspiring Attorney to Digital Forensics Expert 

14:11 Lessons Learned and Overcoming Challenges 

28:01 Recognitions and Reflections 

31:35 Balancing Multiple Roles and Prioritizing Mental Health 

37:29 Ethical Practices in Digital Forensics 

40:58 Lessons Learned as a CEO and the Importance of Boundaries 

42:28 Conclusion and Final Thoughts 

Takeaways

Be open to new opportunities and have an investigative mindset 

Allies and mentors play a crucial role in career development 

Ethical practices are essential in the field of digital forensics 

Prioritize mental health and work-life balance 

Flexibility and adaptability are key in running a successful company