Rosa Rowles never planned on a career in cybersecurity. After starting in hospitality, working challenging schedules, and struggling to find the right career fit, she discovered an unexpected path through psychology, human behavior, and social engineering.

In this episode of Authentically Cyber, Rosa shares her journey from introvert to social engineer, the emotional challenges she faced along the way, and how she used social engineering techniques on herself to overcome self-doubt and impostor syndrome.

We discuss confidence, public speaking, career transitions, work-life balance, and practical advice for anyone interested in social engineering or breaking into cybersecurity from a non-traditional background.