Dani Pickens’ Post

I couldn’t be more proud to see Jessica Taussig recognized by the LIFT, empowered by Women in Security Squad during Cybersecurity Awareness Month! 🎉 Her dedication to helping partners secure their clients' businesses is just one of the many reasons we’re excited to have her leading the way at Xcitium in the Mountain West region. Always in awe of Jessica’s commitment to learning and growth within the cybersecurity space ! 💪🔒 Join me in congratulating Jessica and celebrating the women making waves in cybersecurity! 🌟 #WomenInTech #Cybersecurity #CyberAwareness #Xcitium #LIFTsquad #TechLeadership Kimberly Jackson Brice Kohara Drew Stratton Billy Sue Glover Kyra Augustus💭 Riley Norman Danielle Paulson

🚨 Is your security still relying on assumptions? 🚨 The traditional, assumption-based approach to cybersecurity leaves businesses vulnerable to unknown threats. But with Xcitium’s Unified Zero Trust Platform, we’ve redefined endpoint protection. By containing all unknown files in a virtualized environment, we stop threats before they can execute—even the ones other solutions miss. Here's why this matters for our Partners and their Clients : 🛡️  Proactive protection for both known and unknown threats with our ZeroDwell Containment technology. 🖥️ A unified platform combining EDR, XDR, CNAPP, and more—all in one seamless dashboard. ⚙ Enhanced security operations without the headache of managing multiple, disjointed tools. This revolutionary approach has caught the attention of industry experts, aligning with Gartner’s 2024 Hype Cycle for Endpoint Security. 🔒 https://lnkd.in/e9nbXEy3 Interested in learning more? Let’s chat or book a demo to see how Xcitium can transform your clients' security posture! Kimberly Jackson Jessica Taussig Drew Stratton Brice Kohara Billy Sue Glover Riley Norman Kyra Augustus💭 Max Freligh Danielle Paulson Eric Moore Kyle Kielich Pano Rizos Karla De Castro #ZeroTrust #Xcitium #XcitiumPartners #Gartner #EDR #XDR #CNAPP #MDR

🌟 Hurricane Helene Relief Effort Update: We’re Making Progress! 🌟   We beyond grateful to share that we’ve raised $950 so far and had over 86 items purchased and shipped to Jaquelin Jenkins in North Carolina! 🎉 On top of that, I collected over 120 pounds of donations in the Dallas area this past weekend, which have already been shipped to her. The generosity from everyone has been absolutely amazing!   However, time is running out to contribute via our Amazon Wishlist! If you’d still like to help, please note that all items must arrive by EOD Tuesday next week as Jaquelin heads to Charlotte on Wednesday morning to meet me. From there, we’ll join others to distribute the donations directly to those impacted by Hurricane Helene.   If you’re able to help, here’s how:   🙏 Donate via Amazon Wishlist: Amazon Wishlist   🙏 Spread the word: Every share makes a difference!   🙏 Donate via the Venmo account shared     Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, shared, and engaged with our posts. Your support means the world to us and to the communities in need.   Holly B. Hunt Lisa Langley Jane Fisher Celeste Labrie   #ChannelFamily #HurricaneRelief #CommunitySupport #Gratitude #AppalachianStrong #GiveBack #HurricaneHelene

🍎🗽 The Big Apple was good to us this week! Had a fantastic trip up Northeast visiting the Xcitium HQ and meeting the team in person - long overdue and truly rewarding! The highlight? An axe-throwing competition - a first for me! 😅🪓💥 Billy Sue Glover, Riley Norman, and I enjoyed connecting with our amazing partners and had a quick chance to take a memorable walk to Times Square from the hotel - another first for Riley and I 🤩 Grateful for the time and support from our Partners and Tech colleagues during our visit. Excited to collaborate on the next steps of our partnerships 🙌🏼 Nuno Gomes Demitri Krempecki Mehmet Özer Metin Yarelin Baez Jenn Reilly Ortiz Max Freligh Eric Moore

Hey NYC Partners! 🌆🍸 I’m so excited to be in the Big Apple for the first time (no, really!) , and what better way to kick it off than by teaming up with the Vonage and AVANT Communications teams for a happy hour next Tuesday, October 8th, at Juniper Bar. We’ll be diving into the latest trends in cybersecurity, UC, and AI— this is the perfect opportunity to chat about how we can help your customers secure their IT and boost their omnichannel experience. Whether you're ready to talk tech or just want to reconnect with Billy Sue Glover and hear about her joining the Xcitium Channel team recently, we’d love to see you there! 📍 Juniper Bar | 237 W 35th Street, New York, NY 10001 🕓 4-7pm ET Register below and come join the fun: https://lnkd.in/g3jr8R8D Looking forward to seeing you there and seeing the city! Briahn (Walton) Forster Scott Sawyer Kimberly Staro Alyse Brady Riley Norman Max Freligh Kyra Augustus💭 #Xcitium #XcitiumPartners #AVANT #Vonage #Cybersecurity #UC #CCaaS #NextGenChannel

Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts & Channel Family Boots on the Ground💜 The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina and the surrounding Southeast/Appalachian regions is unimaginable. My colleague and newfound sister, Jaquelin Jenkins, and I are stepping up to help in any way we can. On Wednesday, October 16th, we’ll be meeting in Charlotte, NC to purchase essential supplies such as water, sustainable dry food, first aid kits, and more, and delivering them directly to the hardest-hit areas. We’ll also be volunteering on the ground for two days. This is where you can help: We’re raising funds to maximize the number of supplies we can bring. You can donate directly via Venmo - Venmo QR code in the comments (all donations will be public, and we’ll provide updates on our progress!). You can also donate here via our Amazon list. This will ship directly to Jaquelin - she'll pack everything up to meet me in Charlotte before we head to the volunteer camps with the #CajunArmy and other local organizations. https://lnkd.in/g9s-aK6b If you're in the DFW region, I'm also accepting donations of items I can fly with—please reach out if you’d like to contribute. Every dollar, every bit of help counts. Let’s come together to support these communities in need. Thank you all for your generosity and for sharing this post!

💖 Member Spotlight: Tiffani Nelson – A Journey of Strength & Hope Our sweet sister, Tiffani Nelson, Co-Chair of our South Texas region, has been an incredible example of strength and perseverance throughout her battle with breast cancer. Today, I am honored to make this post as we celebrate her remarkable milestone this week —completing her last chemotherapy treatment! 🎉 Though her journey is not yet over, this milestone represents a powerful step forward, and we couldn't be prouder of her courage and resilience. Throughout this journey, Tiffani has been embraced by our TEE community, and she has shared the deep impact of receiving her very own Hope Box early in her treatment. These Hope Boxes, which we proudly raise money for through our National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. fundraiser, are filled with comforting and thoughtful items that provide more than just practical help—they remind women facing breast cancer that they are not alone. Tiffani beautifully describes how her Hope Box became a beacon of hope and resilience on the hardest days. Now, as she reaches this incredible milestone, she’s paying it forward by helping us raise funds to provide over 100 Hope Boxes to women currently fighting their battles. Tiffani, we are in awe of your strength, and we continue to stand by you, cheering you on every step of the way. 💪💖 Your journey reminds us all of the power of community, support, and love. To everyone who has donated, volunteered, and supported this cause, thank you for making a tangible difference in the lives of women like Tiffani. Let’s continue to come together and bring hope to even more women this year! 🎗️💖 Link in comments to donate! #WednesdayWeWearPink #WednesdayWeWearWigs #TEEgoesPINK #HopeBoxes #BreastCancerAwareness #TEEupforHOPE #CommunityOfWomen #StrengthInSisterhood #BreastCancerFighter The Executive Evolution Heather Graham Darcy Guidry Jackie MacElvaine McKenzie Maness, MBA Charinna Kushnir

I couldn’t be prouder of Darcy Guidry and her leadership as our Director of Special Events & #FEM at The Executive Evolution. Her passion and commitment to organizing this incredible annual Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraiser is just one example of how she pours her heart into supporting others and driving meaningful change. 💗 Last year, we came together as a community to provide HOPE Kits to 81 women undergoing breast cancer treatment. This year, with Darcy at the helm, we’re setting our sights even higher—aiming to sponsor at least 100 HOPE Kits! Let’s unite once again and make a lasting impact on the lives of women fighting this battle. 💖 #TEEgoesPINK #TEEupforHOPE #BreastCancerAwareness Heather Graham Charinna Kushnir McKenzie Maness, MBA Jackie MacElvaine

✨ Honored and Humbled! ✨ I’m beyond grateful to share that I’ve been nominated for the Channelnomics 2024 Channel Leadership Award—an incredible honor that recognizes leadership, innovation, and impact in the channel space. It’s truly humbling to be listed alongside industry titans, including amazing leaders like Joe Sykora from Proofpoint, who has graciously mentored me on several occasions. Just being included in this group of channel leaders feels like a win in itself. 🙏 I couldn’t have reached this point alone. This nomination is a reflection of the unwavering support, guidance, and inspiration I’ve received from so many of you—my peers, mentors, partners, and friends in the channel family. From building channel programs at Xcitium to co-founding The Executive Evolution, it’s the collective effort of an amazing community that has empowered me to grow and succeed. 💡 Again, I want to thank everyone who’s supported me along my journey, especially those who initially nominated me for this award. To know that my commitment to fostering inclusivity and driving innovation has resonated with others is incredibly fulfilling. 💼 If you’ve felt the impact of our work together, I’d be honored to have your support by voting here: https://lnkd.in/gF-5FEvg Thank you for believing in me, and I’m excited to continue this channel journey with all of you. 💜 #ChannelLeadershipAwards #Grateful #WomenInTech #Leadership #ChannelFamily #NextGenChannel Heather Graham Darcy Guidry McKenzie Maness, MBA Charinna Kushnir Jackie MacElvaine Dan Foy

What an amazing evening in Cincinnati with our strategic partner, ATC! 🍂🥃 I had the pleasure of representing Xcitium at a fantastic bourbon history and tasting event, combined with an insightful cybersecurity educational track. Talk about a combo! The interaction with the 15+ clients in attendance was engaging, and the conversations we had about cybersecurity could not be beat. I’m grateful to the entire Advanced Technology Consulting (ATC) team—from marketing ( Louie Hollmeyer ☁ Alexis McKinley take a bow you two 👏🏼 👏🏼) to sales to executive leadership —for their support of both me and Xcitium throughout the event (and beyond!). And, big thank you to Nick Enger for leading the ATC part & discussion with the one and only Jason Stein on the cybersecurity trends report - the knowledge shared was invaluable! Also, I’ve never seen Jason’s awesome presentation on bourbon history before — I learned so many cool trivia tidbits on bourbon, whiskey, etc and some of my favorite brands! What a true bourbon historian and extraordinaire! 🥃😎 ps last picture shows the winner of the night for me #redwoodempire Looking forward to more events and building upon this amazing partnership! 💪🔐 #XcitiumPartners #CyberSecurity #NextGenChannel #ZeroDwellContainment David Goodwin Jennifer Carrell Doug Neiheisel Cameron Laughlin, PMP Clayton Connor Lauri Goodwin Chris Groh, PMP Alex Cooley Buddy Hollmeyer Drew Stratton