Wired for Change

Mentorship in a Changing World: Shaping Futures Through Human Connection - LIVE Event Podcast

In this special live episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee sits down with Jennifer Miller, Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Lanark County and Councillor for the Town of Smiths Falls, for a conversation about mentorship, community, and the human side of change. Together, they explore what kids need most in a post-COVID and increasingly digital world, the importance of trusted adult relationships, and the role human connection still plays in building resilient communities. Jennifer also reflects on changing patterns of volunteerism and civic engagement, sharing what she’s seeing in her own community and organization — and raising a broader question worth considering: What kind of society are we building if fewer people feel connected to one another? From mentorship and loneliness to resilience, belonging, and technology’s role in our lives, this conversation is a reminder that even in a rapidly changing world, relationships still matter deeply. Recorded live during the open house event for Relevantz Technology Services’ new Canadian offices.

From Battlefield Radios to Banks: How Quantum Threatens Digital Trust

Quantum computing has the potential to break the encryption that underpins today’s digital world—and the timeline may be closer than expected. In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee sits down with James Nguyen, CEO of Quantropi, to explore what that means in practical terms—from battlefield communications to banking systems. Together, they unpack the real-world implications of quantum risk, including the concept of “harvest now, decrypt later,” the rise of deepfakes, and the broader challenge of maintaining trust in digital systems. It’s a grounded, accessible conversation designed to help leaders cut through the noise and start thinking about what action looks like today. 🎧 Chapters 00:00 – Introduction: Why quantum risk feels distant 01:00 – Battlefield communications and real-world use 06:00 – Securing transatlantic communications 08:30 – Quantum timelines and “Y2Q” 11:00 – The “harvest now, decrypt later” risk 13:30 – Deepfakes and trust in digital content 17:00 – Where organizations stand today 20:00 – Why no one wants to move first 27:00 – Legacy systems and infrastructure risk 31:00 – Ecosystem risk and global dependencies 34:00 – Misconceptions about quantum 37:00 – What leading organizations are doing differently 39:00 – Build vs. retrofit: where to start 42:00 – Practical guardrails for leaders 50:00 – Culture, accountability, and leadership 01:02:00 – Final takeaway

Signal vs. Noise: Communicating in a World of AI-Generated Content

Signal vs Noise: Communicating in a World of AI-Generated Content We’re living in a moment where it’s not just technology that’s changing—it’s how information itself is created, shared, and understood. As AI accelerates the scale and speed of content, a deeper question is emerging: How do we decide what to trust? In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee speaks with Hannah Yakobi, Vice President of Communications at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, about how the information landscape is evolving—and what that means for communications, leadership, and public trust. They explore: * Why trust is becoming more fragile in a high-volume information environment * The trade-off between speed and credibility * How AI-generated content is reshaping communications and storytelling * The importance of human judgment, oversight, and accountability * What responsible use of AI looks like in practice From journalism to organizational communications, this conversation looks at what it takes to navigate a world where content is abundant—but trust is not. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction: A New Information Landscape 01:00 – AI Adoption and the Acceleration of Change 03:00 – Trust Is Changing—but Still Central 06:00 – Journalism, Credibility, and Organizational Trust 10:00 – AI-Generated Content: What’s Real? 14:00 – Competing for Attention in a High-Volume World 18:00 – How Media Has Evolved (and What’s Different Now) 22:00 – Misinformation, Reputation, and Accountability 26:00 – Speed vs Credibility: A Core Trade-off 30:00 – Responsible Use of AI in Communications 35:00 – Human Judgment in an AI-Driven World 42:00 – AI in Practice: Crisis Communication Example 49:00 – Teaching the Next Generation to Navigate Information 55:00 – Final Reflections: Trust, Responsibility, and What’s Next

Dangerous Data: Why Meaning Is the New Cyber Battleground | Wendy Nather

What happens when the real risk to your organization isn’t that data gets stolen… but that it gets quietly changed? In this onsite episode from AtlSecCon 2026 (Atlantic Security Conference) in Halifax, Amy Yee sits down with Wendy Nather, Senior Director of Research at 1Password, former CISO, and a long-time cybersecurity leader with experience spanning financial services, government, and industry research. Following her keynote on Dangerous Data, Wendy shares emerging patterns that challenge how we think about cybersecurity in the age of AI — including the growing importance of data integrity, the risks of AI-generated meaning, and why our instinct to treat AI like it’s human can lead us in the wrong direction. As organizations move quickly to adopt AI, this conversation explores what’s actually changing, what isn’t, and why the fundamentals — from identity to access to understanding what you have — still matter more than ever. It’s a thoughtful look at how trust is evolving, and what leaders need to pay attention to as the line between data and meaning continues to blur. 🎧 Chapters 00:00 Introduction & AtlSecCon context 01:00 Dangerous Data — keynote overview 02:00 What’s changing (and not) with AI 03:20 Toxic anthropomorphism explained 05:00 Why we instinctively trust AI 06:30 When AI gets it wrong (and why) 08:00 Integrity attacks vs traditional cyber threats 09:30 The challenge of proving a negative (breaches & claims) 11:00 Trusting data inside organizations 12:30 The cognitive load of AI 14:00 Weaponization of semantics 15:30 What actually works in cybersecurity? 17:00 AI adoption — where to be cautious 18:30 Mindsets for navigating uncertainty 19:45 Closing reflections

Building in Canada’s Evolving Defence Landscape: Digital Aviation, Cybersecurity, and Trust

What does it actually take to build in Canada’s evolving defence landscape? In this episode of Wired for Change, Amy Yee sits down with Chris Bartlett, President of CCX Technologies, for a grounded conversation on what it looks like to operate and grow inside one of the most complex and high-stakes environments — where aviation, cybersecurity, and national defence intersect. From the realities of defence procurement for Canadian small and mid-sized companies, to the shift toward sovereign capability and ecosystem-based delivery models, Chris shares an insider perspective on what’s changing — and where opportunity is emerging. The conversation also explores how modern aircraft have evolved into highly digital, interconnected systems, and what that means for risk, resilience, and security. Along the way, we unpack common misconceptions about cybersecurity in aviation, and where the real vulnerabilities tend to exist. This episode is less about theory — and more about what it actually takes to build, adapt, and deliver inside complex systems that can’t afford to fail. In this episode: * Building inside Canada’s defence ecosystem as an SME * The realities of defence procurement — and where gaps still exist * Canada’s evolving Defence Industrial Strategy and sovereign capability * Why partnerships and ecosystem models are becoming essential * The evolution of aircraft into “flying computers” * Cyber risk in aviation: separating Hollywood from reality * The role of supply chain and maintenance environments in security * Designing systems for resilience in mission-critical environments About the Guest: Chris Bartlett is the President of CCX Technologies, a Canadian company working at the intersection of avionics, cybersecurity, and defence. With deep expertise in aircraft systems and secure communications, CCX supports mission-critical environments where reliability, resilience, and trust are non-negotiable. Chapters 00:00 – Intro: Building in complex systems 02:00 – Chris Bartlett’s journey into aerospace and defence 05:30 – What CCX Technologies does and where it fits 09:00 – Canada’s changing defence landscape 13:30 – Sovereign capability and opportunity for SMEs 18:00 – Procurement realities vs intent 22:00 – Innovation and partnerships in defence 26:00 – From aircraft to “flying computers” 30:00 – Cyber risk: Hollywood vs reality 34:00 – Safety, regulation, and speed of technology 37:00 – Designing resilient systems 40:00 – Lessons for other industries and closing reflections