In this episode, Monica Reagor interviews AJ Yawn, a thoughtleader in GRC and cybersecurity. They discuss AJ's journey into GRC, the importance of technical skills, and the role of Python in GRC engineering. AJ emphasizes the need for GRC professionals to build relationships, shift from checkbox compliance to business value, and start small when implementing GRC engineering principles. The conversation highlights the exciting future of GRC engineering and the importance of education and mentorship in the field.

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In this engaging conversation, Da'Lacie McGrew, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Peridot Eight, shares her journey into the world of compliance, highlighting the importance of building relationships, adapting to change, and the role of compliance in fostering innovation. She emphasizes the need for regular training, clear governance structures, and the involvement of compliance from the design phase of products. Da'Lacie also discusses the challenges posed by emerging technologies and the necessity for adequate funding for compliance teams. Leadership lessons are shared, focusing on the importance of collaboration and being open to learning. In this conversation, Monica Reagor and Da'Lacie McGrew discuss the importance of creating a culture of contribution within teams, the challenges of maintaining integrity in high-pressure environments, and the role of compliance in ethical leadership. They explore the significance of representation in the GRC space, the value of embracing multi-passionate careers, and the future of compliance consulting. The discussion emphasizes the need for collaboration, personal beliefs, and the impact of societal pressures on individuals in leadership roles.

Disclaimer: The views expressed are of my own, Wendy Shoniregun, and do not necessarily reflect official positions of the Federal Reserve System. On this episode of MY GRC POV, I sat down with Wendy Shoniregun, the Director of Examinations and Consumer Affairs at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. From humble beginnings in a small-town bank to leading with purpose in one of the nation’s most influential financial institutions, Wendy shares not only her impressive journey but the heartbeat behind her work—people.

Together, we explored the layers of governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) that often go unseen. Wendy broke down the misconceptions many institutions have about examinations, emphasizing that it's not about punishment but about accountability, transparency, and growth.