S01E16 - Empowering Non-Traditional Students in Tech | Khanh Tran

In this episode of The Route to Success, host Sara Orellana sits down with Khanh Tran, first-generation Vietnamese American, co-owner of Beyond Group Cyber, and founder of TASLE (Technologists Aspiring through Servant Leadership). Khanh shares an inspiring journey from aviation to cybersecurity — and from self-imposed limits to empowered leadership.

They explore how mentorship, integrity, and servant leadership shape inclusive workplaces and why communication and collaboration are the keys to unlocking potential in nontraditional students. Khanh also opens up about how their son’s autism diagnosis transformed their life’s purpose and inspired advocacy for more inclusive programs in technology and education.

Listeners will walk away with practical steps for growth, insight into the human side of cybersecurity, and a reminder that failure truly is the mother of all success.

Listen to learn:

How to overcome self-imposed boundaries and take the first step toward your dreams

Why mentorship at every level—peer or professional—matters

How servant leadership builds stronger, more inclusive teams

The story behind TASLE and its mission to empower technologists through giving and growth

(Guest: Khanh Tran, Beyond Group Cyber | Host: Sara Orellana, The Route to Success)

Khanh's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanh-t-48842151/