Send us a text In this powerful episode, we sit down with Paul Pearson, a seasoned IT professional and mission-driven leader whose journey took a life-altering turn after he unintentionally blew the whistle while contracting for the Department of Defense. What followed was a deep dive into ethical leadership, digital justice, and community empowerment. Paul brings over 15 years of IT experience, including a decade of service in the U.S. Air Force with expertise in digital forensics and cyberspace operations. He now leads Running Name LLC, a veteran-owned business offering cybersecurity, managed IT, and digital strategy to nonprofits and small businesses. But Paul’s work doesn’t stop there. He also serves as: • President of Eduruna • Vice President of Whistleblowers of America • Director of Information at Blacks in Cyber His 2019 whistleblower experience involving corporate espionage retaliation now fuels his advocacy for safer, more inclusive, and tech-enabled workplaces. Topics Covered: • Paul’s transition from military to IT entrepreneur • Blowing the whistle: what really happened and what came next • The importance of ethical leadership in tech • Building secure, scalable solutions for nonprofits and small businesses • The mission of Eduruna and empowering through education • Why community matters in cybersecurity • Lessons in resilience, retaliation, and redemption Connect with Paul: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpearson85?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app • Running Name LLC: https://www.runningname.com/ • Eduruna.org: https://www.eduruna.org/ Support the show Visit my website: https://thehello.llc/THERESACARPENTER Read my writings on my blog: https://www.theresatapestries.com/ Listen to other episodes on my podcast: https://storiesofservice.buzzsprout.com Watch episodes of my podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheresaCarpenter76
