
From Three to Thriving
From The WISP Podcast by Women in Security and Privacy (WISP)
July 28, 2025 · 28 min
About this episode
Sophie Sohm discusses her journey in creating a supportive community for women in privacy and security across Europe.
Nicole chats with Sophie Sohm, Privacy Policy Manager at Meta and founder of the WISP DACH Chapter (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland). Sophie shares how attending a women-only breakfast inspired her to create space for women in privacy and security across Europe. They discuss the challenges women face balancing motherhood and career, the power of community, and the courage it takes to start something new. Sophie also reflects on growing the chapter from three women to thriving events across multiple cities. Resources Mentioned: • Learn more about WISP: https://www.wisporg.com • Connect with Sophie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-sohm/ Like, subscribe, and share the Women in Security and Privacy Podcast. Your reviews help us reach and support more women and underrepresented communities in privacy and cybersecurity. WISP’s mission is to advance women and underrepresented communities to lead the future of privacy and security. Join us at wisporg.com 🎙️ Hosted by Nicole Dove, Creative Director of Podcasts
People in this episode
Host: Nicole Dove
Guest: Sophie Sohm
Topics covered
- women in privacy
- community building
- work-life balance
- career challenges
- empowerment
Keywords
- privacy
- security
- women empowerment
- community
- career
- motherhood
- WISP
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Meta, WISP
Places: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
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