Leigh Naude at Mido Academy Womans Month August 2026
Leigh Naude shares a powerful story of recovery, resilience and rising during this Women’s Month event at MIDO Academy. From growing up without a father and overcoming addiction to navigating single motherhood and building a successful career in cybersecurity, Leigh speaks honestly about the experiences that shaped her. She explains how faith, hope, discipline and the support of others helped her rebuild her life—and reminds every woman that her past does not have the power to determine her future. Drawing a compelling parallel between personal recovery and cyber resilience, Leigh encourages the women of MIDO Academy to keep learning, challenge imposter syndrome and confidently enter rooms where they may feel underestimated. “My addiction was a chapter. It wasn’t the whole book.” No matter where you started, what you have survived or how many times you have fallen, you can recover, rebuild and rise. Chapters: 00:00 An interactive opening 06:46 Recovery, resilience and rising 09:00 Growing up without a father 11:32 Pain, addiction and shame 13:27 Choosing recovery 14:22 A life-changing encounter with God 17:09 Encouragement for women entering the workplace 18:07 Single motherhood and strength 20:44 Being a woman in cybersecurity 23:57 What cyber resilience teaches us about life 25:07 Turning pain into purpose 27:23 You can recover, rebuild and rise Please like, comment and subscribe for more inspiring stories from the MIDO Academy community. #WomensMonth #MIDOAcademy #LeighNaude #WomenInCybersecurity #Resilience #Recovery #Faith #WomenInTech #Inspiration