Bl3ep, also known as Jo, is a human who enjoys finding things, breaking things, and lying for fun and profit. She got into cybersecurity through her tertiary education in Information Security and Criminology. Her interest in hacking was sparked by a YouTube talk on DEFCON Las Vegas, which sounded like a potential career path that could keep her interested for decades. Bl3ep finds inspiration from other women in the field, including Zemmiph0bia, momowowo, pamoshea, and pink_tangent. She has been hunting bugs since university and has found bug bounties to be helpful financially. As a female hacker, she enjoys the challenge of constantly learning and improving her skills, which brings diversity to the field. Bl3ep's biggest challenge is staying consistent in her hacking routine, but she overcomes it by making it a disciplined part of her daily life. She recommends online courses, virtual labs, and Capture the Flag challenges as resources for learning. For young women interested in bug bounties, Bl3ep advises to stop thinking about doing it and start, reach out to like-minded people for guidance, and prioritize self-care and mental health. In her personal life, she enjoys gardening, painting, locksport, pole dancing, and making charcuterie. She identifies as a red teamer and is still exploring career aspirations.