Overview:
Cybersecurity professional and mental health advocate Delrina Fan joined the May 24 NYC Podcast & Creator Event, connecting with industry insiders, content creators, and community builders across the city. With a strong foundation in tech and public health, Delrina is also the creator of the podcast Dating with Anxiety, where she blends personal vulnerability with practical insight. This article recaps her participation, her expertise in cybersecurity, and how her storytelling is building a bridge between digital safety and emotional awareness.
Empowering Creators and Advocates: NYC Podcast & Creator Event, May 24
The NYC Podcast & Creator Event on May 24, 2025 brought together voices from across the city’s booming creative economy. Participants ranged from podcast hosts and indie media startups to tech professionals and nonprofit communicators. Among the standout attendees was Delrina Fan, a cybersecurity specialist at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. She has a growing presence in digital storytelling and mental health advocacy.
The event was a space for collaboration, networking, and sharing of new media strategies. Delrina’s presence added a refreshing layer of substance. She bridged tech, wellness, and human connection in today’s fast-moving online culture.
Delrina Fan: From Cybersecurity to Creative Expression
While many attendees knew Delrina from her work in cybersecurity and information risk management, few expected her to also be a podcast creator. Her message was candid and emotionally resonant.
During her time working in cybersecurity, Delrina earned a six-figure salary. This is a testament to her high-level expertise and dedication in the field. As a woman in tech and government spaces, she built a reputation not only for her technical excellence. She also became known for her ability to speak openly about anxiety, dating, and self-growth—topics often stigmatized or oversimplified in digital spaces.
At the event, Delrina spoke with fellow creators about how cybersecurity work intersects with digital trust, online vulnerability, and protecting personal stories. These intersections are crucial in the age of social media and content sharing.
“You can’t separate digital safety from mental health anymore,” she shared during a breakout session. “How we protect ourselves online also reflects how we care for our emotional boundaries.”
Highlight: Dating with Anxiety Podcast
One of Delrina’s standout contributions to the creator community is her podcast, Dating with Anxiety. The show explores modern dating from the lens of mental health. It is aimed especially at people dealing with anxiety, perfectionism, or cultural pressures around relationships.
Topics range from:
- First-date spirals and intrusive thoughts
- Navigating ghosting and rejection without self-sabotage
- Therapy, boundaries, and self-worth in love
- Balancing online dating and offline mental wellness
The show blends Delrina’s personal stories with research-backed insights. It creates a safe space for those who often feel overwhelmed by the dating world.
“My podcast isn’t about having all the answers—it’s about having a space where it’s okay to admit you’re still figuring it out,” she said at the event.
The podcast has found an audience among both young professionals and mental health advocates. It is especially popular among women navigating high-pressure environments like NYC.
Building Bridges: Tech, Public Health, and Personal Healing
Delrina’s ability to exist at the intersection of technology and humanity is what makes her work stand out. At the Department of Health, her role in cybersecurity helped protect sensitive information. That ensured digital infrastructure was secure—essential for public services that many New Yorkers rely on.
But it’s her transparency about mental health and her desire to create emotionally safe digital spaces that resonated most with the event crowd.
Throughout the afternoon, she offered perspectives on:
- Why creators should build privacy-aware platforms
- How to spot red flags in community building and data collection
- The emotional labor behind telling your story online
She encouraged creators to look beyond metrics and lean into authenticity, reflection, and ethical storytelling.
What’s Next for Delrina Fan?
With a growing fanbase and professional credibility, Delrina is poised to expand her impact in multiple spaces.
She hinted at upcoming podcast episodes exploring:
- Attachment theory and digital intimacy
- The mental toll of hustle culture
- How tech workers can heal from burnout
And while her cybersecurity work remains central, she’s also exploring collaborations with other creators. She is engaging in guest speaking opportunities and mental health events in the NYC area.
“There’s so much overlap between safe systems and safe relationships,” she said. “I want to keep creating spaces where we talk about both.”
Follow Delrina Fan
To stay up-to-date with Delrina Fan’s work, podcast episodes, and upcoming events, you can follow her on Instagram at @delrina.fan.
She regularly shares behind-the-scenes moments from her podcast. She offers personal reflections on mental health and growth, as well as insights from her day job in cybersecurity.
Whether she’s in a server room or behind a mic, Delrina Fan represents a new kind of public voice. She is tech-savvy, emotionally intelligent, and fully engaged in building safer, kinder digital communities.
Listen to the podcast: Dating with Anxiety
Follow on Instagram: @delrina.fan
