In October of 1984, I became the first American woman to walk in space. But, before this became possible, I had to face and overcome a hurdle that presented itself the moment I was given the assignment: NASA’s medical research team saw a problem tha

Helen Scales is a British marine biologist, writer, and broadcaster. Her passion for underwater exploration started when she learned to scuba dive as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award program. Throughout her illustrious career, she has worked wi

In this episode, I share how I spent my winter holiday among penguins, whales, and the people I love. Youll hear about my adventures, beginning with penguins and how, in the Arctics silence, we could listen to their footsteps. I recall how magnificent w

Manson Brown became the first African American Vice Admiral in the US Coast Guard in May 2012. Despite not knowing how to swim, Manson set his sights on the Coast Guard. Utilizing his tenacity and passion, he became the first African American student body

This past year has been more or less better than its predecessor. Looking at the silver linings, 2021 opened many doors to people who didn’t know those doors even existed. In that same light, the previous year was when I became a podcast host, allow

Homer Hickam is an author and war veteran who has helped train and prepare astronauts for real space missions and exercises. One of his books, Rocket Boys, was adapted into the Hollywood film, October Sky. He continues to entertain and relate with stories

Sometimes, all we need is a small gesture of kindness to open the doors to incredible opportunities. Being on the receiving end of generosity always feels good, but we also have to remember that giving kindness is just as gratifying as receiving it. This

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Craig Foster is a leading natural history filmmaker and the Co-founder of the Sea Change Project, a company that seeks to remind people of their place nature, especially the sea. They raise awareness through storytelling rather than figures and analytics,