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Charles Frank Bolden Jr. is a retired US Marine Corps Major General and former NASA astronaut. After flying on four space shuttle missions—STS-61-C, STS-31, STS-45, and STS-60—Charlie was appointed by former President, Barack Obama, to serve as the 12th Administrator of NASA from 2009 to 2017, making him the first African American to head the agency permanently. Today, Charlie is the Founder and CEO Emeritus of the Charles F. Bolden Group, a consortium of accomplished leaders founded in 2017 to foster international collaboration in making life better for all humanity. Charlie joins me today to discuss the qualities aspiring astronauts need to cultivate to be chosen for modern space programs. You’ll hear about his career at NASA and the characteristics he thinks made him a NASA astronaut. He explores how the dawn of the new space age may change selection preferences for would-be astronauts. You’ll also learn the value of being a team player and why being a jack-of-all-trades is essential to becoming an astronaut of today and tomorrow. “You will be technicians, scientists, and researchers all in one—and that’s the kind of people we’re going to be looking for.” - Charlie Bolden This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● Qualities and characteristics NASA looked for in astronaut candidates in the 1980s ● Civil rights in the 1980s and the psychological implications of growing up in the segregated South ● Why being a team player is a high-value trait for NASA astronauts ● Diversity as a trait of a high-performing organization ● Why being a good fighter pilot doesn’t necessarily mean being a great astronaut ● The lack of diversity in NASA’s Apollo era and how astronaut selection preferences have changed since ● How the dawn of commercial spaceflight is changing preferences for would-be astronauts ● How commercial spacecraft may change the employment prospects of future astronauts ● The kind of crew NASA may seek for the Artemis program and beyond ● Jessica Watkins, Kate Rubins, Peggy Whitson, and why researchers may be the astronauts of the future ● Ridley Scott’s The Martian and what it takes to be a modern-day astronaut Resources Mentioned: ● Book: Riding Rockets: The Outrageous Tales of a Space Shuttle Astronaut by Mike Mullane Our Favorite Quotes: ● “A great test pilot isn’t necessarily going to be a great astronaut; a great test pilot with a big ego is going to be a lousy astronaut.” - Charlie Bolden ● “The astronauts of today and tomorrow are not going to have the opportunity to train over and over again on something because they’ll find that every day is something new.” - Charlie Bolden Connect with Charlie Bolden: • Inter Astra •

Charles F. Bolden Jr. is the Founder and CEO Emeritus of the Charles F. Bolden Group, a consortium of accomplished leaders founded in 2017 to foster international collaboration in making life better for all humanity. Appointed by the former president, Barack Obama, Charlie served as the 12th Administrator of NASA from 2009 to 2017, making him the first African American to hold the position permanently. Charlie is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General and former astronaut who has flown on four Space Shuttle missions. Charlie speaks with Kathy about his perspective on NASA’s transition from space shuttle operations to commercial space flight. You’ll gain insight into the real inside workings of Washington, DC, as well as his journey to becoming the 12th Administrator of NASA. Charlie also discusses what the future holds for space commerce and exploration, and the surprising who he'd like to take to space. “OUR PURPOSE IS TO MAKE THE EARTH A BETTER, MORE SUSTAINABLE PLACE. I THINK WE’RE UP TO THE CHALLENGE.” - CHARLIE BOLDEN This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: • Charlie’s last shuttle flight and the formation of the new space age • NASA’s state of play and Charlie’s road to Washington DC • His first experience with the National Space Council • The time Charlie had to convince the Congressional Black Caucus of the need for a space station • What working with Russian cosmonauts taught Charlie • My experience interacting with Soviet astronauts and cosmonauts • Charlie’s meeting with the former president, Barack Obama, and his nomination to NASA • The birth of the SLS, Orion, and commercial crew and cargo • Why NASA will remain the leader and catalyst for discovery • The advantages of developing a vibrant commercial space sector • The James Webb Space Telescope and what gives Charlie hope for the future Our Favorite Quotes: “EVERY CREW BECOMES A FAMILY.” - CHARLIE BOLDEN “STUDY HARD, WORK HARD, AND NEVER BE AFRAID OF FAILURE. LISTEN RESPECTFULLY TO YOUR PARENTS, BUT FOLLOW YOUR PASSION BECAUSE IT’S YOUR LIFE.” - CHARLIE BOLDEN Connect with Charlie Bolden: • Inter Astra • Inter Astra on LinkedIn • The Charles F. Bolden Group • The Charles F. Bolden Group on LinkedIn • The Charles F. Bolden Group on YouTube • Charlie Bolden on LinkedIn Credits: Executive Producer: Toby Goodman Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner Production by CxS Partners LTD Spaceship Not Required I’m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the...

Charles Frank Bolden Jr. formerly served as the 12th Administrator of NASA from 2009 to 2017. He was the first African American to head the agency permanently. In addition to being a retired U.S. Marine Corps Major General, Charlie is a former astronaut who has flown on four Space Shuttle missions. He is the Founder and CEO Emeritus of the Charles F. Bolden Group, a consortium of accomplished leaders founded in 2017 to foster international collaboration in making life better for all humanity. Charlie joins us today to describe what it was like growing up in the segregated South. He shares his experience as one of the first African Americans to attend the Naval Academy. You’ll learn how he became a pilot in the Marine Corps despite hating flying in his youth. He also shares his observations on the leadership culture of NASA and underscores the characteristics astronauts have in common. “The one characteristic we all had in common in the Astronaut Corps is that we were all visionaries and dreamers—people who thought about what the world could be” - Charlie Bolden This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● What it was like growing up in segregated South Carolina in the ‘60s ● Charlie’s experiences with the Naval Academy ● Why Charlie used to avoid flying airplanes ● What eventually led Charlie to the Marine Corps during his plebe year at the Naval Academy ● Finding his way to flight school and aviation ● Charlie’s perceptions of NASA’s culture and leadership when he arrived at the Astronaut Corps ● Bringing Apollo-era astronauts to the 20th century and making NASA a welcoming place for women and people of color Our Favorite Quotes: “The leadership skills in the astronaut office then were lacking, considering the challenge they had with making it a place that was openly welcoming to women and people of color. We were tolerated, rather than welcomed with open arms.” - Charlie Bolden “It’s not about the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog.” - Charlie Bolden Connect with Charlie Bolden: • Inter Astra • Inter Astra on LinkedIn • The Charles F. Bolden Group • The Charles F. Bolden Group on LinkedIn • The Charles F. Bolden Group on YouTube • Charlie Bolden on LinkedIn Credits: Executive Producer: Toby Goodman Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner Production by CxS Partners LTD Spaceship Not Required I’m Kathy Sullivan,...

Bill Nye “the Science Guy” is an American science educator, engineer, comedian, television presenter, author, and inventor with a mission to help foster a scientifically literate society and to help people everywhere understand and appreciate the science that makes our world work. Making science entertaining and accessible is something Bill has been passionate about his entire life. Bill is a seven time Emmy Award winner and was involved in placing the first sundial on Mars. Today, Bill joins me to share his story. We talk about the young Bill Nye and the people and events that acted as his greatest influences. He talks about his experience doing stand-up and his life during the war in Vietnam. He discusses the different categories of science and the importance of its advancement. He discusses the role of Congress in this advancement and offers his solutions for political problems. He discusses the exploration of Europa and fields a series of rapid-fire questions. “BY THE TIME SOMEBODY’S EIGHT YEARS OLD, HIS OR HER ABILITY TO REASON IS PRETTY GOOD. IT’S THE LIFE EXPERIENCE THAT YOU’RE MISSING.” - “BRAVERY IS WHEN YOU’VE ACTUALLY ASSESSED THE DANGER.” - BILL NYE This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: Mentioned Resources: The Planetary SocietyThe Science Rules Podcast Credits: Inter Astra Executive Producer: Toby Goodman Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner Artwork: Ryan Field Production by CxS Partners LTD First published - June 10th, 2021

My guest on this episode is Zolana Joao, a distinguished engineer and dynamic leader from the Angola National Space Program Management Office. In this episode, we explore Zolana’s profound journey from his challenging early years in war-torn Angola to his instrumental role in advancing Angola’s aspirations in space exploration. With his deep commitment to education and his strategic vision, Zolana has been a driving force in launching Angola’s first satellites, significantly impacting his country’s development and representation in the global space community. This episode was recorded at the Inter Astra Retreat just outside Washington DC last November (2023). In this episode, you’ll discover: • From Civil War to Space Pioneer: Zolana’s journey through adversity to space leadership. • Strategic Mind in Angola’s Space Ascent: His pivotal role in launching Angola’s satellites. • Lessons from Global Space Partnerships: How international collaborations shaped his strategy. • Advocating for Future Innovators: Zolana’s efforts to inspire the next generation in Angola. • Leadership Philosophy: Insights into overcoming obstacles in space sector leadership. Quote: "I didn’t know that I was building muscle. Then after 9 months, I start applying for jobs in electrical engineering jobs. And I found, Motorola company. That time, Motorola was already in Angola, and they were hiring technicians. But I was scared because I was 17. I was not allowed officially to work yet. But I said, I have to gotta do something." - Zolana Joao Episode Links: LinkedInInter AstraLinkedIn Credits: Production by CxS Partners LTD Executive Producer: Toby Goodman Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner Artwork: Ryan Field Recorded on location on Nomono Sound Capsule Explore more episodes at Kathy Sullivan Explores... https://kathysullivaneexplores.com/ Find even more podcasts on the Inter Astra Podcast Network HERE Spaceship Not Required I’m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I’m an explorer, and that doesn’t always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are… spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores.

This episode was recorded at the Inter Astra Retreat just outside Washington DC last November (2023). I sat down with Stella Marcy, a high school freshman from upstate New York with big dreams of becoming an astrobiologist. Stella’s passion for exploring the origins of life on other planets and her curiosity about the universe is truly inspiring. In our conversation, we discussed what it means to be an astrobiologist, the tools scientists use to search for life beyond Earth, and how high school student Stella can prepare for her career. In this episode, you’ll discover: • What astrobiologists do. • The importance of STEM education in pursuing a career in space science. • How young students can get involved in STEM programs and research opportunities. • Stella’s inspirations and her goals for the future, including her dream universities. • Insights from the Inter Astra Retreat. Quote: "INTER ASTRA IS A GREAT WAY TO MAKE CONNECTIONS, TO GET INTERNSHIPS OR RESEARCH PROJECTS OR MENTORS WHO ALSO WOULD REALLY HELP ME." - STELLA MARCY Episode Links: LinkedInInter Astra Credits: Production by CxS Partners LTD Executive Producer: Toby Goodman Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner Artwork: Ryan Field Recorded on location on Nomono Sound Capsule Explore more episodes at Kathy Sullivan Explores... https://kathysullivaneexplores.com/ Find even more podcasts on the Inter Astra Podcast Network HERE SPACESHIP NOT REQUIRED I’m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I’m an explorer, and that doesn’t always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are… spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores.

A brand-new inspirational space podcast featuring Astronauts from different generations comparing notes on everything from their moment of selection, training, mission, and legacy. Listen to this exclusive trailer featuring conversations from the first two episodes: 1. Dr. Kathy Sullivan, a three-time NASA astronaut and the first American woman to walk in space speaks with Christina Koch, a serving NASA astronaut set to be the first woman to reach the moon. 2. General Charles F. Bolden, a four-time NASA astronaut, and the first black NASA administrator, speaks with Victor Glover, a serving NASA astronaut set to be the first black man to reach the moon. 🔎 Discover more podcasts on the Inter Astra Podcast Network at InterAstra.space Credits: 🚀 For The Charles F. Blend Group & Inter Astra 🎙️ Production by CxS Partners LTD 🎙️ Executive Producer: Toby Goodman & Leo Hornak 🔈 Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner 🎨 Artwork: Ryan Field

This episode was recorded at the Inter Astra Retreat just outside Washington DC last November (2023) where I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Marrocchino, the CEO of Proteus Ocean Group. Starting in the world of Wall Street, Lisa has a profound passion for advancing our understanding of the ocean through innovative technologies. Proteus, is being designed as the 'International Space Station of the Ocean,' aiming to revolutionize our approach to sustained underwater research. In this episode, Lisa shares the inspiring origins of Proteus, conceived by co-founder Fabien Cousteau, Grandson of Jacques Cousteau, and the ambitious goals they have for this pioneering project. Lisa details the technological and scientific advancements they hope to achieve and the broader implications for environmental research and space exploration analogs. In this episode, you'll discover: Quote: "Proteus isn't just about pushing the boundaries of ocean research; it's about creating a legacy that ties the mysteries of the ocean with the vastness of space." - Lisa Marrocchino Episode Links: Proteus Ocean GroupLisa Marrocchino on LinkedInLinkedInInter Astra Credits: Production by CxS Partners LTD Executive Producer: Toby Goodman Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner Artwork: Ryan Field Main interview recorded on location with Nomono Sound Capsule Explore more episodes at Kathy Sullivan Explores... https://kathysullivaneexplores.com/ Find even more podcasts on the Inter Astra Podcast Network HERE

Your Business: In Space Environmental Intelligence in Space with Dr. Kathy Sullivan Dr. Kathy Sullivan is a distinguished scientist, astronaut, and explorer who has contributed to our understanding of space and the Earth’s oceans. As the first American woman to walk in space and a veteran of three NASA space shuttle missions, Dr. Sullivan has reached both the heights of outer space and the depths of our oceans. As an accomplished geologist, she has explored the complexities of marine geology and geophysics, and her tenure as the head of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) solidified her reputation as a trailblazer in environmental intelligence. Her profound experience offers invaluable insights into our planet's life support systems — the oceans, the atmosphere, and the interconnected environments that sustain us. In this episode, Dr. Sullivan draws parallels between the life support systems of spacecraft and our own planet, illustrating the critical importance of environmental stewardship. With her unique vantage points from space and deep below the sea, she sheds light on the environmental challenges we face and the innovative technologies helping us to understand the roles we can play to help protect our home planet. In this episode you'll discover: • The vital role environmental intelligence from space plays in daily life, from weather forecasting to agricultural planning. • How satellites have transformed from mere storm spotters to advanced observers, capable of intricate environmental assessments. • The importance of understanding and maintaining the life support systems of our 'spaceship' Earth, paralleling those in spacecraft. • Dr. Sullivan’s perspective on the potential environmental impact of rocket launches and the increasing frequency of space travel. • The need for continuous innovation and research to advance our knowledge of Earth and space environments. • Insights into fostering a new generation of scientists, engineers, and explorers to lead future environmental intelligence efforts. Quote: "The only thing we actually do all by ourselves is have the start of a good idea. Everything beyond that requires connecting that idea with other people." - Dr. Kathy Sullivan Episode Links: Check out Kathy’s website Listen to over 100 episodes of Kathy’s Podcast ‘Kathy Sullivan Explores…’ Now part of the Inter Astra Podcast Network! Follow Kathy on LinkedIn NASA NOAA Credits: Production by CxS Partners LTD Executive Producer: Toby Goodman Audio & Sound Design: Lee Turner Artwork: Ryan Field Join the #1 community for equitable access to the business of space: https://interastra.space/

Dear Explorer, On June 10, 2021, I launched the Kathy Sullivan Explores podcast. Many of us were under some form of a lockdown back then, and the podcast has helped me connect in ways that were previously impossible to imagine. Through our journey together, we’ve explored science, art, space, and memorable moments in my life all while speaking to brilliant guests. It has truly been an incredible privilege to share stories, insights, and inspiring conversations with you all. In this episode, I want to express my deepest gratitude to you all for joining me on this remarkable journey of exploration via podcast. I also outline the different episode categories you can continue exploring on the podcast website and explain how you can stay connected and be the first to get updates on my future projects and endeavors. “This farewell doesn’t have to be the end of our journey together. Continue on, Explorer, learning and sharing in the spirit of curiosity, adventure, and discovery.” - Kathy Sullivan This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● Charlie Bolden’s pathway to space and other remarkable episodes in the “Space” category ● Conversations with creatives and how they forged artistic careers ● Exploring the sea and other oceanic gems from Helen Scales, Tim McDonald, Victor Viscovo, and others ● Career and leadership insights from Glen Maroney and Yvette McGee Brown ● Conversations on exploring the world with Elizabeth McCormick, Jeffrey Kingsley, and Alastair Humphreys ● Memorable moments from my life—from wearing a baked potato to presenting an Oscar to George Lucas from space Our Favorite Quotes: ● “From business leaders, writers, artists, fellow explorers, scientists, divers, and astronauts, their wisdom and experiences have left an indelible mark on our collective exploration.” - Kathy Sullivan ● “Astronauts stand on the shoulders of many hundreds of other space professionals.” - Kathy Sullivan Explore the podcast by theme: ● Space ● Creativity ● Sea ● Memorable Moments ● Career and Leadership ● Places Spaceship Not Required I’m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I’m an explorer, and that doesn’t always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on...

Jane Alexander is an actress, author, and former Chairperson of the National Endowment of the Arts. In 1969, Jane received a Tony Award for her performance as Eleanor Bachman in the Broadway production of The Great White Hope. Jane received her first Emmy nomination for her role as Eleanor Roosevelt in Eleanor and Franklin. Over her career, she has received two Primetime Emmy Awards—as well as nominations for eight Tony Awards, four Academy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards—and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1994. Today, Jane is involved in conservation efforts and has served on the boards of the Wildlife Conservation Society, the National Audubon Society, and Project Greenhope, among others. She is the author of Wild Things, Wild Places and Command Performance. Today, you’ll hear Jane discuss how she grew up loving the beauty of the land while living in Massachusetts. She shares how watching a ballet performance for the first time sparked her love for theater and the performing arts. She outlines her process for inhabiting a character or a role and describes how she studied her role as Eleanor Roosevelt in Eleanor and Franklin. Jane also highlights what it’s like to be an understudy, details her experience serving as the chairperson of the National Endowment of the Arts, and offers advice to young people about pursuing their passion. “The whole business of exploration—which caught me as a child in the outside world, exploring the sunken garden—transitioned to the exploration of the mind and the human body in acting.” - Jane Alexander This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● Jane’s background and early years in Massachusetts ● How Jane’s parents reacted to her pursuit of theater as a career ● Her studies in mathematics and computer programming ● Her time at the University of Edinburgh and performances as Ophelia in Hamlet and as Nora in The Plough and the Stars ● What it was like to hang out with Dudley Moore and John Gleeson as university students ● Jane’s experience as an understudy and what stand-ins do when they’re not performing ● Her first leading roles and focus on the classics ● Jane’s process for inhabiting a role or character ● Why Jane declined to be part of The Actors Studio ● How Jane played Eleanor Roosevelt in Eleanor and Franklin ● Handling negative receptions of performances ● Jane’s service as the chairperson of the National Endowment of the Arts ● Today’s public support for the arts and Jane’s work in conservation Our Favorite Quotes: ● “Art is part of everybody’s persona and privilege.” - Jane Alexander ● “We are put on this Earth to witness and experience all the joy that we can give to each other—that includes the things that grow and live.” - Jane Alexander Connect with Jane Alexander: ● Jane Alexander Website ● Book: Command Performance: An Actress In The Theater Of Politics ● Book: Wild Things, Wild Places: Adventurous Tales of Wildlife and Conservation on Planet Earth ● Jane Alexander on Twitter

Jim Clash is an American participatory adventure and business journalist, author, and fellow and director of Explorers Club. Since joining Forbes as a staff writer in 1993, Jim has skied to the South Pole, flown in a MiG-25 at Mach 2.6 to the edge of space, and climbed the Matterhorn. His other adventures include driving the Bugatti Veyron at its top speed of 253 miles per hour and, most recently, flying with the US Navy Blue Angels in their F-18 fighters. He is the author of Forbes to the Limits and The Right Stuff. Jim holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland. Today, you’ll hear Jim describe his life as a participatory adventurer and journalist. He recounts his adventurous, geeky childhood building his own radios and antenna and why he switched his major from Physics to English while studying at the University of Maryland. He explains why he decided to return to journalism after a career in the advertising industry. He discusses his ventures to the peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro and Everest and his journey to the North Pole. You’ll also learn about the common characteristics among the successful and great people he has interviewed and gain insight from his life lessons. “Journalism is about truth and advertising is like a pyramid—you take a little point and pile layers and layers on it until you get an obfuscation of truth. In journalism, you narrow it to the point, which is truth.” - Jim Clash This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● Jim’s background, fascinating childhood, and life in Japan ● His stint in advertising and being a drummer for a rock band ● Uncovering truth and how Jim realized that journalism was his life’s calling ● The Rat Experiment, climbing the Matterhorn and Kilimanjaro, and Jim’s passion for mountain climbing ● The Hillary Step traffic jam on Mount Everest ● Skiing to the South Pole and other adventures in Jim’s life as a participatory adventurer and writer ● How Jim procures his adventure gigs ● The common characteristics of extraordinary people ● Understanding the difference between real and perceived risk ● Resisting peer pressure and other life lessons Resources Mentioned: ● Book: Seven Summits by Dick Bass, Frank Wells, and Rick Ridgeway Our Favorite Quotes: ● “Extraordinary people understand that there’s a difference between real and perceived risk.” - Jim Clash ● “If you think differently, don’t go along with the crowd. Don’t always bow to peer pressure—do what you think is right. - Jim Clash Connect with Jim Clash: ● Jim Clash on LinkedIn ● Jim Clash on Instagram ● Jim Clash on YouTube ● Jim Clash on Twitter Spaceship Not Required I’m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I’m an explorer, and that doesn’t always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity...

Linda Kass is the acclaimed author of Tasa’s Song (2016) and A Ritchie Boy (2020). Her latest book, Bessie—a fictional portrait of Miss America 1945, Bess Myerson—will be released in September 2023. She is also the founder and owner of Gramercy Books, an independent bookstore in Columbus, Ohio. Trained as a journalist, Linda began her career as a magazine reporter and correspondent for regional and national publications such as Columbus Monthly, TIME, and The Detroit Free Press. Linda is known for her advocacy in education, literacy, and the arts and has served in leadership roles on the boards of Bexley Schools, Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and The Ohio State University among many others. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and holds a Master’s in Journalism from The Ohio State University. Today, you’ll hear Linda reveal her life's remarkable twists and turns through stints working in medicine, education, journalism, and freelance writing. She describes how a family history writing project and a chance meeting during an outing with her book club moved her to become a novelist. She explains what makes Columbus, Ohio a unique place to be in. You’ll also hear about the ultimate value of reading and writing and why Linda was compelled to write her most recent book about the first Jewish Miss America, Bess Myerson. “Inhabit the character. Imagine what they would think, feel, and do in a scene—how they would relate to other circumstances. Walk in their shoes. That becomes the inventiveness on the page of fiction, but then it’s grounded in all of that authentic, true history underneath it.” - Linda Kass This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● The young Linda Kass and her life growing up in central Ohio ● Linda’s time at Eastmoor High School and how it led her to become a journalist ● Her work as a physical therapist while studying journalism in graduate school ● The genesis of Linda’s life as a writer, teacher, and freelancer ● What brought Linda back to Columbus after living and working in Detroit ● How Columbus has changed since the late 80s ● The creative writing project that began Linda’s career as a historical novelist ● What creative nonfiction is and how it helped Linda tell her parents’ stories ● Poland and modern-day Ukraine in the context of World War II ● How a Catholic family helped Linda’s mother and her family during World War II ● The research and writing process involved in creating Tasa’s Song ● The art of inhabiting a character while writing ● What led Linda to write her book on Bessy Myerson ● The value of reading and writing Resources Mentioned: ● Book: The Bright Forever: A Novel by Lee Martin Our Favorite Quotes: ● “Read, because when you enjoy that experience you want to read more. When you read, you learn more, and when you learn you can be an empathetic human being that understands yourself and the world better.” - Linda Kass ● “To tell a real human story is more treatful and effective than coming up with just a fact-by-fact biography.” - Linda Kass Connect with Linda Kass: ● Linda Kass Website ● Gramercy Books ● Book: Bessie ●

John Dabiri is a MacArthur Fellow and Centennial Chair Professor at the California Institute of Technology. John’s research focuses on unsteady fluid mechanics and flow physics, with particular emphasis on topics relevant to biology, energy, and the environment. While serving as a Professor of Aeronautics and Bioengineering at Caltech from 2005 to 2015, John was also the Director of the Center for Bioinspired Wind Energy, Chair of the Faculty, and Dean of Students. From 2015 to 2019, he served as a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. He graduated summa cum laude from Princeton University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and received his Master of Science in Aeronautics from Caltech, where he also earned his Ph.D. in Bioengineering with a minor in Aeronautics. In addition to his work at Caltech, John serves on President Biden's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, among other advisory boards. Today, you’ll hear John and I explore what nature can teach us about engineering systems, heart health, and optimizing wind farms. He describes his life growing up in Toledo, how a summer internship introduced him to the world of jellyfish, and how studying jellyfish quickly morphed into the focus of his life’s work. He recounts stories from his stint as a technical consultant for Nope (2022) and shares his thoughts on the sitcom, The Big Bang Theory, and its portrayal of academic life at Caltech. You’ll also gain insight into solving the diversity problem in physics and engineering and why tapping the curiosity of young minds can inspire more students to pursue STEM. “Curiosity is a unique lens by which we can explore the world around us, and the outcomes from that would be the technologies that could revolutionize climate, space, and medicine.” - John Dabiri This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● John’s background and family history ● How John’s parents navigated their identity and race in America ● Carrying forward Nigerian traditions ● John’s high school experience and why he chose Mechanical Engineering for his college path ● How he transitioned from an undergraduate degree in Mechanical engineering to a doctoral in Bioengineering with a minor in Aerodynamics ● How John wound up studying jellyfish after pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering ● Why mentors play an important role in a PhD student’s life ● What jellyfish can teach us about submarines, heart health, and wind farms ● What it’s like to receive the prestigious MacArthur Fellowship award ● Why Dr. Jellyfish can’t swim ● The Big Bang Theory’s portrayal of academic life at Caltech ● Working with Jordan Peele for the 2022 movie, Nope ● Solving the diversity problem in physics and engineering ● How we can inspire more young people to join STEM Our Favorite Quotes: ● “The application of tech is a nice motivation, but we can tap into the curiosity of a five-year-old to draw them into science, even if there’s no immediate application.” - John Dabiri ● “I fell in love with taking the same mindset I used in taking apart video games and cars into understanding how biological systems work—how these very simple bags of water in a jellyfish can swim through the ocean.” - John Dabiri Connect with John Dabiri: ● Dabiri Lab ● John Dabiri on LinkedIn ● Email:...

You’ve probably heard or read something about the “new space age” unfolding around us. While this new era of space exploration is raising important questions—like who sets the rules and who owns what—it’s also inspiring grand visions of the future. I don’t have a crystal ball or some super secret source of insider intelligence, but it’s clear that two grand visions are strongly influencing a lot of the enterprises involved in the new space age: one of preserving humanity and the world, and one of escaping it all. In this episode, I explore two of the leading visions emerging at the dawn of the new space age. You’ll hear about Jeff Bezos’ purpose for Blue Origin and his plan to build space stations where people can live and work. I share Elon Musk’s mission to colonize Mars and discuss what “lifeboat syndrome” is. You’ll also learn how the work of philanthropists started aviation and spaceflight and gain insight into the role of ordinary people like you and me in the future of the new space age. “Where it all goes from here will be up to people like you and me and the kids and grandkids of our lives. They will inherit the lessons and building blocks from these initial lessons and have the opportunity to write an exciting new chapter in spaceflight and the future of humanity and our planet.” - Kathy Sullivan This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● The dawn of the new space age ● Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin’s vision for the future of outer space ● Elon Musk and his plans to colonize Mars ● The lifeboat syndrome ● How philanthropy drove the inception of aviation and spaceflight Resources Mentioned: ● Book: The High Frontier: Human Colonies In Space by Gerard K. O'Neill Our Favorite Quotes: ● “Stephen Hawking famously once said that humanity will not endure another thousand years unless it becomes a multi-planet species.” - Kathy Sullivan ● “It was the vision and private capital of philanthropists like Samuel Langley and Robert Goddard and the people they could draw to their cause that allowed everyone to envision what aviation and spaceflight could become.” - Kathy Sullivan Related Episode: ● 108 | The New Wild West Spaceship Not Required I’m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I’m an explorer, and that doesn’t always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don’t forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts!

Christopher A. Scholin is the President and CEO of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) and has been a driving force behind groundbreaking research since 2009. He started his professional journey as a research assistant professor at the University of South Carolina at Columbia. Driven by a passion for merging molecular biology and ecology, Chris joined the esteemed Massachusetts Institute of Technology – Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (MIT/WHOI) Joint Program in Biological Oceanography. In 2021, he was honored with the Lockheed Martin Award for Ocean Science and Engineering from the Marine Technology Society. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with Highest Honors from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master of Business Administration degree in Molecular Biology and Immunology from Duke University. Chris continues to engage in research projects and maintains an impressive scientific portfolio. Today, you’ll hear Chris and I discuss his childhood fascination with the ocean and how it led him to pursue a career in oceanography. He explains how he accidentally became the CEO of MBARI and delves into his contributions to the development of advanced oceanic technology. He describes his early experiences with scuba diving, his interest in laboratory science and technology, and how he combined these interests to pursue a career in oceanography. He recounts his unconventional path into oceanography and discusses his exposure to molecular biology and biotech and how he saw these fields as a way to combine his passion for oceanography and technology. You’ll also learn about the challenges of working in ocean science and the importance of taking risks and being willing to make mistakes. "Sometimes you gotta follow your heart. If it's something you wanna do, give it a try." - Chris Scholin This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● Chris’s childhood fascination with the ocean ● Learning to scuba dive in St. Louis, Michigan ● How a librarian changed the course of Chris’s career ● How Chris learned to follow his heart ● Applying molecular biology and biotech to oceanography ● What algae blooms can teach us ● How to differentiate between similar-looking organisms ● The legacy of David Packard on MBARI ● The upside of taking risks ● How mistakes can lead to important discoveries ● The challenges of overseeing senior scientists Our Favorite Quotes: ● “Only about 30% of the sea floor of the entire earth has been mapped in any detail.” - Chris Scholin ● “The tide of popular opinion about whether it was even, even feasible was really against me. I just had to stand my ground and keep trying my best and proving it could work.” - Chris Scholin Connect with Chris Scholin: ● Chris Sholin Website ● Chris Scholin on LinkedIn ● MBARI on LinkedIn Spaceship Not Required I’m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I’m an explorer, and that doesn’t always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my...

Katy Psenicka is the Chief Choreographer and Chief Operations Officer of Shadowbox Live, America’s largest resident ensemble theater company based in Columbus, Ohio. Since joining Shadowbox Live in 1994, Katy has made choreography the anchor of her professional career, cultivating over 600 character-driven performing art pieces that tell stories through contemporary dance. A versatile performer herself, Katy has also been featured in several lead and supporting roles. Her most recent work includes the conceptualization and choreography of Madness and Lust and Broken Whispers, both of which won The Columbus Dispatch’s Best Show of 2016 award. Katy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Management from The University of Dayton. Today, you’ll hear Katy outline her creative processes for choreographing dances and creating shows. She describes what she was like as a child and explains how being situationally aware and energetic shaped her path toward becoming an artist. You’ll learn about how, between 4th and 9th grade, she put on a show in her family’s garage every summer. She also shares her ideas on storytelling and offers her advice to young, budding artists who are unsure of their journey. “Don’t keep your light inside—let it shine. Let yourself have the freedom to share all your amazing gifts to the world. The world needs you, your skill, and your gifts.” - Katy Psenicka This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● Katy’s background and childhood in Cleveland, Ohio ● How Katy created and held shows in her family’s garage as a child ● Her high school experience and how her teachers inspired her ● How studying Communication at The University of Dayton gave Katy a glimpse into her life path ● The process of choreographing a dance and the interplay of music and motions ● How Katy and the Shadowbox Live team produced a show based on the story of Bonnie and Clyde ● Katy’s “moments” worksheet and show ideas currently simmering in her mind ● Current and future Shadowbox Live shows Our Favorite Quotes: ● “Whatever it is you’re good at is applicable to every single thing you do in life. You have to put a filter on your lens and take what you know and apply it.” - Katy Psenicka ● “The road will reveal itself to you. You don’t need to stress about where it’s going. Just start working.” - Katy Psenicka Connect with Katy Psenicka: ● Shadowbox Live ● Shadowbox Live on LinkedIn ● Shadowbox Live on Instagram ● Shadowbox Live on Facebook ● Shadowbox Live on TikTok ● Katy Psenicka on LinkedIn Spaceship Not Required I’m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I’m an explorer, and that doesn’t always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right

Charles Justiz, Ph.D., is a pilot, risk & safety consultant, and author of the sci-fi thriller, Specific Impulse. He is the founder and Managing Director of JFA Inc. and formerly served as the Chief of Aviation Safety at the NASA Johnson Space Center, where he established a crew resource management program, a safety management system, and a just culture approach. All of which have become industry standards. During his 30-year-long career at NASA, Charlie has flown over 16,000 flight hours in over 100 different types of aircraft, chased Space Shuttles returning from orbit, trained every astronaut who has piloted and landed a Space Shuttle and ferried numerous Space Shuttles across the United States using a modified Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft. Charlie joins me today to describe how he fell in love with flying and aviation in his early teens and shares how he became a pilot after studying Aerospace Engineering at the Air Force Academy. We talk about his path to becoming a NASA test pilot, and he describes how he became involved in music and theater production later in life and how writing Specific Impulse opened his unexpected artistic side. Charlie also advises making mistakes in one’s career and shares his thoughts on following a vision and pursuing seemingly unrelated career paths. “There is no box; you define what the boundaries are.” - Charlie Justiz This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● Charlie’s childhood from Havana to Miami ● Where Charlie’s early love for flying and aviation came from ● The many Cuban revolutions ● Charlie’s experience learning about Spanish literature in high school ● Charlie’s road to the Air Force Academy and how he survived his freshman year ● How Charlie became an Air Force pilot ● Celestial navigation in the space age ● Flying exotic airplanes at NASA and training to ferry Space Shuttles with the 747 ● Why the 747 is a pilot’s dream ● Charlie’s work as a risk & safety consultant ● How Charlie became involved in music and theater production ● What it means to be a theater producer ● Charlie’s thoughts on taking seemingly unrelated career paths ● Charlie’s next adventure in life Our Favorite Quotes: ● “You may be wrong, and that’s okay. I’ve failed a dozen times in my career, trying to do stuff that was wrong, but it only made me smarter on the things that I did next.” - Charlie Justiz ● “All knowledge is valuable and important.” - Charlie Justiz Connect with Charlie Justiz: ● Charlie Justiz on LinkedIn ● Book: Specific Impulse Spaceship Not Required I’m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have...

Glen Moroney is an entrepreneur and the owner, operator, and CEO of Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours. At its inception in 1986, Scenic began offering tours to the Great Ocean Road in Warrnambool, Australia, and expanded into providing extensive land journeys throughout Australia and New Zealand. Under Glen’s leadership, Scenic has grown into a global cruise line that offers hundreds of extended touring programs to exotic, domestic, and international destinations. Scenic has also built the Scenic Eclipse, the world’s first discovery yacht that allows guests to experience the magnificence of Antarctica like never before. Today, you’ll hear about Glen’s journey from being a college dropout and bus tour operator to being the CEO of a shipbuilding company and owner of 22 luxury vessels. He explains how he turned around a small hotel in Warrnambool without a formal education in the tourism industry. He describes the beauty of Warrnambool and how the region brought out the traveler in him. He discusses the beginnings of Scenic and his forays into river cruising and shipbuilding. You’ll also hear about his forecast for the expedition cruising market and gain insight into the complexity and wonder of ships and shipbuilding. “We climbed up a steep glacier that went up from sea level to over 2,000 meters with ice caps that went as far as the eye could see. There’s no way, unless you’re an explorer, that you’re going to see that in any cruise ship.” - Glen Moroney This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● Glen Moroney’s youth and how he became a shipbuilder and the admiral of 22 river cruisers ● Why Glen disliked his time at university and eventually dropped out ● His first dive into business and entrepreneurship ● The first time Glen got bitten by the travel bug ● How Glen started selling tours without a formal education in the tourism industry ● The Free Independent Traveler Public Tours and the beginnings of Scenic ● How Glen became involved with river cruising ● Taking “no” for an answer and taking risks during uncertain times ● Glen’s baptism of fire into shipbuilding ● Listening to feedback and how Glen brings the vision of a ship to life ● Scenic’s audience model and expert expedition team ● Scenic’s submersibles and helicopter flights in Reykjavik ● The future of expedition cruising ● How the pandemic has changed people’s perception of cruising ● The complexity and wonder of ships and shipbuilding Our Favorite Quotes: ● “When the ship sails the first time, it can get quite emotional. When you get a ship like this into service, you get a huge sense of relief. There’s some joy there, but the overwhelming feeling is relief.” - Glen Moroney ● “You look at an office building and you’d think it’s a complex build, but it’s nothing compared to a ship.” - Glen Moroney Connect with Glen Moroney: ● Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours ● Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours on LinkedIn ● Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours on Instagram ● Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours on Facebook ● Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours on Twitter Spaceship Not Required

When was the last time you watched people at a sporting event, ceremony, or concert—having the experience of a lifetime, yet mainly holding their phones or cameras up to film it all? It’s as if capturing pictures and videos is more valuable or important than the experience itself, and so they live everything through their camera screens. While certain moments in our lives prompt us to reach for our phones or cameras to capture that unfolding event and immortalize it into a visual memory, doing so comes with a cost. It takes us out of the actual moments—out of fully living the experience. In this episode, you’ll hear about the value of fully immersing yourself in the present. I share what I learned from reading The Inner Game of Tennis and from playing a detective video game. I also reflect on returning to the curiosities of our eight-year-old selves and how our lives might be enriched more by being fully in the moment. “Be here, now. Put your phone down and take all your surroundings in through every one of your senses. How richer will your life be if you can resist the screen and be fully in the moment?” - Kathy Sullivan This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ● Living life through screens ● Why performing theater companies ask the audience not to film or record shows ● Going back to our eight-year-old selves ● The challenge to explore with a sense of play ● The sense of safety and security in reminiscing bygone days ● How I learned to see without judgment by playing a video game Resources Mentioned: ● Book: The Inner Game of Tennis: The Classic Guide to the Mental Side of Peak Performance by W. Timothy Gallwey Our Favorite Quotes: ● “Explore with a sense of play—of freedom. Be your eight-year-old self again, shut off the self-talk, and just be. Just do.” - Kathy Sullivan ● “Be here, now—not in the past, not in the future, but genuinely interested in and absorbing where you are now, who you’re with, and taking it all in without an opinion.” - Kathy Sullivan Spaceship Not Required I’m Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I’m an explorer, and that doesn’t always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don’t forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify I Stitcher I