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Courage Calls

Courage Calls

Written by: Susan Feland
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Courage Calls is a series of interviews with adventurous women who have helped debunk stereotypes and reshape our society, transforming what we believe is possible and how we can tackle our fears to have the lives we choose.Susan Feland Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Amy McCain | Pushing the Envelope in Aviation Technology
    Jun 30 2023

    Among a select group of Air Force engineers admitted to the flight test program, Amy McCain was one of very few women to work on cutting edge airplanes and missile programs to include the F-22, the F-117 and helicopters as well as special operations aircraft.  An Air Force officer with over 32 years of service, she was also the first Colonel Program Manager to stand up the new presidential aircraft the VC25-B.  Amy shares insights from challenges she faced as a female engineer leading cutting edge technology and other adventures to include hiking Mt Kilimanjaro.

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    23 mins
  • Zara Rutherford | Flying Solo Around the World
    Jun 2 2023

    The youngest female pilot to fly solo around the world, Zara Rutherford, speaks to her inspiration, insights, and adventures circumnavigating the world in a microlight aircraft.  By understanding all that could go wrong, she made plans to prepare for challenges and was able to tackle issues along the way ranging from international restrictions, forest fires, extreme weather, and mechanical issues.  Zara shares what fuels her to pursue her dreams, how she overcomes doubts, and stays focused on what matters most.

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    28 mins
  • Elke MacGregor | Transformation Through Sport
    May 12 2023

    Research has shown that girls and women who play sports have higher levels of confidence, self-esteem, and lower levels of depression. Yet, by age 14, many girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys. Former World Cup Skier and competitive mountain bike racer, Elke MacGregor is working to change this by coaching a girls mountain bike team and continuing to compete as an athlete herself.  Elke shares insights about how she inspires women and girls to overcome their fears to become more confident as bike racers while building habits to be resilient, lifelong athletes. Along the way, they also learn lessons that translate to building confidence beyond sport to have more happy and meaningful lives.

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    26 mins
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