In this inspiring episode of Date with Destiny, Captain Behnam sits down with trailblazing U-2 pilot Colonel Merryl Tengesdal. From a seven-year-old girl in the Bronx dreaming of space to flying at 70,000 feet, Merryl shares her path to becoming the first Black woman to pilot the legendary U-2 Dragon Lady. They dive into overcoming fear, the mindset for success, cockpit challenges, leadership lessons, and balancing a demanding military career with family life. Merryl’s powerful story is a must-watch for anyone who dares to dream big and shatter limits.🎧 Full episode: CaptainBehnam.com/links#Leadership #Aviation #WomenInSTEM #Inspiration #Resilience #Podcast

In this powerful episode of Date with Destiny, Captain Behnam sits down with trailblazing United Airlines Captain Laura Savino. From discovering aviation by accident to flying the 747, Airbus, and mentoring young pilots, Laura shares her journey of resilience, motherhood, and becoming one of the few women captains in commercial aviation. They discuss leadership, overcoming stereotypes, surviving a broken neck, and the importance of chasing dreams without compromise. Her story is a must-listen for aspiring aviators and anyone needing inspiration to persevere.

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In this powerful episode, Captain Chris Pohl joins Captain Christopher Behnam to share his evolution from bush pilot to senior airline captain. They dive into the true qualities that separate great pilots from good ones, the role of manifestation in a pilot’s mindset, and how social media is changing aviation storytelling. From crisis leadership to cultural differences in airline operations, this episode is packed with experience, insight, and heart.

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