Eileen Collins

In this captivating discussion, Eileen Collins, retired U.S. Air Force colonel and the first American woman to pilot a space shuttle, shares insights from her groundbreaking career. She reveals how early challenges built her resilience and how she coped with sudden fame. Eileen emphasizes the importance of focusing on the mission and preparing for high-pressure moments. She discusses balancing quick decision-making with consultative approaches and the critical role of family support during missions. A true pioneer, Eileen inspires the next generation in aviation and space.

Mariann Budde, the Episcopal Bishop of Washington and author, discusses courage in the face of societal fear, emphasizing how children can learn resilience. Eileen Collins, the first female space shuttle commander, shares her inspiring journey and the rigorous training of an astronaut. Filmmakers Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman reveal shocking conditions in Alabama prisons, highlighting the power of cell-phone footage and the Free Alabama Movement's efforts to change the system. This conversation addresses themes of fear, courage, and accountability.

Eileen Collins, former NASA astronaut and first woman to both pilot and command a shuttle, reflects on Artemis II and milestones for women in space. Cesar Rivera Cruzado, food operations director and educator, talks about freeze-dried, rehydratable meals, student projects like tofu in microgravity, and designing safe, appealing cuisine for long missions.