The First Woman to Pilot and Command a Space Shuttle: Eileen Collins, NASA & USAF Colonel Ret.

I had the honor and privilege of a one on one conversation with one of the most accomplished and inspiring female aviators on the planet. She has a new book out and the most interesting story to tell of pulling yourself up by the bootstraps, persevering, and sharing openly to inspire others.

All Things Aviation & Aerospace is an aviation career webcast live-streamed weekly to provide its viewers/listeners insight on the variety of opportunities and possibilities in aviation and aerospace. It's host, Vince Mickens, is a long time private pilot who flies frequently for personal and business. His background includes executive roles with the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA), the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA), and the Bob Hoover Legacy Foundation, all after a 28-year broadcast journalism career working in seven major television and radio broadcast markets nationwide.