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    Kathy Sullivan Explores

    Kathy Sullivan – the first person to both walk in space and dive to the deepest point in the ocean – explores the human condition through the life journeys of her guests, people from all walks of life and levels of fame whose stories will inspire, inform and amuse you. Along the way Dr. Kathy Sullivan shares her own stories of lessons learned, obstacles overcome and crazy moments from her unique career in space, the deep sea, government and business. 

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    Let's Talk Leadership Apr 14, 2022
    Show notes

    What are the elements of leadership? How can you develop an environment where everyone can blossom and collaborate toward mission success? Such were the questions I considered as Dr. Trevor Brown—Dean of the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at Ohio State University—turned the tables on me. A few months ago, Dr. Brown asked me to be a guest on his podcast, where we discussed what it means to be a leader in a complex organization.

    In this episode, you’ll hear about my conversation with Dr. Brown where we discussed leadership and public service. I outline the key ingredients of leadership and explain why it is not a title. I describe my time at NASA and what it was like to be a woman in a male-dominated environment. I discuss why compelling and challenging leadership isn’t the only way to achieve excellence and how fostering the spirit of collaboration encourages growth. You’ll also learn what inspires me to serve and hear my advice to young people entering the world of public service.

    “The elements of leadership are responsibility, situational awareness, and initiative; the more everybody brings these to the table, the better off any enterprise would be.” - Kathy Sullivan

    This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:

    ● Being the most “vertical” person in the world

    ● Defining leadership and its key ingredients

    ● My time at NASA and what it’s like to be a woman in a male-dominated organization

    ● How I learned to have initiative at NASA

    ● Why being a “yes person” to appease someone’s ego is too risky

    ● Compelling and challenging leadership and its impact

    ● The organizational and leadership shifts I made when I became Chief Scientist at NOAA

    ● Fostering confidence and initiative in a team

    ● The skills and abilities required for a technical leader in a political environment

    Resources Mentioned:

    ● Leadership Forum Podcast with Dr. Trevor Brown

    Our Favorite Quotes:

    ● “Learn more and learn how to communicate effectively together.” - Kathy Sullivan

    ● “Resolve that you’ll be a perpetual learner and not just an executor of work. Expand your radius to topics, people, communities, and places you don’t know.” - Kathy Sullivan

    ● “You’re going to make mistakes and things will be messy; it’s the way of life and not a reflection of you. Take mistakes and setbacks as catalysts for new growth, not as a verdict.” - Kathy Sullivan

    Related Content:

    ● The Apollo 13 Mission with Gerry Griffin

    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!

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    The Honor of Measuring Time with Raynald Aeschlimann (Part 2) Apr 05, 2022
    Show notes

    Raynald Aeschlimann is the President and CEO of Omega Ltd., a company of The Swatch Group. Raynald began his career in Omega in 1996 as a Sales and Marketing Project Manager. He served as the Brand Manager of Omega and Blancpain Spain in 2000 before becoming the Vice President and International Director of Sales, Retail, and Distribution in 2001. Today, in addition to his role as President of Omega, Raynald oversees Swatch Group France and Swatch Group Monaco Les Boutiques while serving as a member of the Extended Group Management Board of the Company.

    Raynald joins me today to discuss the pure democracy of our most precious commodity: time. You’ll hear about his passion for mechanical watches and the artistry involved in timekeeping. He explains how leadership can be learned, describes his leadership style, and discusses the value of trust. You’ll also learn about the importance of balancing emotion and rationality as well as what makes time precious.

    “It is an honor to measure the passing of time. As time ticks, it witnesses the evolution of your life—this is why time is precious.” - Raynald Aeschlimann

    This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:

    ● Raynald’s love for mechanical watches and Omega’s support for space exploration

    ● The first watch worn on the moon

    ● Raynald’s relationship with time and what it means to him

    ● Understanding the uniqueness of Omega watches

    ● Raynald’s leadership style and how he makes decisions

    ● The value of inspiration, delegation, and trust

    ● Raynald’s favorite watch

    ● My favorite watch story

    ● Creating an interplanetary watch

    Our Favorite Quotes:

    ● “You can’t only be emotional, nor can you be only rational; you have to structure a space for what’s factual, which would later allow for what’s emotional to come.” - Raynald Aeschlimann

    ● “You can learn to be a leader. Believe in delegation and care. Trust with inspiration and substance.” - Raynald Aeschlimann

    Connect with Raynald Aeschlimann:

    ● Omega

    ● Omega on LinkedIn

    ● Omega on Twitter

    ● Omega on YouTube

    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 Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.



    The Cooperative Model of Business with Raynald Aeschlimann (Part 1) Mar 31, 2022
    Show notes

    Raynald Aeschlimann is the President and CEO of Omega Ltd., a company of the world’s leading watch manufacturer, The Swatch Group. Raynald joined the organization in 1996 as its Sales and Marketing Project Manager and later became Vice President and International Director of Sales, Retail, and Distribution before ultimately becoming CEO. Prior to joining Omega, Raynald worked at Longines and Complementa AG from 1992 to 1996. In addition to his work with Omega, Raynald serves on the Executive Board of the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry FH.

    Raynald joins us today to discuss the cooperative model of business as instituted by Nicolas Hayek in the 1980s. You’ll hear him describe his background and how his upbringing informs his social conscience and his philosophy on cooperation. Raynald also highlights how Nicolas Hayek saved the Swiss watch factory from bankruptcy in the face of competition with Japan and underscores how the Swatch Group is promoting the spirit of cooperation in the watchmaking industry.

    “The success of our colleagues is our success.” - Raynald Aeschlimann

    This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:

    ● Raynald’s background: growing up in a factory town and his family’s watchmaking history

    ● Raynald’s experiences with the educational system and culture in Switzerland

    ● How Raynald’s life path crystalized

    ● The socially-conscious investor mindset and why Raynald left his dream of becoming a doctor

    ● The foundation of the Swatch group and revolutionizing the watch industry

    ● How Nicolas Hayek saved the Swiss watch industry

    ● How the Swatch Group of Companies is promoting cooperation in the Swiss watchmaking industry

    Our Favorite Quotes:

    ● “Nicolas Hayek created not just another watch, but a concept that would be revolutionary, creating a community—a symbol of emotion, success, and meaning.” - Raynald Aeschlimann

    ● “Rather than our watches, it’s more important to talk about our craftsmen, our mechanical specialists, our master watchmakers, and our suppliers—all who are part of the same group.” - Raynald Aeschlimann

    Connect with Raynald Aeschlimann:

    ● Omega

    ● Omega on LinkedIn

    ● Omega on Twitter

    ● Omega on YouTube

    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 Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.



    The Apollo 13 Mission with Gerry Griffin Mar 24, 2022
    Show notes

    Gerald Griffin is the former Director of the NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center in Houston. During NASA’s Apollo Program, Gerry was the Flight Director in Mission Control and served in this capacity for all the Apollo manned missions. He was the Lead Flight Director for the lunar landing missions Apollo 12, 15, & 17. Gerry also led one of the teams of flight controllers who were responsible for the safe return of the astronauts of Apollo 13, which was canceled after an oxygen tank explosion. Many years later, Gerry was selected by Ron Howard to be the technical adviser for the film, Apollo 13, starring Tom Hanks. Today, Gerry is an independent technical and management consultant for a broad range of clients, including Korn/Ferry International.

    Gerry joins us today to discuss his experience working on the Apollo 13 mission. He describes what inspired him to study aviation and aeronautical engineering and shares an insider look at the Apollo 13 film. You’ll hear his wisdom on leadership, trust, and culture, and the key differences between public and private organizations. Gerry also highlights what the “Era of We” is and underscores why preparation is vital to doing anything in life.

    “Apollo 13 was the ultimate test of mission control, the astronauts, and everything else below us.” - Gerry Griffin

    This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:

    ● Gerry’s background and what inspired him to study aeronautical engineering and aviation

    ● What Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) does and its responsibilities

    ● A lesson on leadership from Gerry’s time as a flight director

    ● The Apollo 13 mission and the value of long years of training and simulation

    ● The “Era of We” and the importance of teamwork and preparation

    ● Gerry’s experience working on the Apollo 13 film and how he became its technical advisor

    ● How Apollo 13 launched Gerry’s career in film

    ● His work on Deep Impact

    ● What skills Gerry brought from NASA when he pivoted to the private sector

    ● The key similarities and differences in organizational culture between the public and private sectors

    ● How the private sector thrives on competition

    ● What competition was like in the NASA family

    ● Gerry’s advice to the next generation of leaders

    Our Favorite Quotes:

    ● “Astronauts and flight controllers aren’t afraid of dying. But they know they’re in a high-risk business, and so their greatest fear is making a mistake in front of their peers.” - Gerry Griffin

    ● “A true leader inspires you to do your best. Managers manage things and projects, but leaders lead people.” - Gerry Griffin

    Connect with Gerry Griffin:

    ● Gerry Griffin 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 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 Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.



    The Night I Wore a Baked Potato Mar 17, 2022
    Show notes

    In 1987, I attended a formal Air Force dinner that ended in a hilarious moment—me wearing a baked potato on my dress. But there’s an old saying about stories: there’s your version, my version, and the truth. Ray Belz, the pilot who flung the potato in question, remembers the events of the evening differently. Yet, whatever the truth of the matter is, the big things remain inconvertible: Ray scored a direct hit, I started it—and we both love telling the story.

    In this episode, I share the story of how I ended up wearing a baked potato during a formal Air Force dinner, as well as Ray’s version of the story. I also underscore the importance of not taking yourself too seriously and offer some public speaking advice from the night.

    “99% of the time, even the most embarrassing moment or mistake is just that—a moment or a mistake, not a life sentence.” - Kathy Sullivan

    This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:

    ● What a “dining-in” means in the military and what led me to give a dinner talk in one

    ● Why I decided to ad-lib on my dinner talk for a formal Air Force dinner

    ● Floating dinner rolls and playing with your food in zero gravity

    ● Demonstrating how food floats in zero gravity to a formal dinner audience on Earth

    ● The Potato-throwing Pilot and the brand-new Couth Award

    ● Public speaking lessons from the night

    Our Favorite Quotes:

    ● “If you plan to speak in public, it’s crucial to understand your audience and read the room. Be intentional about whether it’s best to match that or upend expectations.” - Kathy Sullivan

    ● “If you’d like to use this podcast as inspiration to start a food fight, I’d be honored. You have my blessing.” - 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 Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.



    The Pursuit of Leadership with Megan Kilgore Mar 10, 2022
    Show notes

    Megan Kilgore is the first woman to be elected as the City Auditor for the City of Columbus, Ohio, a position she has been serving since 2017. She is also an adjunct professor at The Ohio State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science before completing her Master of Public Administration degree at Northwestern University. Before she was elected City Auditor, Megan worked on Wall Street as the Principal Municipal Advisor for HJ Umbaugh & Associates and the Assistant City Auditor of Columbus, a role wherein she was responsible for the management and payment of all debt services for the city.

    Megan joins me today to discuss what it’s like to be the City Auditor of Columbus, Ohio. You’ll learn what her mother taught her about leadership and how she developed her acumen for economics. You’ll gain insight into how the pandemic impacted the city as well as the true costs of inequality. Megan also shares the women leaders who inspired her as a child and underscores the impact of socioeconomic diversity on a city’s wellbeing.

    “The spirit of our communities lies with our people, and we have to see how they\'re doing, how they’re feeling, what they’re concerned about, and how they’re living.” - Megan Kilgore

    This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:

    ● What drew Megan to Margaret Thatcher and other women leaders when she was growing up

    ● How Megan’s mother inspired her to serve the public

    ● How young Megan was when she thought about public service for the first time

    ● Megan’s first experience volunteering for a political campaign

    ● Where and how Megan developed her acumen for economics

    ● The “what,” “why,” and “how” of running for office

    ● What led Megan to run for an elected office in the city government of Columbus

    ● Megan’s years in Wall Street and her advice on approaching complex problems

    ● What a city auditor does and why Megan needs to apply the business principles of a Fortune 500 company as an auditor

    ● How Columbus’ income tax was impacted by the pandemic and how they navigated through it

    ● The true cost of inequality and restrictive policies in a city

    ● How innovation, creativity, and talent grow a city’s economic development

    ● Interpersonal dynamics and working across political boundaries

    ● Creating a center of social entrepreneurship in Columbus

    ● Bridging the digital divide in a community and the daily life of a city auditor

    ● Megan’s goals for Columbus in 2022

    ● Finding a greater sense of common purpose amidst a hyper-partisan world

    ● How Megan’s mentor continues to inspire her as a leader

    ● Her advice for someone in the early stages of their career

    ● How to re-prioritize compassion and empathy through the pandemic

    Our Favorite Quotes:

    ● “Ensure that we’re doing the best we can to not only grow the economic wellbeing of our city, but also of our people, because the stronger our people, the stronger our tax base will be.” - Megan Kilgore

    ● “There is something innate in you that is fulfilled by the ability to serve. So, when you have the calling, run for office.” - Megan Kilgore

    Connect with Megan Kilgore:

    ● City of Columbus

    ● City of Columbus on LinkedIn

    ● City of Columbus on Facebook

    ● City of Columbus on Twitter

    ● City of Columbus on YouTube

    ● Megan Kilgore 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 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 Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.



    Waking Up with Robin Williams Mar 03, 2022
    Show notes

    Have you ever been so ecstatically happy about something that you just couldn’t contain your excitement? I sure have. And on that occasion, the legendary comic and actor, Robin Williams, helped me express my joy.

    The year was 1988, and the source of my glee was the impending launch of the space shuttle mission STS-26. The seventh flight of the orbiter Discovery was an event that would mark the end of two of the darkest and hardest years for every astronaut and their families.

    In this episode, I share how Robin Williams helped me create a clever wake-up call for the Discovery crew. You’ll learn about the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and why the STS-26 mission is considered a “Return to Flight” mission. I reveal what a NASA CapCom does and why it’s one of the most fun jobs ever. You’ll also hear me discuss how I tapped my network to work with Robin Williams, recordings of the wake-up call for Discovery, and the aftermath of the event.

    “After two and a half painful years, American astronauts would finally be in orbit again. I knew how I’d feel when they launched, and was sure that people in the US would feel the same. What tune would convey that feeling?” - Kathy Sullivan

    This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:

    ● The Space Shuttle Challenger disaster of 1986

    ● What it took to enable the “Return to Flight” STS-26 mission

    ● My direct role in the STS-26 mission

    ● What a CapCom is and what makes it a fun job

    ● Planning clever ways to wake up the Discovery crew

    ● How I tapped my network to reach Robin Williams and Mike Cahill

    ● Recordings of Robin Williams’ wake-up call for the Discovery crew

    ● How the music industry and Willie Nelson caught wind of the Robin Williams wake-up call

    Our Favorite Quotes:

    ● “Having a real crew raised peoples’ hopes and put human faces on that still distant goal of getting back to space.” - Kathy Sullivan

    ● “Being a CapCom is a fun job. You’re so tightly connected to the crew and the mission events that you’re essentially living the mission with them—well, minus the view and zero gravity, of course.” - Kathy Sullivan

    Resources Mentioned:

    ● YouTube: Robin Williams STS-26 “Good Morning Discovery” wake-up call

    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 Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.



    The First Mission to Pluto with Alan Stern Feb 24, 2022
    Show notes

    Dr. Alan Stern is the Co-founder and Chief Scientist of World View, the leading stratospheric technology company in the world. Alan has been involved in several missions, including the New Horizons mission—a multi-decade undertaking Alan led to send the first spacecraft to Pluto. Alan was inducted into the Colorado Space Hall of Fame and hailed as one of the 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine in 2007.

    Alan joins me today to discuss his journey to leading New Horizonsand the road to his first spaceflight. You’ll hear about how his childhood experiences molded his desire to become an astronaut and his struggles with formal education. He explains what led him to co-found World View. He also highlights what it takes—and what it means—to explore our solar system and shares what the New Horizons mission discovered at Pluto.

    “Excel at whatever you choose to do, whether it’s astronomy, oceanography, or atmospheric science. Be at the top, get yourself in gear, and set yourself apart.” - Alan Stern

    This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:

    ● Alan’s childhood years and what inspired him to be part of space exploration

    ● The first book Alan wrote and his struggles with formal education

    ● The road to Alan’s first spaceflight

    ● The difference between a mission specialist and a payload specialist

    ● How New Horizons was started and how Alan was selected for the mission

    ● What stratospheric ballooning is and what led Alan to co-found World View

    ● How stratospheric ballooning works and its advantages over satellite surveillance

    ● Meeting Richard Branson for the first time and what sub-orbital flight trajectory means

    ● Alan’s advice to young people who dream of spaceflight

    ● The role of studying English in a scientific career

    ● Thinking about the size of the solar system and why Pluto matters

    ● The geometry, physics, timing, and manpower involved in sending New Horizonsto Pluto

    ● The hibernation technique and what the New Horizons mission discovered about Pluto

    ● Spaceflight traditions, superstitions, and the value of community

    Our Favorite Quotes:

    ● “Follow your heart. If it’s a burning desire, you can do anything. It doesn’t matter what it is—people excel at things they love and are driven to do.” - Alan Stern

    ● “An important part of being a good scientist is writing and speaking. You have to know how to organize your thoughts into writing.” - Alan Stern

    Connect with Alan Stern:

    ● World View Space

    ● Book: Chasing New Horizons: Inside the Epic First Mission to Pluto

    ● World View on LinkedIn

    ● World View on Instagram

    ● World View on Facebook

    ● World View on Twitter

    ● World View on YouTube

    ● Alan Stern 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 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 Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.



    At the Oscars with George Lucas Feb 17, 2022
    Show notes

    I never missed an episode of Star Trek when I was young. I grew up watching Captain James T. Kirk and his crew aboard the Starship Enterprise while they explored the universe and defended the Federation. I also loved the Star Wars films and distinctly remember watching the starfighter combat and how Luke Skywalker destroyed the Death Star with photon torpedoes. But never had I imagined while watching them that I would someday fly in space, much less that one of my missions would involve photon torpedoes and presenting an Oscar to George Lucas himself.

    Well, not really photon torpedoes, of course, but something close enough—if not more fascinating.

    In this episode, you’ll hear about my Oscar turn with George Lucas and some of my most treasured memories from my third mission in space. I explain how we prepared to present an Oscar to George Lucas while in orbit. I also reveal why sentences ending in “that” are forbidden in spaceflight and share the beauty of experiencing science.

    “You can’t help but think of Star Wars when you get to present an Oscar to George Lucas, and we were definitely thinking of it when the time came to power up our electron beam experiment.” - Kathy Sullivan

    This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:

    ● Stowing George Lucas’s Oscar aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis

    ● Our electron beam experiment and one of the most sacred rules of spaceflight

    ● Maxwell’s equation and the beauty of experiencing science

    Our Favorite Quotes:

    ● “Understanding an equation intellectually is one thing; seeing the behavior with your own eyes as you soar hundreds of miles above a planet at 17,500 miles an hour—that’s quite another thing.” - Kathy Sullivan

    ● “One of the most sacred rules of spaceflight: there shall be no sentences ending in the word ‘that.’ Such a sentence is guaranteed to give a heart attack to every crewmember who can’t see whatever portents of impending doom triggered your outburst.” - 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 Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.



    What's Your Flavor? with Jeni Britton Feb 10, 2022
    Show notes

    Jeni Britton is the Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. A pioneer of the artisan ice cream movement, Jeni opened her first ice cream shop, Scream, in 1996, before founding Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in 2002. She is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling book, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home, which won the James Beard Award in 2012.

    Jeni joins me today to discuss the art and science of ice cream and life. She describes how her introduction to the world of scent led her to start an ice cream production company. You’ll hear about her entrepreneurial journey, the challenges she met along the way, and how she overcame them. You’ll also learn why creatives should spend time on input and the importance of cultivating trust between a business and its customers.

    “Flavors can come from anywhere, not just from ice cream. It can come from colors, stories, sentences, images, or cultures. There’s never an end.” - Jeni Britton

    This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores:

    ● How falling in love with the world of scent ignited Jeni’s passion for ice cream

    ● What “noses” are and how they’re different from perfumers

    ● The mechanisms behind smelling and how scents can transport us to a different time and place

    ● Jeni’s childhood and early experiences with her keen sense of smell

    ● What influenced Jeni to start a business

    ● Moments of massive importance and Jeni’s first explorations with perfume

    ● Self-education, trial-and-error, and how Jeni learned about the science of ice cream

    ● The barriers and resistance she met in her entrepreneurial journey

    ● Jeni’s first business partner and scoop shop

    ● How entrepreneurs can build trust between customers and their business

    ● Incorporating Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and how they create new ice cream flavors

    ● How Jeni works in her test kitchen and the importance of naming their products

    ● The role of science in creativity

    ● How Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams reacted to the Listeria panic

    ● The ice cream flavor that best represents Jeni and how Roald Dahl inspires her

    ● The Bronze Goddess Sundae and why Jeni built her business as a benefit company

    Our Favorite Quotes:

    ● “My grandmother said, ‘if you can’t get a job, make a job.’ And that’s what entrepreneurship is.” - Jeni Britton

    ● “The best creative people are the ones who spend time on input.” - Jeni Britton

    Connect with Jeni Britton:

    ● Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams

    ● Book: Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams at Home

    ● Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams on LinkedIn

    ● Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams on Instagram

    ● Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams on Facebook

    ● Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams on Twitter

    ● Jeni Britton on LinkedIn

    ● Jeni Britton on Instagram

    ● Jeni Britton on Facebook

    ● Jeni Britton on Twitter

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    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.

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