Mission at 200 Feet

 What a Bosnia Combat Flight Taught Me About Leadership Under Fire

There’s no manual for leading with an engine on fire, a rookie co-pilot, and two MIGs on your tail. But in 1997, somewhere over the Adriatic, I learned what it means to trust your team—and yourself—completely. This post dives into one of the most defining missions of my military career, sharing how we turned crisis into clarity, chaos into cohesion, and ultimately, challenge into growth. You’ll also meet the youngest, greenest co-pilot with arguably the wildest first-day story ever. 

The Shuttle That Changed Everything

Finding Purpose from 10 Years Old

On April 12, 1981, the sunrise of a space shuttle launch ignited more than just the atmosphere—it sparked my purpose. This post explores how one moment of inspiration as a child laid the foundation for a lifetime of service, strategy, and space. Discover how early dreams can still fuel executive-level decisions and how childlike wonder can carry you through some of life’s most complex moments. 

Motherhood in the Shadows

Defying “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” to Build My Family

Before I was a CEO, I was a colonel hiding my pregnancy under the threat of dishonorable discharge.

In this deeply personal post, I share how I navigated the double life forced by “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” and how becoming a mother—against every institutional odd—became my proudest achievement. A tribute to authenticity, courage, and the quiet revolutions that change everything.