Courage Calls

Courage Calls

Courage Calls is a series of interviews with adventurous women who have helped debunk stereotypes and reshape our society, transforming what we believe is possible and how we can tackle our fears to have the lives we choose.

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June 30, 2023 22 mins

Among a select group of Air Force engineers admitted to the flight test program, Amy McCain was one of very few women to work on cutting edge airplanes and missile programs to include the F-22, the F-117 and helicopters as well as special operations aircraft.  An Air Force officer with over 32 years of service, she was also the first Colonel Program Manager to stand up the new presidential aircraft the VC25-B.  Amy shares insights ...

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The youngest female pilot to fly solo around the world, Zara Rutherford, speaks to her inspiration, insights, and adventures circumnavigating the world in a microlight aircraft.  By understanding all that could go wrong, she made plans to prepare for challenges and was able to tackle issues along the way ranging from international restrictions, forest fires, extreme weather, and mechanical issues.  Zara shares what fuels her to pur...

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Research has shown that girls and women who play sports have higher levels of confidence, self-esteem, and lower levels of depression. Yet, by age 14, many girls are dropping out of sports at two times the rate of boys. Former World Cup Skier and competitive mountain bike racer, Elke MacGregor is working to change this by coaching a girls mountain bike team and continuing to compete as an athlete herself.  Elke shares insights abou...

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May 5, 2023 1 min

Courage Calls


Making courageous decisions may be the most important factor that defines personal satisfaction, good health, and even life success because sometimes it is the challenges rather than the achievements that define us best. 


Hello and welcome to Courage Calls.  I am your host, Susan Feland, and in this podcast I share interviews with amazing women who have helped debunk stereotypes and reshape our society, tra...

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