70,000 Feet High: The First Black Woman to Pilot the U-2 Spy Plane

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October 30, 2024 • 42 mins

Join The Wellness Driven Life Show for an inspiring conversation with Colonel Merryl Tengesdal, the first and only African American woman to pilot the U-2 "Dragon Lady" spy plane. ✈️ We'll discover how her childhood mindset set the stage for her to defy expectations and achieve this incredible milestone, flying at 70,000 feet 🌌 in a demanding aircraft unlike any other. The U-2 requires specialized suits and tremendous physical and mental endurance to operate, pushing human limits for national security. 💪 Learn how Merryl's experiences shaped her into an inspirational figure who, even in retirement, continues to live a wellness-driven life, proving that we can all reach for the sky with determination. ✨ Learn more about Colonel Merryl Tengesdal: www.merryltengesdal.com 👉🔔Subscribe and turn your notifications on to receive alerts when we go live. https://youtube.com/@thewellnessdrivenlifeshow?sub_confirmation=1 🤘Follow us: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thewellnessdrivenlifeshow. 🎸Check out Steve Stuntz, creator of music and videography: https://www.youtube.com/@stevestuntz9303. The views expressed by guests on The Wellness Driven Life Show do not always reflect those of April Chavez or The Wellness Driven Life Show. For more details and a disclaimer, visit https://www.drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements. 📆 Our program goes live on Wednesdays @ 3:45 PM CST. ❤️ #TWDLS #WellnessDrivenRide #SIPLifeSlowly #DrivenLivin’ 🔗 #Podcast #TalkShow #Interview #ColMerrylTengesdal #inspiration #aviation #u2 #dragonlady #womenshistory #blackhistory #mindset 🙌 🌍 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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