Episode 43: How To Be Successful in a World That Wasn’t Built for You (ft. Astronaut Cady Coleman)

About the Episode

How do you find your way in a world where even when you do everything right, the odds keep getting stacked against you? My guest today, Cady Coleman, shares how she navigated the male-dominated fields of science, the Air Force, and NASA, breaking down barriers with tenacity and grace.

From her time on the International Space Station to the release of her first book, *Sharing Space*, Cady’s story is a powerful reminder of the importance of mission, adaptability, and the unwavering belief in one’s potential, even when the world around you says otherwise.

Check it out.

And check out Cady’s Book, Sharing Space: An Astronaut’s Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change

Cady Coleman Quotes From the Episode

You don’t always choose your teams, but you have to make sure everyone is heard, even when the way you want to be heard isn’t how things get done.

In space, you’re mission-oriented, but the mission of family is just as big—coming back, I realized I needed more time at home.

You have to adapt when things don’t go as planned—spending time fuming about it only distracts you from succeeding.