Want to create an interactive transcript for this episode?
Podcast: Forged In The Fires Podcast with Fireman Rob
Episode: Episode 346 - Forged in the Fires Guest - Merryl Tengesdal
Description: In this electrifying episode, Fireman Rob interviews Merryl Tengesdal, a retired Air Force Colonel, U-2 pilot, and trailblazing leader in aviation and beyond. Merryl shares her journey of overcoming challenges and breaking barriers as the first and only African American woman to pilot the U-2 aircraft. Her inspiring story is a testament to resilience, determination, and the pursuit of excellence.
This conversation dives into her experiences in leadership, her advocacy for diversity and inclusion, and her mission to inspire the next generation of trailblazers. Be sure to check out Merryl's own podcast, "All Fire No Smoke," available...