Join host Valerie McKiernan in this episode of the Space for All podcast as she interviews Dr. Mindy Howard, the CEO and founder of both the Cosmic Girls Foundation and Inner Space Training. Dr. Howard shares her inspiring journey from aspiring astronaut to leading initiatives that empower young women in the space industry. Discover how she transitioned from working in the oil and gas sector to founding Inner Space Training, the world's only mental preparedness program for commercial astronauts. Dr. Howard highlights the importance of mental resilience in space travel and addresses the psychological challenges astronauts face. Learn about the Cosmic Girls Foundation's mission to encourage girls aged 14 to 19 from diverse backgrounds to pursue careers in space and STEM fields. Through the "Six Girls, Six Continents" competition, the foundation offers training in STEAM education, life skills, and astronaut skills, with one lucky girl winning a trip to space. Tune in to hear about the challenges women face in the space industry and how Dr. Howard is working to build a robust pipeline of female talent in aerospace. Stay Connected Follow us on social media for updates, news, and more inspiring stories: Twitter:⁠ @SpaceForAllPod⁠ Instagram:⁠ @SpaceForAllPodcast⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ Space For All Podcast⁠ TikTok: @SpaceForAllPodcast   ABOUT THE HOST: Valerie McKiernan's journey began in the heart of the aerospace industry, working at her family’s aerospace business from a young age. After college, she took an exciting detour as a TV producer for CNBC Business News, where she discovered her love for television production. Over the past decade, Valerie made her way back into the Aerospace Industry and is now blending her two passions to inspire and attract more people to Space.  In addition to being the host of Space for All, Valerie is a Senior Business Development Manager for Coherent Corp. FOLLOW THE HOST: LinkedIn - ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/valmckiernan/⁠ TikTok - ⁠@AerospaceVal