In this inspiring episode of Date with Destiny, Captain Behnam sits down with trailblazing U-2 pilot Colonel Merryl Tengesdal. From a seven-year-old girl in the Bronx dreaming of space to flying at 70,000 feet, Merryl shares her path to becoming the first Black woman to pilot the legendary U-2 Dragon Lady. They dive into overcoming fear, the mindset for success, cockpit challenges, leadership lessons, and balancing a demanding military career with family life. Merryl’s powerful story is a must-watch for anyone who dares to dream big and shatter limits.🎧 Full episode: CaptainBehnam.com/links#Leadership #Aviation #WomenInSTEM #Inspiration #Resilience #Podcast