Episode Highlight: On this episode of the "Embracing Only" podcast, we are featuring one of the most impactful moments from episode 31, with guest, Jeanine McIntosh Menze. She shares her process of managing fear and how she chooses to not give her fear power but rather place her power in what’s on the other side of that fear.

 

Jeanine was awarded her ‘Wings of Gold’ on June 24, 2005 and became the first Black female aviator in the 215-year history of the United States Coast Guard. 

 

This episode is just a short snippet that highlights the best and most powerful learning moment from a past episode. You can listen to the full episode (filled with more wisdom) here: Episode 31: Challenging aviation as the first black female aviator in the U.S. Coast Guard.

 

Key Discussion Points:

00:56 Managing Fear: You can give your fear power or you can put your power in what is on the other side of your fear.

03:04 Inspiring the Next Generation: By showing up, you are showing the next generation of women what is possible for them.

06:37 Learning From Your Mistakes: Don’t fixate on your mistakes, learn from them and keep up the momentum.

09:33 Just Do It: Give power to your accomplishments and goals rather than giving it to your fear and missing out on success.

 

In Summary: Jeanine McIntosh Menze challenges us to see our mistakes as a part of growth and a stepping stone in the learning process. She urges us to stop letting fear hold us back and rather see it as an opportunity.

 

Resources from this episode:

Follow Jeanine on Linkedin.

 

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