There’s a common saying that goes, “it takes a village.” This means it takes a collaborative effort, a support group, a community, to get things accomplished. When it comes to accomplishing your dream, this is no exception. Accomplishing a dream requires months and years of hard work and dedication, ... READ MORE»
11 Women Who Broke Barriers in the Space Industry
Within the last century, space exploration has blasted off (pun very much intended!), with incredible women behind some major accomplishments. From reaching new heights to developing new technologies, we would not have the knowledge we do about space today without these women. And yet, most people ... READ MORE»
#LetsLaunchAbby: The Mars Generation’s Journey To Space
As I think about potentially (finally!) achieving my dream of heading to space, I’ve also been doing some reflecting on what brought me to this point in life. If you have your own dreams in space or STEM, the start of my journey may not look so different from yours. The reality is that I wouldn’t be ... READ MORE»
5 Common Habits of Highly Successful People
When thinking about your dream, who do you look up to? They may be an outstanding inventor or a pioneer in their field. Whoever this person is for you, think about their story. Ask yourself: how did they accomplish their dream, and how can you follow in their footsteps? The answer has to do with ... READ MORE»
Help Make History – Let’s Take The Mars Generation To Space
Big news! We can make space history now! If you’ve heard my story, then you already know I've been working to become an astronaut since I was 3 years old. Many of you have been along for the ride these past 10 years since I started sharing my progress on social media. My goal was, and still is, to ... READ MORE»
Planning & Productivity: My Morning Routine!
When people see others out there accomplishing their dreams, many watching from afar often attribute their success to unusual talent, circumstances, luck, or magical external factors. However, as I said in Chapter 3 of my book Dream Big! How to Reach For Your Stars, the key to accomplishing one’s ... READ MORE»
How To Make A Vision Board: Start The New Year Out Strong
If you’re anything like me, you love a fresh start. I always see the start of a new year as the perfect opportunity to realign myself on my path towards my dreams. As I discuss in Chapter 3 of my book, Dream Big! How to Reach for Your Stars, there are various resources that can help you stay on ... READ MORE»
Launching “Dream Big!” in Conversation with Astronaut Scott Kelly
Retired NASA astronaut Scott Kelly has always been an inspiration to me! With his record-breaking year-long stay in space, he made space flight history, being the American with the longest time living and working in space in a single space flight! Scott Kelly also was a participant in the famous ... READ MORE»
First Harvard Medical School, Then Mars
It’s a long journey to achieve the dream of becoming an astronaut. Since making it my goal to go to space and become the first astronaut to walk on Mars, I have committed myself to the growth of my career (through advanced education and work experience). I have also worked toward the development of ... READ MORE»
My Experience Defying Gravity: Microsoft HoloLens Women in Space Exhibit at the Intrepid Museum
Imagine taking a stroll with retired astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison, the first woman of color in space, under the Space Shuttle Orbiter Enterprise. It might take your breath away, as it did mine during my experience at the Defying Gravity: Microsoft HoloLens Women in Space exhibit at the Intrepid Museum. ... READ MORE»
