“Excellent experience - huge thanks to Cady, Amanda and Debbie for their support!”
What do you do when the tools for success aren’t designed with you in mind? Do you adapt, press for change—or both? This was a challenge Cady Coleman faced repeatedly in her 24-year career as an astronaut. When NASA discontinued the small spacewalking suit, the decision disproportionately impacted women, grounding many skilled astronauts and putting Cady’s dream of living and working on the Space Station at risk. Determined not to let systemic barriers limit her, she forged ahead to master highly technical and physically grueling tasks in a 300-lb suit designed for someone much larger.
Drawing on her remarkable career, Cady shares how she turned obstacles into opportunities, using her experiences to advocate for systemic change and pave the way for greater inclusion at NASA. Her journey of resilience, ingenuity, and advocacy offers powerful insights for anyone navigating systems not built for them. Audiences will leave inspired to break through barriers, embrace innovation, and lead the way toward more inclusive environments in their own worlds.

Sharing Space: An Astronaut's Guide to Mission, Wonder, and Making Change
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