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Welcome to the inspirational, informational, and transparent aviation careers podcast. Today we have a special guest Shannon Polson, Army helicopter pilot, and author of The Grit Factor: What does it take for women to succeed in a male-dominated world?
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Talking Points:
- Her passion for aviation.
- Rewards and challenges of being one of the first women to fly the Apache Helicopter.
- How we can inspire others to follow her path and live their dream of a career in aviation.
- The importance of perseverance.
- The inspiration behind her book The Grit Factor.
- What readers will learn from the book.
- Who should read The Grit Factor?
- What would you tell aviators to help them on their journey to success?