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This episode features Kali Kingsley, a 2011 graduate from the U.S. Air Force Academy. In this episode, you’ll hear how a challenging first year at the Academy really pushed Kali to question her desire to stay in the military, and how her experiences with women – both in leadership roles and as classmates – sent her on a personal mission to create something better for the women she serves with. This is a powerful episode that demonstrates the importance of fostering bonds with our Service Academy sisters. Enjoy the show!
KEY TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
- Wanting to go to medical school.
- Being super feminine and wanting to join the military.
- Having a rough first year at the Academy.
- Struggling with a tough female leader.
- Not feeling connected to other female classmates.
- Wanting to be part of the change.
0:41 INTRODUCTION:
- Can you tell everyone where you’re from? What school you went to and when you graduated?
- Can you give everyone 1-2 lines about who you are?
1:54 PART I:
- What made you choose a Service Academy – and what made you specifically choose the U.S. Air Force Academy?
- What intrigued you about the Academies?
- Was their military in your family?
- How did your family and friends feel about your decision to go to an Academy?
- Did a lot of people from your school go to an Academy?
11:04 PART II:
- If you had to sum up your time at the Academy in one word, what would it be?
- Tell me about your first day and first summer.
- Were you an athlete in high school?
- What was the transition like moving from basic to your academic year?
19:30 PART III:
- What were some of the highlights of your time at the Academy?
- Having struggles with a female officer in charge during her first year.
- How did you get through that first year and why did you decide to stay?
- Deciding to be part of the change.
31:48 PART IV:
- Talking about her 21st birthday and her struggles with female relationships.
- Tell me a little more about your academic journey.
- What was the plan as you were approaching graduation and what did you end up doing?
41:32 PART V:
- How did your career unfold?
- Struggling with females during Intelligence Officer Training.
51:55 CONCLUDING THOUGHTS:
- How do you currently feel about your decision to attend an Academy?
- What’s next for you?
- Do you have any parting words for listeners? Perhaps a key message to your fellow Service Academy sisters?
- What’s one random fun fact about you?
- Where can people reach you?
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