Join us for a conversation with Laura Stiles, Director of New Shepard Flight Operations at Blue Origin and a newly minted Blue Origin astronaut, to explore her journey from studying engineering physics to launching to space.

Laura shares how an early NASA internship sparked her passion for aerospace, how she found her place in the industry through different roles at Blue Origin, and what it’s like to train commercial astronauts. We also dive into her last-minute selection to be a crew member for the NS-38 mission in January of 2026 and how this experience will impact both her work and personal aspirations.

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Where to find Izzy:

Laura's LinkedIn
Laura's Instagram

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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced and edited by Sicily Seitz

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Supported by Qwaltec

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We’re joined by Izzy House, a marketing strategist, author, and space industry communicator who blends creativity with a passion for exploration. We explore her journey from running marketing firms to writing books on marketing the space industry, launching both a podcast and magazine, and writing children’s books that introduce STEM concepts through space adventures. Izzy also discusses her work with SpaceCom and Civil Air Patrol, her efforts to improve public understanding of the space industry, and why storytelling and outreach are essential for the future of space exploration.

Where to find Izzy:

Izzy's Website
SpaceCom Second Stage
Global Spaceport Alliance
SpaceCom

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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced and edited by Sicily Seitz

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Supported by Qwaltec

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Find In Her Orbit on:
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In this episode, we’re joined by Cathy Yeung, an Associate Professor at the University of Washington School of Pharmacy, to explore the intersection of drug development, kidney health, and space science. Cathy shares her unexpected journey from studying English to being a key investigator of cutting-edge kidney-on-a-chip research that uses human cells to better predict how medication metabolizes in the body. We dive into how her team’s research supports safer drug testing, reduces reliance on animal studies, and helps scientists understand kidney function in microgravity through collaborations with NASA.

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Hosted by Shawn Linam
Produced and edited by Sicily Seitz

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Supported by Qwaltec

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Find In Her Orbit on:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Facebook