Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Stephanie Goetz (JetGirlStephanie) TV news and sports anchor turned Bombardier Global 6000 pilot, L-39 instructor, and airshow performer, discusses career pivots, leadership, and the infamous pink jet.

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00:00 - Intro
01:25 - From TV Anchor to Pilot
07:58 - Switching Careers Later in Life
10:11 - Past Experience Applied to Flying
12:18 - Most Difficult Part of Transitioning
13:36 - Biggest Lesson from News Career
15:21 - The Pink Jet Project
17:19 - Moving Airshow Experiences
20:08 - Being Intentional
22:49 - Gaps in the Aviation Industry
25:38 - Comparing L-39 to Business Jets
29:50 - Subcommunities in Aviation
31:40 - Community at Oshkosh
33:56 - Balancing Social Media with Flying
36:39 - Career Advice
44:56 - Defining Success
49:09 - Alternate Careers
50:52 - Power of Authenticity
54:33 - Would You Do It All Again?
57:13 - Subscribe!

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