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What a fascinating tour of the European Parliament! Here are some behind-the-scenes candid shots that I captured for posterity. Taking in the sights is one of the most exciting aspects of my trip to the European Business Aviation Summit in Brussels, which takes place...

What a delight to visit MedAire Europe and tour the offices. Here I am with Dr. Neil Nerwich of International SOS, and I had a great time with the doctors and nurses. Best of all, I shared how MedAire was founded and the entrepreneurial backstory that took us from the...

  What a delight to meet up with wonderful friends in Helsinki. I was able to detour to Finland on my to the European Business Aviation Summit in Brussels for a too-short visit with Dr. Jannicke Mellen, Dr. Jorma, a famous Red Cross surgeon who saved thousands in...

What an honor to attend the upcoming European Business Aviation Association Summit on November 9, 2022. I will be flying out soon to attend this invitation-only event on behalf of MedAire and am excited to meet business aviation leaders and innovators in and around...

How nice to be mentioned in the National Aviation Hall of Fame's Learning Center as both an Inductee and an Enshrinee. After a career that merged my love of medicine with my love of aviation, it's wonderful to be recognized time and again by this wonderful...

Many, many thanks to MedAire for presenting the National Aviation Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony of 2022. MedAire and the National Aviation Hall of Fame spread the word about this event across social media. It certainly drew a prestigious crowd of movers and...

How wonderful to attend the sold-out National Aviation Hall of Fame's enshrinement ceremony last month. This "Oscar Night of Aviation” was held two years after my induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame's Class of 2020. COVID had just hit, and I was...

Last month, Women in Aviation Intl posted this video below. What an honor to share the transcript.     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxY9MAuTp_U Aviation has so many different channels or avenues to pursue. I don't think there's been a better time to be in...

Every so often I receive notes and thoughts from colleagues who have meant so much to me personally and professionally. Some have also read my book, One Life Lost, Millions Gained: The Story of A flight Nurse Turned Medaire CEO.   Following is one such...

It was a lot of fun attending the NNBA convention this past July 21st. From 8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. I presented the Keynote Address, One Life Lost, Millions Gained: The Story of a Flight Nurse Turned MedAire CEO. What an enthusiastic audience of nurse entrepreneurs and...

  What an honor to speak at the 75th Annual Conference of the International Airline Medical Association (IAMA) on May 21, 2022. The Peppermill Resort Hotel in Reno, NV was beautiful and filled with enthusiastic attendees. I spoke about my journey — all captured...

National Nurses in Business Association Empowering Nurses Through Entrepreneurship I hope to see you at the NNBA Conference this summer! When: Thursday, July 21, 2022 – Pre-conferences Thursday, July 21, 2022 – Meet and Greet Reception Friday, July 22, 2022 – Main...

The NNBA Conference is just around the corner! When: Thursday, July 21, 2022 – Pre-conferences Thursday, July 21, 2022 – Meet and Greet Reception Friday, July 22, 2022 – Main Conference Saturday, July 23, 2022 – Main Conference Where: South Point Hotel, Casino and...

Please join me at the Nurse Entrepreneurship & Career Alternatives Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada July 21 - 23, 2022, hosted by the National Nurses in Business Association (NNBA). I'll be the keynote speaker — what an honor! — and will discuss my own journey into...

Many thanks to the Digital Journal for sharing times and dates for the upcoming National Nurses In Business Association (NNBA) Conference. What an honor to be a keynote speaker for this vibrant group of nurse entrepreneurs, described as an Educational and Professional...

I'm excited to announce I'll be the keynote speaker at the upcoming National Nurses in Business Association this summer! The NBAA is “The Voice of Nurse Entrepreneurship” and a wonderful organization for: Nurses new to the idea of being an independent nurse or nurse...

The Heba Video At my upcoming keynote address at the 33rd Annual Women in Aviation Conference, I'll reference the "Heba Tape" — a real-time transcript of an inflight medical emergency. Although the passengers aboard airplanes may not be aware of the words "MedAire" or...

Keynote Speaker at the 33rd Annual International Women in Aviation Conference It's a privilege and an honor to be featured as a keynote speaker at the upcoming 33rd Annual Women in Aviation conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center during the...

Shaking Hands, Signing Books I look forward to shaking hands and signing books at the WAI conference in Nashville, Tennessee on March 17-19! My autobiography, One Life Lost, Millions Gained: The Story of a Flight Nurse Turned MedAire CEO, shares personal stories about...

An Exciting Conference at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville I'm really excited about the upcoming Women In Aviation Conference! March 17-19 will be busy and fun-filled days in Nashville, Tennessee at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. Keynote Speech I'll be the...

How wonderful to celebrate International Women's Day and recognize the hard work, sacrifice, and brilliance of women the world over. Today, March 8, 2022, I'm grateful to be acknowledged for my role as a pioneer in remote medicine and aviation safety, and many thanks...

Although I'm not the typical "social media butterfly" (I have yet to make my Facebook page public or use Twitter), I do appreciate when people and organizations kindly mention me in their posts and tweets. Many thanks to the National Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHF) for...

Harry Robertson's friendship meant so much to me throughout the years. He was a beta reader for my book, provided advance praise, and was a stalwart friend and supporter. We shared a passion for aviation and a passion for ranching. His company, Robertson Fuel Systems...

Not everyone has heard about the leather flight jackets given to International Air & Space Hall of Fame inductees. Here are some fun facts. If you've ever wondered if there is the equivalent of "Oscar Night" in the world of aviation — there is! The annual...