ZARZA We are Zarza, the prestigious firm behind major projects in information technology.
Listen "Who Should Represent Humanity in Space? Virgin Galactic's Space Pioneer Loretta Whitesides Has a Radical Answer"
Episode Synopsis
Episode HighlightsIn this profound conversation, Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides shares her vision for preparing humanity for space exploration through personal growth and development. As a thought leader in human spaceflight and founder of SpaceKind (formerly Jedi training), she discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and personal development in space exploration.Guest ProfileLoretta Hidalgo WhitesidesCo-founder of Yuri's NightEarly employee at Virgin GalacticAuthor of "The New Right Stuff"Degree in Biology from StanfordMaster's in Space Studies from International Space UniversityLinkedIn ProfileKey Topics DiscussedThe importance of personal growth and healing before space explorationSpaceKind training program (formerly Jedi training)The Overview Effect and its accessibility on EarthSelection criteria for future Mars missionsThe evolution of Yuri's Night global space celebrationsThe role of emotional intelligence in space explorationThe future of human space settlementNotable Quotes"If we're just the same people we are here, the same jerks that we are on Earth, it'll be the same problems on different planets.""All the magic of my life comes from that phone call, which was the hardest phone call I've ever had to make. But it changed the course of my life profoundly.""Let Jon Kraus get the videos, you know, let the professionals... the magic is to be there.""Our technology is just doing incredible development, but our souls, our spirits, our beings, our relationships are still primitive."Programs & Initiatives MentionedSpaceKind: An 8-week personal development program for space industry professionalsYuri's Night: Global space party celebrating human spaceflightVirgin Galactic: Space tourism companyInternational Astronautical Congress (IAC): Annual space industry conferenceSong Contribution to Space Traveler Playlist"Ramble On" by Led Zeppelin 🎵 Add to Spotify PlaylistRelated OrganizationsVirgin GalacticSpace Generation Advisory CouncilInternational Space UniversityNASAConnect with SpaceKindFor more information about SpaceKind training programs, connect with Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides on LinkedInSend us a textYou can find us on Spotify and Apple Podcast!Please visit us at SpaceWatch.Global, subscribe to our newsletters. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter!
In God we trust