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Sharon McDougle is a much a part NASA's history as the astronauts who flew the mission. When Dr. Mae Jemison became the first African American woman to travel into space – but many don’t know that an African American woman “suited her up” and made history as well. McDougle was Jemison’s suit tech for the historic mission STS-47 aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavor September 12, 1992.

McDougle worked closely with her during her training leading up to launch, as well as actual launch day and landing of the space shuttle – taking care of all of her assigned crew escape equipment – her suit, helmet, writing utensils, even her diaper.

McDougle joined the NASA family through Boeing Aerospace Operations in 1990 where she worked as a Flight Equipment Processing Contract team member in the Space Shuttle Crew Escape Equipment (CEE) department. She began her career as a CEE Suit Technician and was responsible for processing the orange launch and entry suit (LES) assemblies worn by all NASA space shuttle astronauts. She was assigned to her first mission STS-37 within a year. McDougle was one of only two women CEE Suit Technicians and the only African American technician when she began her career.

In 1994, McDougle was promoted to the position of Crew Chief making her the first female and first African American Crew Chief in CEE. In her new position, she was responsible for leading a team of technicians to suit up astronaut crews. She was responsible for leading her team and ensuring the astronaut crews were provided with outstanding support during suited astronaut training, launch, and landing events. In 1998, United Space Alliance (USA) absorbed the Boeing Aerospace Operations contract and McDougle continued in her position as a CEE Crew Chief employed by USA. She traveled to Kennedy Space Center quite often where she worked in support of many space shuttle launches. As Crew Chief McDougle had the honor of leading the first and only all-female suit tech crew supporting space shuttle mission STS-78.

In 2004, McDougle became the first female and first African American promoted to the position of Manager of the CEE Processing department. In this position, she managed the team of 25+ employees responsible for processing the Advanced Crew Escape Suit (ACES) and related equipment worn by the astronaut crews aboard the space shuttle. Her team assisted the astronaut Sharon McDougle and Lt. Uhuracrews in donning/doffing the suit, testing the equipment, strapping the astronauts into the space shuttle before launch, and recovering the crew upon landing. She held this position until the Space Shuttle Program ended in 2011. Sharon continued working until 2012 to help close-out the program, ending an illustrious 22 year career with the space shuttle program.

Other notable African-American astronauts McDougle has suited up: Charles Bolden, Frederick Gregory, and Dr. Bernard Harris.

During her career she was recognized with the Astronaut “Silver Snoopy” Award, Space Flight Awareness Honoree Award, USA Employee of the Month Teamwork Award, USA Employee of the Month Community Service Award, and the coveted Women of Color in Flight Award from Dr. Mae Jemison recognizing her career as the first and only African American woman suit tech/crew chief in her field. She absolutely loved her job and is proud to have been a part of our nation’s historic Space Shuttle Program.

McDougle was recognized by her home state as a 2018 Mississippi Trailblazer at the 16th Annual Mississippi Trailblazers Awards Ceremony and Black Tie Gala where she received two awards: the Calvin “Buck” Buchanan “FIRST” Award named for Mississippi’s first United States Attorney for the Northern District – honoring a Mississippian who holds the distinction of being the “first” in their profession and the Dr. Cindy Ayers “Legacy” Award honoring a Trailblazer whose singular work and contributions will leave a legacy long after their life has ended.

NASA's Sharon McDougle on Living Your Best Life Radio with Genma Holmes

Mr. Austin will discuss American heroes like Bill Pickett who is famously known for "bulldogging", women of the "wild wild west" like Mary Fields, also known as “Stagecoach Mary”  and recent inductees into the Cowboys and Cowgirls Hall of Fame.
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For several months I have shared with anyone who would listen about the book, Postcards from Cookie: A Memoir of Motherhood, Miracles, and a Whole Lot of Mail. I fell in love with this amazing story from page one and have read it several times. I highly recommend reading it for several reasons. Listen to my interview with Caroline V. Clarke on  Living Your Best Life Radio to hear why I as well as many women in my life loved reading it as well.
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Caroline Clarke Talks Life and "Postcards from Cookie" on Living Your Best Life with Genma Homes

This conversation with Michael Stephen David Brechner was aired on September 19, 2015. His words were so powerful. And resonate even more so now. Thank you to his amazing wife and family who shared him with so many. Michael's love for life is etched in the memory and hearts of all who knew him. 

Michael Stephen David Brechner passed away on January 18, 2016, of cancer. He was born on October 12, 1949, to parents Julius Brechner [deceased], and Dorothy Abel Brechner, of Delray Beach, Florida. His family includes his mother Dorothy, brother Stuart Brechner of Plantation, Florida, his wife Sarah "Bebe" Clementine Nash Brechner, and their children, son Matthew Julius and wife Hideko, daughter Abigail Elizabeth, and son Daniel James.

Michael will be greatly missed by his aunts and uncles, his many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and all the great number of people who knew and loved him deeply. He was a man who approached every person as a friend, and he treasured his loved ones with an abundance of warmth and good humor. He was always an optimistic and encouraging person. Michael was a great lover of animals. As a child, he frequently cared for wounded creatures he encountered, and in recent years, he aided pit bull rescue efforts. His beloved Beau and Bessie will greatly miss him.

Michael's career began at the University of Kentucky Art Museum in Lexington, Kentucky. He later worked at the J.B. Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Kentucky, and as Director of Design at the Cincinnati Art Museum. In 2004, he began working at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, becoming the Director of Design and Operations. Michael loved art, his work, and his colleagues with great passion and energy.

In every place he lived and worked, Michael brought his unique brand of light, humor, warmth, and energy. Everyone who met him, loved him. He will be remembered for his ability to make everyone feel special, his always present wit, and his love of art, music, animals, and family.

Michael's own words best express his life: "Why have I been so blessed throughout my life? I've had a long, happy, and, despite this setback, healthy life. I've wanted for nothing. And, above all, I have been blessed with this beautiful, loving family."

Memorial contributions may be made to East C.A.N. animal welfare organization (www.eastcan.org) or Frist Center for the Visual Arts (www.fristcenter.org) - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tennessean/obituary.aspx?n=michael-stephen-david-brechner&pid=177360861&#sthash.bU3JUHPg.dpuf

Michael Brechner: Living Life to the Fullest

I am an entrepreneur, writer, and now a radio host. I believe in living your dreams, being passionate about life and serving others with grace and humility. I work for, write about, and speak to things that are dear to my heart. My wonderful children and the challenges of motherhood. My business ventures from owning Holmes Pest Control to writing and publishing to continuing to work in the fashion industry and my radio show. My love of the environment and my work with non-profits that help young people be the leaders of tomorrow. And of course, my love of my grandfather's legacy...political and social activism that will help change how we see the world we live in. Join me on my journey.

NASA's Sharon McDougle on Living Your Best Life Radio with Genma Holmes

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