35. Nicole "FiFi" Malachowski

35. Be the One! -  Interview with Nicole “FiFi” MalachowskiWelcome to the BE 1 CHANGE 1 Podcast, your ultimate source for transformative inspiration, brought to you by CAS and Roscoe. In this episode, we delve fearlessly into the awe-inspiring life journey of Nicole "FiFi" Malachowski, a highly decorated officer of the United States Air Force and a shining symbol of resilience. With an exemplary 21-year military career, Nicole's path is studded with stellar achievements, including more than 2,300 flying hours, with nearly 200 in the midst of combat.FiFi, a visionary trailblazer, set unprecedented records as the first woman selected to serve on the prestigious USAF Thunderbirds demonstration team and was one of the first women to pilot the F-15E Strike Eagle. Her exemplary service spans her tenure as a White House Fellow, an advisor to the First Lady, and a Fighter Squadron Commander. FiFi's pioneering spirit has solidified her esteemed position in the Women in Aviation International Pioneer Hall of Fame and the 2019 National Women’s Hall of Fame.At the pinnacle of her illustrious Air Force career, FiFi confronted a serious health challenge due to late-stage tick-borne illness, prompting her medical retirement. With undeterred resilience and determination, she reinvented herself, emerging as a top-tier entrepreneur, a sought-after professional speaker, and leadership consultant. Tune into this episode to experience FiFi's awe-inspiring journey of unyielding perseverance and triumphant self-reinvention.Learn more on our website: www.be1change1.com. Here you will find more info on the origins of the podcast, recent episodes, and backgrounds on the hosts.Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/be1change1podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Be1Change1    Insta: https://www.instagram.com/be1change1/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Be1Change1Podcast You can also find links to new episodes and a lot more on Roscoe’s website: www.paulroscoewhite.comCheck out Roscoe’s books on Amazon:WORK HARD DONT SUCK https://www.amazon.com/WORK-HARD-DONT-SUCK-Strategies/dp/B0CFCTC1KF/No New Lessons https://www.amazon.com/No-New-Lessons-Re-Learning-Wilderness/dp/B0BN61ZDF4/I Love Americahttps://www.amazon.com/Love-America-Military-Veterans-Sharing/dp/1734118741/Follow Roscoe on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn @paulroscoewhite