Discipline, Identity, and Visibility – with Colonel Marisol Chalas [S4, EP7]

In this episode of Start Being Visible, I’m joined by Colonel Marisol A. Chalas – a proud immigrant from the Dominican Republic, U.S. Army soldier, aviator, and the first Latina Black Hawk helicopter pilot in the Army National Guard.With more than 35 years of military service and 16 years in corporate leadership, Marisol’s path has taken her across continents and into some of the most demanding operational environments. Today, she serves as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations and Planning at the Army Reserve Aviation Command, leading global strategy and large-scale organisational change. She’s been recognised by the White House, Forbes, and the Smithsonian – yet remains deeply connected to her roots, her family, and her commitment to helping others rise.This conversation is an honest look at discipline, identity, leadership, and what it really takes to be seen when you come from a background where visibility is not guaranteed.In this episode, we talk about:Growing up as an immigrant and how her early experiences shaped her identity, ambition and beliefLeadership lessons from leading large teams, managing multimillion-dollar budgets, and operating in high-stakes environments across the worldThe discipline behind the uniform and making history as the first Latina Black Hawk pilot The unseen sacrifices of service and the importance of visibility Using LinkedIn intentionally for visibility and mentorshipLove this episode?Share it with a woman you admire – and don’t forget to rate and review Start Being Visible wherever you listen to podcasts. Your support helps more women step into their power and visibility.---🔗 Connect with Marisol on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisolchalas/ ---Start your journey to being visible with Mildred:🌐 Connect with Mildred on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mildredtalabi📩 Subscribe to Mildred's weekly email newsletter, The Visible Woman -https://www.startbeingvisible.com/newsletter📙 Buy Mildred's LinkedIn playbook, Start Being Visible, for just £4.99 -https://www.startbeingvisible.com/book📌Want to work with Mildred? Explore her services and programmes here -https://www.startbeingvisible.com/WorkWithMildred