Shatter the Sky: Mindset, Mentorship & Overcoming Obstacles with Col. Merryl Tengesdal (Ret.)

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Asset Mindset Podcast, Daniel Fielding sits down with Colonel Merryl Tengesdal, the first Black woman to fly the U-2 spy plane, to explore her journey from the Bronx to the highest levels of military aviation. Merryl shares how mentorship, belief in oneself, and disciplined routines helped her overcome obstacles, navigate military transition, and find purpose beyond service. Her story is a powerful reminder that mindset, self-care, and action are essential to personal growth and lasting impact. 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube 📲 Don’t forget to like, follow, share, and subscribe to support more veteran voices and mindset-driven conversations that move the needle.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Colonel Merryl Tengesdal02:54 Inspiration from Star Trek and Early Aspirations05:59 Finding Passion and Overcoming Obstacles08:47 Mentoring the Next Generation12:04 The Importance of Community Engagement14:57 The Role of Mentors in Personal Growth17:40 Learning from Mistakes and Personal Growth20:38 Parenting and Teaching Life Lessons28:33 Finding Purpose in Transition34:34 The Journey to Authorship44:01 Establishing Routines for Success54:13 Empowering the Younger Self  Connect with Daniel on social media!LinkedIn: Daniel FieldingInstagram: the_asset_mindsetFacebook: The Asset MindsetX: @asset_mindset Learn more at:theassetmindset.com Follow Merryl TODAY!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dragonlady788/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dragonlady788/X: https://x.com/DragonLady788 Get your copy of “Shatter the Sky” today!https://a.co/d/euGzKCmProduced by Security Halt Media