Tell Me a Story - Neil Helm

In this episode of Tell Me a Story, host Ben Fraser sits down with Westminster-Canterbury Early Advantage Resident Neil Helm for a remarkable journey through a life shaped by resilience, faith, and innovation. From growing up during the Dust Bowl and surviving a near-death experience at age five, to serving in the Army during the dawn of the space age and later helping pioneer satellite communications, Neil’s story is one of vision and perseverance. He recounts his work tracking Sputnik, his pivotal role at COMSAT, and groundbreaking contributions to disaster response, telehealth, and maritime communications. With humor, humility, and a storyteller’s gift, Neil reflects on the personal and spiritual moments that guided his path—from a childhood encounter with God to building technologies that connected people across the world.