Space Spiels
by Paige Kaufman
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About this podcast
Space Spiels is a podcast that brings you down-to-earth, real conversations about life in the aerospace world. Through a wide range of guests, we explore the flexible, ever-evolving nature of careers in the field, while digging into the honest challenges and human stories behind this beautifully complex industry.
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Episodes
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- Apply Anyway: Internships, Confidence, and Material Science w/ Keerthi Padmanabhan · 30 minIn this episode of Space Spiels, Paige sits down with Keerthi Padmanabhan to explore her career journey so far. With seven internships under her belt, including experiences at…
- I'm One Year Post Grad: A Down To Earth Convo · 17 minIn this solo episode, I’m sharing my experience transitioning from school to a full-time career in aerospace and the uncertainty that came with it. Including navigating a tough…
- Environmental Science, Space, and Not Having It All Figured Out w/ Jaimi Lutes · 44 minIn this episode of Space Spiels, Paige sits down with Jaimi Lutes to talk about studying Earth and Space science and Environmental Science, researching how bacteria communities…
- What a Career Pivot Actually Looks Like w/ Michael Sola · 29 minMichael Sola’s path into aerospace has been anything but linear. In this episode, he shares how an early interest in aviation led him to Pratt & Whitney, graduate school at USC…
- Breaking Into Aerospace as an International Student: Mark Zhang · 41 minIn this episode of Space Spiels, Paige sits down with Mark Zhang, a Systems Test Engineer at Joby Aviation, to talk about his journey into aerospace as an international student…
- Always Learning: Amy Dill’s Journey to Becoming NASA’s First Female Lunar CAPCOM · 32 minIt’s the Space Spiels Season 4 premiere!! Paige sits down with NASA’s first female lunar CAPCOM, Amy Dill, to talk about the winding path that led her to the front room of one of…
- Failure in Engineering w/ Dylan Johnson · 28 minIn this episode, Paige sits down with instrumentation and controls engineer Dylan Johnson to talk about his journey in engineering. The conversation dives into his relationship…
- From Army to Artemis w/ Matthew Landon · 35 minMatt does not speak for the U.S. Army, government, or NASA. All views are our own. In this episode, Paige sits down with Matthew Landon, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army…
- My Imposter Syndrome Experience and How I Overcome it · 22 minIn this episode, Paige opens up about her personal experience with imposter syndrome and 4 tips that help her overcome it. She breaks down what imposter syndrome is, why so many…
- Art and Space w/ ORBES CEO Anna Shaposhnik · 30 minIn this episode, Paige sits down with Anna Shaposhnik, founder and CEO of ORBES, to talk about her path into the space industry. Anna shares how her interdisciplinary education…
- Year One in Aerospace: Anne Weber · 31 minIn this episode, Paige sits down with aerospace engineering student Anne Weber to talk about her journey into the space industry and finding confidence in a challenging field…
- Confidence and Career Leaps w/ theplanekate · 33 minIn this episode, Paige has a down to earth conversation with Flight Test Engineer Kate Gunderson! She reflects on her best day at test pilot school and the differences between…
- Answering YOUR Aerospace Questions · 29 minIn this episode, Paige answers YOUR questions about her background, aerospace, and advice. She shares how she got into space, along with her high school journey. Paige breaks…
- The Astrophysicist Variant of Elle Woods: Dr. Clary · 25 minIn this episode, Paige sits down with astrophysicist Dr. Clary Rizzo to talk about her journey from childhood curiosity to direct imaging of exoplanets. They explore how early…
- Networking 101 with Flight Controller Jack Tanner · 36 minIn this episode, Jack Tanner, a fellow flight controller, and I have an unapologetically real conversation about networking in engineering. He shares his “networking origin…
- Building Knowledge and Confidence: Emily Hesby · 22 minIn this episode, Paige sits down with aerospace engineer Emily Hesby. Together, they unpack the challenges and rewards of dedicating years to a student propulsion team, including…
- NASA Pathways Intern Santiago Garza · 37 minDisclaimer: All opinions and advice in this episode are personal and do not reflect that of NASA or the United States Government. In this episode of Space Spiels, Paige sits down…
- The First Syrian Glider Pilot: Sana Jumah · 21 minIn this episode, Paige talks with Sana, an Elevate(her) ambassador who discovered her passion for gliding by simply following her curiosity, not overthinking, just doing. She…
- Handling Rejection and Pursuing Passion w/ LCDR Kellie Sbrocci · 37 minPaige chats with Naval officer and creator Kellie Sbrocchi about her journey from the U.S. Naval Academy to building a platform that encourages others to “Do Both.” Kellie shares…
- It's Been 2 Years: SEASON 2 FINALE · 2 minIn this short update, I reflect on what Space Spiels has taught me and look forward to the Season 3 premiere in a few months. Thank you all for everything! Space Spiels Instagram
