#2 – Stephanie Goetz | From Broadcast News to Jet Pilot: Reinventing a Life at 40,000 Feet

What happens when you leave a high-pressure career in broadcast news to become a jet pilot, executive coach,and aviation leader? In this episode of Above the Noise, host Kolin Jones sits down with Stephanie Goetz for a conversation about reinvention, resilience, and what it really takes to build a life defined by“and” instead of “or.” From live television to the cockpit at 40,000 feet, Stephanie shares the reality of navigating one of the most unconventional career pivots in aviation. In this episode: • Why broadcasting trained her for high-pressure flying • The moment she realized she needed to change direction • What it takes to enter aviation without traditional access • How pilots stay calm when everything goes wrong • Why representation in aviation matters more than ever • How connectivity is reshaping the modern aircraft experience This is a conversation about courage, reinvention, and refusing to limit what your life can become.