Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme, interviews space ambassador and space super hero Mike Mongo. He is a man who seems interested in everyone and everything. He has friends across the world, from cashiers at his local supermarket, to rap stars, politicians and astronauts.
He travels the planet firing up enthusiasm and passion. He ignites children’s curiosity and helps nurture their sense of wonder. His mission is to encourage them to aim for the stars, to allow themselves to consider a career in Space.
His mantra: “Do what you love, everything always works out.”
He’d love to meet President Obama. He has a question for him. The answer of which would help Mike super charge his mission. Want to know the question? Listen to the interview below!
Covered:
So Mike asks a question but he also answers someone else’s questions here.
Questions from Rupert, an 8-year-old student of Highfield School, UK. Rupert is considering a career as an astronaut but just needs to understand some things first!
Mike also talks about his human journey to becoming a Space Super Hero and what that has entailed.
He also talks of his motivations for doing what he does.
News:
Mike Mongo talks of his news, he has just published a children’s book.
The Astronaut Instruction Manual, practical skills for future space explorers. Endorsed by authors, teachers, scientists and Congressmen, Mike Mongo’s Astronaut Instruction Manual for Pre-Teens excites a new generation of space explorers.
The Human Story:
Mike discusses his difficult childhood and his many challenges. He’d like to have met someone like him then, who told him that he could be an astronaut one day.
He tells us how he made it to university despite his challenges.
How he financed his education by holding enormous parties attended by celebrities.
He covers his career across entertainment, retail, technology, eco-tourism and space education. Detailed here:
His work as a space stem educator.
Chief Brand and Culture Officer, Icarus Interstellar.
At large Board Member SEDS.
Strategic Director, Starship Congress.
Co-Founder of OBEY messaging campaign.
Advocate for Keywest.
Co-Founder of Computers For Jamaica.
The Big Ideas:
The Astronaut Instruction Manual
His worldwide campaign to encourage kids to aim for the stars.
Well done to Mike Mongo for continuing with the interview, despite construction work noise in the background! Another skyscraper goes up in an afternoon!
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