Category Archives: The Overview Effect

Amanda and Astronauts at the Constellation Gala

The Moons Symphony: A Symphony to Change the World!

Composer Amanda Lee Falkenberg talks with Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme about her unique journey to compose The Moons Symphony as well as the collaborative nature of the project. The Moon Landing’s 50th Anniversary On Saturday, 20 July 2019, the world witnessed the 50th Anniversary of the first humans landing on The Moon. A huge […]

Ted picture Mindy

Blast off to a Better Life: Dr. Mindy Howard Astronaut Trainer Explains How!

Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme, interviews Dr. Mindy Howard, astronaut trainer. Listen to this interview to discover Dr. Mindy Howard’s path to becoming an astronaut trainer. Learn of her current role as astronaut trainer for Blue Abyss and AdvancingX Career Astronauts. Moreover, hear her advice for Yumna Majeed, for B.S (Hons) in Medical Laboratory Technology […]

What does it take to be an astronaut in the 21st Century?

What Does It Take to Be an Astronaut in the 21st Century?

  What does it take to be an astronaut in the 21st Century? This is a unique interview in which Samantha Cristoforetti, European Space Agency (ESA) astronaut, answers questions from Nicole Stott, former NASA astronaut and current Space artist “The Artistic Astronaut” and Liam Malone Paralympic Gold medalist, as well as from members of the public, […]

Nicole Stott, retired NASA astronaut, talks with Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme.

Astronaut Nicole Stott, Recently Retired, Talks of Her Very Human Story, How She Became an Astronaut and Her Motivations for Being an Artist Now

Andrea Macdonald, founder of ideaXme, interviews Nicole Stott who talks about her very human story and the big ideas she continues to play a part in to shape our world. Watch and discover how the support of mentors, love of her family, a passion for flying and aeronautical engineering led to her spending over a […]