Forged in Fire: LGBTQ+ Leadership · 2026-03-30 · 47 min
In this powerful return to Forged in Fire , retired U.S. Space Force Colonel Bree Fram joins the team - this time on the other side of the mic - to reflect on a leadership journey shaped by service, identity, and courage under pressure. From helping build the Space Force from the ground up to navigating deeply personal and institutional challenges, Bree shares what it truly means to lead with authenticity in environments that don’t always make space for it. The conversation explores the tension between tradition and innovation, the responsibility of leaders to challenge broken systems, and the reality that integrity is often tested in quiet, uncomfortable moments - not just bold, visible ones. Bree offers candid insights into advocating for change from both inside and outside institutions, the emotional weight of public service, and why vulnerability is not weakness, but one of leadership’s greatest strengths. Grounded in lived experience, this episode is a call to action for anyone striving to lead with purpose.
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