Awards

• Commended for Benjamin Franklin Award (Coffee Table Books) 2022

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For Melissa Corley Carter, setting lofty goals--and crushing them--has always been the norm. When she discovered a passion for running, she immediately set out to run a marathon. And when that aspiration was conquered, of course she couldn't stop there. Riding the postrace rush of completing that first marathon, she soon resolved to run at least six more: one on each continent. She decided to run the world. See this world through Melissa's eyes on her journey as a runner, dreamer, and hardworking free spirit to whom nothing is off limits. Raw, personal photos taken during her races capture the beauty and variety of these diverse landscapes, while her words of determination, struggle, self-reflection, and triumph show how life itself is a marathon too. It may be difficult, full of challenges and hills, but at the crest of those hills, we find rest and peace; that ringing feeling of true success; and the strength to conquer the next challenge we face, and every hill after.

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Rocket scientist and Air Force officer turned writer, artist, leadership coach, and resilience champion, Melissa Corley Carter builds grounded leaders, connected humans, and powerful teams that change the world. A Certified Professional Coach who holds two engineering degrees from Stanford University, an MBA from the University of New Mexico, and an astronautical engineering PhD from the Naval Postgraduate School, Melissa brings a unique blend of soft skills and technical expertise to her work. A firm believer that resilience actually is rocket science, Melissa helps people go from where they are to where they want to be. She encourages others to acknowledge their progress, adjust course, and let go to lift off. An avid barefoot runner and hot yoga practitioner, Melissa also loves creating collages, hand-crafting unique greeting cards, and photographing wildlife, landscapes, seasons, and other forms of progression. She dances with the universe daily and joyfully embodies her soul's journey as The Barefoot Dancing Rocket Scientist.

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