What's Space Got to Do With It?: An Interstellar Guide to Success

What’s Space Got To Do With It? An Interstellar Guide to Success is more than a book. It’s a practical blueprint for transforming vision into action.

Building on the success of the first volume, 10 Life Lessons for Personal Growth, this second book takes readers from inspiration to execution. Anchored by four transformative pillars—Leadership, Awareness, Access, and Action—it equips readers with the mindset and strategies needed to thrive in uncertain, rapidly evolving environments.

Drawing from an accomplished career in aerospace and the global space ecosystem, along with insights from 30 global thought leaders, the book reveals how resilience, systems thinking, and collaboration can unlock opportunity, accelerate innovation, and create lasting impact.

You’ll discover:
• Leadership & Resilience – How to lead with courage, clarity, and bold vision in uncertain times.
• Awareness & Access – How visibility, role models, and purpose-built pathways expand opportunities for all.
• Action – Practical tools for learning, networking, and mentorship that transform potential into measurable results.

Featuring leaders in aerospace, technology, policy, entrepreneurship, and the arts, this book proves that space is not just about exploration. It’s about empowerment, opportunity, and possibility.

🚀 Whether you’re an entrepreneur, educator, policymaker, or dreamer, What’s Space Got To Do With It? An Interstellar Guide to Success equips you with the mindset, models, and motivation to ignite your next mission.

Featured voices include:
• Her Excellency Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, former President of Mauritius and biodiversity scientist, shares how global leadership rooted in science can drive planetary change.
• His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Al-Aseeri, CEO of the Bahrain Space Agency, reflects on the role of leadership and national vision in advancing space initiatives in emerging economies.
• Simonetta Di Pippo, former Director of UNOOSA and current professor at Bocconi University, brings deep insight into multilateral collaboration and gender equity in space policy.
• Dr. Anino Emuwa, founder of 100 Women @ Davos, emphasizes the importance of intentional networks and finance to open doors for underrepresented leaders.
• Alma Okpalefe, Executive Director of World Space Week Association and one of the 100 Women of Davos, reveals how space can spark inclusive innovation across Africa.
• Rod Pyle, renowned space historian, NASA commentator and author, connects the pioneering spirit of the Apollo era to today’s rapidly evolving commercial space landscape.

Through personal reflections, global stories, and strategic guidance, this book bridges the gap between space innovation and everyday leadership. It encourages readers to think expansively, act boldly, and lead with purpose.

Endorsements for the Series:
“Shelli Brunswick has created more than a guide—she has crafted a catalyst for global leadership. This book shows that the mindset of space exploration—visionary, bold, and inclusive—can help us lead with purpose and shape a future where opportunity knows no boundaries.”
— Her Excellency Dr. Rosalía Arteaga Serrano, Former President of Ecuador

“Shelli’s voice is a beacon for leaders seeking to explore, innovate, and inspire. Her book reminds us that the same qualities that drive interstellar success—curiosity, resilience, and collaboration—are the keys to transformational leadership here on Earth.”
— Karlton Johnson, Chairman & CEO, National Space Society