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Becoming one of 100 people chosen to live on Mars sounds like science fiction.

In this episode of Delusional, Michelle Coyle talks with Sonia Van Meter, Managing Partner at Stanford Campaigns, about her incredible journey from political strategist to Mars One candidate, exploring what it truly means to chase the extraordinary.

Sonia reveals how she went from being “terrible at math and science” to becoming obsessed with space exploration after being inspired by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. That curiosity led her to apply for the Mars One project, a bold mission to permanently colonize Mars. Out of more than 200,000 applicants, Sonia made the final 100.

Rethink what’s possible when passion meets purpose on this planet or beyond. Tune in to the full episode of Colonizing Mars with Sonia Van Meter.

Michelle Coyle is a business expert, investor, and transformational trainer with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience. She believes you don’t have to choose between success and well-being because you can have both. With a mix of honesty, humor, and heart, Michelle guides leaders to step into who they really are and grow from that place. She’s the founder of BGSD Strategies and the Political Business Institute, where she supports people who want to make a real difference without losing themselves in the process. Michelle holds an MBA from Dartmouth and is trained in tools like NLP, Hypnosis, and Emotional Release to help others break free from what’s holding them back and create the life they know they’re meant for.

Connect with Michelle Coyle:

Website: https://michellecoyle.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelletoscale/
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Sonia Van Meter is the Managing Partner at Stanford Campaigns, a premier opposition research and strategic communications firm serving Democratic candidates across all levels of government. With years of experience in campaign strategy, crisis management, and political consulting, she specializes in uncovering truth and crafting narratives that shape public perception. Beyond politics, Sonia gained international attention as one of 100 people selected for the Mars One project, a mission to colonize Mars.  

Connect with Sonia Van Meter:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-van-meter-644263a/