Dr. Sian Proctor
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Dr. Sian Leo Proctor is a visionary poet, artist, educator, and space explorer. In 2021, Dr. Proctor made history as the first artist selected to become an astronaut with the SpaceX Inspiration4 mission. She is also the first woman commercial spaceship pilot and the only African American woman to serve as a mission pilot.
She engages in strategic conversations that unlock clarity, alignment, and forward momentum—enabling individuals and organizations to let their EarthLight shine. From personal growth to nonprofit leadership and corporate innovation, she guides transformational thinking through creative insight, systems awareness, and the generation of intentional strategic momentum.
She is an international speaker and served as the 2024–2026 U.S. Department of State Science Envoy for Space. Her SpaceX Inspiration4 spacesuit is currently on display at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN:
- How a poet and artist secured the entrepreneurial seat on a SpaceX mission by leveraging a unique personal narrative.
- That failing the NASA astronaut application process can lead to more impactful, non-traditional leadership roles later in life.
- How to use the concept of Earthlight to help individuals and organizations find clarity and forward momentum.
- Why the intersection of geoscience, art, and space exploration creates a high-value personal brand that resonates globally.
- How to build a multi-stream business featuring international speaking, consulting, and retail products after a 30-year teaching career.
- That a childhood dream sparked on the island of Guam can be realized through a creative pivot during a global pandemic.
- How to apply the JEDI framework—justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion—to the rapidly growing trillion-dollar space economy.
- Why staying in flow state through journaling and creativity is a vital tool for CEOs facing significant industry shifts.
- How to transform major life transitions into a strategic launchpad for a mission-driven global brand.
about the show
Next Level CEO is a high-impact business educational series hosted by Daymond John, designed to spotlight the world’s most elite and insightful entrepreneurs.
In each episode, Daymond’s handpicked expert CEOs, founders, and industry leaders who’ve built powerful brands, scaled successfully, and led with vision, share their story and expertise. From disruptive startups to billion-dollar empires, Next Level CEO gives viewers a front-row seat to the real strategies, mindset shifts, and leadership moves behind business excellence.
This is what works.
It’s a rare look inside the minds of those who’ve actually built something that lasts.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur looking to grow, a business owner ready to level up, or a leader who’s hungry to learn from the best, Next Level CEO delivers the playbook from those who’ve already won.
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