Transcending Limits: Leadership, Identity, and Advocacy in Uniform with Col. Bree Fram

The Experimental Leader

In this episode of The Experimental Leader podcast, hosts Melanie Parrish and Mel Rutherford speak with Col. Bree Fram, one of the highest-ranking out transgender officers in the U.S. Space Force. Together, they explore the complexities of leading with authenticity, the unique strengths queer leaders bring to their work, and the emotional toll of being visible in challenging political times.

From the superpowers of queer leadership to navigating misgendering in professional spaces, this conversation offers an unfiltered look at identity, advocacy, and the courage it takes to keep leading when the stakes are high.