For Immediate Release
Release No. 127
Breaking Barriers: Business Lessons from West Point's First Women Graduates
Episode 127 · 58 min · June 29, 2026 · Hosted by Ronnie Spellman
DALLAS, TX — June 29, 2026 — In this episode, West Point trailblazer Carol MacGibbon discusses breaking barriers as part of the academy's first coeducational class. She highlights how the institution functions as a premier leadership lab, instilling values of resilience and accountability. MacGibbon explains how these military principles seamlessly transition into private sector business success, long-term mentorship, community service, and a lasting legacy of excellence.
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