Best of 2025: Making history and shifting mindsets with Dr. Kamin Samuel - Tango Alpha Lima

After making history as the Navy’s first Black female helicopter pilot, Dr. Kamin Samuel went from thriving to surviving when she transitioned out of the military.

Plagued by financial troubles after her business went bankrupt, Samuel put her faith and military discipline into action to overcome the suicidal thoughts that crept in.

Now she helps others identify their character strengths, is a best-selling author and documentary filmmaker.