Vickie is an author, speaker, and advocate for those striving to live a full and meaningful life, even when the odds feel stacked against them. With over 25 years of experience at National Defence—both in uniform and as a consultant—along with four military deployments and an entrepreneurial journey, she brings a unique perspective on perseverance and purpose.

She’s the founder of Girl Gone Good, a values-driven platform offering hiking resources and raising over $27,000 for local charities. In 2020, she completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Honours program from the University of Ottawa and became a Registered Nurse.

Vickie speaks on experiencing mass casualty incidents, Radical Reduction™, and living a big life. She is currently writing a new book focused on how to be a High Agency Human, and to create a well-lived life, no matter what adversity is thrown your way.

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This episode features 3 guests, and they were all members of the SkyHawks for the 2024 season.

The Canadian Armed Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks, is Canada's only military parachute demonstration team. The team consists of both permanent members and temporary members from the Regular and Reserve Forces. They act as ambassadors for the Canadian Forces at special events, airshows and events. They are easily recognizable because their parachutes resemble the Canadian Flag.

Although there have been women on the team throughout the years, this past year was the first year there was an All-female formation. MCpl Sabrina Cloutier, Cpl Jasmine Jacques, and Cpl Bree Abbot are all Air Drop Systems Technicians, also known as Parachute Riggers. Their formation was called the three-stack drag.

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Captain Caitie Clapp was born in Ottawa but moved all over Canada growing up with her military parents. She attended the Royal Military College of Canada, graduating in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry & Psychology and while awaiting pilot training, she also completed a master’s degree in Microbiology.

After receiving her pilot wings in 2012, Caitie was posted to 413 Search and Rescue Squadron in Greenwood, Nova Scotia, to fly the CC-130 Hercules. While she was there, she flew over 40 search and rescue missions, as well as numerous strategic airlift support missions around the world. In 2017, she was posted to 2 Canadian Forces Flight Training School in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, as an instructor, training both new RCAF pilots and instructors alike. Caitie joined the Snowbirds in 2022 and brings over 3,300 hours of military flying experience to the team.

She flies in the Number 2 jet in the Inner Right Wing position.

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About The Snowbirds

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