You'd think a beauty queen and a decorated combat pilot were two different people. But Patricia Murray has never let stereotypes or negative expectations keep her from fulfilling her potential...and her dreams. She's competed as Miss California in 4” heels and used the prize to finance her career in aviation. She flies as a major in the California Air National Guard, has flown four tours in the Middle East, and flies commercially for American Airlines. Patricia can tell you about risk and determination. She has often been told how “lucky” she is to have achieved so much, but listening to her story, you will learn that turning life’s rejections and failures to your advantage and being ready to seize opportunities is all it takes.