In this special episode recorded at Women4Space/WIA-E Barcelona’s "Festa de l'Espai" (2024) at CosmoCaixa, Barcelona, Amelie Schoenenwald (ESA’s Astronaut) and Blanca Pavón (Aerospace Engineer) discuss Amelie’s journey from a childhood passion for biotechnology to her selection as a reserve astronaut at ESA. Reflecting on her early dreams, academic achievements, and humanitarian adventures, she shares the emotional challenges of astronaut training, the balance between rigorous preparation and everyday life, and the importance of interdisciplinary research in space exploration. Join us in our journey to the stars with Amelie and explore how bold dreams and perseverance propel us toward new frontiers.