Podcast Episodes

Every woman harbors the spirit of flight. We talk about it, one story at a time. Our guests include superstar athletes, world champions, aviators, gritty moms, and women that are hard to ignore. Join us each week and connect with women who dare to pursue their dreams and fly.

Coach, Dancer, Entrepreneur, Trapeze Artist Transdisciplinary Coach, Dancer, Entrepreneur, Trapeze Artist Transdisciplinary

Resilience and the Flying Trapeze with Dr. Edy Greenblatt - Entrepreneur, Coach, and Dancer (2021)

Sylvia is joined by dance ethnologist, flying trapeze artist and executive coach Dr. Edy Greenblatt, Ph.D., to discuss what people get wrong about work-life balance and burnout. Edy shares with listeners what flying trapeze and dance can teach us about business and relationships, what we can do to avoid burnout, why we should learn to work with our fear rather than against, and much more.

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Entrepreneur, Athlete Sylvia Winter Entrepreneur, Athlete Sylvia Winter

How the Slam Dunk Challenged Media, Repositioned Basketball and Ignited a Conversation about 'Ladylike' Tendencies with Michelle Snow (2021)

Sylvia and Michelle discuss what it takes to pursue your dreams, with practical advice on where to start. They discuss Michelle’s transition from athletics into business, how being raised in a trailer park shaped Michelle’s approach to work, how social norms impact the performance of female athletes, and much more.

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Athlete, Entrepreneur, Activist, Speaker Sylvia Winter Athlete, Entrepreneur, Activist, Speaker Sylvia Winter

Never Underestimate the Potential in Teamwork and Your Strength of Purpose with Linda Lindquist-Bishop

Sylvia is joined by tireless competitor, thinker, strategist, and advocate for women in sport —Linda Lindquist-Bishop. They discuss courage, positioning women to break glass ceilings, sailing, choosing love over fear, and why racing sailboats is the perfect leadership development lab.

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Entrepreneur, Athlete Transdisciplinary Entrepreneur, Athlete Transdisciplinary

Flying On and Off the Court with Michelle Snow - Baller, Orator, and Entrepreneur

In today’s episode, Sylvia and Michelle discuss what it takes to pursue your dreams, with practical advice on where to start. They discuss Michelle’s transition from athletics into business, how being raised in a trailer park shaped Michelle’s approach to work, how social norms impact the performance of female athletes, and much more.

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Activist, Educator, Entrepreneur, Pilot Transdisciplinary Activist, Educator, Entrepreneur, Pilot Transdisciplinary

Highlights with Social Entrepreneur Refilwe Ledwaba and the Messy Business of Transformation (Summer Series IV)

Today, we highlight Refilwe Ledwaba in the fourth episode of our Summer Series. Refilwe is a social entrepreneur, pilot, and educator. She is Founder of the Girls Fly Programme in Africa, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering young women to pursue careers in STEAM fields and to foster innovation in their communities.

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