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.
Secrets to a High Performance Life with Sonya Looney - World Champion Mountain Biker, Entrepreneur and Mother
n this episode, Sylvia and Sonya discuss her journey to becoming a professional mountain biker, wellness in the context of high-intensity pursuits, seeking validation from the right sources and having the courage to pursue your dreams.
Learning to Love the Turbulence with Amelia Rose Earhart
In this conversation between two female pilots, Sylvia and Amelia Rose Earhart discuss what it means to embody a role model, setting boundaries, Amelia’s around-the-world flight, how to overcome challenges in personal and professional settings, and so much more.
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.
Focus, Patience, & Reward: Fly Fishing with Linda Leary of FisheWear
In this episode, Sylvia talks with Linda Leary about the beginnings of FisheWear, comparisons between fly fishing and flying, how fly fishing can be transformative, the importance of networks when starting a company, and inclusion in the fly fishing industry.
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.
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.
The Power of Upside Down Dreams with Thunderbird Michelle "Mace" Curran
In this episode, Sylvia and Michelle talk about Michelle's path to becoming a fighter pilot, the experience of being a Thunderbird during the pandemic, the flyover at the Superbowl, the power of change to enable dreams, the birth of "Upside Down Dreams", and why she views empathy as her superpower.
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.
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.