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.

Athlete, Activist, Entrepreneur, Speaker Transdisciplinary Athlete, Activist, Entrepreneur, Speaker Transdisciplinary

How a Game Plan and Debrief Can Change Your Leadership Success with Linda Lindquist-Bishop - World Championship Sailboat Racer

In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Linda Lindquist-Bishop to discuss how we can set up the women of today to be successful in leadership positions, what it means to choose love over fear in our relationships and in our lives, why racing sailboats is the best leadership development strategy, and much more.

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Mom, Educator, Athlete, Pilot Transdisciplinary Mom, Educator, Athlete, Pilot Transdisciplinary

Aerobatics, Athleticism & Motherhood with Melissa Dawn Burns - Flyer, Jumper, Climber, Mom, Wife, Professor & Ultra-Runner

Sylvia is joined by Melissa Burns, a professional aerobatic pilot, display skydiver, B.A.S.E. Jumper and mom. As a pilot and athlete, she was the youngest female member of the United States Unlimited Aerobatic Team in history, was named the Fastest Woman in the World at the World Champion Wingsuit Jumping Race and has numerous Skydiving World Records. She is Assistant Professor of Aeronautical Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach.

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Activist, Athlete, Skier Transdisciplinary Activist, Athlete, Skier Transdisciplinary

Making Policy Cool with Lindsay Bourgoine Vice President of Protect Our Winters

Sylvia is joined by Lindsay Bourgoine, the Vice President of Programs and Operations for Protect Our Winters, POW, a community of athletes, scientists, creatives, and business leaders advancing non-partisan policies that protect our world today and for future generations. Have you ever wondered how your passion for the outdoors can help save it?

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Athlete, Pilot Transdisciplinary Athlete, Pilot Transdisciplinary

Cirrus Life & Moxie with Ivy McIver - Visionary, Pilot, Endurance Athlete

Sylvia talks with pilot, visionary and strategist Ivy McIver, the Director of the SR Product Line at Cirrus Aircraft. Ivy talks about parachutes in airplanes, where planes can go and how they can change your life, why training is so critical, the importance of collaboration in the design process and bringing outrageous innovations to market. They also dig into the psychology of endurance multi-sports and how lessons learned from extreme physical challenges can be applied in other areas of life.

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