
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.
Resilience and the Flying Trapeze with Dr. Edy Greenblatt - Entrepreneur, Coach, and Dancer
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.
Rural, Urban and the Lessons In-Between with Jamie Lee Klaes - Alaskan Pilot, Educator, and Skier
Meet first-generation Alaskan and distinctively awesome person, Jamie Klaes, Director of Aviation for Alaska EXCEL, a nonprofit that provides resources and skills for rural youth across Alaska. She also flies Medevac missions to rural villages in remote areas and is a backcountry flight instructor in remote Alaska – on floats and skis. She was a dog sledding guide, Former Mayor of Bettles and spent summers as tour pilot around Denali, the largest mountain in the world from base to top.
When Surfing Makes a Scientist & Storyteller with Shannon Switzer Swanson
Shannon Switzer Swanson, a National Geographic Explorer, marine social ecologist, and surfer probes the intersection of storytelling, research, art and science. Modern-day "Exploration"and the role of women and the BIPOC community in redefining it is discussed. Shannon is not discouraged or dissuaded by the complexities in her work with conservation and she continues to ask difficult questions.
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.
Performance Secrets and Speed with Sasha Gollish - Runner, Engineer, Professor
Sylvia is joined by Canadian Sasha Gollish, professional runner, performance engineer, speaker and educator. They discuss lessons on and off the track, balancing work and play, diversifying your sport, making choices not sacrifices, navigating academia as a professor, daily doses of nature and adventure, and deconstructing personal narratives.
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?
Many Ways to Fly with Melissa Lowe - Skydiver, Yogi, Author
Sylvia is joined by Melissa Lowe to discuss being a pioneer in the sport of skydiving who holds 23 skydiving world records. Also a writer, The Sugar Alpha Chronicles are a series of books based on the life of the late skydiving pioneer and Melissa’s father, Roger Nelson's life as a drug smuggler, iconic figure in the sport of skydiving, family man, and eventually a convicted felon. She shares openly the way she integrates her entrepreneurship, skydiving, yoga and family with her history, personal struggles, and lessons.
The Athlete Mindset with Olympic Gold Medalist and Cancer Survivor Kikkan Randall
Sylvia talks with Kikkan Randall, a trailblazer in women's sport about the athlete frame of mind and how it shows up in countless ways from training, team building and competing to fighting cancer, balance and life pivots. She inspires us all to step out of our comfort zone and show up for our dreams, take small actions that serve large goals, give to earnest causes, live life to its fullest and have fun along the way!
What if the Future of Flight is Female? Guest Meagan Davis - Creator of Women Rock Wings
Sylvia is joined by Meagan Davis, Air Force Chaplain, entrepreneur, aviatrix, mentor and creator of Women Rock Wings. Meagan shares her story from early influences growing in Brooklyn to being called to chaplaincy and learning to fly. They discuss the power of faith, her belief that women were born to soar, and the transformative influence of community.