In this companion episode, Sylvia and Tenille Hoogland discuss training essentials for female athletes. They discuss how unrealistic expectations of female bodies hurt our health and performance, and what we can do to train smarter.

Despite early setbacks, athlete Tenille Hoogland has become a professional triathlete, earning titles in short-distance and long-distance triathlons. Today, Tenille is challenging the narrative around what a female athlete can and should be. Her mission is to empower female athletes to fulfill their athletic goals through individualized coaching, mindset, nutrition, training, and recovery.

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.

Sylvia talks to Vanessa Blakeley, a certified pilot by 17 who experienced a a family tragedy during her junior year of college, changing the trajectory of her life. A decade later, Vanessa rekindled her love for flying while teaching English in Spain and commit herself to a life in aviation.

The growth mindset concept seems to be everywhere these days, from the boardroom to the classroom and beyond. In this episode, we discuss cultivating a growth mindset to embrace difficulties and how our brains learn through effort and persistence.

This is the story of how setbacks become catalysts for change, how determination fuels a dream, and how a drive for adventure can evolve. And it is a story of risk-taking, mountain life, and personal reflection that characterize what it takes to ski and fly in the backcountry. This is the story of an athletic prodigy — Caite Zeliff.

Merryl Tengesdal is one of aviation's most fascinating women. With accomplished careers in both the Navy and the Air Force, Merryl’s perhaps most notable achievement is being the only African American woman to fly the United States Air Force's U-2 aircraft, a spy plane used for specialized high-altitude reconnaissance missions. As a leader, mother, author, philanthropist, and more, Merryl inspires people from all walks of life to believe in themselves and chase their dreams.

In this companion episode, we explore the life of Bessie Coleman — the first black woman in the world to earn a pilot's license. Bessie's story is one of grit and determination. Being barred from flight school in the US because of her race and gender, Bessie made her way to France to learn to fly. During her training, she witnessed a fellow student crash and lose their life, but even this would not deter her.

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.