When Women Fly
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 who can't be ignored. Join us each week and connect with women who dare to pursue their dreams and fly.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 103
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2022
062 End of Year BONUS
In this end-of-the-year bonus episode, Sylvia shares why she took her first break in publishing new episodes this December. She discusses what listeners can expect in 2022, the difficul…
061 The Imaginary Tethers That Hold Us Back
In this short solo episode, host Sylvia Winter connects with listeners on the topic of perceived limitations. With a little investigation, we often find these limitations are nothing mo…
060 Be Your Own Golden Goose with Sylvia Winter
In today’s short episode, Sylvia discusses balancing productivity and wellness. She discusses the story of the golden goose, pacing yourself on life’s journey, and the transformative po…
059 Ask Me Anything with Sylvia Winter on Growth, Guests, and Gratitude
Where is your growth edge? What action can you take today to push yourself outside of your comfort zone?
Sylvia takes questions from When Women Fly listeners in this first installment of…
058 A Record Breaking Flight Around the World, Personal Transformation, and Inspiring the Next Generation of Kids in STEM with Shaesta Waiz - American, Afghan Refugee, and Mom
Shaesta Waiz is an American pilot, the first female certified civilian pilot born in Afghanistan and the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft. This is…
057 On Taking Risks and Personal Transformation with Backcountry Badass Caite Zeliff - Pro Skier, Paraglider, and Twice Queen
This is the story of an athletic prodigy. It’s also the story of how setbacks become catalysts for change, how determination fuels a dream, and how a drive for adventure can evolve. And…
056 On Land, Contemporary Indigenous Identity, and Recreation with Ashleigh Thompson - Trail Runner, Climber, and Archaeologist
A heartfelt and honest conversation with Ashleigh Thompson - a Red Lake Ojibwe tribal member, avid trail runner, rock climber, snowboarder, scholar and archaeologist - about aligning …
055 On Fear, Motherhood, and Mindfulness with Professional Snowboarder Kimmy Fasani - Advocate for Gender Parity in Sports
What happens when you have two very big but different dreams vying for your focus? Do you choose one? Or do you risk pursuing both and in doing so commit to a bigger conversation?
This w…
054 Secrets to Getting and Staying Strong with Mandy Hoffman - Flight Attendant, Fitness Coach, and Mom
Mandy Hoffman seems to do it all. Balancing being a flight attendant, business owner, and mother of two children may seem like an impossible task. Her secret? Put your oxygen mask on fi…
053 Sacrificing for Success and Setting Priorities with Olga Custodio - First Female Hispanic U.S. Military Pilot
In this episode, we talk to Olga Custodio about finding success in a male-dominated profession, balancing family and professional life when pursuing career goals, why accessibility is …
052 Flying On and Off the Court with Michelle Snow - Baller, Orator, and Entrepreneur
When Michelle Snow was young, there was no professional basketball league for women in the United States. Despite no clear path to success, and despite her doubters, Michelle dreamed th…
051 Trauma, Resilience, and Flying with Amberly Brown - Skydiver, Surfer and Airborne Ballerina
Amberly Brown is no stranger to flying her body thousands of feet above the ground. A skydiver, surfer, photographer, and native Alaskan, Amberly has spent her life finding the edge and…
050 Why Everyone is Doing Handstands and You Can Too with Nathania Stambouli, Founder of Yogi Flight School
What happens when we find the courage to follow our heart, pursue a dream, and fly? Nathania Stambouli may just have the answer for us.
Our first episode of Season II features Nathania S…
049 What Flying Can Teach You About Yourself and a New Season Aloft
Welcome to Season II of the When Women Fly podcast! As we transition from summer to fall and celebrate the autumn equinox, we acknowledge the persistence of transformation and change. E…
048 Thirty-Seven Ways to Fly and the Season One Wrap-Up
Sylvia connects with listeners to close out Season I of the When Women Fly podcast, and to introduce Season II launching Tuesday, September 21st.
In our nearly 50 episodes and 10,000 dow…
047 Highlights with Runner Sasha Gollish on Engineering Performance, the Courage Vulnerability Dyad, and Outdoor Adventure
Today, we highlight Sasha Gollish in the ninth installment of our Summer Series. Sasha is a professional runner, engineer, speaker, and educator. She was named female athlete of the yea…
046 Highlights with Patagonia Surf Ambassador Belinda Baggs on Motherhood, Climate Activism, and Surfing
Today, we highlight Belinda Baggs in the eighth installment of our Summer Series. As a world-renowned Australian longboard surfer, mother, and surf ambassador for Patagonia, Belinda lev…
045 Highlights with Shannon Polson: What You Need to Know About Grit and Nurturing Optimism Today
Today, we highlight Shannon Huffman Polson in the seventh installment of our Summer Series. Having gleaned insights from serving in one of the most male-dominated organizations in the w…
044 Highlights with Changemaker Judy Kasiama and Diversity Outdoors
Today, we highlight Judy Kasiama in the sixth installment of our Summer Series. Judy is the founder of Colour the Trails, a Vancouver-based outdoor community that advocates for inclusiv…
043 Highlights with Pro Skydiver Melanie Curtis and How to Fly, Love, and Laugh
Today, we highlight Melanie Curtis in the fifth installment of our Summer Series. Melanie is an a coach, speaker, author, entrepreneur and professional skydiver. She has jumped out of a…