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
022 The Athlete Mindset with Olympic Gold Medalist and Cancer Survivor Kikkan Randall
In this episode, Sylvia talks with Kikkan Randall, a trailblazer in women's sport. They talk about the athlete frame of mind and how it shows up in countless ways from training, team bu…
021 What if the Future of Flight is Female? Meagan Davis - Creator of Women Rock Wings
In today's episode, 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 …
020 Building a Running Community with Carolyn Gardner - Volée Flight Manager at Oiselle
This month of March, we celebrate women's history by leaning into stories where the collective energy of women speaks to the incredible influence of sisterhoods and allies. We talk to w…
019 Ranges and Ravens with Leighan Falley - Alaskan Glacier Pilot, Artist, Mom
In today's episode, Sylvia speaks with Alaskan glacier pilot, artist, and mother Leighan Falley. Leighan shares with listeners how growing up in the grandeur of Alaska shaped how she en…
018 Tenacity and Flow with Rosie Brennan - Nordic Skier, Olympian, Mentor
Anchorage-based nordic skier Rosie Brennan flew to victory in back-to-back World Cup races in December of 2020 on the World Cup cross country skiing circuit in Europe. She became the se…
017 Adapted Flight with Captain-Crystal Stout - President of Dream Catcher Balloon
This episode is an uplifting conversation with Captain-Crystal Stout, an entrepreneur, innovator, balloon pilot and Founder of the Dream Catcher Balloon Rides. Captain-Crystal has a cle…
016 Inclusion & the Outdoors with Judy Kasiama - Founder of Colour the Trails
Sylvia is joined by diversity advocate and outdoor enthusiast, Judy Kasiama. Judy is the founder of Colour the Trails, a Vancouver based outdoor community that is aiming to change the l…
015 Cirrus Life & Moxie with Ivy McIver - Visionary, Pilot, Endurance Athlete
In this episode, 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 pla…
014 Advocacy & Ubuntu with Refilwe Ledwaba - Social Entrepreneur, Pilot, Educator
Sylvia is joined by social entrepreneur, pilot, and educator Refilwe Ledwaba. Refilwe is the first black woman from South Africa to fly a helicopter and she is also the first black wom…
013 Empowering & Enabling Women with Abingdon Mullin - Entrepreneur, Pilot, Watchmaker
Sylvia is joined by entrepreneur, pilot, and watchmaker Abingdon Mullin. A successful businesswoman and a mentor, Abingdon drew inspiration from her love of flying to build the lifestyl…
012 Grit & Optimism with Shannon Huffman Polson - Pilot, Veteran, Author
In this first episode of 2021, Sylvia talks with Alaska native and speaker Shannon Huffman Polson about her journey as a thought leader on grit and resilience. She served as one of the …
011 Special New Year Episode
In this short New Year's Eve Episode, Sylvia reflects on the complexities and challenges we've gone through collectively in 2020. Sylvia opens up about the formation of the When Women F…
010 Handstands & Helicopters with Leigh Coates - Yogi, Pilot, Entrepreneur
In this episode, Sylvia talks with pilot and yogi Leigh Coates about practice, migration, flying, commitment, acceptance, and much more. Her journey is one of a trailblazer bringing dre…
009 Peaks & Powder with Lexi duPont - Big Mountain Skier, Pilot, Filmmaker
Sylvia is joined by Lexi duPont, a professional big mountain freeskier, filmmaker, and pilot from Sun Valley, Idaho. She was a Freeskiing World Tour and Red Bull Cold Rush contender, wh…
008 Oceans & Activism with Belinda Baggs - Patagonia Surf Ambassador
Sylvia is joined by Belinda Baggs, a world-renowned Australian longboard surfer, mother and surf ambassador for Patagonia. She campaigns as an athlete and climate activist using photogr…
007 Comradery & Backcountry with Kim Havell - Professional Skier, Guide, Writer
Sylvia connects with high school friend, Kim Havell, of Jackson Hole, Wyoming - a mountaineer, professional skier, and mom. Outside Magazine named Kim as a “Preeminent Female Ski Mounta…
006 Growth Mindset & Service with Bethany Miller - Pilot, Veteran, Author
In this episode of When Women Fly, Sylvia is joined by Bethany Miller to discuss living without limits. Bethany is a social scientist, aviator, businesswoman, and self-defined flux agen…
005 Fire & Air with Patty Wagstaff - National Aerobatic Champion
Sylvia is joined by Patty Wagstaff to discuss her journey to becoming a US National Aerobatic Champion. Patty was the first woman to achieve this title, a feat she repeated twice therea…
004 Connecting Nature & Spirit with Eliza Kerr - Climber, Surfer, Ayurvedic Specialist
Sylvia connects with climber, surfer, and ayurvedic specialist Eliza Kerr. Eliza is a founding member of Balanced Rock, and Moonstone Retreat Center.
Topics Include:
- Eliza's transition fr…
003 Growth & Wisdom with Enid Otun - First Female Chief Pilot in Nigeria
Sylvia connects with Enid Otun to discuss overcoming childhood trauma and learning to fly. Enid was the first female chief pilot in Nigeria, and hosts the podcast If Women Were Meant To…