This compilation episode is for mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, and women everywhere who are challenged by work, life, and everything in between. It’s for women pushing to make a difference amid pressure and self-doubt and for those who need support along the way. It’s for anyone who has felt vulnerable but still found the courage to push forward. It is for you.

In this special episode, we are featuring four inspiring guests who talk about creating resilience in a high-pressure world, the need to pause and focus on mental health, and how to find happiness and balance amid life’s most difficult challenges.

Dr. Edy Greenblatt, a Harvard-trained educator, transformational coach, entrepreneur, and aerial artist, talks about the myth of work-life balance and how to handle the things that restore and deplete us.

Shaesta Waiz, the first female certified civilian pilot from Afghanistan and the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in 2017, on the need to pause, regroup, and reset after big accomplishments instead of rushing to the next big thing, as well as eliminating the stigma around mental health in aviation.

Mandy Hickson, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and former royal Air Force Pilot of the fast-jet Tornado, discusses her #1 tool for dealing with high-pressure situations and the importance of acting how we want to feel.

Nikki Stone, the first American inverted aeriel skier to win gold at the Olympics, talks about the false sense of security that accomplishments bring and how true happiness must be found in all you do – even in moments of failure.

This episode challenges the bounds of what’s expected from us and shines a light on what we all bring to the table. I hope it helps you find balance, reflect, and take inventory of the strength you carry every day, no matter the circumstances.

Topics Include:
- Different ways to cultivate inner strength
- Identifying and managing what restores and depletes you
- The need to pause and process your past before focusing on a new goal
- The taboo around mental health in aviation
- Real tools for handling high-pressure situations
- How to shift your feelings through actions
- Finding happiness in what you do, regardless of the challenges
- And more…

Resources Mentioned:
Episode 29: Dr. Edy Greenblatt
Episode 58: Shaesta Waiz
Episode 91: Mandy Hickson
Episode 02: Nikki Stone
Restore Yourself, by Dr. Edy Greenblatt https://www.amazon.com/Restore-Yourself-Antidote-Professional-Exhaustion/dp/0981929915
When Turtles Fly,by Nikki Stone: https://www.amazon.com/When-Turtles-Fly-Secrets-Successful/dp/1600376754

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Our culture repeatedly tells us that the goal is to be the best, and to be the best you need talent or perseverance... but this message could be misleading. What if success isn't found in being the best but in becoming the best? What if becoming the best led to talent, perseverance, and hope instead of the other way around?

In this short solo episode, Sylvia flips the script by discussing how becoming the best is truly where our story, growth, and success lie. She joins us to talk about pushing through rejection, doing the work, living the ups and downs, and learning from the messes to become the most talented version of our true selves.

In this episode, Sylvia talks about:
- Noticing how seasonal changes affect work, goals, and adventures
- The importance of facing rejection with perseverance
- The power of persistence
- How luck and relationships play a part in being the best
- Becoming talented and persistent through hard work, grit, failure, and reflection
- And more…

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Welcome to Episode 100 of When Women Fly! To celebrate we go back to where it all began,  Episode 1 with skydiver, life coach and writer - the amazing Melanie Curtis. True success—the kind you can sustain over time—demands a different relationship with ambition and action. Mel takes a deep dive into serving a higher purpose and how that gives meaning to life, a healthier, more sustainable model rooted in elevating the human condition.  We reflect on the last 2 years, current lives and future goals. 

Melanie Curtis has jumped out of an airplane over 12,000 times, written three books, and co-founded the all-women Highlight Pro Skydiving Team. She’s also a vulnerable person who gets nervous in front of a new crowd, has experienced extreme heartbreak, and struggled for a long time to find a sense of belonging within her home community.

Melanie is a sought-after life coach, podcast host, speaker, author, professional skydiver, and entrepreneur. She is a champion for growth, healing, and inclusion and currently serves as the Executive Director of the Women’s Skydiving Network nonprofit.

In this episode, Sylvia and Melanie talk about:
- How uncontrollable situations teach you agility, compassion, and resilience
- Using skydiving to elevate women, amplify ideas, and inspire others
- Showing up to new places and listening to different viewpoints
- How to decide if something is worth your time and effort
- Learning how to spot and listen to your intuition
- The importance of identifying and eliminating limiting beliefs
- Melanie's book How to Fly: Life Lessons from a Professional Skydiver
- Embracing the unexpected
- Leaving your zone of confidence to grow
- Melanie’s struggle to feel at home in her community and how she overcame it

Melanie Curtis is a sought-after consultant, coach, speaker, author, and entrepreneur with over 12,000 skydives under her belt. She is also the co-host of the Trust the Journey podcast, Executive Director of the Women’s Skydiving Network nonprofit, and co-founder of the Highlight Pro Skydiving Team.
As a leader in skydiving and professional development, Melanie has set world records and been mentioned in Forbes, Thrive Global, and CBS Sunday Morning. She has also authored three books: One Positive Thought Can Change Everything, With Our Whole Broken Hearts, and How to Fly.

Resources Mentioned:
How to Fly, by Melanie Curtis: https://www.amazon.com/How-Fly-Lessons-Professional-Skydiver/dp/B097RZ9C93 
Mark Brand LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-brand-92916867/?originalSubdomain=ca 
Eat, Pray, Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-Pray-Love-Elizabeth-Gilbert-audiobook/dp/B000FDFY9O

Connect with Melanie:
Website: www.melaniecurtis.com
Instagram: @melaniecurtis11
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-curtis-74ab3540/ 
Trust the Journey podcast: : https://trustthejourney.today/

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