In this solo episode, Sylvia responds to listener questions and shares what prompted her to move her family and three kids across the ocean to Switzerland. She digs into the challenges they've faced, her house rules for change, and three strategies she's developed for a happier, healthier, and more grounded approach to change.

This week we talk to Shaesta Waiz, the first certified civilian female pilot from Afghanistan who's global flight earned her a record the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single engine aircraft. Shaesta has a burning desire to help others like her – underserved as a youth - to work hard, never give up and follow their dreams. As an Earthrounder, Shaesta's story is layered with grit and determination alongside a deep desire to serve.

When Mandy first became interested in becoming a fast jet pilot in the Royal Air Force, women were not permitted to fly in the military. In this episode, you will hear Sylvia and Mandy talk about the early influences that led to her career in aviation, building mental resilience, deciphering between when to be a leader and when to be a team player, training versus being in combat, transitioning to motherhood, and so much more.

Sylvia is joined by US National Ski Hall of Famer Nikki Stone. In this episode, Sylvia and Nikki discuss the turtle metaphor for doing hard things, what she called the Turtle Effect. They discuss what it was like to take big risks during the Olympic games, the importance of dreaming big when setting goals and why accomplishment does translate to happiness, and much more.

In this episode, Sylvia shares what it was like growing up in the Midwest. She shares how the seed was planted early in her life to eventually live in a French-speaking country, what it was like traveling abroad with her husband and three kids, how becoming a mother changed her approach to flying, and more.

Sylvia connects with climber, surfer, and Ayurvedic specialist Eliza Kerr, founding member of Balanced Rock, and Moonstone Retreat Center to discuss Eliza's transition from the midwest to Yosemite, how her studies in Nepal influenced her life journey, risk versus reward in adventure sports, recovering from severe injuries, building a tribe of strong women, and much more.

n this episode, Sylvia and Sonya discuss her journey to becoming a professional mountain biker, wellness in the context of high-intensity pursuits, seeking validation from the right sources and having the courage to pursue your dreams.

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.

In this conversation between two female pilots, Sylvia and Amelia Rose Earhart discuss what it means to embody a role model, setting boundaries, Amelia’s around-the-world flight, how to overcome challenges in personal and professional settings, and so much more.