Podcast Episodes
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 that are hard to ignore. Join us each week and connect with women who dare to pursue their dreams and fly.
True Success Requires Serving a Higher Purpose: Melanie Curtis on Challenging Fear and Collective Meaning
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.
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 pushing limits. In today's episode, Amberly speaks to the fragility of life and the resilience required to take on risks. She shares what she's learned from multiple near-death experiences, personal loss, taking action and chasing her dreams, and so much more.
Highlights with Pro Skydiver Melanie Curtis and How to Fly, Love, and Laugh (Summer Series V)
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 an airplane over 11,000 times and competed at the highest levels in the sport of skydiving, with numerous team world records. Melanie is a fierce champion for growth and inclusion. All of this has led Melanie to a powerful position of positive influence in her expanded career as a life coach, speaker and author.
Many Ways to Fly with Melissa Lowe - Skydiver, Yogi, Author
Sylvia is joined by Melissa Lowe to discuss being a pioneer in the sport of skydiving who holds 23 skydiving world records. Also a writer, The Sugar Alpha Chronicles are a series of books based on the life of the late skydiving pioneer and Melissa’s father, Roger Nelson's life as a drug smuggler, iconic figure in the sport of skydiving, family man, and eventually a convicted felon. She shares openly the way she integrates her entrepreneurship, skydiving, yoga and family with her history, personal struggles, and lessons.
Love & Hilarity with Melanie Curtis - Professional Skydiver, Author, Coach
Sylvia is joined by professional skydiver, author, and podcast host Melanie Curtis. Melanie has completed over 11,000 jumps and has been a leading figure in the sport of skydiving for more than twenty years.