Skyward Podcast
Hi, I’m so happy you’re here! I’m Mercedes the host of Skyward, the podcast that's here to inspire and educate you in everything aviation and aerospace!
In each episode, I talk about exciting things like how to become a pilot from personal experience, and chat with others who are pilots, engineers, flight attendants who love what they're doing and want to share their experiences you!
Skyward is on summer break and will be back in the fall with more stories to share!
Skyward Podcast
Latest Episodes
Why Pilots Are in Pain — And How to Fix It | Dr. Jackie White, Aviation PT
Pilots spend hours locked in cramped cockpits — and their bodies pay the price. In this episode of Skyward, host Pilot Mercedes sits down with Dr. Jackie White, PT, aviation physical therapist and founder of Skyline Wellness, to talk about what...
From Seeing No Female Pilots to 99s Maple Leaf Chair | Cailyx Madensky
Cailyx Madensky shares her inspiring journey into aviation, becoming a commercial pilot trainee, and leading the Ninety-Nines Maple Leaf Chapter. We discuss overcoming COVID delays, the power of mentorship, staying motivated through setbacks, a...
ALPA Union, Dreams Take Flight & Special Olympics Impact | Alivia Chanyi
Pilot Mercedes welcomes back Alivia Chanyi, First Officer at Jazz, sharing ALPA’s pilot advocacy, two-crew safety push, mentorship, Dreams Take Flight’s magical Disney trips for kids, and Special Olympics impact. Inspiring aviation + community ...
Women in Aviation Canada: What are the 99s, Northern Lights & CWIA? | Alivia Chanyi
Discover how The 99s, Northern Lights Aero Foundation, and Canadian Women in Aviation empower women in Canada's skies! Pilot Mercedes chats with First Officer Alivia Chanyi (Jazz Aviation, CRJ pilot) about scholarships, mentorship, outreach, an...
How I Trick My Brain Into Studying After Work (And You Can Too)
9-to-5 drained? Try the reset: quick workout, top-down list, 25-min bursts. No burnout, real results from personal experience.Chapters01:07 Transitioning from Work to Study05:12 Lessons from Past Mistakes10:52 Effective Stud...