Skyward Podcast
Hi, I’m Mercedes the host of Skyward, a super cool podcast all about planes, rockets, and everything that flies! I’m so happy you’re here. I started this podcast to share fun stories and facts about the amazing world of aviation and aerospace.
In each episode, I talk about exciting things like how planes work, cool space tech, or chat with pilots, engineers, flight attendants, and people who love flying just like you! My goal is to inspire, educate, and help you love the skies even more.
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Skyward Podcast
EP 1 - Challenges And Triumphs
Join host Pilot Mercedes for the inaugural episode of Skyward, the podcast that lifts the curtain on aviation’s most captivating personal stories. In this episode, Mercedes welcomes, Alivia Chanyi, a First Officer at Jazz, a regional airline partner of Air Canada. Alivia shares her inspiring path from student pilot to the cockpit, revealing the passion, perseverance, and love for aviation that fueled her journey. From overcoming challenges to celebrating triumphs, her story is a testament to the human spirit behind the wings.
Mercedes and Alivia dive into key themes, including the importance of personal minimums, the power of random acts of kindness, the value of choosing community through organizations like the 99s and Women in Aviation International (WAI), and the reminder that pilots are more than their profession—they’re human, too. Buckle up for an uplifting conversation that will leave you inspired and eager for more aviation stories.