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!
Hit the Subscribe button to join in the adventure and learn with me on Skyward!
Podcasting since 2025 • 21 episodes
Skyward Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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45:31
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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48:22
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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17:58
General Aviation Stories: First Solo, Everglades Flights & Hailstorm Survival | Pilot Alan Ash
Pilot Alan Ash shares his first solo nerves, tense Everglades crossings, hailstorm landing as a student, and planes flown. Timeless GA lessons from a lifelong pilot.Subscribe for more pilot stories, flight training tips, aerospace insigh...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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21:58
4 Flight Training Stories Every Pilot Needs
In this episode, I open up about 4 personal flight training stories that shaped me as a pilot – and mistakes I hope you avoid:My exhilarating (and hilarious) first solo at just 15 years old – the nerves, bumpy landing, perfect secon...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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14:01