How can we stay true to ourselves when the neat boxes society organizes us in are stifling? What are dreams and passions if not our guide and confidant? What are the costs and the rewards of a passion-driven life?In today's episode, Sylvia talks to Sarah Halas, flight instructor and mountain guide from Truckee, California.  Sarah shares her story of finding flying amongst other pursuits that would  bring her deeper into mountains.  Challenging assumptions and defying gender roles from the beginning, Sarah has built her life around a love for exploring and physically pushing limits of endurance, alongside a passion for travel, language, and culture.  Join us as we dive deep into the issues and practicalities around valuing transience, crafting a life rid of preconceived notions of womanhood, trusting yourself to color outside the lines, and so much more.Topics Include:

• Early adventures abroad
• The lasting influence of international travel
• Becoming a mountain guide
• The challenges of aviation school
• A life-changing trip to Antarctica
• Discovering a passion for pilot training
• Intuitive flying
• Self-care
• Designing a values-based lifestyle
• Truckee Flight Training
• And other topics...

Sarah Halas has been a professional pilot for over a decade. Hailing from Truckee, California, Sarah is the owner of Truckee Flight Training where she offers a full range of flight lessons from private pilot training to mountain flying courses and instrument training.Website:  Www.truckeeflighttraining.com IG:  @sarahhalas @truckeeflighttraining

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