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Highlight Conversations Episode Five: Hannah Betts “It’s only brave if you are scared of it”
“You don’t have to be the most talented, you just have to work the hardest”, words that Hannah Betts has told herself for many years. Starting as a gymnast, then becoming a law enforcement officer, onto competing as a World level skydiver, and now a stunt woman in Hollywood, Hannah [...]
Highlight Conversations Episode Four: Maxine Tate “I don’t fear failure, I embrace it”
From multiple repeats at AFF to multiple World Championships and World records, Maxine Tate shares her story with us on Episode Four of Highlight Conversations. What does living a bold brave life mean? Maxine tells all, from making the bold decision to leave an established career to become a full-time [...]
Highlight Conversations Episode Three: Allison Reay “It’s pretty exciting for me; to be able to teach anything that I love”
Want to hear how Allison first went skydiving using a fake ID? Then landed into the Denver Broncos stadium over 100 times? Or how she now works in the engineering department at Performance Designs developing new canopies? In this episode of Highlight Conversations, Allison talks through her progression in the [...]
Highlight Conversations Episode Two: Amy Chmelecki “Follow your heart: Do what you want to do”
Amy Chmelecki shares her heart and authenticity as she speaks about her humble beginnings, her struggles with anxiety and limiting beliefs, while making her way to the top as one of the most decorated and experienced skydivers in the world during the second episode of Highlight Conversations. Amy may have [...]
Midterm Elections Reminder
Photo by Joe Lohmuller In 2022, the midterm elections will determine who represents your state in the House of Representatives and in 35 states, the U.S. Senate. These elections can potentially swing which political party will control Congress until the next election. Since 1994, majority control of the [...]
Midterm Elections Reminder
Photo by Joe Lohmuller In 2022, the midterm elections will determine who represents your state in the House of Representatives and in 35 states, the U.S. Senate. These elections can potentially swing which political party will control Congress until the next election. Since 1994, majority control of the [...]
Introduction to The Highlight Skydiving Team
It all began with a phone call from the Women’s Skydiving Network (WSN), a foundation supporting the growth of female leaders and mentors, and working to increase the total number of women in skydiving. The initial specific focus was to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the 19th amendment that secured [...]
Highlight Celebrates World Health Day
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7th each year. It is part of a global campaign to raise awareness of a health subject determined by the World Health Organization. This year, the WHO has chosen the theme of "fairer and healthier world." The global pandemic of COVID-19 revealed that [...]
Who was the first woman skydiver?
1799: French woman, Jeanne-Genevieve Garnerin descended from a hydrogen balloon from altitude of nearly 3,000 ft (900m) becoming the first woman parachutist. 1910: German woman Katharina Paulus invented the first collapsible parachute that was worn in a package on the backs of aeronats. She was also the first woman to [...]
Working with Project 19
In the 1800’s, women all over the world began to push for the right to vote. In most self-governed countries and the colonies of Great Britain, suffrage was reserved for white, land-owning men. In the United States, women like Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Stanton lead the movement with public [...]
Angel City FC field (and sky) taken over by Highlight Pro Skydiving Team to champion women and equality
AngelCity FC X Highlight A football club dedicated to more than just the game, Angel City FC is inspiring change and promoting women on and off the pitch. Highlight Pro Skydiving Team is dedicated to inspiring women and girls to live bold, brave lives of their own design, and Angel [...]
Connection with the WSN
How many skydivers are women? The latest study of the United States Parachute association revealed that only 13% of their members are women. The percentage of women instructors working in the sport is an even lower rate of 4%. Professional skydiver Christy Frikken says, "I believe if we provide more [...]
Highlight Conversations Episode Five: Hannah Betts “It’s only brave if you are scared of it”
“You don’t have to be the most talented, you just have to work the hardest”, words that Hannah Betts has told herself for many years. Starting as a gymnast, then becoming a law enforcement officer, onto competing as a World level skydiver, and now a stunt woman in Hollywood, Hannah [...]
Highlight Conversations Episode Four: Maxine Tate “I don’t fear failure, I embrace it”
From multiple repeats at AFF to multiple World Championships and World records, Maxine Tate shares her story with us on Episode Four of Highlight Conversations. What does living a bold brave life mean? Maxine tells all, from making the bold decision to leave an established career to become a full-time [...]
Highlight Conversations Episode Three: Allison Reay “It’s pretty exciting for me; to be able to teach anything that I love”
Want to hear how Allison first went skydiving using a fake ID? Then landed into the Denver Broncos stadium over 100 times? Or how she now works in the engineering department at Performance Designs developing new canopies? In this episode of Highlight Conversations, Allison talks through her progression in the [...]
Highlight Conversations Episode Two: Amy Chmelecki “Follow your heart: Do what you want to do”
Amy Chmelecki shares her heart and authenticity as she speaks about her humble beginnings, her struggles with anxiety and limiting beliefs, while making her way to the top as one of the most decorated and experienced skydivers in the world during the second episode of Highlight Conversations. Amy may have [...]
Highlight Conversations Episode One: Eliana Rodriguez “Start Before You Are Ready”
On July 30th, The Highlight Pro Skydiving Team kicked off their first Highlight Conversations episode with Eliana Rodriguez! Eliana shares her story from her first jump experience, through her time in the military, working in the wind tunnel, competing with Arizona Airspeed, winning World Championships and BEYOND! She highlights how [...]
