My spotlight choice for Women’s History Month is shone onto one of my personal role models, Amelia Earhart. Those of you who have been with me for a bit, probably know that my father was a pilot, and that I too took flying lessons for both single engine aircraft and instrumentation ground school for flying jets. Amelia Earhart, as much for her tenacity as for her status as a woman pilot, is definitely among my top five role models and idols. There would no list of empowering women role models in my mind, that didn’t include her! And so, my choice for spotlighting during Women’s History Month today, is the intriguing story of Amelia Earhart.

Amelia Earhart – Soaring Beyond Limits

Born: July 24, 1897
Disappeared: July 2, 1937 (Declared deceased January 5, 1939)

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.” — Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart was a trailblazer in aviation, a woman who defied societal norms to chase her passion for flying. She shattered barriers by becoming the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, proving that courage and determination can overcome any obstacle. Her adventurous spirit and fearless pursuit of the skies made her a global icon of female empowerment. Amelia Earhart wasn’t just a pilot—she was a force of nature, defying gravity and societal expectations with equal daring. At a time when women were told to keep their feet planted firmly on the ground, she soared. As the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, she proved that courage, not conformity, is what propels us forward.

But Amelia’s mission extended beyond the skies. She shattered glass ceilings with the roar of an engine, setting countless flying records and boldly championing the Equal Rights Amendment. She urged women to break free from restrictive norms, to chase adventure, to take up space in places they were told they didn’t belong.

In 1937, as she attempted to become the first woman to circumnavigate the globe, Amelia vanished over the Pacific. Yet, her legacy is anything but lost. She lives on in every woman who dares to dream beyond the limits imposed upon her. Amelia reminds us that our wings—our ambitions, our voices, our untamed spirits—are meant for flying.

Despite the mystery surrounding her disappearance during her attempt to fly around the world, her legacy remains intact. She inspired generations of women to dream big, break boundaries, and take risks in pursuit of their goals.

Why She Inspires Us Today

Amelia Earhart’s story is about daring to go where no one else has gone before. She reminds us that fear is just a hurdle, and with tenacity, we can achieve the impossible. Her legacy continues to motivate women to take flight in their own lives—whether in careers, passions, or personal journeys.

So, the question isn’t whether you have wings. The question is: How far will you let them take you?

See you tomorrow~

PS~ Amelia Earhart led me to write the only fictional book I have written, The Flying Game. At this point in time The Flying Game is only available on my book distributor (Dog Ear). If you’re interested in buying a copy, shoot me an email and put Dog Ear in the subject, or comment below and I’ll get you the details.