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082 Defying Limitations and Daring to Fly with Jessica Cox: The First Armless Pilot in Aviation History (2021)

August 09, 2022 Sylvia Winter / Jessica Cox Season 3
082 Defying Limitations and Daring to Fly with Jessica Cox: The First Armless Pilot in Aviation History (2021)
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082 Defying Limitations and Daring to Fly with Jessica Cox: The First Armless Pilot in Aviation History (2021)
Aug 09, 2022 Season 3
Sylvia Winter / Jessica Cox

How can we break through our perceived limitations and pursue our ambitions and dreams?

As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today.

In today's episode, we are featuring Jessica Cox.

Being born without arms has not deterred Jessica Cox from being an ambitious dream chaser. In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Jessica to discuss the remarkable life she's created for herself as a pilot, martial artist, athlete, and keynote speaker. Jessica shares with listeners how we can dig deep and cultivate the resiliency needed to overcome life's greatest challenges.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" – Eleanor Roosevelt

Topics Include:

  • Leaning into fear
  • Adventures in scuba diving and surfing
  • The problem with objectifying people with disabilities as brave or inspirational
  • Limb differences and rejecting prosthetic arms
  • The power of faith, family and prayer
  • How the practice of gratitude can reshape your mindset
  • The ACCEPT acronym
  • and much more...

Jessica Cox earned a Guinness World Record medal for being the first armless pilot in aviation history. She has been featured on programs like Ellen, Oprah Winfrey Network, and the BBC. As a motivational speaker, Jessica teaches how to courageously tackle new challenges with creativity and unrelenting drive.

Resources Mentioned:
Book – Disarm Your Limits by Jessica Cox
Book – Fearless Filipinas
Movie – Right Footed

Connect With Jessica Cox:
Website – jessicacox.com
Nonprofit – rightfootedfoundation.com
LinkedIn @rightfooted
Twitter @jess_feet
Facebook @CMSofficial
YouTube @rightfootedwoman

Stay Connected:
Signup for AIR BORN, our monthly newsletter! A letter from Sylvia will show up in your inbox, with links to her latest conversations and insights.
Email: hello@whenwomenfly.com
Website: https://www.whenwomenfly.com/
Socials: @whenwomenfly

Show Notes

How can we break through our perceived limitations and pursue our ambitions and dreams?

As part of Season III, we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes that grapple with big life themes, break down the components of change, and dive into strategies that are relevant and applicable to you today.

In today's episode, we are featuring Jessica Cox.

Being born without arms has not deterred Jessica Cox from being an ambitious dream chaser. In this episode, Sylvia is joined by Jessica to discuss the remarkable life she's created for herself as a pilot, martial artist, athlete, and keynote speaker. Jessica shares with listeners how we can dig deep and cultivate the resiliency needed to overcome life's greatest challenges.

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent" – Eleanor Roosevelt

Topics Include:

  • Leaning into fear
  • Adventures in scuba diving and surfing
  • The problem with objectifying people with disabilities as brave or inspirational
  • Limb differences and rejecting prosthetic arms
  • The power of faith, family and prayer
  • How the practice of gratitude can reshape your mindset
  • The ACCEPT acronym
  • and much more...

Jessica Cox earned a Guinness World Record medal for being the first armless pilot in aviation history. She has been featured on programs like Ellen, Oprah Winfrey Network, and the BBC. As a motivational speaker, Jessica teaches how to courageously tackle new challenges with creativity and unrelenting drive.

Resources Mentioned:
Book – Disarm Your Limits by Jessica Cox
Book – Fearless Filipinas
Movie – Right Footed

Connect With Jessica Cox:
Website – jessicacox.com
Nonprofit – rightfootedfoundation.com
LinkedIn @rightfooted
Twitter @jess_feet
Facebook @CMSofficial
YouTube @rightfootedwoman

Stay Connected:
Signup for AIR BORN, our monthly newsletter! A letter from Sylvia will show up in your inbox, with links to her latest conversations and insights.
Email: hello@whenwomenfly.com
Website: https://www.whenwomenfly.com/
Socials: @whenwomenfly