Welcome back for Episode 7 of the Fly the Transition! In this podcast we explore the aviation industry and how more and more people transition into second careers as pilots, controllers, content creators, and so much more. So, where did they come from? What were they doing before? What made them realize and chase their dreams? We find out right here, on Fly the Transition. I'm joined by Commercial Pilot and Content Creator, Allyssa VanMeter, also known as FlyAllyssa on Instagram and Tiktok. Allyssa didn't experience aviation until she was an adult, when she took a helicopter tour over the Lake of the Ozarks. The new perspective of the world was enough to let the aviation bug take hold. Allyssa was a successful hairstylist and salon owner. When she found aviation, she wasn't exploring it as a career change. She flew for fun and became exposed to all sorts of aviation along the way, attending any event she could afford to. She started an Instagram account out of her pride for being a pilot, which expanded into sharing photos or her flying and her trips. This network expanded into a large following, where she continues to inspire others as she shares her adventures in aviation. Allyssa would eventually work to realize a dream in flying, now working as a commercial pilot for commercial real estate. Hear Allyssa's story on this episode of Fly the Transition. You can find Allyssa on any of these social media links. ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@flyallyssa⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/flyallyssa/⁠ Be sure to check out the facebook page: ⁠facebook.com/flythetransition⁠ Do you have a great aviation transition story. Reach out to me at [email protected] You can also follow Jim on Instagram ⁠https://www.instagram.com/flymidwestjim/