Altitude Through Adversity is a powerful, deeply personal story of resilience, where Emily Estapa shares her journey from a childhood inspired by aviation to navigating the intense challenges of a male‑dominated industry and a life‑altering traumatic brain injury. Through moments of setback, recovery, and breakthrough, she reveals how purpose, perseverance, and the unwavering support of others helped her return and rise to new heights in leadership and impact at Southwest Airlines and beyond. This inspiring session is a reminder that adversity doesn’t define us. It refines us. And with courage, community, and commitment, we can stay the course, lift others along the way, and continue to climb. Session type: Forum · Interests: WomenVenture — Skyfarer is not affiliated with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) or EAA AirVenture Oshkosh. This session is listed for informational purposes from the official AirVenture 2026 schedule. Times and locations can change during the event — verify on the official session page: https://events.rdmobile.com/Sessions/Details/3587473