Into the Wind, Above the Clouds: Love at First Flight!

Flying above the clouds provided a new and larger perspective of life for Diane Ballweg, but it also opened an inner door of personal possibilities. Becoming a pilot taught her about the limitless beauty of life from the skies and the extraordinary wonder deep within herself. Diane is known as the Pink Pilot, and the life lessons learned from flying ascend readers into her world, exploring the different layers of life, just like the diverse layers of earth's atmosphere. As planes take off into the wind creating lift, Diane took off into winds of criticism, doubt, skepticism, and inequality. However, her optimism and perseverance allowed her to transform the pessimism around her and traverse through life with love, compassion, confidence, and a good sense of humor. Along with sharing glimpses into her own life, Diane expands upon the importance of taking care of our Mother Earth as one human family, cherishing diversity and letting all voices be heard, regardless of race, age or gender. Her personal experience fuels her inspiring and fascinating reflections that aim to understand and accept who we are. Readers will feel empowered and realize they can defy all odds, just like Diane, reaching their goals and taking hold of every opportunity that comes their way. Diane's radar scans how special each individual is and wants to celebrate the beauty of our unique existence. She opens her heart to new experiences, learning something new each day and admiring the beautiful scenery along the way. As an owner of her 100-year-old family business, Endres Manufacturing Company, a lifelong teacher of Spanish, special education, music, and an aviation program at Edgewood High School, and a leader on over twenty non-profit boards that strive to make a positive change, Diane Endres Ballweg is a woman of resilience, intellect, and creative innovation.