Flying solo above the vast Atlantic Ocean, Amelia Earhart was the epitome of gender empowerment. Her legacy lies in her aviation career, a profession that was a traditionally masculine pursuit – a tradition that Amelia defied. Instead, she became the sixteenth woman to ever get a plane license in 1921 and was the first woman to fly solo in 1932 from Canada to Northern Ireland. Although her career ended suddenly at the age of 39 in a mysterious tragedy while attempting to circumnavigate the globe, her achievements are to be applauded. From a young age, she rebelled against the stereotypes of girls as she refused to play with dolls and instead collected insects and climbed trees. She was eager for adventure and nothing stopped her from achieving her dreams.