Latest Women innovation Podcast Episodes
Shelly Simi: A Legacy of Innovation and Leadership in Aviation
AVIATE with Shaesta - June 03, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:17 Introduction of Shelly Simi, a leader in aviation innovation and strategic initiatives. 10:55 Shelly’s early life in the Mississippi Delta and inspiration from crop dusters. 12:58 Transition from flight coordination at FedEx to strategic roles in aviation....
Caroline "Blaze" Jensen: Lessons in Military Aviation, Leadership, Motherhood and Resilience
AVIATE with Shaesta - May 27, 2024 19:06 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhat We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:17 Introduction of Caroline "Blaze" Jensen, trailblazer in military aviation and leadership. 10:55 Blaze's early life in Wisconsin and inspiration from her family's military background. 12:58 Transition from active duty to the civilian sector and corporate ro...
Cat Clay Wren's Rise in Business Aviation
AVIATE with Shaesta - January 11, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMeet Cat Clay Wren, a remarkable leader in the business aviation sector and the Chief Experience Officer at Business Jets in Dallas, Texas. Originating from a small town in southwest New Mexico, Cat's journey from a rural upbringing to a prominent role in aviation is a testament to her resilienc...
Shattering the Sky: Retired Col. Merryl Tengesdal, the First and Only Black Female U-2 Pilot
AVIATE with Shaesta - January 03, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIntroduction: Introduction of Col. Merryl Tengesdal (Retired), author of "Shatter the Sky: What Going to the Stratosphere Taught Me about Self-worth, Sacrifice, and Discipline." Brief overview of her unique achievement as the first and only African American woman to fly the U-2 spy plane. Bac...
From PR and Sales to the Corner Office: Emily Deaton's Climb to CEO of JetAVIVA
AVIATE with Shaesta - December 19, 2023 17:50 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn this episode of the 'AVIATE with Shaesta' podcast, we're joined by Emily Deaton, an influential leader in the aviation industry. Born and raised on Florida's Space Coast, Emily shares stories from her childhood, describing her childhood memories as a 'river rat' kid amidst rocket launches. Sh...
Flight and Family: Julia Harrington's Aviation and Motherhood Journey
AVIATE with Shaesta - December 11, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAbout Julia Harrington: Lead Captain and Base Manager at Axis Jet in Chicago. Known for her pioneering role as a woman in the aviation industry. Balances her professional career with motherhood. Early Interests and Influences: Julia shares her initial fascination with Business Aviation. Re...
From Family Legacy to Aviation Leadership: Jenny Showalter's Journey
AVIATE with Shaesta - December 04, 2023 15:15 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week on the "AVIATE with Shaetsa" podcast, Jenny Showalter delved into her family's aviation legacy and career trajectory. She reminisced about growing up in Orlando, the origins of Showalter Flying Service, and the family's deep connection to the Orlando Executive Airport. Jenny shared fon...
From NASA to the White House: Ezinne Uzo-Okoro's Journey and AVIATE Principles in Space Policy
AVIATE with Shaesta - November 17, 2023 11:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThis week on the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast, I speak to Ezinne Uzo-Okoro, Assistant Director of Space Policy for the White House. With her incredible career in aerospace, I asked Ezinne specific questions around the AVIATE (Acknowledge, Vocalize, Inclusion, Act, and Evolve) theme. From humbl...
Kodey Bogart, Retired Army Aviator, Educator, Entrepreneur, & Author: turning adversity into her superpower.
AVIATE with Shaesta - November 10, 2023 13:30 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsKodey Bogart, Retired Army Aviator, Educator, Entrepreneur, & Author: turning adversity into her superpower. As many of us are familiar, adversity is a universal and inevitable part of life that most of us face through challenges like illness, loss, financial hardship, and the growing pain...
Elevating the Future: A look into Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and the opportunities for women with Elan Head
AVIATE with Shaesta - November 03, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsIn 2018, I was invited to be a speaker at a conference in the Midwest. Before I got on the stage to present my keynote, the session before me was talking about a new concept that I remember briefly hearing about as a student at Embry-Riddle, Advance Air Mobility (AAM). The speaker mentioned how ...
Joan Sullivan Garrett on entrepreneurship and enhancing the safety and well-being of individuals traveling far from home.
AVIATE with Shaesta - June 15, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsBorn with an innate curiosity and a passion for making a difference, Joan Sullivan Garrett embarked on her professional journey with a clear mission: to enhance the safety and well-being of individuals traveling far from home. As a 1979 graduate of the Mesa Community College nursing program, and...
The first female to serve as the FAA Acting Administrator, Linda Hall Daschle
AVIATE with Shaesta - May 26, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsWhen I launched the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast, it was a priority to find women in government who could talk about their career journey and their impact on the industry. In my research, I came across the first female to serve as the FAA Acting Administrator, Linda Hall Daschle. Recently, a very...
Southwest Flight 1380 Captain, Tammie Jo Shults, reflects on her life and talks managing her mental health throughout her career | Tammie Jo Shults, retired commercial airline captain, author, and former naval aviator
AVIATE with Shaesta - May 17, 2023 12:36 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsMental health in aviation is a critical issue affecting pilots and the entire aviation ecosystem. The high-pressure environment, long hours, irregular schedules, and extended periods away from home can cause significant stress on pilots, leading to mental health issues such as anxiety, depressio...
'Somebody who has already walked that path, can help you get there faster—find yourself a mentor.' | Lynda Tran, Director of Public Engagement and Senior Advisor to the to the Secretary of the Department of Transportation
AVIATE with Shaesta - May 03, 2023 13:59 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsA powerful statement on the UN Women website read, "A single moment can spark a revolution, collective actions can transform laws, creative expression can change attitudes, and an invention can alter the course of history. It's these threads that weave together to propel the women's movement — e...
'Do what you love, love what you do. Believe you can, and you'll be half way there.' | Rucsandra Magdalena Mihai, Founder and Managing Partner at Train Aviation offers her international perspective on the flight attendant sector
AVIATE with Shaesta - April 19, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoining us on the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast this week is Rucsandra Magdalena Mihai, Founder and Managing Partner at Train Aviation in Romania. Rucsandra also serves as the Vice President of Women in Corporate Aviation. Mahai has over 30 years of experience working as a Corporate Flight Attenda...
'I'm doing a great job if the people around me are going to be able to pass me one day.' | Laura Heltebran, Chief Legal Officer, Wheels Up
AVIATE with Shaesta - April 12, 2023 15:40 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings"Every woman's success should be an inspiration to another. We're strongest when we cheer each other on." Our guest this week on the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast is Laura Heltebran. Laura received a Bachelor and Doctor of Law from George Mason University. She serves as a C-suit executive- the Ch...
'Global problem have local roots. By solving a problem within your community, you can solve a global one.' — Angelina Tsboui | Teen Software Developer Prodigy
AVIATE with Shaesta - April 05, 2023 05:27 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAccording to We Are Tech Women, role models can be a vital influence on anyone's career, providing guidance, support, advice, and much more. This is especially true for women in technology, where it can be hard to establish yourself. This encouraged us to find an inspiring young woman who is pa...
'Self awareness and your values will always guide you to where you need to be' — Madelyne Paulk | Marketing and Communications Manager, Jet It
AVIATE with Shaesta - March 29, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur guest this week is Madelyne Paulk, the Marketing and Communications Manager at Jet It. I recently met Madelyne at an aviation conference, and I was drawn to how genuine, professional, and personable she is. Moments after speaking with her, I immediately knew she would be a great guest to fea...
'Financial literacy and women's empowerment go hand in hand' — Zahra Hirani | Chief Financial Officer, Boeing Capital
AVIATE with Shaesta - March 22, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsThe launch of season four of the AVIATE with Shaesta is here. This week's special guest is Zahra Hirani, the Chief Financial Officer of Boeing Capital Corporation. Zahra has a compelling story that I resonate with. In 1972, Hirani and her family were expelled from their home in Uganda and were p...
Vanessa Wyche is the 13th Director of the NASA Johnson Space Center. She just helped launch Artemis 1
AVIATE with Shaesta - November 18, 2022 18:07 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur guest in this episode is Director Vanessa Wyche from the NASA Johnson Space Center. Wyche is a dual alumna of Clemson University, where she earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree in engineering. She began her career at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and eventually found her way to...
Dr. Saralyn Mark, Founder and CEO of iGIANT: Gender diversity is not just 'Pink it and shrink it'
AVIATE with Shaesta - October 27, 2022 15:05 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsDr. Saralyn Mark is a world-renowned leader in women's health and precision innovation. She founded SolaMed Solutions, LLC, a premier consulting firm, and iGIANT®, a nonprofit accelerator for gendered innovation, to provide scientific and strategic direction and public outreach for agencies, aca...
Canadian Air Traffic Controller Kendra Kincade turned her life around and is now Elevating Women in Aviation.
AVIATE with Shaesta - October 07, 2022 22:20 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur guest today, Kendra Kincade, wears several hats, but she is most recognized as a celebrated Canadian Air Traffic Controller and Founder/Chair at Elevate Aviation. Kendra’s introduction to aviation came later in life at age 24. She was a single mother of four with no aviation background at...
How Alina Nassar followed a career pathway in aviation law but is still charting her own course.
AVIATE with Shaesta - September 22, 2022 18:15 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur guest today is aviation attorney Alina Nassar. Alina was born and raised in Costa Rica. Her father, an attorney, also had a love for aviation that was passed along to Alina. As a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and the prestigious university in Belgium, KU Lueven, Alina practic...
How did Stephanie Espy go from being a chemical engineer to sucessful entrepreneur?
AVIATE with Shaesta - September 13, 2022 14:06 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsAs a young girl growing up in Atlanta, chemistry and math were a passion for Stephanie Espy, our podcast guest, this week. This passion followed Stephanie to college, where she earned her bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from MIT. Upon earning her degree, Stephanie became one of the wom...
Disabilty doesn't mean inabilty. | Jessica Cox, world's first licensed armless pilot
AVIATE with Shaesta - August 30, 2022 16:55 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur guest today is the extraordinary Jessica Cox. Jessica is the world’s first licensed armless pilot, as well as the first armless black belt in Taekwondo and a certified Suba diver. Born with a rare birth defect, Jessica adapted to life without arms by using her feet to support her everyday ac...
How Do I Tell My Parents I Want to Focus on My Career and Not Get Married? | Lalitya Dhavala, Aerospace Engineer
AVIATE with Shaesta - August 23, 2022 13:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur guest today, to launch us into season three, is Lalitya Dhavala. Lalitya, who joined me from London, is an aviation consultant working for Ascend, the consultancy arm of the aviation analytics firm Cirium, aerospace engineer, and Board member of the Royal Aeronautical Society. Originally fr...
Colonel Nicole Malachowski was the first female pilot for the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds. A tick bite suddenly changed her life and career.
AVIATE with Shaesta - June 01, 2022 14:42 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsOur guest today, who will conclude season two of the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast, is Colonel Nicole Malachowski. At age 5, during a time when women were not permitted to fly for the military, Nicole knew that someday, she would fly a fighter jet. Finishing fourth in her class, Nicole graduated ...
Vanessa Blacknall-Jamison was the first woman and non-pilot Chairwoman of OBAP. Mentorship has been her brand her entire career.
AVIATE with Shaesta - May 11, 2022 19:15 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsVanessa Blacknall-Jamison is our podcast guest today. Some of you may be familiar with Vanessa’s leadership from OBAP (the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals) or her advocacy and hard work with the FAA. Vanessa grew up in Denver, Colorado, and was introduced to aviation by her mother...
Jessica Webster is a corporate pilot and Founder & President of Hera Aviation Group. She has a plan to change workforce rules for mothers and primary caregivers.
AVIATE with Shaesta - May 04, 2022 16:33 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsToday, our guest is a corporate pilot, Founder and President of the Hera Aviation Group, and mommy of two, Jessica Webster. As a Massachusetts native, Jessica attended airshows with her family and admired the aircraft from afar. It wasn't until the Commander of a P-3 Orion invited Jessica to sit...
Amy Spowart, President & CEO of National Aviation Hall of Fame, plays a big role in shaping the narrative, from the past to future.
AVIATE with Shaesta - April 26, 2022 22:33 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsJoining me on this episode of the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast is the CEO and President of the National Aviation Hall of Fame, Amy Spowart. Amy grew up in central Pennsylvania and took a non-traditional route in aviation. Her first flight experience was when she was 19 years old on a TWA flight. ...
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