The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 represents a significant legislative milestone for the aviation industry, with many provisions focused on improving safety, training, and workforce development. As I am working on season six of the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast, I…
Feeling left out is a universal human experience that can occur at any stage of life, from childhood to adulthood. It’s a complex emotion that intertwines with feelings of loneliness, rejection, and the human need for belonging and acceptance. I…
With 2024 finally here, like many of you, I reflected greatly on this past year. Since completing the global flight, I have been in a series of transitions. I got married, moved to Dubai, and had my first child, COVID…
The 2022 Women in Aviation Advisory Board Report sheds light on the significant challenges and limited progress for women in the aviation industry. Women are notably underrepresented, comprising less than 10% of licensed pilots and a small percentage in maintenance…
Undoubtedly, society has been fascinated by the idea of flight throughout history. People in China were the first to try flying by inventing kites around the 5th century. Then, many years later, in the 15th century, Leonardo da Vinci sketched…
Flying around the globe was truly a privilege, but believe it or not, it’s the skies of Florida that hold my heart. There, I’ve flown through sunsets that set the ocean glowing, marveled at the beautiful tapestry in the sky…
With season five of the AVIATE with Shaesta podcast out now, I’d like to take a moment to share the inspiration behind these meaningful conversations we host with women in our industry. In 2005, I discovered my passion for aviation…
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 pains of life. Adversity is non-discriminatory, affecting all individuals regardless…
In 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…
Women’s participation in entrepreneurship has been steadily increasing, significantly contributing to the global economy. According to a Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) report, women-owned businesses represent about 30% of all businesses globally. This has a significant global economic impact. In the…