Episode 53 - Shaesta Waiz
Shaesta Waiz | Breaking Boundaries with Earth Rounder Shaesta Waiz
Breaking Boundaries with Earth Rounder Shaesta Waiz
Join us in this inspiring episode as we chat with aviation lover Shaesta Waiz. Shasta is the youngest woman to solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft. Born in Afghanistan, Shaesta's family sought refuge in the USA when she was just six months old. Despite leaving their beloved homeland, they kept the rich cultural tapestry alive by speaking Pashto at home and eating traditional foods, she learned to keep one foot in her Afghan roots and the other in American culture.
Shaesta's early fascination with the boundless skies, sparked by her very first flight after graduating high school. Feeling the vastness of the world from up above, she embarked on a path that would lead her to become a trailblazer in the aviation industry inspiring children worldwide, encouraging them to dream big in the world of aviation.
Don't miss this riveting episode, where we explore the skies, break barriers, and draw inspiration from the early achievements of Shaesta Waiz, because she’s just getting started.
Links | Dreams Soar | Podcast Aviate with Shaesta | Instagram | LinkedIn | Books I’m Reading: Shoe Dog and Shatter the Sky