AVIATE with Shaesta

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What AI Means for Aviation’s Workforce with Paula Sacks

October 07, 2026

AI is changing how we work, but what does that mean for the people behind aviation? Shaesta Waiz sits down with Paula Sacks, Chief Human Resources Officer at Atlantic Aviation, to explore how AI could reshape the aviation workforce and why human judgment, mentorship, trust and leadership may become even more valuable as technology advances. Paula shares where she sees opportunities for AI, from reducing time-intensive work to supporting frontline operations, while making the case for protec...

Making Room for More: Rethinking What an Aviation Career Can Look Like with Marlis D’Souza

September 30, 2026

What happens when you love aviation, but it isn’t your only passion? Marlis D’Souza built a career as an aerospace engineer and genuinely loved the work. But she was also an artist. In this episode of AVIATE, Shaesta Waiz sits down with Marlis to talk about stepping away from the expected career path, building a life around more than one passion, and discovering that engineering and art weren’t as separate as they seemed. Marlis shares the realities of building a creative business, what he...

Who Gets to Decide? Rethinking Aviation Policy with Samantha Sliney

September 22, 2026

What happens when a policy that looks reasonable on paper doesn’t work in real life? In this episode of AVIATE with Shaesta, I sit down with Samantha Sliney, an attorney, Air Force veteran, current Air National Guard officer, author, and policy advocate, to talk about how lived experience can become a catalyst for meaningful change. Samantha’s advocacy began with a problem she experienced herself: traveling for military duty while breastfeeding and discovering there was no policy to reimbur...

Reignite · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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What is the email for AVIATE with Shaesta?

The publicly listed email for AVIATE with Shaesta: shaesta.waiz@gmail.com.

How many listeners does AVIATE with Shaesta have?

Podseeker estimates AVIATE with Shaesta reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for AVIATE with Shaesta?

AVIATE with Shaesta typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Women with substantial aviation experience or a credible connection to aviation careers, leadership, entrepreneurship, policy, advocacy, professional development, or workforce issues. Guests may be industry practitioners, founders, executives, engineers, pilots, military aviation professionals, or authors with relevant expertise and a compelling personal perspective. Common among recent guests: Leadership or long-term experience in aviation or aerospace; Founding or operating an aviation-related business; Policy advocacy or professional work addressing barriers for women in aviation. Recent guests include Marlis DSouza, Samantha Sliney, and Lisa DeFrees.

How hard is it to get booked on AVIATE with Shaesta?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does AVIATE with Shaesta cover?

Recent episodes cover Transportation, Aviation, Women In Aviation, Aviation Careers, and Private Aviation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.