"We'll know we've made history when they stop calling us female pilots." - Lola Reed Allen
This week we're flying into the journey of Lola Reed Allen, one of the first female commercial pilots in Canada, who blazed trails in the aviation industry when women made up less than 1% of pilots.
From facing skepticism within her own family (imagine your grandfather telling you you're "taking jobs from men"!) to dealing with passengers who assumed she was a flight attendant, Lola's experiences mirror challenges that many women in leadership positions still encounter today.
In this episode you will learn:
While the percentage of women in leadership positions has improved since Lola's early days (from less than 1% to about 6% in aviation), there's still significant work to be done. Her story reminds us that progress is possible through persistence, courage, and community support.
Connect with Lola:
Email: https://www.lolareidallin.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lola-reid-allin-77662220/
Buy the book: Highway to the sky https://www.amazon.com.au/Highway-Sky-Lola-Reid-Allin/dp/1647428009
Connect with Rochelle:
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-marie-hlw/
Ready to take your leadership journey to the next level? Join the Women in Leadership Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/hlwactiongoup today to connect with like-minded professionals and continue the conversation about building meaningful networks and advancing your career.