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Why Ignoring DEI Is Aviation’s Biggest Safety Risk with Kathryn Creedy

Why Ignoring DEI Is Aviation’s Biggest Safety Risk with Kathryn Creedy

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 In this episode, host Shaesta Waiz speaks with Kathryn Creedy—veteran aviation journalist and advocate for workforce equity—about the rollback of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in aviation and its consequences. Creedy draws on decades of reporting and personal experience to challenge misconceptions about DEI, highlight the business case for inclusion, and explore how cultural resistance, policy rollback, and outdated work rules threaten both profitability and safety. They discuss the power of community among women in aviation, the emerging demands of younger generations for work–life balance, and the imperative for leaders to move beyond lip service to real, systemic change. Chapter Breakdown 00:00 | Intro: The Cost of Ignoring DEI 01:31 | Kathryn’s Background & Advocacy 03:07 | Why DEI Rollbacks Fail 05:13 | Women’s Gains & Pushback 08:09 | What DEI Really Means 10:23 | The Diversity Dividend 12:04 | Culture & Economic Backlash 15:42 | Why So Few Women AMTs? 18:41 | Strength in Community 21:32 | Rethinking Work–Life Balance 24:03 | Next‑Gen Talent Pipelines 26:50 | Safety & Mental Health Reform 29:28 | Leaders: Lip Service vs. Action 33:08 | Closing: A Call to Change Follow ⁠Kathryn Creedy LinkedIn: ⁠Kathryn Creedy⁠ Follow Shaesta Waiz Website:⁠ shaestawaiz.com⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ Shaesta Waiz⁠ Instagram:⁠ @shaesta.waiz⁠ TikTok:⁠ @shaestawaiz⁠ ⁠Shaesta Waiz on YouTube⁠ ⁠YouTube (Aviate Platform)⁠ Production, Distribution, and Marketing By Massif Studio & Production & The Tallawah Group ⁠www.massifsp.com⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ Massif Studio & Production⁠ Website:⁠ www.TallawahWorldwide.com⁠ LinkedIn:⁠ The Tallawah Group⁠ For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email hello@MassifKroo.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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