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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of In The ARENA, Bakhita Almheiri joins me to discuss her journey becoming one of the first Emirati female pilots. Since becoming a pilot at 20 years old, Bakhita has had an interesting journey of overcoming challenges and has expanded her expertise to entrepreneurship and public speaking.
Key podcast topics:
The importance of reflection
Misconceptions of the Middle East
Self-development
Bakhita’s biography:
Bakhita lost her father at the age of 10 years old and due to her mother working two jobs, she took on a role as a parent in her home. When it came time for her to get a higher education, she had multiple options available to her and after realizing there was a lack of females in the aviation industry, she decided to be the change.
Bakhita became a pilot at the age of 20 years old and has been flying for the past 10 years. While she continues to fuel her love for aviation, she is also a successful entrepreneur and public speaking.
Podcast highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Everybody has a story
03:46 The importance of reflection and spending time alone
11:22 Finding a partner as a strong woman
15:35 Becoming the first Emirati Female Pilot
25:45 “You are the only person that will you’ll spend the rest of your life with”
30:22 Being a pilot
49:27 Everything has a consequence but you have a choice
54:20 Bakhita’s businesses
1:02:15 Harvester Coffee Company
1:06:57 Animals and flying
1:10:35 The secret behind Emirates Success
1:14:13 Misconceptions of the Middle East
1:17:44 Events
1:21:37 The future of Bakhita and dealing with anxious passengers
1:25:52 “Everything happens for a reason”
1:30:54 Best moments flying
1:33:43 Feminism and hope for the future
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Key podcast topics:
The importance of reflection
Misconceptions of the Middle East
Self-development
Bakhita’s biography:
Bakhita lost her father at the age of 10 years old and due to her mother working two jobs, she took on a role as a parent in her home. When it came time for her to get a higher education, she had multiple options available to her and after realizing there was a lack of females in the aviation industry, she decided to be the change.
Bakhita became a pilot at the age of 20 years old and has been flying for the past 10 years. While she continues to fuel her love for aviation, she is also a successful entrepreneur and public speaking.
Podcast highlights:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Everybody has a story
03:46 The importance of reflection and spending time alone
11:22 Finding a partner as a strong woman
15:35 Becoming the first Emirati Female Pilot
25:45 “You are the only person that will you’ll spend the rest of your life with”
30:22 Being a pilot
49:27 Everything has a consequence but you have a choice
54:20 Bakhita’s businesses
1:02:15 Harvester Coffee Company
1:06:57 Animals and flying
1:10:35 The secret behind Emirates Success
1:14:13 Misconceptions of the Middle East
1:17:44 Events
1:21:37 The future of Bakhita and dealing with anxious passengers
1:25:52 “Everything happens for a reason”
1:30:54 Best moments flying
1:33:43 Feminism and hope for the future
Stay Connected: For more enlightening interviews featuring Gladiators and titans of the industry, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube Channel. You can also connect with me on the following social platforms:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dariushsoudiofficial/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dariushsoudi
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dariushspeaks
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dariushsoudiofficial
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DariushSoudiOfficial
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariushsoudi/
Website: https://dariushsoudi.com
Gladiator Mastery: https://gladiatorsmastery.com
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