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Flying Past Barriers: Celebrating Women’s History Month With America’s First Black Woman Combat Pilot Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour
Manage episode 357234998 series 1331844
Guest: Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
As part of our observance of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we wanted to hear from someone who has played a substantial role in that history.
Meet Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour, America’s first Black woman combat pilot. That’s a big first for aviation, but it isn’t the only first in her exciting, groundbreaking story.
FlyGirl joins host Morgan Beard in the HR Break Room®, to discuss her gutsy, trailblazing path from the Nashville Police Department to two tours in Iraq and beyond.
In this candid conversation, FlyGirl touches on:
- overcoming the obstacles of gender equity in the workplace
- breaking through old fears and paradigms
- holding business leaders accountable for diversity and inclusion efforts
144 episodes
Manage episode 357234998 series 1331844
Guest: Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour
As part of our observance of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we wanted to hear from someone who has played a substantial role in that history.
Meet Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour, America’s first Black woman combat pilot. That’s a big first for aviation, but it isn’t the only first in her exciting, groundbreaking story.
FlyGirl joins host Morgan Beard in the HR Break Room®, to discuss her gutsy, trailblazing path from the Nashville Police Department to two tours in Iraq and beyond.
In this candid conversation, FlyGirl touches on:
- overcoming the obstacles of gender equity in the workplace
- breaking through old fears and paradigms
- holding business leaders accountable for diversity and inclusion efforts
144 episodes
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