6: The Power of Remaining a Student: Aviation, Bodybuilding, and High Performance | Kait Shaffery

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with airline First Officer and OCB bikini competitor Kait Shaffery to discuss her journey through aviation and fitness. From growing up in a small Arizona town and discovering aviation through her mother’s career as a flight attendant, to earning a seat at a major airline, as well as stepping on a bodybuilding stage, Kait shares the lessons, challenges, and mindset shifts that have helped her succeed.The conversation dives into flight training, instructing, navigating the uncertainty of the COVID-era airline industry, the value of networking and interview preparation, and what it takes to build a successful aviation career. Kait also shares her experience balancing airline life with bodybuilding prep, proving that discipline, planning, and consistency can make even the most ambitious goals achievable.FOLLOW:IG: instagram.com/beentoddYT: youtube.com/@beentoddKait's IG: instagram.com/kaitshaff