Mohadese Mirzaee | NexusTalk with Nila (Season 2, Ep07)

Mohadese Mirzaee is known globally as Afghanistan's first female commercial pilot. Her journey is a testament to perseverance, overcoming immense challenges as a woman breaking into this industry for the first time. In this powerful episode of NexusTalk, we sit down with Mohadese Mirzaee to hear the story of a true trailblazer. She takes us through the emotional and logistical hurdles of becoming a pilot, from studying in Canada and working general jobs to finance her training, to persistently negotiating her way into Kam Air's program against every rejection. She recounts the harrowing memories of the day Kabul fell, standing in uniform at the airport as the world around her collapsed, and the remarkable resilience it took to rebuild her career from scratch in Europe. This is a story of grit, courage, and flying high despite the weight of the world. NexusTalk with Nila, produced by HerStory Initiative Society, is hosted by Nila Ibrahimi, Co-Founder of HerStory and the 2024 winner of the International Children’s Peace Prize. The podcast is funded by the KidsRights Foundation. Disclaimer: NexusTalk with Nila is a platform for conversation, not instruction. The views shared by guests are personal and intended to spark reflection. They do not replace professional advice and do not necessarily represent the views of HerStory Initiative Society, its producers, or its affiliates. Learn more about HerStory and read Afghan women’s life stories at: www.herstory-af.org