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WHAT MAKES OUR HEARTS SING?
Beth’s story will capture the hearts of any audience
Habitat for Aviation brings a powerful, hopeful story to every room we enter—one that blends real work, real people, and real possibility. We speak about learning by doing, building cultures of belonging, and what becomes possible when people are trusted with meaningful work.
A personal story anchored in courage
Our talks often weave together founder Beth White’s personal journey of finding what makes her heart sing—and how her ten-month battle with breast cancer clarified her “why.” In the dark nights of treatment, she held onto the idea of building something worth living for: a place where young people and adults learn side by side, grow confidence through skill, and discover pathways into aviation and the trades. That story—anchored in courage, purpose, and community—meets audiences where they are and invites them into what comes next.
Inspiring new ways of thinking
We speak to inspire, motivate, and open new ways of thinking about education, workforce, leadership, and culture. Whether we’re addressing lifelong learning groups, women in banking and finance, educators, employers, or cross-sector audiences, we bring a message that is deeply human and broadly relevant—and we leave people energized, reflective, and ready to act.
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WHAT WE SPEAK ABOUT
Our multigenerational group explores:
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Learning through real work—and why it changes lives
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Building cultures where people feel welcome enough to try
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Expanding who belongs in technical and leadership spaces
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Workforce development that strengthens both people and industry
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What aviation can teach us about mentorship, courage, and purpose
WHO WE SPEAK TO
We’ve shared our story with:
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Lifelong learning and community groups
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Financial institutions and women’s leadership networks
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Educators, schools, and professional learning communities
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Employers and cross-sector convenings
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Conferences focused on workforce, equity, and innovation
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Aviation groups (e.g. the Retired Air Force Association, Ninety-Nines, etc.)
LET’S TALK
We welcome speaking invitations and are happy to discuss format, audience, and goals. If you’re interested in inviting Habitat for Aviation to speak, please reach out—we’d love to learn about your people and your purpose.

