Leslie Irby's guest appearances

Leslie Irby

Saturday Mornings with Joy Keys

Lee Peeped It!

Rachel Lloyd

Majora Carter

Michael Hyatt

Scott Smith

Ryan Leslie

Arlan Hamilton

Bryan Stevenson

Yara Shahidi

Clint Smith

Jericho Brown

Musa Okwonga

Natasha Rothwell

Kevin Ross

Carl Hart

Esperanza Spalding

OwlTail

Joy Keys

Leslie Irby is a trailblazer, innovator, speaker and avid traveler.Irby hails from East Point, GA. As a 2012 graduate of Fort Valley State University, Leslie was at the starting point of life when she was involved in a car accident in 2013 where multiple fatalities occurred.  Becoming paralyzed, Leslie decided life was worth living, she gave new meaning to “The Phoenix Rises”.Deciding to continue her education, In 2017, Leslie received her Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. She has worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor for state vocational rehabilitation agencies.During  a flight to France, Leslie had the epiphany to finish a Dream started more than 12 years ago: to become a pilot. Thanks to a program called Able Flight, after 7 long weeks of flying day and night at Purdue University, on June 28, 2019, Leslie accomplished her goal and became a licensed sport pilot. She is now historically known as the First African American Female with a disability to receive a pilot license.

Leslie Irby is a trailblazer, innovator, speaker and avid traveler. Irby hails from East Point, GA. As a 2012 graduate of Fort Valley State University, Leslie was at the starting point of life when she was involved in a car accident in 2013 where multiple fatalities occurred.  Becoming paralyzed, Leslie decided life was worth living, she gave new meaning to “The Phoenix Rises”. Deciding to continue her education, In 2017, Leslie received her Masters in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. She has worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor for state vocational rehabilitation agencies. During  a flight to France, Leslie had the epiphany to finish a Dream started more than 12 years ago: to become a pilot. Thanks to a program called Able Flight, after 7 long weeks of flying day and night at Purdue University, on June 28, 2019, Leslie accomplished her goal and became a licensed sport pilot. She is now historically known as the First African American Female with a disability to receive a pilot license.

Joy Keys chats with Able-bodied African American Pilot Leslie Irby

In the second part of the Leslie Irby story, Irby speaks on her sorority sisters, and how they have been a great support system.  Da Topic Queen also joins the conversation to ask some exciting questions.  Irby shares a funny story about miscalculating a cross country trip while in flight school; and how Welch’s fruit snacks became a lifeline in that moment.  Irby proves to be a fearless woman, and she states the sky is not the limit.  As the interview came to a halt, LEEgit couldn’t let Irby go without asking about her modeling days alongside Adriana Lima.  “Never Forget They Peeped It 1st!”--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lee-peeped-it-with-da-topic-queen-podcast/support

In the second part of the Leslie Irby story, Irby speaks on her sorority sisters, and how they have been a great support system.  Da Topic Queen also joins the conversation to ask some exciting questions.  Irby shares a funny story about miscalculating a cross country trip while in flight school; and how Welch’s fruit snacks became a lifeline in that moment.  Irby proves to be a fearless woman, and she states the sky is not the limit.  As the interview came to a halt, LEEgit couldn’t let Irby go without asking about her modeling days alongside Adriana Lima.  “Never Forget They Peeped It 1st!”--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/lee-peeped-it-with-da-topic-queen-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/lee-peeped-it-with-da-topic-queen-podcast/support</a>

Leslie Irby: Part 2

At just 16 years old, Leslie Irby was introduced to the idea of pursuing a career in Aviation.  She set a hefty timeline to accomplish that goal; and today she is the 1st  black woman with a disability to receive a pilot license.  In the 1st part of this interview, you get to learn about Irby’s upbringing, and what sparked her interest in becoming a pilot.  Irby was involved in a life altering car accident, and she shares a mindset that many would be shocked by.  Don’t miss out on the 1st half of this touching interview.  “Never Forget They Peeped It 1st!”--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lee-peeped-it-with-da-topic-queen-podcast/support

At just 16 years old, Leslie Irby was introduced to the idea of pursuing a career in Aviation.  She set a hefty timeline to accomplish that goal; and today she is the 1st  black woman with a disability to receive a pilot license.  In the 1st part of this interview, you get to learn about Irby’s upbringing, and what sparked her interest in becoming a pilot.  Irby was involved in a life altering car accident, and she shares a mindset that many would be shocked by.  Don’t miss out on the 1st half of this touching interview.  “Never Forget They Peeped It 1st!”--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/lee-peeped-it-with-da-topic-queen-podcast/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/lee-peeped-it-with-da-topic-queen-podcast/support</a>

Leslie Irby:Part 1