Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stephanie Chung.

A trailblazer in private aviation and author of Ally Leadership: How to Lead People Who Are Not Like You.

✈️ Key Topics Discussed 1. Stephanie Chung’s Career Journey

Started as a baggage handler.
Rose to become President of JetSuite and Chief Growth Officer at Wheels Up.
One of the few African American women to lead in private aviation.

2. Understanding Private Aviation

Private jets offer flexibility and convenience—you fly on your schedule.
Access to 5,000+ airports vs. 500 for commercial airlines.
Used not just by celebrities, but also high-net-worth individuals and for humanitarian missions.

3. Ally Leadership Philosophy

Today’s workforce includes six generations, diverse ethnicities, genders, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Leadership must evolve to meet people where they are.
The book emphasizes inclusive leadership beyond race and gender.

4. Leadership Lessons

Importance of human connection and empathy.
Knowing your team beyond their job titles—understanding their lives and motivations.
Listening is as important as speaking.

5. Generational Differences in the Workplace

Millennials and Gen Z value work-life balance and flexibility.
Older generations often driven by fear of being replaced or missing opportunities.
Leaders must bridge these gaps with understanding and adaptability.

6. The Role of Fear

💬 Memorable Quotes

“You don’t have to be a celebrity to fly private. Most people who do, you’ve never heard of.”
“Ally leadership is not just about race or gender—it’s about everyone.”
“If it’s a problem with millennials, we raised them. Look in the mirror.”
“The differentiator isn’t just your product—it’s the human connection.”
“Decisions are made by people who look left, right, and forward—never behind. Stay in their line of sight.”

#BEST

#SHMS

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.