💼 In this powerhouse episode of LD Aviation Podcast, host Lindsay Dyer sits down with the dynamic mother-daughter duo Paula & Amanda Kraft, the women behind Tastefully Yours Catering, Airware, and DaVinci In-Flight Training Institute.

✈️ From starting in aviation catering by accident to becoming leaders in training, innovation, and sustainability — this episode uncovers how passion, resilience, and family values built a multi-business aviation empire.

🎯 Key Moments You’ll Hear About:

Starting an aviation catering business in the 1980s

How Airware solved problems for aviation kitchens across the US

Launching DaVinci Training to elevate flight attendant standards

Real talk on glass ceilings, mentorship, and aviation culture

Building businesses that balance family, service, and legacy

Future plans: DaVinci's new Sarasota location & global sustainability movement

🚀 Whether you're in aviation, entrepreneurship, or want to hear a real story of building a legacy with heart — don’t miss this one.

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⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters

00:00 – Welcome to LD Aviation Podcast

01:10 – Meet Paula & Amanda Kraft

03:00 – The Accidental Start in Aviation Catering

06:00 – Amanda’s Journey from Vet School to Aviation

09:00 – Business Education Meets Aviation Innovation

12:00 – The Family Culture That Became Their Brand

16:00 – Why Travel Changed Their Business Perspective

20:00 – Breaking the “Glass Ceiling” in Aviation

24:00 – Creating Airware: Solving Aviation Catering Challenges

28:30 – The Shift Toward Sustainability in Private Aviation

33:00 – Better Earth & Global Aviation Recycling

35:00 – Launching DaVinci In-Flight Training Institute

40:00 – Pop-the-Vest: Why Hands-On Emergency Training Matters

45:00 – Crazy Real-World Flight Scenarios (Poop, Pets & Passengers!)

48:00 – From Culinary to CPR: Flight Attendant Training That Works

52:00 – Why Their Training Is Montessori-Style & Memorable

56:00 – Building a Legacy: Passion, Mentorship & Raising Standards

01:02:00 – Advice for Women & Families in Aviation Business

01:07:00 – Final Reflections: Passion Makes It Possible

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