S2 Ep 07: Captain Gabrielle Harding: Claiming Space in the Sky and in Style

Captain Gabrielle Harding is a Boeing 737 Captain and Line Check Pilot for United Airlines—the first Black woman to hold that title on United’s Boeing fleet. A Hampton University graduate and the only Black woman flying commercially from an HBCU pilot program, she’s a true trailblazer in aviation.Captain Gabrielle Harding isn’t just breaking barriers in aviation—she’s rewriting the narrative around what leadership, presence, and femininity can look like at high altitudes. In this episode, we talk about her journey as a Black woman in a male-dominated field, the power of staying visible, and how style plays a role in commanding space. From walking with lions to soaring through the skies, Gabrielle shares what it means to lead with intention, dress with impact, and fully embrace who you are—no matter the altitude.