Episode 8: “Cleared for Takeoff: Captain Damar Walker’s Journey Through Faith, Flight & Breaking Barriers”

In this powerful episode of The Monie Podcast, I sit down with Captain Damar Walker—one of the few Black pilots in Canada and a true trailblazer in the aviation industry. From growing up as a pastor’s son in Mississauga to navigating the skies as a commercial pilot with Air Canada Rouge, Damar shares the highs, lows, and lessons that shaped his incredible journey.

We talk about:

• His unique upbringing in a faith-filled household

• The challenges of being a Black man in a white-dominated industry

• The pressure of representation and the isolation that often comes with it

• An unforgettable emergency landing in Bermuda

• His favorite travel destinations and flying rituals

• How he manages mental and emotional health in a high-pressure career

• And why mentorship through the Urban Pilots Network matters more than ever

Damar’s story is one of purpose, resilience, and divine alignment. Whether you’ve ever doubted your place in the room or questioned if your dreams were too big, this conversation is here to remind you: You were built for this.

Good things are coming.