Communicate
The written word – published works
The spoken word – videos
“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.”
HIGHWAY to the SKY: An Aviator’s Journey
CBC MEDIA INTERVIEWS I am astonished, delighted, and deeply grateful for the media interest regarding my memoir, Highway to the Sky, and women in aviation. My book transcends genres, blends personal challenges with professional aspirations and is a mix of aviation...
WOMEN in AVIATION International Women’s Day 2022
SANDY BARNES, Host of IN THE SPOTLIGHT, live at CFB Trenton National Airforce Museum of Canada Join Sandy Barnes live at the NATIONAL AIRFORCE MUSEUM OF CANADA, CFB Trenton, for COGECO TV's IN THE SPOTLIGHT. This month's episode...
New Track Scholarship 99s
The East Canada Section 99s is pleased to offer the New Track Scholarship to a determined, goal-oriented member of the East Canada Section pursuing a career in commercial aviation. The scholarship, which may be awarded annually, will provide one award of $1000 for...
You can’t be what you can’t see: Inspiring others
Lola Reid Allin's presentation [about women in aviation and other non-traditional occupations] impacted me in a way that made me want to go for things I feel passionate about. She explained how she really wanted to be a pilot when she was a young woman but not many...
I heard a RUMOUR the other day…
Stay tuned for my memoir AGAINST THE WIND. Fleetwood Mac's haunting lyrics first reached into my soul four decades ago when I was married to an alcoholic filled with joie de vivre & anger. In 1978, marriage provided FINANCIAL...
Let’s GO! Vietnam! Suggested books & movies to prepare for YOUR VietNam adventure…
Thanks so much to everyone who attended my TRAVELOGUE PowerPoint, VietNam: The Dragon Reunited, last night…a great turnout despite COVID & pre-registration requirements. Movies...
Trek the Akshayuk Pass
Glacier Lake, Akshayuk Pass, Looking toward Mount Asgard Join us on Monday, September 20th, 2021 for Trek the Akshayuk Pass, Lola Reid Allin's personally-narrated, photographic chronicle of her challenging 10-day, 98-km trek through snow-covered mountain passes and...
Published Work
A visit to Kathmandu
Grapevine Magazine, Spring 2024, pp. 70-73.
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Women in Aviation
Grapevine Magazine (Pp. 26-29, Fall 2023)
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Women in Aviation
Skies Magazine (5-part article, Sept 14-18, 2020)
Notes from the field
Realities of the profession
Landmark cases
The facts, ma’am, just the facts
Hope on the horizon
The Ancient Maya: End of a Cycle, Rebirth of the Spirit
Infinity Magazine Winter 2012
Gear UP! and GO! Verge Magazine: Travel with Purpose (Storyboard Contest May 16, 2011)
Cultural awareness or…”How-To” Homestay
Verge Magazine (Storyboard Contest April, 2011)
The Slow Travel Movement
Verge Magazine (Storyboard Contest March 28, 2011)
Go—get lost!: The perils and possibilities
Verge Magazine (Storyboard Contest March 7, 2011)
“Do you like to sleep alone?”
The Globe & Mail (Nov 8, 2008)
The Cult of Maximon
Mundo Maya, Year 7, No. 20 (1998)
Modern Maya Religious Beliefs
Mexican Board of Tourism (1996)
Valeria’s Story (article & photographs)
Mundo Maya, Year 5, No.10 (1996)
The Written Word About Lola
Videos
Lola Reid Allin is a dynamic, engaging, and experienced educator and passionate speaker who tailors each presentation to the group in front of her.
She loves sharing her travel adventures spiced with personal anecdotes and insider tips via PowerPoint photographs and maps.
As a professional pilot, Lola encountered opposition to her non-traditional career choice. Now. she acts as a role model for girls and young women —you can’t be what you can’t see— and enjoys speaking to children and adults about the lesser-known achievements of women in aviation history.
Since her presentation uses power point, Lola will bring her laptop, but requires that the school/organization provide a projector, smart board, or screen, and a microphone (dependant upon audience size).
Each presentation is approximately 1 hour, including time allowed for audience Q&A.