41,000 Ft. and Thriving

As a private flight attendant we are always striving to be our best and give our best; sometimes that means seeing a need and creating a solution. For Autumn, private flight attendant of 7 years, that meant collecting the luxury scents that surrounded her and creating Herba Botanicals. By taking a passion for exploration and giving it a definition in the form of scents that she found in her travels she had created a collection of luxury perfumes, room sprays and more.

Introducing Chef Deb Founder of Savor in Dallas, TX. With over 20 years of experience and now flourishing into private aviation catering, as well as culinary coaching. Deb shares her story and discusses the tricks and secrets of the trade.

Come join myself and Miss Kate Beaton for a conversation in my own living room. An earnest conversation of the winding roads of our careers in corporate aviation.

Come enjoy a conversation with myself and Chef Ashley Olson—Head Chef and owner of Southern with a French Twist. In our conversation, Chef Ashley shares her passion for not only food and culinary creations but her devout drive to proved the best hospitality to her clients. We share an intentional conversation about drive and constantly chasing growth.

Met Rehina Lee, mother, flight attendant, safety instructor and an incredible human. I got the opportunity to sit down and hear Rehina's beautiful and inspiring story.

Meet Kirsten Berger, a woman of many talents and a background that has helped her become successful in this industry. We take a deep dive into to Kirsten's history and how those key moments led to her becoming the fashionable corporate flight attendant she is today.

In this episode with guest Scott Arnold, who has 36 years of experience in aviation, we discuss the importance of safety, training and the ability to always be growing and building community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Sit down with myself and Kelley Lokensgard to talk about the many jobs that can lead to becoming a corporate flight attendant and the skills that you learn once you get there. With a unique and eclectic background and fine attention to detail, Kelley shares the chance she was given to join our community. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Come sit with me and Mishelle Nickerson, a Seattle based corporate flight attendant that has worked her way in from the very start to where she is now, a successful and flourishing contract flight attendant. Mishelle shares her expertise and knowledge on how she came to be in the industry and tips, tricks and traits that helped get her to where she is now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Join myself and Lori Diep, CEO of Euler, talk all things NBAA 2024, including a few events you don't want to miss.Come see us at Booth #3975! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

We have the amazing miss Karin (aka, @FlightTastings) back for a second round of shedding wisdom upon us all. Her and I dive into the hot topic of salary, compensation and what everything in between the lines equates to. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

In this episode we have guest host Addie Paxton, back for her second time interview not only Virginia but also Holly Schroeder about their upcoming endeavor; Elevate. Listen along about how Elevate came to be and all the questions surrounding Elevate as they unfold in this weeks podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Meet Abbi--what hasn't she done? From being a professional dancer for 11 years, working at a juice shop, and both commercial and business aviation. Now, as a leader in corporate aviation, she also has become a professional stylist and has mixed both loves and is ready to walk a runway out of her carry on. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Meet Alvin Schultz. Alvin has done it all; starting in the corporate world then off to chasing his culinary dreams on Masterchef Season 2 which lead him somehow into the whirlwind life as a Private Flight Attendant and Onboard Chef. Listen to the whole journey and all it's come to be now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Meet Adrian Melac. A hospitality and restaurant expert, manager of food and beverage and now a gorgeous Monterey restaurant. Self, and friend, proclaimed foodie and wine expert. Enjoy a light hearted conversation about all things food, hospitality and the things that make a dining experience unique. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Welcome back to Season 2! We made it through a whole season and are so excited to dive into new adventures, stories, and lessons. A recap of the last few months and what's to come in Season 2. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Meet Griffin Bruehl, who is like a celebrity to me. I heard about Griffin when I first discovered private aviation, and he was immediately known to me as one of the people in our industry that were absolutely crushing it. Listen to us talk about finding (and making) your way in and out of this industry and utilizing skills that we get the opportunity to harness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Meet Madison Papp—chef extraordinaire, corporate flight attendant, aspiring sommelier, and actual living nomad. Join us for a refreshing perspective on all things work, culinary and flying. And walk away having learned as I did in this conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

This week it's just a check in on "Life on the Road" with me, myself and I. Come join me to talk about my most recent trip that has me on the road for 21 days and what that looks like. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Meet Sara Potts, in the industry 18+ years--and as a lot of us, she stumbled into it and has fallen in love with it. She focuses on safety, throwing elaborate parties onboard, being one of the most organized and efficient people I know as well as has a habit of pulling rabbits out of hats; not to mention she does it all while also being a mom of two! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Welcome back Miss Lacey Sperber who expertly hosts this episode, where the tables are turned and I am the one being interviewed. To celebrate 20 whole episodes of 41,000 ft. and Thriving, we took some time to answer questions from the listeners. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Meet Sara L.L; someone that's always thinking forward to what's next and how to get there. Sara is a private flight attendant of many years, marketing officianado and Rose expert. Listen to us discuss the throws of being in corporate aviation, contracting and transitioning out into a new field and chapter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Meet Holly Schroeder; flight attendant extraordinaire for two decades, self taught cook onboard and acronym pro. Holly has such a positive outlook and perspective in our industry and shares just how to navigate this crazy industry of ours. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

If you haven't heard the name Jamie Gibson in our industry...well that's highly unlikely. Jamie is the founder of Flightess an online flight attendant community and mentorship program. Her Instagram is full of highly useful tips, tricks and recipes to make inflight. She is an advocate for all of us to be FOR one another and with one another as a team in this industry. On top of that she is the most genuine and kind human, so take a listen and really soak up her vast wisdom. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Meet Macall Smith, a good personal friend, commercial flight attendant, chef and now private flight attendant. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Join me and miss Grace Dvornik talk about getting into the world of private aviation with a background as a deckhand and private chef on yachts. Talk all things cheffing and yachting and all things in between with us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

An honest conversation about life on the road while life is still happening back at home. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Meet Jackee Aguila. Where do I start with Jackee? She is absolutely incredible. She has worked HARD to get to where she is and is so absolutely incredible at what she does and does it with an empathetic heart that pours into everyone around her. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Come join us this week for an open and honest conversation about how to find work life balance and how to handle the high stress criticisms that come with our demanding roles as flight attendants. Carli Kline joins me for a conversation on her journey in this industry, letting go of feedback and learning from it, as well as just encourages all of us to keep searching for our "unicorn" account. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

On this weeks episode we talk with Megan Volpe, pilot of ten years, aviation enthusiast, 75 Hard survivor (and thriver) and Rent the Runway genius. We talk about how to maintain lifestyle habits on the road and what you can do to improve healthy building habits with our lifestyles. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

On todays episode I got to sit down with Nia Moore, flight attendant, food enthusiast, chef onboard and always learning more about herself and the industry. Jump into all things growth and aviation with us! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

On this episode of The 41,000 FT Podcast, I talk with Mary Ann Taylor, the founder of luxury travel size company, Caileur @caileur. It was such a fun experience to chat about her skincare tips flying in the air + how you can bring your skincare routine on the road. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Michelle Hastie joins me to talk all things private catering and the process it took transitioning from a private flight attendant to a full blown private aviation caterer, The Deli Inflight. From the idea, to starting the company, to 2am wake up calls and 8 hour drives to complete orders. This UK based caterer does it all and puts thought into every aspect, down to the each label and package. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

This weeks episode brings a dear friend of mine and the person that helped get me the start in my private career, Lacey. She is Director of Inflight Services, runs a mean stock room, flight attendant and my favorite cocktail partner in happy hour. Join us in swapping stories, talking a bit of all things inflight services, and reminisce of both our beginnings. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

On this weeks episode we have guest Claire Schindler, a corporate aviation pilot, Amelia Earhart buff and creator of "the three drink rule". Claire sheds some light on her path in corporate aviation, which started at a young age, and what she's learned along the way and how to navigate and create a voice for yourself. Listen along to hear her story and how she became the amazing pilot she is today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

A look into a sensitive and important topic in any career and industry, but a focus on the stress and mental health toll in private aviation. Guest, Kate Carruth, who has been outspoken and honest in the eyes of social media, comes forward to talk about her experiences with mental health and burnout on the road and what has worked for her. An open and honest conversation about the tolls that this job, and any, can add up and take a tax on your personal well being. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Chef and Flight Attendant Lauren Smith joins us to chat about how to create an onboard menu for any occasion, season and anything in between. She sheds light on menu planning, techniques and even grocery store tactics in this episode we recorded on the road on the Sonoma Coast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Guest Kelley Johnson helps me navigate Sexual Assault Awareness Month as we both share our experiences with sexual assault and focus on finding healing, the thoughts, struggles and trials you go through in the post trauma and the post traumatic "glow" that we hope everyone reaches. Join us in a delicate, open and honest conversation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

@FlightTastings has been in the private aviation game for 25+ years, she brings poise, safety, culinary brilliance and so much more to the job. She is a gem inside and out and is here to get out of her comfort zone and chat all things aviation related. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Guest co-host Addie, aka my older sister, gets to ask all the burning questions (or at least some!) about private aviation and how I got here. Just an easy introduction into who I am and who will be hosting the podcast. Let's ease into this shall we? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Hey there and welcome to 41,000 ft. and Thriving! A podcast with a peak into the life as a private flight attendant and unveiling the happenings on the road. I want to dive deeper into the world of aviation and explore the many hats that we where as flight crew. Join along with me and see all that we can do! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support

Coming soon folks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/41000ftandthriving/support