41,000 ft. and thriving by Virginia Hankins
Welcome to a new segment here on 41,000 ft. and Thriving! Kelley and I will be diving into the pre, during and after planning of executing a stellar menu at 41,000 feet and all that's involved.
Join myself and Sequoia Leopold, a CFA for the last 2 years, and commercial flight attendant since 2022 prior to entering the private world. For Sequoia this has been a second venture after 18 years of owning and running a beauty studio. We talk about all the nuances and idiosyncrasies of coming from a different world into a vastly new one.
Join myself and Kelley Lokensgard, a returning guest, for the peaks and valleys of this last year and some of the sacrifices we make as CFA’s.
A long awaited hello and welcome back to 41,000 ft. and Thriving. Let’s catch up!
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.
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.
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.
Join myself and Lori Diep, CEO of Euler, talk all things NBAA 2024, including a few events you don’t want to miss.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An episode of Life on the Road with Virginia. A story from Brazil.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
@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.
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!
