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41,000 Ft. and Thriving

Virginia Hankinspodcasters.spotify.com
a podcast for those flight attendants (and really anyone else) finding their way in this industry with their many different hats in tow.
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Episodes

Herba Botanicals | EP 2.16

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.

Apr 29, 202548 minSeason 2Ep. 16

Everything’s Figure-Outable | EP 2.15

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.

Apr 08, 20251 hr 6 minSeason 2Ep. 15

Stepping Stones | EP 2.14

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.

Mar 25, 202551 min

Intentions with Chef Ashley | EP 2.13

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.

Feb 18, 202558 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Anything Can Happen | EP 2.12

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.

Feb 04, 202557 minSeason 2Ep. 12

When Fashion meets Flight | EP 2.11

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.

Jan 21, 20251 hr 10 min

Always Room for Growth | EP 2.10

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.

Dec 19, 20241 hr 14 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Where Gritty & Creative Meet | EP 2.9

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.

Dec 03, 20241 hr 5 min

The Honest, Hustle and Humble of Contracting | EP 2.8

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.

Nov 19, 202454 minSeason 2Ep. 8

NBAA with Lori Diep | 2.7

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!

Oct 21, 202436 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Know Your Worth | EP 2.6

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.

Aug 27, 20241 hr 16 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Elevate Retreat X Guest Host Addie Paxton | EP 2.5

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.

Jun 18, 202458 minSeason 2Ep. 1

The Fashion Flyer | EP 2.4

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.

May 21, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Mastering Inflight | EP 2.3

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.

May 08, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Duck Fat is the Nectar of the Gods | EP 2.2

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.

Apr 04, 20241 hr 18 minSeason 2Ep. 2

We're Back! | 2.1

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.

Mar 19, 202434 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Bruehl | EP. 1.24

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.

Nov 21, 202354 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Madison Papp’s Ted Talk | EP 1.23

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.

Nov 02, 20231 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Pulling Rabbits out of Hats | EP 1.21

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!

Oct 05, 20231 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 21

In the Hot Seat & Celebrating 20 | EP 1.20

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.

Sep 26, 20231 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 20

What Happens in Flight Club Stays in Flight Club | EP. 1.19

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.

Sep 12, 20231 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Resilience, Adaptability and a Positive Mindset | EP 1.18

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.

Sep 05, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Always Be Connecting Dots | EP 1.17

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.

Aug 29, 202357 minSeason 1Ep. 17

From Below Deck to In the Clouds | EP 1.15

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.

Aug 15, 20231 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Empathy & Earning | EP 1.13

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.

Aug 08, 20231 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Finding Your Unicorn | EP. 1.12

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.

Jul 11, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Life On the Road | EP. 1.11

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.

Jun 27, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Works in Progress with Nia Moore | EP 1.10

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!

Jun 20, 202356 minSeason 1Ep. 10
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