Virginia Hankins

41,000 Ft. and Thriving

Leisure EN ↓ 45 episodes

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

Author

Virginia Hankins

Category

Leisure

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Latest episode

Feb 24, 2026

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Episodes

Resilience, Adaptability and a Positive Mindset | EP 1.18 05.09.2023

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.

Always Be Connecting Dots | EP 1.17 29.08.2023

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 Glamorous Flight Attendant Life | EP. 1.16 22.08.2023

Meet Macall Smith, a good personal friend, commercial flight attendant, chef and now private flight attendant.

From Below Deck to In the Clouds | EP 1.15 15.08.2023

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.

Mini Episode—an Honest Conversation | EP 1.14 10.08.2023

An honest conversation about life on the road while life is still happening back at home.

Empathy & Earning | EP 1.13 08.08.2023

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.

Finding Your Unicorn | EP. 1.12 11.07.2023

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" ac...

Life On the Road | EP. 1.11 27.06.2023

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.

Works in Progress with Nia Moore | EP 1.10 20.06.2023

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!

Caileur + Travel Skin Care | EP 1.9 13.06.2023

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.

The Deli Inflight | EP 1.8 30.05.2023

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.

The Inflight Service Of It All | EP 1.7 23.05.2023

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.

Three Drink Rule | EP 1.6 16.05.2023

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 pilo...

Flirting with the Line | EP 1.5 09.05.2023

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...

Menu Planning in Sonoma | EP. 1.4 02.05.2023

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.

Post Traumatic Growth | EP 1.3 25.04.2023

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.

Favorite Things Fridays with FlightTastings | EP 1.2 18.04.2023

@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.

Oscar November Echo | Ep. 1.1 11.04.2023

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?

Welcome Aboard! 11.04.2023

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!

41,000 Ft. and Thriving Teaser Trailer 04.04.2023

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