
Galley Talk | EP 3.4
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.
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Hosted by Virginia Hankins · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 45 episodes
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a podcast for those flight attendants (and really anyone else) finding their way in this industry with their many different hats in tow.
Virginia Hankins hosts 41,000 Ft. and Thriving, a leisure show with 45 episodes published.

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.
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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
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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.
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A long awaited hello and welcome back to 41,000 ft. and Thriving. Let’s catch up!
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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 th
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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 se
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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.
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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
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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.
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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 fashio
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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.
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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 fi
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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 sha
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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!
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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.
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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
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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 profession
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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 O
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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 a
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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.
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