I had the pleasure of speaking with new CFA Nichole! She discusses her challenges of being a mother to young children and a CFA. She talks about intense training and imposter syndrome; postpartum depression; and what drove her to contracting. What is it like to be away for Christmas and hardly see your kids? How did she get her first job THREE DAYS after training?! Learn Nichole’s insightful and heartfelt tips and tricks to being a winning CFA! ‼️WARNING: We discuss postpartum depression. WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CFA JOURNEY: 💦 Analemma Water Wand - at checkout, use the discount code IBDCIRSHealing for 10% off! 📕 Buy my CFA E-BOOK  ✈️ CFA Strategy Session 💰 DONATE HERE 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I discuss the differences between the now popular Jet Card and fractional ownership in charter flying! WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CFA JOURNEY: 💦 Analemma Water Wand - at checkout, use the discount code IBDCIRSHealing for 10% off! 📕 Buy my CFA E-BOOK  ✈️ CFA Strategy Session 💰 DONATE HERE 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

What do you do as an interviewee… when a CFA interviewer asks a confusing question and you don’t have time for clarification? I give you three examples of how to handle the situation, including a revisit to the tattoo sleeve debate. WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CFA JOURNEY: 💦 Analemma Water Wand - at checkout, use the discount code IBDCIRSHealing for 10% off! 📕 Buy my CFA E-BOOK  ✈️ CFA Strategy Session 💰 DONATE HERE 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I’m excited to introduce my (intermittent) CFA Health & Wellness series! Today I’m discussing how to stay hydrated on private jets. Hydration is key to staying healthy and giving your best as a CFA. Learn about tips and products to keep you hydrated and happy! 🛡️ LifeSpa GUT GUARD Probiotics Affiliate Link HERE (Discount code: JenniferC at checkout when spending $50 or more for a one-time purchase) WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CFA JOURNEY: 💦 Analemma Water Wand - at checkout, use the discount code IBDCIRSHealing for 10% off! 📕 Buy my CFA E-BOOK  ✈️ CFA Strategy Session 💰 DONATE HERE 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I’m not dropping an episode on this Friday Sep 6, 2024. I’ll be back with a new episode on Friday Sept 20, 2024. Thank you for understanding. Happy Flying! ✈️  WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CFA JOURNEY: 💦 Analemma Water Wand - at checkout, use the discount code IBDCIRSHealing for 10% off! 📕 Read my CFA E-BOOK  ✈️ Book a CFA Strategy Session 💰 DONATE HERE 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

Learn about the heroic CFA who NBAA will honor in October; and I discuss the Kardashians’ private jet delay to Aspen. What is the reality of this situation and scene; how did the CFA perform; and what would I tweak a bit if I was the CFA? WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CFA JOURNEY: 💦 Analemma Water Wand - at checkout, use the discount code IBDCIRSHealing for 10% off! 📕 Buy my CFA E-BOOK  💰 DONATE HERE 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

Even after I’m not flying anymore, I have these 6 habits from being a CFA that I can’t shake! Listen and learn your future ;) WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CFA JOURNEY: 💦 Analemma Water Wand - at checkout, use the discount code IBDCIRSHealing for 10% off! 📕 Buy my CFA E-BOOK  💰 DONATE HERE 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I discuss who Aaliyah was and her unfortunate connection to a famous convicted felon; the details of her plane crash on August 25, 2001; and what we can learn as CFAs from this horrific tragedy. WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CFA JOURNEY: 💦 Analemma Water Wand - at checkout, use the discount code IBDCIRSHealing for 10% off! 📕 Buy my CFA E-BOOK  💰 DONATE HERE 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I discuss how I took time off from being a CFA in 2017; the major mistakes I made in doing so and what you can learn from them; and why halting your career for personal reasons can have stressful consequences. WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR CFA JOURNEY: 💦 Analemma Water Wand - at checkout, use the discount code IBDCIRSHealing for 10% off! 📕 Buy my CFA E-BOOK  💰 DONATE HERE 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I discuss my tour of the G700 and the HIGHLY unprofessional CFA incident that occurred in the FBO. Plus, I reveal the new bed making mandate that’s a pain in the butt for all CFAs! WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA E-BOOK 📕  👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I discuss the fatal JFK Jr. plane crash on July 16, 1999.  What were the many reasons that he crashed on that fateful night; what is the Swiss Cheese Model in aviation and how does it apply; and what major lesson can we take away from this tragic event as CFAs? WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA E-BOOK 📕  👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

Director of Aviation Tom is back! Our guest host discusses his two emergency landings and how FAs should handle them; how the industry is doing four years after the big shut down; and his advice for the Brangelina private jet incident from episode 80. WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

This is the third CFA Behind The Scenes! I discuss how I effed up BIG TIME on one trip; why I pissed off a dispatcher and had a director of aviation talking to; the lessons you can learn from my screw-ups…and most importantly, the sandwiches! 🥪  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

What happened in the private jet incident between Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt that occurred in 2016 and was exposed to the media in 2022? I break down the event, including what I find to be exaggerated or perhaps false, and discuss how to handle an unruly Brad Pitt! WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

What is a “litigious CFA”? Learn why trying to pull scams in corporate aviation isn’t a good idea; what false harassment claims look like; and my five tips on weeding out toxic people and hiring the best CFAs! WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

How will the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 affect air travel and private jets? Then I discuss the various details and scenarios of P. Diddy finding out the news of his home raids on his private jet. What factors could play into safety issues, and how would you handle such a tricky situation with an alleged volatile personality? WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

My guest host is Steffany Kisling—a top CFA and owner and founder of SkyAngels and SKYAcademy, which trains CFAs and guides them to successful careers. Learn how Steffany got started in the industry; how SKYAcademy fills a major void in the training industry and its curriculum; and why being a go-getter is a MUST for all CFAs!  👉🏼 Follow @SkyAngels 👼 FlySkyAngels.com WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

How can we eliminate the outdated notion of corporate flight attendants competing against one another? I discuss an eye-opening book called “10x Is Easier Than 2x.” I detail three concepts from the book that will help you; how you can change your mindset from competitive to “rare”; and how you can set a 10x strategy for your CFA career! WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

My guest host is Havy Lam, a new and successful corporate flight attendant…and on-board chef! Learn about Havy’s insane first flight; how she manages cooking and serving for a full plane of passengers; and how she was able to get her first job so quickly.  👉🏼 Follow Havy’s FA journey @HavyLam WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I dropped this timely, bonus ep to discuss the REAL story behind Taylor Swift’s private jet use. I reveal a 🔥 HOT TAKE on why Taylor’s mistakenly being blamed for her “exorbitant” flying schedule; why Jack Sweeney should be shaking in his boots—and NOT because of Taylor’s cease-and-desist letter; and my 3 predictions for this T-Swift jet drama for 2024! WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

Welcome to my first CFA BTS where I look back at an actual trip sheet and discuss a trip’s most entertaining, informative, and brutal honest moments in which you can learn! In this episode, I discuss a crew dinner in the Bahamas that created a nightmare aftermath. How did I deal with this bizarre pay or not-to-pay situation; who do you think was to blame; and how would you have handled it?  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I discuss the highlights of this podcast in 2023, and the fun change I’m making going forward in 2024l! Thank you so much for listening and supporting me and this podcast. I appreciate all of you. Happy New Year!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

Maria C Palmer, co-author of the Amazon-bestselling culinary memoir On The Rocks, joins me to discuss: how does upscale hospitality on the ground translate to in the air; her flight attendant mother’s advice for all of us; and her book that’s outselling Kitchen Confidential and Stanley Tucci’s Taste! Join us for a fun, holiday convo!  📺 WATCH ON YOUTUBE HERE Follow Maria @joeconstanzoprimadonna & BUY HER BOOK! WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!  

In part 2 of the Flight Attendant Burnout series, if you’re burned out, but you still want to keep your job…how do you approach your supervisor? Learn the best negotiation strategies, and also stop the pervasive negative mindset that’s pitting female FAs against one another.  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I analyze the private jet scenario in the TV show Billions, season 7, episode 4: Hurricane Rosie. Is this scenario true to life? If you were the CFA on this private jet, how would you handle this shocking situation?  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I discuss two flight attendant stories of extreme burnout, and one burnout story of my own in the restaurant business. Learn the signs of when to quit an account from burnout, and my tips for preparing for either quitting or taking time off.  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

Learn my five rules of food preparation on a private jet. How can you make food presentation fun, creative, and interesting? What should you absolutely do before serving passengers anything out of the ordinary? How can you impress pax every single trip?  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

Corporate pilot Matt co-hosts, as we discuss what makes a great flight attendant; what makes an FA annoying and not hirable; and what is his number one rule for Crew Resource Management (CRM) that will keep you getting hired again and again? Check out Matt’s aviation consultancy at: https://maddogglobal.com WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I discuss flying on the smaller business jets: the Citation X and the Hawker, and what you need to know if you’re ever an FA on them. I also discuss hot towels and how and when to serve them, especially to American owners…and what it was like to fly music legend Jimmy Buffet. WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

Learn experienced FA Sara’s tips on how to get started in the industry, service and hospitality, and how to successfully work two jobs as a contractor and transition to another job when you’re ready! Follow Sara @sarasadventuresig & read her blog Sara’s Adventures To come see me in Paterson, NJ on Fri Sept 15, 2023, see information HERE. WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

When do you break up with a charter company as a CFA? What are the five signs that a charter company does not respect you and never will? Also, I discuss flight attendant scams that I keep hearing about—and how to avoid them, or if you’ve been scammed, what actions to take.  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

What is the Bombardier Challenger 350/300 like? Why do charter companies prefer it, and why is it a “challenging” jet for a CFA? What was it like to fly movie star Bruce Willis? WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

How much do CFAs get tipped? What is the best tip I’ve heard of, and what is my personal best tip? Do you include pilots in the tip? WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I discuss the last of the large size private jets. What makes the Lineage 1000 so spectacular? Why does it fall short of the G650? Why does media mogul Tyler Perry love this PJ? WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I discuss flying passengers to the Kentucky Derby, and why flight crews dislike these one-day super events, such as the Derby, Super Bowl, and more!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

Learn about the Dassault Falcon 8X and why it’s finally a rival to the Gulfstream 650.  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

Today is a very special episode! Podcast extraordinaire Sara Rae Hoaglund takes over the CFA podcast to interview me about my CFA Book! I discuss anecdotes and stories that you’ve never heard before. Strap in for this fun and insightful episode. Check out my updated CFA BOOK with Lists Bundle included! WATCH the video of this ep HERE. Be sure to check out Sara Rae’s services & podcast at: https://www.spirituallyinspired.co Listen to my episode with Sara Rae on money & career manifestation HERE.  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

How does the Bombardier Challenger 600 series compare to the other large business jets we’ve discussed? Who is the major celeb who owns one, and why are these jets popular with a certain demographic? And…how did I end up not flying for One Direction?  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I dissect the private jet scenes in Season 4, Episode 3 “Connor’s Wedding” of the HBO Max series Succession. The air date of this Succession episode was April 9, 2023. Were the private jet scenes true to life? Were the writers accurate, and what is one major discrepancy I noticed? ‼️ SPOILER ALERT: Do not watch or listen to this podcast episode if you have not seen the Succession episode and would like to. After viewing the Succession ep, come back here to listen and/or watch. WATCH ON YOUTUBE! WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

What are my 3 private jet flight attendant disasters that will make you laugh and cringe? What was my experience flying the infamous Kevin Spacey? WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!  

Does the Bombardier Global compare to the Gulfstream 650? What is the element that makes the Global exceptional, and what’s the one element that gives it a shaky reputation in the large corporate jet industry? WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!  

Director of aviation and corporate pilot Tom stops by to discuss: his success story of crop duster to director; his brilliant strategy when evaluating a flight attendant in an interview; a hilarious, disastrous FA story; and his tip for new and aspiring FAs. WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!  

I updated the Corporate Flight Attendant Book for 2023, including adding a new chapter on Interview/Resume/Cover Letter and I expanded the “day in the life” section. Also, I have now included the Lists Bundle in this revised edition! If you have already bought the original edition of the book, no worries… Listen to the episode to hear how I will replace your older edition for this new 2023 edition for free! WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!  

Learn why the G650 jet or Gulfstream 650 is the most popular of all the mid-sized jets. What makes it “better” than its competitors; what is its one quirk; and if you’re rich, why can’t you buy a new Gulfstream immediately? WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!  

Learn about unreasonable demands in corporate flight attendant interviews, including what’s too much to ask for salary-wise; how many work days are too many; and why you never approach the owner with requests or demands. WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!  

Learn about the upcoming episodes I have planned for February and March 2023, including corporate flight attendant disasters and an interview from a higher up!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

I give you my thoughts on this year’s podcast guests and episodes, and end with a recitation of a famous aviation poem. Happy Holidays!  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!

Learn about my absolute worst trip with two a-hole pilots.  WAYS TO SUPPORT THIS PODCAST: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Submit a 5-star rating/review 💰 DONATE HERE ✈️ Buy my CFA BOOK 👉🏽 Follow me @freespiritpodcasts 🙏 Thank you!