Her Life, In Flight https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com A podcast for women in aviation--whether you're just starting your career or already established. We share stories and experiences from women of all aviation backgrounds and hear from experts and professionals who work closely with women who fly.  

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 17:51:55 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Business:Careers 1440 episodic A podcast for women in aviation--whether you’re just starting your career or already established. We share stories and experiences from women of all aviation backgrounds and hear from experts and professionals who work closely with women who fly. herlifeinflight herlifeinflight No false https://feed.podbean.com/herlifeinflight/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22315732/Newlogo.jpeg Her Life, In Flight https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com 144 144 Scared of Taking the Leap? Find Clarity with Mindset Coach Jess Scared of Taking the Leap? Find Clarity with Mindset Coach Jess https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/from-overthinking-to-takeoff-finding-clarity-as-a-woman-in-aviation/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/from-overthinking-to-takeoff-finding-clarity-as-a-woman-in-aviation/#comments Tue, 19 May 2026 17:51:55 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/9e937902-94c3-3a37-8176-c2a3b9dad257 Host Jessica has a candid conversation with mindset coach Jess Gaspari of Edge of the Leap Coaching about how women in aviation can move from doubt to clarity. They discuss tools like timeline therapy, building confidence, practical action plans, accountability, and reframing failure to pursue career and life changes.

The episode also covers balancing family and flying, asking for help without guilt, advice for young aviators to "just start pedaling," and how to connect with the coach at edgeoftheleap.com for support on life-changing leaps. You can reach Jess Gaspari on WhatsApp or by phone/text at +1 (347) 774-3966 or at www.edgeoftheleap.com or @edgeoftheleap on socials. Her LinkedIn is www.linkedin.com/in/jessicagspari/

]]> Host Jessica has a candid conversation with mindset coach Jess Gaspari of Edge of the Leap Coaching about how women in aviation can move from doubt to clarity. They discuss tools like timeline therapy, building confidence, practical action plans, accountability, and reframing failure to pursue career and life changes.

The episode also covers balancing family and flying, asking for help without guilt, advice for young aviators to "just start pedaling," and how to connect with the coach at edgeoftheleap.com for support on life-changing leaps. You can reach Jess Gaspari on WhatsApp or by phone/text at +1 (347) 774-3966 or at www.edgeoftheleap.com or @edgeoftheleap on socials. Her LinkedIn is www.linkedin.com/in/jessicagspari/

]]> herlifeinflight false No 2397 12 full AeroPathways: Guiding Students from STEM to the Cockpit AeroPathways: Guiding Students from STEM to the Cockpit https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/aeropathways-guiding-students-from-stem-to-the-cockpit/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/aeropathways-guiding-students-from-stem-to-the-cockpit/#comments Mon, 18 May 2026 19:34:53 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/7381067c-796b-39d3-8f57-c67a5f18a43f Jessica interviews Caressa of AeroPathways about mentoring flight and maintenance students, supporting international trainees, and navigating career pathways into in-demand roles like AMPs, avionics, dispatch, ATC, corporate and charter flying.

They cover training requirements, costs and scholarships, early STEM outreach for women, and how AeroPathways provides tutors, mentors, career placement, and financing options to help aspiring aviation professionals succeed.

]]> Jessica interviews Caressa of AeroPathways about mentoring flight and maintenance students, supporting international trainees, and navigating career pathways into in-demand roles like AMPs, avionics, dispatch, ATC, corporate and charter flying.

They cover training requirements, costs and scholarships, early STEM outreach for women, and how AeroPathways provides tutors, mentors, career placement, and financing options to help aspiring aviation professionals succeed.

]]> herlifeinflight false No 1661 11 full FlyFit Fuel: Nutrition Hacks for Women Pilots FlyFit Fuel: Nutrition Hacks for Women Pilots https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/flyfit-fuel-nutrition-hacks-for-women-pilots/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/flyfit-fuel-nutrition-hacks-for-women-pilots/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 21:45:12 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/88d70b52-3144-3147-8aa5-2abf8ea3a1fd In this episode Jessica interviews registered dietitian Kylie Viens, founder of FlyFit Nutrition, about practical nutrition strategies for pilots and women in aviation. They discuss managing PCOS, metabolic changes during perimenopause and menopause, the rise of GLP‑1 medications, FAA medical concerns, and realistic fueling and meal‑prep tips for life on the road. Kylie offers mindset shifts, simple habits (like prioritizing protein and strength training), and resources to help pilots protect their health and their medical while balancing an unpredictable schedule.

]]> In this episode Jessica interviews registered dietitian Kylie Viens, founder of FlyFit Nutrition, about practical nutrition strategies for pilots and women in aviation. They discuss managing PCOS, metabolic changes during perimenopause and menopause, the rise of GLP‑1 medications, FAA medical concerns, and realistic fueling and meal‑prep tips for life on the road.
Kylie offers mindset shifts, simple habits (like prioritizing protein and strength training), and resources to help pilots protect their health and their medical while balancing an unpredictable schedule.

]]> herlifeinflight false No 2255 10 full How to Find and Keep a Nanny for Aviation Families How to Find and Keep a Nanny for Aviation Families https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/how-to-find-and-keep-a-nanny-for-aviation-families/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/how-to-find-and-keep-a-nanny-for-aviation-families/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 21:42:39 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/27600d7a-96d2-3545-b80e-4ec9af824e32 Jessica interviews Kat, an airline pilot and mother about how she found and manages a long-term nanny while flying reserve. Kat shares her path into aviation, why a nanny worked best for her family, and how she hired through Care.com after a poor agency experience. The episode covers practical details: transparent job ads, a guaranteed monthly pay structure, overnight expectations, a sample contract adapted from Pilot Mom resources, use of a family vehicle, housework duties, backup care strategies, and tips for screening candidates (call references, don’t rely on photos). Listeners will get actionable advice on budgeting for reliable childcare, negotiating time off and pay, maintaining quality of life while building a flying career, and where to find helpful tools and templates.

]]> Jessica interviews Kat, an airline pilot and mother about how she found and manages a long-term nanny while flying reserve. Kat shares her path into aviation, why a nanny worked best for her family, and how she hired through Care.com after a poor agency experience.
The episode covers practical details: transparent job ads, a guaranteed monthly pay structure, overnight expectations, a sample contract adapted from Pilot Mom resources, use of a family vehicle, housework duties, backup care strategies, and tips for screening candidates (call references, don’t rely on photos).
Listeners will get actionable advice on budgeting for reliable childcare, negotiating time off and pay, maintaining quality of life while building a flying career, and where to find helpful tools and templates.

]]> herlifeinflight false No 2732 9 full All About Au Pairs: 14 Years of Experience for Aviation Families All About Au Pairs: 14 Years of Experience for Aviation Families https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/all-about-au-pairs-14-years-of-experience-for-aviation-families/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/all-about-au-pairs-14-years-of-experience-for-aviation-families/#comments Sun, 17 May 2026 21:40:51 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e0cef208-ec44-3e6b-9826-46de26fbf40c Airline pilot, mother, and Podcast Host Jessica shares her 14-year experience hosting au pairs, explaining how the J-1 program works, agency choices, costs, driving and insurance issues, rematch rules, and practical household expectations for aviation families. She also interviews her current au pair, Michaela, for a firsthand perspective on why au pairs choose the U.S., how they handle pilot schedules, travel perks, and tips for building a strong host–au pair relationship.

]]> Airline pilot, mother, and Podcast Host Jessica shares her 14-year experience hosting au pairs, explaining how the J-1 program works, agency choices, costs, driving and insurance issues, rematch rules, and practical household expectations for aviation families.
She also interviews her current au pair, Michaela, for a firsthand perspective on why au pairs choose the U.S., how they handle pilot schedules, travel perks, and tips for building a strong host–au pair relationship.

]]> herlifeinflight false No 5020 8 full Perspective Series: From Homeschool Mom to Chief Pilot Perspective Series: From Homeschool Mom to Chief Pilot https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/its-never-too-late-from-homeschool-mom-to-chief-pilot/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/its-never-too-late-from-homeschool-mom-to-chief-pilot/#comments Sun, 10 May 2026 12:51:03 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/62fff332-7ecb-379b-adb1-515c2d57e2bd Host Jessica and guest Elayne Humphrey share Elaine's journey from homeschooling mom to a chief pilot and aspiring DPE, offering honest insight into starting a flying career at any age and balancing family and aviation.

Listeners will get practical advice for older and younger students, why small schools and varied experience matter, the risks of fast-track programs and debt, how to handle check ride setbacks, and ways to get mentorship and community support.

]]> Host Jessica and guest Elayne Humphrey share Elaine's journey from homeschooling mom to a chief pilot and aspiring DPE, offering honest insight into starting a flying career at any age and balancing family and aviation.

Listeners will get practical advice for older and younger students, why small schools and varied experience matter, the risks of fast-track programs and debt, how to handle check ride setbacks, and ways to get mentorship and community support.

]]> herlifeinflight false No 3262 7 full Perspectives: Laura and Aviation 101 Career Options Perspectives: Laura and Aviation 101 Career Options https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/perspectives-laura-and-aviation-101-career-options/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/perspectives-laura-and-aviation-101-career-options/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 02:04:42 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/84315b1b-ca85-3669-b015-3338edbea29c Jessica interviews Laura Laster about career paths in aviation beyond flying: aircraft dispatch, airline operations, airport roles, maintenance, network planning, and Laura’s YouTube courses and resources.

They also discuss practical steps for becoming a dispatcher, tips for training and scholarships, air racing experiences, and how to balance family life with an aviation career.

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]]> Jessica interviews Laura Laster about career paths in aviation beyond flying: aircraft dispatch, airline operations, airport roles, maintenance, network planning, and Laura’s YouTube courses and resources.

They also discuss practical steps for becoming a dispatcher, tips for training and scholarships, air racing experiences, and how to balance family life with an aviation career.

https://youtu.be/_8knGWsY28k

http://www.airraceclassic.org/

https://www.theaviationvault.com/product-page/bottles-swaddles-auto-throttles-unisex-jersey-short-sleeve-tee

https://youtu.be/_8knGWsY28k

 

]]> herlifeinflight false No 3614 6 full Perspectives: Captain Stefanie the Author Perspectives: Captain Stefanie the Author https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/perspectives-captain-stefanie-the-author/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/perspectives-captain-stefanie-the-author/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 01:57:06 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/f9a91428-768b-37e0-aa71-72b468393c68 Jessica interviews Captain Stefanie about her aviation journey from a flight-family childhood and Purdue’s flight program through regional flying to a major airline, and how she balances a demanding pilot career with raising four children. The episode also covers maternity leave, childcare strategies, perseverance in aviation, and Stefanie’s new children’s book Passport to Sunshine, plus resources and community support for women in aviation.

]]> Jessica interviews Captain Stefanie about her aviation journey from a flight-family childhood and Purdue’s flight program through regional flying to a major airline, and how she balances a demanding pilot career with raising four children. The episode also covers maternity leave, childcare strategies, perseverance in aviation, and Stefanie’s new children’s book Passport to Sunshine, plus resources and community support for women in aviation.

]]> herlifeinflight false No 2633 5 full Perspectives: IBCLC Sheila on Breastfeeding and Flying Perspectives: IBCLC Sheila on Breastfeeding and Flying https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/perspective-ibclc-sheila-on-breastfeeding-and-flying/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/perspective-ibclc-sheila-on-breastfeeding-and-flying/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 01:41:04 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e389bec0-d837-3876-aefa-312d60d90bf0 In this episode pilot-host Jessica speaks with IBCLC Sheila King about breastfeeding while working in aviation. They cover practical strategies for pumping on the road, milk storage and transport, maintaining supply, preventing mastitis, and using wearable pumps and coolers. Sheila also discusses emotional challenges like postpartum mood disorders, miscarriage, unsupportive partners, and how partners and employers can better support pilot moms. Resources and steps to plan schedules, build a reliable village, and normalize breastfeeding in the aviation workplace are provided.

]]> In this episode pilot-host Jessica speaks with IBCLC Sheila King about breastfeeding while working in aviation. They cover practical strategies for pumping on the road, milk storage and transport, maintaining supply, preventing mastitis, and using wearable pumps and coolers. Sheila also discusses emotional challenges like postpartum mood disorders, miscarriage, unsupportive partners, and how partners and employers can better support pilot moms. Resources and steps to plan schedules, build a reliable village, and normalize breastfeeding in the aviation workplace are provided.

]]> herlifeinflight false No 3328 4 full Perspectives: Lori’s Step-by-Step Rise from In Flight to First Officer Perspectives: Lori’s Step-by-Step Rise from In Flight to First Officer https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/perspectives-lori-s-step-by-step-rise-from-in-flight-to-first-officer/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/perspectives-lori-s-step-by-step-rise-from-in-flight-to-first-officer/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 01:36:38 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/c834d80c-e317-3993-b4e8-88a966dda55a In this episode Jessica interviews Lori, who shares her journey from flight attendant to flight instructor to first officer at a regional airline. Lori discusses early influences from her pilot mother, earning a scholarship, navigating training setbacks, and moving through industry programs with humility and hard work.

She also talks about volunteering during the pandemic, the importance of mentorship and support networks, and practical advice for women pursuing aviation careers, including where to look for scholarships and how to stay resilient through training.

]]> In this episode Jessica interviews Lori, who shares her journey from flight attendant to flight instructor to first officer at a regional airline. Lori discusses early influences from her pilot mother, earning a scholarship, navigating training setbacks, and moving through industry programs with humility and hard work.

She also talks about volunteering during the pandemic, the importance of mentorship and support networks, and practical advice for women pursuing aviation careers, including where to look for scholarships and how to stay resilient through training.

]]> herlifeinflight false No 2588 3 full Perspectives: Kids Growing Up in a Dual-Pilot House Perspectives: Kids Growing Up in a Dual-Pilot House https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/perspectives-kids-growing-up-in-a-dual-pilot-house/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/perspectives-kids-growing-up-in-a-dual-pilot-house/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 00:59:47 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/accf001e-9fca-317c-93cd-08e63ca76331 Host Jessica interviews her two sons about life growing up in a household with two pilot parents. They discuss missing parents during trips, the perks of travel, how the family adjusts schedules, and what they’ve learned from aviation. The boys share honest reflections on independence, memorable trips, and advice for other kids with traveling parents.

]]> Host Jessica interviews her two sons about life growing up in a household with two pilot parents. They discuss missing parents during trips, the perks of travel, how the family adjusts schedules, and what they’ve learned from aviation. The boys share honest reflections on independence, memorable trips, and advice for other kids with traveling parents.

]]> herlifeinflight false No 1592 2 full Episode 1: Introduction Episode 1: Introduction https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/episode-1-introduction/ https://herlifeinflight.podbean.com/e/episode-1-introduction/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 00:45:14 -0300 herlifeinflight.podbean.com/0c4429a9-5802-3fd1-9d50-7050958ac7cc Hello, I'm Jessica and I'm new to podcasting. Let me introduce myself and explain my mission with the Her Life, In Flight podcast and website. It's a place for women in aviation to find all the resources needed to balance life and a career while traveling. 

]]> Hello, I'm Jessica and I'm new to podcasting. Let me introduce myself and explain my mission with the Her Life, In Flight podcast and website. It's a place for women in aviation to find all the resources needed to balance life and a career while traveling. 

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