Best Fly Girl Guide Podcasts (2025)

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Managing the Details That Keep Private Jets Moving: Megan Knox 25:18

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In this episode, René interviews Megan Knox, Senior Operations Manager at a Part 135 charter company in Centennial, Colorado. Megan’s career started with a love of flying, earning her private, instrument, and commercial ratings. But after 9/11, she pivoted into scheduling, dispatch, and compliance roles. That decision opened the door to a long and …

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Sir Cleges and the Christmas Cherries 12:30

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A knight ruined by his own kindness. A king who has forgotten him. One impossible Christmas gift that might change everything. In this festive episode of The Court Jester, I bring you the story of Sir Cleges, a medieval knight whose reckless generosity collides bad gatekeepers and a Christmas miracle. A Middle English Christmas tale with feasting, …

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Reducing Pilot Workload and Keeping Flight Operations Running Smoothly: Sarah Heugel 25:40

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In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René sits down with Sarah Heugel, an aviation professional whose career has spanned dispatch, operations, and leadership. From her early days in scheduling to taking on complex safety and management responsibilities, Sarah shares her path through the industry and the lessons she’s learned along the w…

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How Media and Storytelling Shape The Future of Aviation: Liz Moscrop 7:18

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In this episode, René chats with Liz Moscrop about her unique career combining aviation, messaging, and video production. From early days in journalism to building a global media company focused on the aviation sector, Liz shares what it takes to simplify complex topics, lead with purpose, and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Tune in as t…

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Combining Software and Emotional Intelligence for Safety Advances: Kellie Roby 28:00

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In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René sits down with Kellie Roby, Vice President of Polaris Aero, a safety services software company. Kellie’s career began with flying and evolved into a leadership role that now impacts how flight departments think about safety, audits, and culture. She shares how she balances technical expertise wi…

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What It Takes to Keep F-35 Fighter Jets Mission-Ready: Ryan Bass 27:58

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In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René sits down with Ryan Bass, who began her aviation career as an F-18 engine mechanic in the Navy and now works on Lockheed Martin’s F-35 flight line. From helping launch the very first test aircraft to supervising a team of maintainers, she shares how grit, technical skill, and determination shape…

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You Are In Group 7: Now What? 1:04:08

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Recorded November 9 2025 This week, the Space Cats talk about the "You Are In Group 7" TikTok video that shook the world. We uncover what Group 7 means to us and how it relates to Dolores Cannon's 3 Waves of Volunteers and the Canadian art collective the Group of Seven. Are you in Group 7? We also get into: - dreadpiratekk's chaotic and smooth move…

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Navigating the Unexpected and Managing Air Traffic: Sharlotte Yealdhall 28:59

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In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René interviews Sharlotte Yealdhall, an air traffic controller and traffic management coordinator with decades of experience across towers, centers, and one of the nation’s busiest airspaces. Sharlotte shares how her journey began at a high school career day in South Africa, the training and persiste…

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Building Trust Between Pilots and Mechanics: Cassidy Moore 28:10

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In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René sits down with Cassidy Moore, an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) and Inspection Authorized (IA) mechanic who has spent more than a decade building her career in aircraft maintenance. From general aviation hangars to running her own business, Cassidy shares what it takes to thrive in a demanding fi…

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Bits 'n' Bobs 'n' Cosmic Neutrality 1:07:15

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We've got another bits 'n' bobs episode for you! - Zadikat does autism, not coke- Building a second sun- The Canadian govt takes Zadikat's advice- Bringing death energy instead of resistance energy- Plastic surgery trends making people look like Greys- Walk ins- Halloween and the fall of AtlantisPlus, Zadikat has a cosmically neutral hot take on th…

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The Warrior Mindset of Flying the A-10 Warthog: Tammy Barlette 25:50

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In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René talks with Tammy Barlette, a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who spent the highlight of her career flying the A-10 Warthog. From missions overseas to training the next generation of pilots, Tammy shares what it really takes to strap into a jet that’s built for combat and carry the responsib…

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Logistics to International Safety to Leading 28,000 Flight Attendants: Bobbi Wells 30:44

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In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René talks with Bobbi Wells, Vice President of Inflight at American Airlines, where she leads a team of 28,000 flight attendants and hundreds of support staff. Bobbi reflects on her career path—from Army service to head of safety at FedEx to a major passenger airline—and what it takes to lead at the …

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The Ballad of a Dead Brother — Halloween Special 9:55

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Happy Halloween, friends of the Jester. This year’s special comes from deep in the shadowed corners of the Balkans — a 9th-century ballad known in Greece as The Song of the Dead Brother, with haunting cousins in Serbia and Bulgaria. Nothing sets the Halloween mood quite like Balkan folklore — mournful, gothic, and just a little too close to the bon…

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Daddy Fell Into the Pond: Fall Oracle Reading 1:02:28

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Recorded October 27 After a week off the Space Cats are back in full monster drag to do a Fall oracle reading. So what does the season have in store? (make sure to click the link below to read Zadikat's full oracle reading in Fruitslice Magazine). Themes include: - Rest = Abundance - Your Inner Monster has Hidden Superpowers - Daddy Fell Into the P…

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Honoring Aviation’s Legacy, Inspiring Its Future: Amy Spowart 26:35

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On this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers podcast, René interviews Amy Spowart, CEO of the National Aeronautic Association, to talk about the importance of history in shaping aviation’s future. From her early career in the arts to leading national organizations, Amy has dedicated her work to preserving aviation’s heritage while en…

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Anticipating Air Safety Needs with Rockets, Air Taxis and Drones: Nicki Harricharan 26:42

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In this episode, René sits down with Nicki Harricharan, Operations Program Manager at CANSO (Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation), whose career has spanned from the FAA control centers to leading global conversations about the future of air traffic management. Nicki shares her journey from growing up in Trinidad with a fascination for travel…

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Shaping Aviation’s Future From Classrooms to Global Policy: Dr. Becky Lutte 27:54

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In this episode, René interviews the esteemed Dr. Rebecca “Becky” Lutte, Department Chair and Associate Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. From commuter airline pilot to educator, researcher, and advocate, Becky’s career showcases the many ways aviation professionals can shape the industry from the classroom to Capitol Hill. Tune in…

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Building Culture and Community at the Busiest Single-Runway Airport: Jamie Munoz 25:42

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In this episode, René interviews Jamie Munoz, General Manager at Galaxy Aviation in Addison, Texas. With over two decades in aviation, Jamie’s path has taken her from customer service and charter sales to business development, software, and now leading a 30-person team at the nation’s busiest single-runway airport. She shares the lessons she’s lear…

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Morning Space C(h)ats: Ranting Against The Golden Rule & Everything Is Okay Right Now (Truly) 53:17

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During this 10/10 completion portal episode, the Space Cats explain how our inner wisdom wants us to know that everything is okay right now, and why it settles for telling us everything is going to be okay. Plus! - Zadikat invents a handy product that... totally already exists. - We talk about why the golden rule is a terrible practical instruction…

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From Cargo Pilot to Delta Air Lines’ Aircraft Acquisition Team: Crystal Barrois 27:53

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In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René talks with Crystal Barrois, Delta Air Lines captain and General Manager of Aircraft Acquisitions. From her early days as a regional and cargo pilot to leading Delta’s entry-into-service programs, she shares how curiosity, relationships, and intentionality have shaped her career. She offers an in…

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Marine Corps Wrenches to Workforce Leadership: Stacey Brown 26:23

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In this episode, René sits down with Stacey Brown, General Manager of Technical Operations at CVG. Stacey shares her journey from being one of the few women in the Marine Corps aviation maintenance ranks to leading hundreds of mechanics today. With a career shaped by problem-solving, mentorship, and resilience, Stacey proves that aviation leadershi…

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Morning Space C(h)ats: Letting Go of Anger and Surrendering to Love 1:06:34

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Saving Lives Through Aviation: Cat Wren 24:19

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In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide Podcast, René interviews Cat Wren, Vice President at ENG Organ Recovery, whose career spans from playing college basketball to fueling jets on the ramp to leading aviation teams that facilitate life-saving organ transplants. Cat shares her journey, the skills that helped her rise in aviation, and why purpose-…

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Meaningful Flight Training Beyond the Checklist: Maddie Glassett 26:46

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In this episode, René chats with Maddie Glassett, a flight instructor who has made the art of teaching her career focus. From Warriors and 172s to seaplanes and Cirrus aircraft, she brings energy, honesty, and heart to every lesson. She shares her journey, what makes an effective instructor, and why passion for training the next generation of pilot…

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The Chaplain’s Goose: Holy Appetite, Saucy Trickery 7:12

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And we're back to naughty priest territory! In this fabliau from the banks of the Sèvres, a fat goose becomes the prize in a battle of wits, appetites, and shameless audacity. Expect blasphemous pranks, roasted birds, and a reminder that medieval comedy loved nothing more than making the clergy look foolish. 📜 Text: Translation by Nathaniel E. Dubi…

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Morning Space C(h)ats: The Myth of Mean Girls 1:31:50

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Recorded September 26, 2025 This week the Space Cats dispel the myth of the mean girl. Plus: - Dread Pirate KK clears trails and gets activated by yellow jackets- Zadikat Sun Portal receives a reply to the letter they sent to the prime minister- The rules of magic are changing as we move into a more multidimensional reality - Embracing "colander on…

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Morning Space C(h)ats: Bigfoot's Guide to Deflecting Chaos 36:53

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Recorded September 19 This week, the Space Cats share a Bigfoot-approved step-by-step technique for deflecting chaos energy (and it works!) Plus: - Are we living inside a black hole? A new discovery from the James Webb telescope suggests our universe might be a pocket universe inside a black hole - A miracle in Zadikat's neighbourhood!- Animal comm…

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Morning Space C(h)ats: Not Caring Is the New Caring 1:28:13

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Recorded Sept 12 Your rascally galactic pals are back and we've been getting into all sorts of mischief, including: - writing letters to the government because Santa told us to - almost pooping our pants while mailing said letters - feeling into what future governments/non-governments will look like in US and Canada - getting haircuts that allow ou…

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Hello From the Other Side 1:57:06

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(note: we released our latest space c(h)ats in the morning episode a few days ago, but this episode was recorded first) never fear, the space cats are still here! this is our first episode since last september, and boy have we been thru a metamorphosis or three lol. sun portal zadikat starts it off by talking about their most drastic shapeshift to …

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Morning Space C(h)ats: Hot-Knifing Estrogen 51:08

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Recorded Sept 5 ( Note: We recorded a couple of full-length episodes before this one that will be released shortly where we get into what's been going on in our lives since last October.) Space Cats are back with the sweet, chill morning vibes! We chat about: - organizing and finding free stuff - dreadpiratekk's awesome tractor Froggie, ET guides s…

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(Preview) How Media and Storytelling Shape The Future of Aviation: Liz Moscrop 6:16

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In this upcoming episode, René chats with Liz Moscrop, an aviation media entrepreneur who has carved out a niche at the intersection of aviation, branding, and storytelling. Liz talks about how she built a career communicating complex ideas in a highly technical industry, and why clarity and innovation are key drivers of aviation’s future. In this …

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(Preview) Managing the Details That Keep Private Jets Moving: Megan Knox 3:45

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In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René interviews Megan Knox, Senior Operations Manager at a private jet charter company in Centennial, Colorado. From earning her pilot certificates to finding her calling in operations and compliance, Megan shares how she built a career that combines aviation expertise with leadership and…

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(Preview) Combining Software and Emotional Intelligence for Safety Advances: Kellie Roby 3:40

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Kellie Roby, Vice President of Polaris Aero, a software company specializing in safety services. From conducting safety audits to shaping safety culture across flight departments, Kellie shares how her career in aviation has grown through problem-solving, leadersh…

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(Preview) Reducing Pilot Workload and Keeping Flight Operations Running Smoothly: Sarah Heugel 5:06

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In this episode of the Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation, René sits down with Sarah Heugel, whose aviation journey has taken her from flight attendant to dispatch to leadership in operations. With years of experience navigating the behind-the-scenes world that keeps flights moving safely and efficiently, Sarah shares how she built her career, developed …

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(Preview) Anticipating Air Safety Needs with Rockets, Air Taxis and Drones: Nicki Harricharan 5:43

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Nicki Harricharan, Operations Program Manager at CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization. From her start in Trinidad to becoming a leader in global air traffic management, Nicki shares how curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving shaped her aviatio…

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(Preview) Navigating the Unexpected and Managing Air Traffic: Sharlotte Yealdhall 5:40

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In this episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René talks with Sharlotte Yealdhall, a veteran air traffic controller and traffic management coordinator. From a high school career day in South Africa to overseeing the flow of aircraft through some of the busiest skies in the U.S., Sharlotte shares a candid look at what it takes to keep air…

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(Preview) What It Takes to Keep F-35 Fighter Jets Mission-Ready: Ryan Bass 4:55

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René joins Ryan Bass, a Navy veteran and aircraft mechanic who now works on F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin’s flightline. From running engines on the flight line to proving herself in male-dominated hangars, Ryan shares how grit, precision, and passion have fueled her aviation…

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(Preview) Honoring Aviation’s Legacy, Inspiring Its Future: Amy Spowart 4:02

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René interviews Amy Spowart, CEO of the National Aeronautic Association. Amy has built her career as an aviation historian—preserving the stories, lessons, and legacies of the past to help guide the industry into the future. In this Episode You’ll Hear: How Amy turned a love of histo…

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(Preview) Saving Lives Through Aviation: Cat Wren 4:44

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René interviews Cat Wren, Vice President at ENG Organ Recovery. From fueling planes on the flight line to leading aviation teams that help save lives through organ transplant missions, Cat’s story is one you won’t want to miss. In this Episode You’ll Hear: How Cat turned her start on…

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(Preview) The Warrior Mindset of Flying the A-10 Warthog: Tammy Barlette 6:29

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René chats with Tammy Barlette, a retired U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who flew the A-10 Warthog. Tammy opens up about her journey, the mindset needed to fly in combat, and the lessons she now shares with the next generation of aviators. In this Episode You’ll Hear: What it means to …

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(Preview) Building Trust Between Pilots and Mechanics: Cassidy Moore 6:09

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Cassidy Moore, an A&P and IA mechanic whose career highlights the essential role maintenance plays in aviation. From her first introduction at a pancake breakfast to running her own shop, Cassidy shares how communication, patience, and persistence keep airplanes—a…

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(Preview) Building Culture and Community at the Busiest Single-Runway Airport: Jamie Munoz 4:00

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René interviews Jamie Munoz, General Manager of Galaxy Aviation, a new, state-of-the-art fixed base operation at Addison Airport just north of Dallas, Texas. From fueling jets to leading a 30-person team at one of the busiest single-runway airports in the country, Jamie shares her jo…

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(Preview) Logistics to International Safety to Leading 28,000 Flight Attendants: Bobbi Wells 4:29

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René talks with Bobbi Wells, Vice President of Inflight at American Airlines. From her early career in the Army to overseeing 28,000 flight attendants today, Bobbi shares lessons on leadership, safety, and resilience that every aspiring aviation professional should hear. In this Epis…

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(Preview) How Excellence Shapes Aviation Entrepreneurship: Denise Wilson 5:03

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René is joined by Denise Wilson, founder of Desert Jet, among other ventures. Denise started out as a classical musician before falling in love with flying, eventually becoming a flight instructor, airline captain, and entrepreneur. She went on to build multiple aviation businesses—i…

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(Preview) Marine Corps Wrenches to Workforce Leadership: Stacey Brown 3:32

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Stacey Brown, General Manager of Technical Operations at the Cincinnati airport. From turning wrenches in the Marines to leading a team of 350 mechanics supporting Amazon, DHL, and Frontier, Stacey’s story is proof that grit and leadership can build an extraordina…

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(Preview) Shaping Aviation’s Future From Classrooms to Global Policy: Dr. Becky Lutte 4:38

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René sits down with Dr. Becky Lutte, Department Chair and Associate Professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. From flying commuter airlines to shaping aviation policy and mentoring the next generation, Becky has built a career at the intersection of education, research, and …

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(Preview) From Cargo Pilot to Delta Air Lines’ Aircraft Acquisition Team: Crystal Barrois 5:06

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René talks with Crystal Barrois, Delta captain and General Manager of Aircraft Acquisitions. From flying cargo aircraft overseas to leading Delta’s entry-into-service programs with Boeing and Airbus, Crystal’s career highlights both the adventure of the cockpit and the complexity of …

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(Preview) Meaningful Flight Training Beyond the Checklist: Maddie Glassett 3:24

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In this upcoming episode of Fly Girls’ Guide to Aviation Careers, René chats with Maddie Glassett. She's an A&P mechanic, aerospace engineer, and dedicated flight instructor who brings unmatched passion and perspective to the cockpit. From teaching brand-new private pilot students to advanced ratings and seaplane training, Maddie shares what makes …

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God Owes Me Thirty Shillings 11:17

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What happens when a medieval peddler entrusts his horse to God and the local lord? And what happens if said horse goes missing? You take God to court. I give you the Poor peddler, a fabliau full of divine debts, violent threats, and a monk who really should’ve stayed in the cloister. 📜 Text: Translation by Nathaniel E. Dubin 🎵 Title music: “Celebra…

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Welcome to Fly Girls' Guide to Aviation Careers Podcast 0:42

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