Best Flying Smarter Podcasts (2024)

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Insufficient Funds: Practical Financial Advice for Making Smarter Money Decisions 44:43

16d ago44:43

44:43

James Millard is a financial advisor, director of Sufficient Funds, and author of the new book Insufficient Funds, A No BS Guide to Smarter Money Planning. On this episode of Flying Solo, James dives deep into personal and business finance. He shares how businesses can address cash flow challenges, explains why we all need an emergency fund - and h…

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65 - The Future of Technology in the Air Travel Experience with Joelle Cuvelier 23:22

12d ago23:22

23:22

This episode contains the second part of our conversation with Joelle Cuvelier from global travel technology company Amadeus. Plus, Andrew takes a look at whether a plane can fly with only one engine. Can a plane fly with only one engine? Most commercial aircraft today have two engines, but what happens if there is an engine failure? Find out in th…

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Numbers Matter IV - Would You Rather Have 100% or 1%? 16:35

9h ago16:35

16:35

J. Paul Getty was the wealthiest person in the world for 3 decades from the 1950's to the 1970's! His list of accomplishments are mind-blowing. At the end of his life, it's estimated that his net worth would be worth $27 billion is today's dollars. He was very wealthy. I heard this quote when I was a new business owner in the Amway business in 2002…

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Numbers Matter III - Are You Financially Fluent? 19:22

3d ago19:22

19:22

I recently revealed the "The 4 ISO Model Fundamentals " as Financial, Strategic, Mindset, and People. It doesn't matter whether you own a solo cleaning business or a catering company. If you want to grow your company to create the life you've dreamed of, you'll need to master these fundamentals. I am not a caterer... obviously. I can't coach catere…

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237: Lee Isaac Chung + Twisters, Osgood Perkins and Maika Monroe + Longlegs, Fly Me to the Moon, Despicable Me 4, In a Violent Nature, Sleep 1:12:26

1d ago1:12:26

1:12:26

00.00 – 04.00 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching 04.05 – 26.00 Review of Twisters including an interview with the film’s director, Lee Isaac Chung 26.05 – 40.50 Review of Longlegs, including interviews with film’s director Osgood Perkins and star Maika Monroe 40.55 – 50.05 Review of Fly Me to the Moon 50.10 – 55.10 Review of De…

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The secrets of successful influencer partnerships for small businesses 32:00

1d ago32:00

32:00

In today's episode, we are joined by Mikhailla Fitzgerald, founder and CEO of 26Talent Agency, as we dive into the fascinating realm of influencer marketing. From identifying the right influencers for your brand to managing successful collaborations, we uncover the essential tips and red flags every business owner needs to know. Get ready to elevat…

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TIT BITS- BABY BIKINIS 7:55

3d ago7:55

7:55

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every…

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Numbers Matter II - Count the Cost 17:17

12d ago17:17

17:17

I was having a pre-driving talk with my 15-year-old son and shared my example when I was 16. I wanted to drive a car, but my mom couldn't put me on her policy. I bought my car for $1,300. Then my monthly expenses of car insurance, maintenance, and gas cost a ton. I needed this car to get to my job at the mall, but really I wanted the car to look co…

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THE TOP 6 40:39

6d ago40:39

40:39

You're invited to a wee trip around the globe to The Beautiful Nightmare's top 6 listening spots. Trip Advisor reviews of some of the most quirky tourist attractions from Singapore to Portsmouth. You decide if they're hot or not! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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236: Ti West and Mia Goth + MaXXXine, Kevin Bacon + Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, Kill 54:19

8d ago54:19

54:19

00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching. 03.45 – 26.40 Review of MaXXXine including interviews with writer/director Ti West and star and producer Mia Goth 26.45 – 39.20 Review of Beverley Hills Cop: Axel, including an interview with Kevin Bacon 39.25 – 47.50 Review of Kill 47.55 – 54.25 Film of the Week and answering t…

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TIT BITS- CHOCOLATE STEALER 7:42

10d ago7:42

7:42

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every…

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Numbers Matter I - Why Numbers Matter 19:24

22d ago19:24

19:24

You MUST know your numbers to survive and thrive in your solo cleaning company. Numbers Matter. I was asked WHY in a recent Solo Elite Membership Call. After answering the question, I realized that I needed to start a new MEGA-series on all-things-numbers. In this episode, I answer the basic question of why. It’s humorous as I poke and prod at the …

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NOTHING SPECIAL 42:17

13d ago42:17

42:17

Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mother's Days- we all have such high expectations of the day turning out just as we'd like (think breakfast in bed, romantic dinners, surprise parties) but this never the reality. The gals rib a Reddit article going viral, about a woman who is clearly pissed at her husband for not stepping up to the anniversary plate. Is s…

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235: Lupita Nyong’o, Joseph Quinn and Michael Sarnoski + A Quiet Place: Day One, Yorgos Lanthimos and Jesse Plemons + Kinds of Kindness, Horizon 1:06:16

15d ago1:06:16

1:06:16

00.00 – 03.10 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching 03.15 – 25.40 Review of A Quiet Place: Day One with interviews with director Michael Sarnoski and stars Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn 25.45 – 51.30 Review of Kinds of Kindness, plus an interview with director Yorgos Lanthimos and one of the stars of the movie, Jesse Plemons 51.…

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TIT BITS- HAWT DAWGS 5:09

17d ago5:09

5:09

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every…

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Solo Optimizer Vs. Scaling Mindset 20:06

26d ago20:06

20:06

In a recent Solo Elite Membership Call, the conversation focused on commercial cleaning. I made one statement about the price per hour decreasing with increasing building size. This does not compute to the Solo Optimizer’s mindset. Why would you charge less as it gets bigger? You would lose a lot of profit. This is absolutely true through the lens …

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THE REDUNDANT PARENT 36:26

20d ago36:26

36:26

What happens when Tamara flies the coup for 3 weeks and her husband takes over? When your partner takes over your house hold jobs (even the ones you resent doing), you may find yourself feeling somewhat redundant and undervalued. Once it's gone, we find ourselves longing for the one thing we surprisingly value, and how we contribute to our family u…

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234: Jeff Nichols + The Bikeriders, Green Border, The Exorcism, Something in the Water 1:08:10

23d ago1:08:10

1:08:10

00.00 – 04.10 Intro and presenters discuss their picks of the week 04.15 – 33.00 Review of The Bikeriders including an interview with writer and director Jeff Nichols 33.05 – 40.25 Review of Green Border 40.30 – 51.30 Review of The Exorcism 51.35 – 1.01.00 Review of Something in the Water 1.01.05 – 1.08.20 Film of the Week and answering the questio…

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TIT BITS- DON'T TOUCH THE BABY 6:32

24d ago6:32

6:32

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every…

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64 - Tools for Finding Flight Deals & Cheap Flights 24:42

27d ago24:42

24:42

In this episode, Andrew starts off by talking about mileage runs. Then for the main segment, he looks at tools that you can use to find flight deals and cheap flights. What is a mileage run and should you consider doing one for airline status or for points and miles? Learn more about this tactic in this episode. Finding an inexpensive flight is oft…

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Grit Stories 6 - Angry Again 17:22

1M ago17:22

17:22

This episode is a follow up to "The Messy Middle" There was a place in between your initial goal to start your cleaning business and the place that you defined as success where things got messy. It got really hard to stay motivated. You weren't sure if you made the right decision. Your doubts and fears and condemnation crept in to try to steal your…

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SEXOLOGY- WITH SPECIAL GUEST JAMIE BUCIRDE 59:14

27d ago59:14

59:14

Today's episode where heading to sex land with Sexologist Jamie Bucirde. Jamie is a sexuality and relationships educator, researcher, writer and activist, with a list of accolades as long as her arm (and she has long arms!) Jamie answers Night-Mary's burning sex questions relating to anal sex, masterbation, sexual health, monogamy, and how to commu…

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233: Pete Docter and Kelsey Mann + Inside Out 2, Ryan Condal + House of the Dragon S2, Sasquatch Sunset, Ultraman: Rising, Àma Gloria, Freud’s Last Session 1:00:15

30d ago1:00:15

1:00:15

00.00 – 04.00 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching 04.05 – 12.20 Interview with House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal ahead of Season 2. 12.25 – 38.20 Review and of Inside Out 2 including interviews with Chief Creative Officer at Pixar Pete Docter, who also directed the first film, and this film’s director Kelsey Mann 38.25 …

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TIT BITS- DING DONG DITCH 7:36

1M ago7:36

7:36

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every…

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From Burnout to Balance: Strategies for Wellbeing 35:06

1M ago35:06

35:06

Vesna Hrsto is a dedicated naturopath who has overcome burnout in her own business to continue helping others with their health and wellness. From a young age, she knew that she wanted to pursue a career in natural medicine and has been committed to her passion. Her experience with burnout has shaped her approach to her work, and she now strives to…

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Grit Stories 5 - The Fight Was Worth It 35:48

1M ago35:48

35:48

In my "January 2022 Freedom Update with Coach Josh", I inferred that we qualified for the trip to Florida that we booked after "A New Freedom Vision". I had just onboarded my fifth and final cleaner to cover our tenth and final building. The other 4 C3 Team Members were all doing well and Florida was inevitable. We had fought hard for several month…

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THE SECRET LIFE OF HANDBAGS- FROM THE ARCHIVES 34:25

1M ago34:25

34:25

Whilst Shanelle is on her death bed (not literally, but a flu will do that to you), Tamara takes the reigns and dips into The Beautiful Nightmare archives to present this banger! This episode Shanelle and Tamara take a deep dive into the depths of the innocent 'handbag'. Not only is that thing you sling over your shoulder everyday an extension of y…

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232: Interview special: The Acolyte, The Watched, Hit Man, The Dead Don’t Hurt 1:27:18

1M ago1:27:18

1:27:18

00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they’ve been watching this week 03.45 – 19.00 Review of The Acolyte, with an interview with the series’ showrunner Leslye Headland and star Manny Jacinto 19.05 – 40.00 Review of The Watched, with interviews with the film’s director and producer Ishana Night Shyamalan and her father M. Night Shyamalan,…

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63 - A Look Behind Your Ticket Purchase with Joelle Cuvelier 21:15

2M ago21:15

21:15

Andrew starts this episode by talking about some exciting innovations in the onboard experience. The main segment for this episode features Joelle Cuvelier from travel technology company Amadeus. Last week was the 2024 edition of the annual Aircraft Interiors Expo, and there were some exciting announcements at the event. From a high-tech business c…

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Grit Stories 4 - Paddle Like Crazy 14:13

2M ago14:13

14:13

I was listening to the Tim Ferriss Podcast recently as he interviewed the one and only Seth Godin. Between comments, Tim uttered the metaphor of the duck does all of its work under the surface. I literally had to pause the episode and write out this one! In my last episode, Mission 20/20 Accomplished, I painted a picture of team cleaning companies …

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I'VE GOT A CRUSH ON YOU 38:30

1M ago38:30

38:30

This episode dives deep into the world of crushes and long-term love. Remember the awkwardness of your first crush? Yeah, we've all been there, and up for sharing all the cringeworthy details. From passing notes on the plane to celebrity poster boys, we're taking a trip down crush town lane. What about tackling the art of flirting with your long-te…

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231: Daisy Ridley + Young Woman and the Sea, Sting, The Beast, Eric, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 1:10:30

1M ago1:10:30

1:10:30

This week, Daisy Ridley tells Molly Edwards about inspirational true life story Young Woman and the Sea. Plus, Jordan Farley and Jamie Graham review that film, as well as giant space spider horror Sting, romantic tragedy The Beast, Benedict Cumberbatch Netflix series Eric and the 20th anniversary rerelease of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaba…

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Grit Stories 3 - What Are Your Flies? 27:27

2M ago27:27

27:27

When I was 13, I got a job with the Movie Exchange. It was the company owned bye buy step-grandparents Monty and Shelly Tibbitts, whom I've talked about in prior episodes. They were the only entrepreneurs in my teen years, but I never had the courage to ask them real questions on business mindset. I wish that I had! However, I did learn a ton from …

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Elevating awareness: Small business marketing strategies 32:10

2M ago32:10

32:10

Trevor Henselwood started his career in Canadian Broadcasting before making the move to Australia to explore the digital space. As the head of growth at WebSavvy, Trevor has played a vital role in helping numerous eCommerce brands thrive, including some of the most beloved businesses in the nation. In this podcast Trevor explores the complexities o…

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TOXIC TRAITS 43:26

2M ago43:26

43:26

The inter-web is constantly following the trail of bread crumbs we leave in order to bombard us with things we think we need. From blackhead suckers to bodysuits, there's a constant reminder for women in every insta feed of just how imperfect we are, and what we need to do to fix ourselves. Thanks in advance inter-web. Thanks very much. Hosted on A…

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230: George Miller & Tom Burke + Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Chris Pratt + The Garfield Movie, Atlas, Trainspotting 1:08:52

2M ago1:08:52

1:08:52

00.00 – 03.40 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching. 03.45 – 34.05 Review of Furiosa including interviews with director George Miller and Tom Burke, who plays Praetorian Jack 34.10 – 45.10 Review of Garfield including an interview with the man who voices the lasagne-loving moggy, Chris Pratt 45.15 – 53.05 Review of Atlas 53.10 – 1…

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62 - The Two Airports of Tokyo 26:53

2M ago26:53

26:53

In this episode, Andrew starts by looking at how you can get your Global Entry or NEXUS membership revoked. Then he explores Tokyo’s two international airports, looking at what you need to know about each of the facilities. A listener sent in a question asking how your Global Entry can be revoked. Learn about the different ways that this can end up…

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TikTok marketing: How to leverage social for business 34:14

2M ago34:14

34:14

With a background rooted in a family skincare business, Olivia Jenkins brings over a decade of experience in navigating the ups and downs of the industry. From mastering the art of tenacity to juggling a career, pregnancy, and education, Olivia's journey is one of resilience and determination. She joins us on Flying Solo to share her top learnings …

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Grit Stories 2 - Healing Grows with the Poison 18:34

2M ago18:34

18:34

I used to get nasty poison ivy as a kid. It would bubble up and itch like crazy. The worst case I ever got was on my face. My eyes were puffed nearly shut in the heat and humidity of July. It was torture. Thankfully, the doctor gave me a steroid to help heal it. You get the point. Now my son gets it bad. Last summer, he attended a survival action c…

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AMAZON REVIEWS PART 2 32:58

2M ago32:58

32:58

Amazon throws up some whopper reviews, from 5 star supporters of the infamous 'Banana Slicer' to harsh feedback on a Samsung Galaxy TV. After rave reviews of their last Amazon episode of The Beautiful Nightmare, the ladies figured they'd bring you another to back it up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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229: Renny Harlin + The Strangers: Chapter 1, IF, Hoard, Tiger Stripes, Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg 45:07

2M ago45:07

45:07

00.00 – 03.15 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 03.20 – 15.50 Inteview with The Strangers: Chapter 1 director Renny Harlin 15.55 – 27.10 Review of If 27.15 – 33.20 Review of Hoard 33.25 – 37.20 Review of Tiger Stripes 37.25 – 40.00 Review of Catching Fire: The Story of Anita Pallenberg 40.05 – 45.15 Film of the Week and answer…

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TIT BITS- KAREN'S AT THE PICK UP 8:29

2M ago8:29

8:29

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every…

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Grit Stories 1 - The So Low Life 19:12

2M ago19:12

19:12

I've been in the cleaning business for 17 years. I was a solo cleaner for 15 of those 17 years. As I was first exploring the cleaning groups in 2016, I got the impression that solo was viewed as "so low". We are just trunk slammers that buy our cleaning supplies at Walmart and advertise our services on the laundry mat tack board. We are amateurs wi…

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228: Wes Ball, Owen Teague, Freya Allen and Kevin Durand + Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, La Chimera, Made in England: The Films of Powell & Pressburger, Dark Matter and Doctor Who 1:03:44

2M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

0.00 – 03.25 Intro and presenters discuss what they've been watching 03.30 – 29.50 Review of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes including interviews with the film’s director Wes Ball and stars Owen Teague, Freya Allen and Kevin Durand 29.55 – 37.30 Review of La Chimera 37.35 – 42.50 Review of Made in England 42.55 – 48.40 Review of Dark Matter 48.45…

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TIT BITS- THE SLAP 6:27

2M ago6:27

6:27

Titbits- it's the bite sized podcast that takes the Mickey Bliss out of a top trending story. Shanelle and Tamara team up with lifestyle page Mum's Lounge to bring you the number one story of the week. From stories of colossal embarrassment to blood boiling injustice, the gals discuss, judge (not much) and call it where it lies. Episodes drop every…

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