Winging It! 9 Years, Mile-High Myths, & Flight Attendant Truth Bombs E14

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Welcome Aboard Beautiful Soul,

Pull up a seat (preferably 1st class) and allow me to pour you something cozy—because today, I’m spilling the tea on the real story behind how I became a flight attendant. Spoiler alert: it was never part of the plan, and yet here I am, 9 years later, reflecting on a wild ride that’s been equal parts ridiculous and transformational.

✈️ I Never Meant to Fly… But the Universe Had Other Plans

It started at a hometown BBQ (as all good plot twists do). I had just finished writing my book The Men We Meet, was craving change, and had no idea what was next. Two women at the party—flight attendants—insisted I apply. I laughed. “I’m 47,” I said. “Aren’t I too old?”

Apparently not.

A thrown-together resume, a dating-profile-style cover letter, and a video interview later… I found myself in Houston, training to become a flight attendant. Unpaid, unsure, and completely out of my element—but also deeply guided by my gut.

🌟 The Signs Were Everywhere

Before I even applied, I met a pilot in the most random, movie-scene kind of way. He pulled me out of bar drama (literally) and became one of the most unexpectedly beautiful relationships of my life. That night? A sign.

I didn’t know it then, but the airline industry was chasing me—and it wasn’t about pretzels and beverage carts. It was about purpose, soul connections, and transformation.

💫 From Poly-Blend Uniforms to Soul-Aligned Truth

Flight attending wasn’t glamorous. The pay was low, the schedule wild, and the uniforms—don’t get me started. I went from being voted “Best Dressed” in high school to rocking itchy navy polyester.

But in between the jet lag and layovers, I met soul sisters and brothers who changed my life. I danced under fireworks in Sydney. I reconnected with parts of myself that had been dormant for years.

This job, though messy, cracked me wide open.

🧭 Reclaiming My Identity Midair

For a while, I defaulted to saying “I’m a flight attendant” at parties—because people love that answer. But it started to feel off.

That’s not the core of who I am.

I’m a writer. A teacher. A guide for transformation and authenticity. A woman on a mission to help others stop living by default and start flying by design.

And the moment I started owning that? Everything shifted.

😂 The Wild Questions I Get Asked

Let’s have some fun: here are a few of the frequent (and slightly outrageous) things people ask me:

• “Are you in the Mile High Club?” No. Hard pass. Toilets are gross.

• “Can you get me free flights?” No. That’s not how this works.

• “Do you know my friend who flies for Delta?” Probably not… but if I do? Instant soul sister moment.

✨ The Real Takeaway

This job taught me how to:

• Trust my gut—even when it made no sense

• Say yes to things that stretched me

• Let go of identities that weren’t aligned

• Keep showing up, even when I was bloated, tired, and over it

Was it always glamorous? Nope.Was it always worth it? Moslty

Because now I’m clearer than ever: my purpose is to inspire transformation, guide people back to their truth, and remind you—yes, you—that life’s detours often lead to your destiny.

🧳 Tea-Time Reflections

Before you go, take a moment to reflect:

• What role are you playing that doesn’t fit anymore?

• What signs has the universe sent your way that you’ve ignored?

• What would it feel like to trust your gut and leap, even when you’re scared?

💌 Want More?

🎧 Listen to this week’s episode of Sip Tea with Me:Winging It: 9 Years, Mile-High Myths & Flight Attendant Truth Bombs

📩 Grab your free Journal Prompts for Transformation & Self-DiscoveryAvailable now at lisaschoenthal.com

📚 Stay tuned for the 10th Anniversary Edition of The Men We Meet—featuring the long-awaited story of “The Pilot.”

Thanks for being here, bestie. I hope my story inspires you to trust your own flight path—no matter how wobbly, weird, or wildly unexpected it may seem.

With love from 30,000 feet,

Lis