Balancing Side Hustles as a Flight Attendant with Kara Adams

Side hustles are the best way to fully express yourself, explore more hobbies, and fuel the passions you’ve always wanted to pursue. Most flight attendants we know have a side hustle or “side quest” they are deeply passionate about. In this episode, we are honored to feature the Queen of Side Hustles herself, Kara Adams! Kara is a loving mom, flight attendant, artist, author, yoga instructor, and so much more. In this episode, she breaks down how she manages multiple side hustles, builds healthy habits, and keeps her creative spark alive even while flying. We’ll also talk about her favorite books and an upcoming documentary about flight attendants! What is your side hustle? Share your stories with us! Connect with Kara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karacadams/ Check out her amazing murals! https://karacadams.com/5f2b0c88f2d0e **Episode Highlights:** 00:00 Welcome to Episode #43! 01:16 Cats are everywhere 03:56 Kara & her crazy passenger experience 05:45 An escape from reality 08:20 Take care of yourself first 11:42 Kara’s side hustles 14:16 Has flying influenced her side hustles? 15:34 She’s also a muralist! 17:29 That creative switch  20:12  Don’t stop creating 22:30 What do you do outside of flying? 24:21 Kara & what’s coming 26:25 Cabin Pressure: a story about flight attendants 28:58 To connect is our goal 30:26 Reflections 33:25 Let’s play Cross-checked! Text us or leave us a voicemail! Join us for an unforgettable Christmas Markets adventure through Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania in December 2026! Experience festive markets, charming medieval cities, holiday treats, and the magic of three countries in one incredible trip... View the Itinerary + Book Your Spot ✈ Join our official community for exclusive merch, early access, behind-the-scenes footage, and more! As independent podcasters, we rely on audience support to keep our show going. We couldn't do it without you! Join the Galley Gang on Patreon ✈ Have a funny, wild, or heartwarming travel story from a flight that you’re dying to share with us? Submit your story at the link below and we could feature your story on an upcoming episode of the show! Submit Your 'Galley Gossip' Story ✈ This episode was brought to you by StaffTraveler, the #1 non-rev app! If you travel on standby and are looking to make your journey easy and stress-free, check out StaffTraveler for free in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Download StaffTraveler