🌴148. My $500 status run
Hey from the Brisbane Airport car park!
Today’s episode is a little... rogue. I flew to Newcastle and back this morning — not for a keynote, not for a holiday, but for something frequent flyers call a status run .
If you’ve never heard of it, I walk you through exactly what it is, why I did it, and how I used a mix of AI, points-chasing logic, and productive downtime to make it totally worth it. ✈️
I also chat about:
- Why I’ve been cheating on Qantas (sorry not sorry?)
- What Gold status actually gives you (spoiler: it’s more than a lounge)
- How AI helped me find the cheapest, fastest way to retain my perks
- Why flying gave me a “balcony view” moment on my business
- The ROI of a $500 decision that keeps paying off all year long
Even if you’re not into travel hacks, this episode’s about how sometimes, the most random decisions (like a fly-in fly-out morning adventure) can create space to think, reset, and come back sharper than ever.
*New* You're invited to join Leanne's free community, Work Fame.
Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.com
P.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are three ways I can help:
- Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel : Let's energise your next event.
- Get My Book : Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint .
- Red Carpet Campout : Inspire, Indulge, Invent. Let’s take your ideas outside in June 2025.
Let's connect on all the channels:
Visit my website: leannehughes.com
Email me: hello@leannehughes.com
Would you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio .