Success Showcase - Family In Flight - Ep 311

In this powerful episode of the Success Showcase, hosts Eric Lopkin and Chip Janiszewski welcome special guest Chelsea Thomas, founder of the nonprofit Family in Flight. Chelsea opens up about the often-overlooked challenge of geo-baching—when military spouses and families live apart due to duty assignments—and how it impacts everything from parenting and home maintenance to emotional well-being and communication.

With humor, heart, and honesty, Chelsea shares her personal experience as a geo-baching mom of four, the inspiration behind her nonprofit, and the practical tools she and her husband use—like the brilliant “vent container” technique—to stay connected despite the distance. She also explains how Family in Flight is filling a vital gap with travel grants, support groups, and emotional resources for military families—and why this issue extends beyond the armed forces into modern American life.

Whether you're in the military, balancing a long-distance relationship, or just looking for tools to handle stress and strengthen communication, this episode offers insight, empathy, and inspiration.