Today we’ll be speaking to Stephen Elwood, who used to be a long haul cabin crew for a major a carrier.

He later went on to to work in air-traffic control at Britain’s first digital Control tower at Cranfield, and if that wasn’t hard enough, he also welcomes private jets their occupants to the UK. That a story in it’s self.

I found this story really fascinating,  as of when Stephen left employment as cabin crew, he had no idea what could be achieved. Not knowing your next career move,  is one of the major worries of most cabin crew. They really don’t appreciate how far they can actually go when they put their minds to it. and sometimes settle for second best. As you will hear. Stephen had no formal qualifications for this.

Stephen had a great sense of humor and would be great if welcomed back on the show any-day.

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This audio production has been produced in association with Airsupport International Airways. www.airsupport.me

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Music: “Destination Unknown” by Missing Persons 1982

Many Thanks to Alex Chisnall of Screw it Just do it fame & Simon Costello of the North East Ambulance service. A NHS hero in his own right.

Concept:  damien gen(London)

Producer:  Trevor Jenkins

Visuals & Sound:

Voice Over:   Ally Murphy: www.allymurphy.co.uk

Main Artwork:  Robin Osolinski, (http://www.robin-osolinski.com/),

Photography:   Ed Golding

Crew Room Live with Trevor, Simon & Alex

Joining us on the next episode of Not Just Crew. I was please to talk again to Ally Murphy, this time with my co hosts on Not Just Crew. Alex Chisnell and Simon Costello.  Ally an award  winning voice actor in 2019 Best E-learning performance, and nominated for: Best female TV commercial performance, Best female game performance, and female artist of the year, two years running. She achieved all this in a relatively short period of time after leaving flying.  A career she had enjoyed for fourteen years.  Acting, a career she thought she would never return to, has now become a living passion as well as a major source of income.  I found this interview particularly interesting, as at one point she tells me her confidence had hit rock bottom, but would not change a thing as her experiences have brought her to where she is now.  You can hear Trevor solo interview with Ally on you podcast provider S1 E10

Joining us on this episode of Not Just Crew. I was please to talk again to Ally Murphy. This time with my co hosts on Not Just Crew. Alex Chisnell and Simon Costello.  Ally an award  winning voice actor in 2019 Best E-learning performance, and nominated for: Best female TV commercial performance, Best female game performance, and female artist of the year, two years running. She achieved all this in a relatively short period of time after leaving flying.  A career she had enjoyed for fourteen years.  Acting, a career she thought she would never return to, has now become a living passion as well as a major source of income.  I found this interview particularly interesting, as at one point she tells me her confidence had hit rock bottom, but would not change a thing as her experiences have brought her to where she is now.  You can hear Trevor solo interview with Ally on you podcast provider S1 E10

You’ll be able to see the visual or audio version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel, Not Just Crew!

This audio production has been produced in association with Airsupport International Airways. www.airsupport.me

If you have any stories you’d like to contribute to our podcasts for future episodes,please contact us at [email protected] www.notjustcrew.me

Music: “Destination Unknown” by Missing Persons 1982

Many Thanks to Alex Chisnall of Screw it Just do it fame & Simon Costello of the North East Ambulance service. A NHS hero in his own right.

Concept:  damien gen(London)

Producer:  Trevor Jenkins

Visuals & Sound:

Voice Over:   Ally Murphy: www.allymurphy.co.uk

Main Artwork:  Robin Osolinski, (http://www.robin-osolinski.com/),

Photography:   Ed Golding

Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 18-24 May 2020. The theme is kindness.

Welcome to a special addition of Not Just crew during this Mental Health week.

It was during the last days of this May’s Mental Health Awareness week 2020. I was chatting to my co host on Not Just Crew Simon Costello. He told me of the struggles he has with these issues a few years ago.

Myself and fellow presenter Alex Chisnall, wanted to know if he would present a special on this issue that affects so many crew, and to be honest I think it always has, but it’s only now that many of us feel we can talk about Mental health, and even now there may be some reluctance.

Quite understandably Simon didn't want a live addition, but he has kindly put he thoughts on this recorded podcast.

Simon recording is a honest reflection on his mindset after breaking up with his first wife and the longing to see his daughter..... This alone can put enormous stress on anyone.

Have a listen, and remember that help is out there. Most airlines now recognise this is an important issue, and have dedicated departments and crew to help.

Here at Not Just Crew, we’re not experts and are not qualified on this subject, and don’t claim to be, but we wanted to hear Simons own words and his story.

I for one have been quite humbled by his words. 

Joining us on this episode of Not Just Crew. I was please to talk to Ally Murphy. An award  winning voice actor in 2019 Best E-learning performance, and nominated for: Best female TV commercial performance, Best female game performance, and female artist of the year, two years running. She achieved all this in a relatively short period of time after leaving flying.  A career she had enjoyed for fourteen years.  Acting, a career she thought she would never return to, has now become a living passion as well as a major source of income.  I found this interview particularly interesting, as at one point she tells me her confidence had hit rock bottom, but would not change a thing as her experiences have brought her to where she is now.  If you have any stories you’d like to contribute to our podcasts for future episodes,please contact us at [email protected] www.notjustcrew.me Music: “Destination Unknown” by Missing Persons 1982 Concept:  damien gen(London) Producer:  Trevor Jenkins Visuals & Sound: Voice Over:   Ally Murphy: www.allymurphy.co.uk Twitter: @allymurphyvoice Main Artwork:  Robin Osolinski, (http://www.robin-osolinski.com/), Photography:   Ed Golding

Background info:  This was as second retake, as the day before Zoom was over loaded.  This second day, was the day that Virgin Atlantic announced redundancies and the very day we were set to interview Jen Parker, who also happens to be cabin crew for Virgin.  We still managed to record, but we did not want to deflect from Jen's amazing story, and we knew there would be questions from our listeners on this subject. We asked them to hold these question for special we would broadcast the following week, which we have. You can find it in our listing. This bonus episode is the first part of our live podcast, when we talk about Virgin Atlantic sad news.

Join me on this live "short" episode were Jen Parker, Alex Chisnall and Simon Costello

This bonus is unedited.

Jen Parker: Cabin Crew & Medical student.

A truly amazing story on the next episode of Not Just Crew. Jen Parker is cabin crew who upon landing usually goes straight to medical school, Here she is also currently training to become a doctor. For me this is a real tale of ambition and tenacity, even for those who consider themselves to be highly ambitious. 

She tells us how passed failure has not stop her becoming what she want to be, and even being a doctor may not be her finial destination.

So please join Jen Parker, Alex Chisnall, Simon Costello and Trevor Jenkins for this amazing episode of Not Just Crew!

You’ll be able to see the visual or audio version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel, Not Just Crew!

This audio production has been produced in association with Airsupport International Airways. www.airsupport.me

If you have any stories you’d like to contribute to our podcasts for future episodes,please contact us at [email protected] www.notjustcrew.me

Music: “Destination Unknown” by Missing Persons 1982

Many Thanks to Alex Chisnall of Screw it Just do it fame & Simon Costello of the North East Ambulance service. A NHS hero in his own right.

Concept:  damien gen(London)

Producer:  Trevor Jenkins

Visuals & Sound:

Voice Over:   Ally Murphy: www.allymurphy.co.uk

Main Artwork:  Robin Osolinski, (http://www.robin-osolinski.com/),

Photography:   Ed Golding

Joining us on the next episode of Not Just Crew. Where I was please to talk to Ally Murphy. An award  winning voice actor in 2019 Best E-learning performance, and nominated for: Best female TV commercial performance, Best female game performance, and female artist of the year, two years running. She achieved all this in a relatively short period of time after leaving flying.  A career she had had for fourteen years.  Acting, a career she thought she would never return to, has now become a living passion as well as a major source of income.  I found this interview particularly interesting, as at one point she tells me her confidence had hit rock bottom, but would not change a thing as her experiences have brought her to where she is now. A sentiment I think we could all agree with,

You’ll be able to see either a audio or visual version of this podcast on our YouTube Channel, Not Just Crew!

This audio production has been produced in association with Airsupport International Airways. www.airsupport.me

If you have any stories you’d like to contribute to our podcasts for future episodes,please contact us at [email protected] www.notjustcrew.me

Music: “Destination Unknown” by Missing Persons 1982

Concept:  damien gen(London)

Producer:  Trevor Jenkins

Visuals & Sound:

Voice Over:   Ally Murphy: www.allymurphy.co.uk

Main Artwork:  Robin Osolinski, (http://www.robin-osolinski.com/),

Photography:   Ed Golding