Not Just Crew: Inspire - Encourage - Support!

This is the interview I have wanted to record for some time. I first met Dr Jen Parker as cabin crew, and always thought she had so much energy and was great fun to be around. She was also the first Airsupport Girl (That's another story) .

I flew with her a few years later when she casually announced to me that she was going to become a doctor. I knew Jen was bright and thought perhaps she she was studying for a PHD, but I should have remembered we are talking Jen here and she meant the real deal..... A medical doctor. It never once occurred to me that she wouldn't achieve it, and here we are six years later and she has achieved her goal, and what a goal/dream.... She is now Dr Jen Parker. We are so proud of her.

Jen was also one of my first interviews when Not Just Crew started in 2020 as a way to inspire crew to help them realise they have the most wonderful transferable skills.

Join us tonight as NJC's Trevor Jenkins chats to Lee Murphy who joined the 1984 start up airline Virgin Atlantic, which was only predicted to last a year and was hoped by other airlines to go the same way as Laker airways and go bust. Now forty years later it is seen to be punching above it's weight and is considered to be Britain's second flag carrier.Lee who is now a successful IT instructor and a voice artist who's recent work includes 'Ditched' by Kaylie Kay and now available on Audible (See Link) https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0CDQTXR2K/?source_code=AUKFrDlWS02231890H6-BK-ACX0-361874&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_361874_rh_uk#britishairways #cabincrew #flightattendant #njc #notjustcrew #virginatlantic #1980s #oxfordstreetlondon #Ditched #KaylieKay #TrevorJenkins #SimonCostello #LeeMurphy

Note: You can watch the visual episode on YouTube. Follow this link: https://youtu.be/hVCsXzOANmw

Welcome to Not Just Crew. Tonight as Simon is away on location Trevor Jenkins is joined by NJC contributor and Podcaster Alex Chisnall from the podcast: Screw it Just Do it. Today 05/03/24 sees the launch of The Red Eye Podcast which will give you an insight of life into airlines throughout the decades. Alex and Trevor chat to Ally about the inspiration behind the project. Please subscribe to these true stories of what life in the airline across the globe is really like. The Red Eye Podcast is hosted and produced by Ally Murphy, a former Flight Attendant and Voice Actor. Ally was writing down her memories of her days as an international cabin crew member, when she realised how interesting, diverse and fun her life had been! And when talking with other cabin crew, they shared the extraordinary stories that happened when they took to the skies. The outrageous passengers, the emergency situations that crew are highly trained to deal with, and of course, the down route experiences that are sometimes awe inspiring and sometimes downright hilarious… Ally Murphy is ex cabin crew, and Not Just Crew Presenter known as a British Actress and an award winning voice over artist based in the USA. She began working in the theatre and television in the UK in the 1990’s and paused for 14 years to fly around the world as an international flight attendant. In 2016 she left the aviation world to follow her dreams to become a voice actor and has since won multiple awards for her performances. She hopes the stories of her adventures around the world, mistakes, dreams, and humor can help others trying to make the most out of their lives. It doesn't matter if you are a passenger, cabin crew, pilot or anyone who works in avation, let Ally know your story. Names, Airlines and even years can be changed. If you have a story let Ally know at the address below.... @theredeyepod www.theredeyepod.com Special thanks to: Kaylie Kay and Kelly Senior www.notjustcrew.com

Note: You can also watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Follow this link: https://youtu.be/t3JgP6VsIbs

So many members of NJC often ask.... What happened or where's Alex Chisnell? Well to put all those rumours to bed that Simon and Trevor kidnapped him in 2021 after over a year of recording with them. NJC's Trevor Jenkins travelled down to a recording studio near London's Kings Cross to catch up with Alex and to watch a recording of his successful podcast: 'Screw It Just Do It' which is also availible on his YouTube channel as well as the audio version which you can download from wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode Trevor had the chance to watch Alex chat to Mark Ormrod MBE Royal Marine Commando who was Pronounced Dead Twice. You can watch the episode here by following this link: https://youtu.be/22I7R03T5Gs?si=ynnjWaLZsBum765x Alex says: 'How do you get to where you want to be? All of my guests answer this question and provide actionable advice on how you can also get to where you want to be My guests are inspirational entrepreneurs like Dragon Steven Bartlett, sports stars like James Haskell, and adventurers like Jay Morton They took the leap They became the people they wanted to be They did what they always wanted to do And they might just help you discover how to do it too Subscribe to be part of the movement to help you get to where you want to be I'm your host, Alex Chisnall, host of the Screw It Just DO It podcast I'm an entrepreneur & podcaster, fascinated by human potential I love taking my guest's experiences plus things I've learnt , to help others get to where they want to be I'm proud this show is in the top 1% of all podcasts globally, listened to in 180+ countries & charted #1 from the UK to Uganda' #AlexChisnall #Trevorjenkins #simonCostello #Travel.Radio # BA #cabincrew #virginatlantic #britishairways #podcasting #podcaster #notjustcrew #njc #flightattendant #Allymurphy #KaylieKay

Join Not Just Crew's Trevor & Simon on the highlights of their Destination Unknown show on Travel.Radio. You can join them live every Sunday between 12-2pm. Just go to your computer and type in to your web browser Travel.radio

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Have a listen to Destination Unknown on Travel . Radio every Sunday with Not Just Crew's Trevor & Simon. Highlights only, any songs you hear Simon & Trevor will not be played, as we do not have the copyright on this podcast. You can however catch up with the whole show at: www.travel.radio and go to their on demand section.

Travel.Radio has some excellent tunes playing 24h a day, with some equally excellent presenters. 

When NJC and Crew Businesses launched The Crew Christmas market in 2020, never in their wildest dream did they firstly think they would be located in a physical shop in the beautiful market town of Horsham, let alone be featured on the BBC's 'The One Show.  The Crew Christmas market have now evolved into The Crew Market, and stalls have now become stunning Collections. So Join NJC's Trevor Jenkins, as he chats to The Crew Markets co founder Gemma Brazier and Pop Up Horsham co founder Charlie Crocker as Horsham goes about reinventing the High Street. If you fancy setting up you own collection or just a bit of shopping, come and see us at: www.thecrewmarket.com #bbc #theoneshow #crewlife #horsham #TheCrewMarket #NJC #NotJustCrew #EnterpriseNation #GemmaBrazier #SimonCostello #TrevorJenkins #KellySenior #CharlieCrocker #planejane

Noel Philips YouTube sensation chats to NJC's Trevor & Simon about his YouTube rise with over 62 million views.  Noel who also works alongside Trevor & Simon at Travel.Radio hosting Flight Plan from 11-12, followed by Simon's & Trevor's Destination Unknown 12-2pm every Sunday.  Join Us! Follow Noel Phillips at Noelphillips.com and on Facebook with 1.5 million followers YouTube 319k subscribers with 592 Videos also on Instagram with 41k Followers and visit Noel's Amazing Merchandise. Have a look at some of our other NJC's about what crew do when they're not being crew. www.youtube.com/c/subscribe and please like and subscribe You will have heard Trevor & Simon talking about a NJC Crew stuck in a War Zone. This is the link:  https://youtu.be/eNNjXwO0Lhk

NJC Chat to Arpad Szakal about the 15 Top transferable skill of Cabin Crew. In this episode  will will be covering in depth  the top fifteen  transferable skill crew have, but dont always know it.  We will list these in detail as a PDF on our Website at www.notjustcrew.com  Arpad Szakal is an Executive Search & Leadership Assessment professional and a former aviation lawyer based in London, UK. He is an experienced consultant with specialized expertise in the engineering, infrastructure and manufacturing sectors.  He also coaches aviation professionals, including pilots and cabin crew globally on all things career-development related.  You can find him on LinkedIn @Arpad Szakal ACC  So here they are!  Top Transferable Skills for Cabin Crew  1. Initiative & Leadership   2. Customer Experience Mindset   3. First Aid & Safety Skills   4. Conflict Management   5. Problem - Solving Skills   6. Adaptability & Flexibility   7. Empathy, Compassion & Emotional Intelligence   8. Stress Tolerance & Ability to Work Well Under Pressure   9. Sales Skills   10. Communication & Interpersonal Skills   11. Teamworking Skills & Cultural Awareness   12. Composure & Self-Control   13. Time Management & Organisation Skills  14. Brand Presentation Skills - Attention to Detail   15. Social Media Marketing Skills

On the 8/11/21: In celebration of flying to the US British Airways and  virgin Atlantic staged and historic simultaneous take off from London’s  Heathrow to runways this morning. Virgins VS3 was the 1st to land at New  York’s JFK airport touching down at 10:51 am local time while British  Airways BA001 (This flight number use to be reserved for Concord) landed a few minutes later at 11 am.  Not Just Crew give their thoughts, and chat to Author Kaylie Kay as she returns to flying.

What a podcast we have for you today. This has got be be one of the most interesting episodes ever, and is a real insight into mental health. Intro by Trevor Jenkins then Simon Costello is joined by Steven Davis of Care Skills Pro, as they talk about the issue of mental health. Steven, who is a registered mental health nurse, alerts us to the warning signs, and provides excellent coping strategies. After the show we will posts links. A Crisis Card has been produced by Care Skills Pro & Not Just Crew. Sign up to our newsletter at www.notjustcrew.com This can be found at the bottom of the site. The Crisis Card will be on Newsletter 1. Presenters on this show: Trevor Jenkins/Simon Costello/Steven Davis. Please subscribe to our Youtube channel, and please rate us on this podcast.

In this episode, we chat with Nikki Crewe from Sunderland in the UK.

Nikki started working in Hays Travel as 16 year old straight from school. She knew from a young age after seeing flight attendants when going on holiday that she wanted to make it a career. She started an apprenticeship with Hays Travel and when she was 18 started applying for jobs as crew. After working for a ground handling agent, Servisair, she got her first flying job for FlyJet.

"I do look back and think of flying now and then and obviously redundancies are not good times. But one thing I know is after each down, came a big up and I am happier now than ever."

Some of this text was recycled  has been from a Huffington Post article

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 helloyou@notjustcrew.me 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

In this episode, we chat with Julie Tyrer, a Cabin Crew from 2012 to 2016.

Julie had the privilege of being Virgin Atlantic Cabin Crew. It was a dream job which she debated doing since graduating in 2005.

She took a sabbatical from Virgin to cover a maternity position teaching Travel and Tourism at Uxbridge College. Her classroom was an aircraft, it was just like being in SEP training.

She decided not to return to Virgin due to contact changes and spent some time as a Careers Advisor to pay the bills whilst she qualified as a Personal Trainer, with the plan to start her own business.

Whilst all that was going on, she got recommended for a position at QinetiQ, a Defence and Space company (literally rocket science... she's basically their Penny from Big Bang theory!).

She honestly believed it was the skills as cabin crew and that Virgin Flair that never leaves you which got her this job. She now lead the Development Programme for the apprentices and graduates. It took her a while to find her feet after leaving flying, but she finally found it!

Some of this text was recycled  has been from a Huffington Post article

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 helloyou@notjustcrew.me 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

It is a apsolute pleasure to introduce Care Skills Pro a company that can make it happen for you! If you're crew wanting to change careers, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. At Not Just Crew we only work with partners we trust, and know will offer crew a genuine career path to move forward. It was a real pleasure to hear of an sector that not only embraces the skills crew already have, but that can offer them a fast tract route to a professional qualification. Have a listen with Not Just Crew's Trevor Jenkins, and Care Skills Pro's founder and CEO Steven Davis.

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

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 helloyou@notjustcrew.me 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.

Join us on the next episode of Not Just Crew, when we speak to Covid-19 survivor Matt Dockray, who’s story went global on Facebook, after he tried to warn us all on how very real  dangers of Covid-19 is, and it’s personal impact on his life.

With: Trevor Jenkins, Simon Costello & Alex Chisnall. Special guest: Matt Dockray of www.ordinarysurvivor.com