Gwen Gets To Work

Bob Davy is a one trick pony; so he says....but we think he is pretty multi-talented! He flies people and cargo all around the world, and he also flies Warbirds - that's ex-military aircraft. When COVID came along, bringing the commercial airlines and tourist flights to a halt, Bob found that he had time to focus on some the other things he loved doing - all to do with airplanes of course!Gwen finds out that it's like actually spending time in the heat of the cockpit, what it's like flying at night, and why Bob's pockets have to be done up - can you guess?If you are keen on flying and interested in becoming a pilot then Bob will give you a great idea of what that really means, and how you get there.---Through her Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen gets finds out about what different adults do all day at work, and how they got there. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

How do you go from Scotland and secretarial college to the outskirts of London, owning and managing an airfield......via a spot of car dealing?! Catherine's story shows that life can take some surprising turns, and that everything you do can be useful experience to bring to future jobs and roles.Gwen gets to hear the incredible history of women in the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA) - a British civilian organisation set up at the start of the Second World War with headquarters at White Waltham Airfield in Berkshire, which Catherine now owns and manages.The airfield is home to West London Aero Club, three runways, aircraft hangers for privately owned aircrafts, a flying school, aircraft manufacturers, a model railway club, a pub, a party venue, and it is even sometimes transformed into a film set!We hope you enjoy this conversation between Gwen and her fascinating guest, Catherine. If you'd like to know more about White Waltham you can go to their website here.---Through her Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen gets finds out about what different adults do all day at work, and how they got there. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

What does cardboard have to do with making coffee?? Gwen’s friend Holly has a Dad with a really important job: without people like him there might not be any chocolate in the shops! Imagine!If you like maths and science and working out how things work, you should definitely listen to this episode with Will.He gets to buy, make and fix the machines in the factories that make chocolate, coffee and other goodies. You might even be inspired to design your own production line out of cardboard!---Through her Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen gets finds out about what different adults do all day at work, and how they got there. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

Sara's company helps museums and art collectors to move art and objects - including very big, fragile, or precious things - around from one location to another, in the UK and to other countries all over the world. They ensure things are parcelled up properly, stored safely, installed in their new locations, taken apart and put back together accurately. The even make sure that when they get to customs (passport control for objects) they have all the right paperwork. And they've been doing it since 1885! If you want to find out more, there are lots of case studies and videos on their website: Constantine: Fine art logistics for private collectors, museums & galleriesIt sounds like a pretty serious job. Fortunately Sara really, really loves it. We hope you love hearing all about it too!---Through her Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen gets finds out about what different adults do all day at work, and how they got there. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

Can you imagine playing your favourite game EVERY DAY? Even better, if you got really good at it, making all your money from it? It's a risky business, but Leo the Poker Player has done just that, playing at professional tournaments and travelling the world to do what he truly loves.He isn't so keen on all the sitting down his job involves, so when Gwen called him he was out walking his dog in the sunshine. We hope you enjoy learning about this most peculiar profession!---Through her Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen gets finds out about what different adults do all day at work, and how they got there. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

Mother's Day Special! Gwen talks to her Mum about what she really does all day while Gwen is at school.She learns that there is more to her Mum's job than she realised, and that being a Mum is a proper actual job too.If you are lucky enough to have each other and be together, why don't you ask your Mum what she does all day when you aren't with her, whether that is a paid job or being a brilliant full-time Mummy! You might be surprised!We also hope everyone enjoys hearing all about the world of print publishing and selling art online.A lot of young people want to work in the art world, and it can be hard to make that happen. Gwen's Mum chose to give up her dream of being a painter to find a job that paid her a salary and it took a long time to find her way back to the industry she loved. We hope that this episode gives other creatives some hope and inspiration. Things don't always go the way you planned; but with a few twists and turns, an open mind,  and a bit of luck, you might just end up doing something else you love!---Through her Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen gets finds out about what different adults do all day at work, and how they got there. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

Gwen met the Makeup Artist earlier this year, when she was lucky enough to take part in some filming on location in Kent. It was a chilly day by the coast, and Jessica was on hand with her trusty kit to tone down those rosy cheeks. Gwen, of course, thought this was thrilling and so she asked Jess to come on the podcast to explain what else she gets up to at work - whether on location, on set, or hand at an event. We hope you enjoy it!---Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

In this week's episode Gwen chats with her lovely neighbour Adam, a brilliant Electrician. She finds out that being an electrician isn't just about plugs and wires; there are also bacon sandwiches, interesting people and the occasional rat!! Thankfully though, no snakes....yet!---Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

In this week's episode Gwen and her Step-Dad, who does all the editing and production for Gwen's podcast, talk about building relationships with clients, meeting needs and growing a small business from scratch. Some good tips for budding entrepreneurs!---Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

Why is working in Human Resources a bit like running a marathon? You'll have to tune in to this week's episode to find out from Dave, the HR Director. Gwen puts him (and herself!) through the wringer with a personality test and finds out how a job that sounds very grown up is actually pretty fun. ---Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

Gwen puts some pretty wild scenarios to Madiha, The 111 Operator, in this week's episode! But she also gets a really clear insight into what it is line to be on the end of the phone for people who need help and advice. We think it is a really lovely episode, and hope you do too.---Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

WELCOME TO SEASON 2!For Gwen's first episode as a 9 year old she interviews super cool Graphic Artist Paul Farrell, whose bold, colourful, geometric style of work you may recognise from seeing his prints or build sets in galleries and arty shops, or from his  books, or perhaps some of the work he has done for clients. She puts his designer knowledge to the test and they have a lovely chat about what it is really like working all day on his designs, and most importantly what is Paul's tea-break biscuit of choice?This year Paul is releasing a new childrens' book all about a mouse called Mauricette. Check out his instagram or website to see lots of his lovely images.Shout out to Belle, Pauls' daughter who is also 9! We especially hope that you enjoy listening.---Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

Special Episode featuring Yaya Diamond, a funk artist and podcaster from Florida, USA who also has her own range of fragrances!Yaya says “Failure only exists when you quit, but if you keep going you are successful indeed!” and in this episode to Gwen Gets To Work she talks to Gwen about what that means to her, and what it is like juggling two creative jobs in her life as a musician and interviewer. Check out the interview from Yaya's side at Yaya Diamond Network (dcradiopodcast.com).Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

This summer, Gwen got the chance to talk to a real Zookeeper! She spent the morning on a Junior Keeper Experience at the wonderful Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens in Oxfordshire, and after a hard morning's work a very tired Gwen got to interview Chris Green, Bird Keeper at the park, to find out what he gets up to at work all day. Fly on over to GwenGetsToWork.com to hear the episode, or catch it wherever you get your podcasts! With special thanks to our amazing fellow podcaster, Jack from Jack To The Future, for his super review of the park featured in this episode. You can see Gwen's morning as a zoo keeper over on her YouTube channel! Visit cotswoldwildlifepark.co.uk to find out more about the park and book your own amazing junior keeper experience. Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

This summer, Gwen visited Tweeny At The Pottery in Plymouth and got the chance to watch her in action, throwing a ramen bowl. They had a lovely chat about what it is like making and teaching all day and Tweeny even gave Gwen a go on the pottery wheel!  You can also see Gwen in action at The Pottery on YouTube, and get a sense of what it is actually like in a working pottery studio.Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

Gwen has waited along time to talk to a Police person and it was worth the wait - she got to interview three! In this episode she talks to PC Michael Havers and two of the Police Community Support Officers on his team, Lauren Jerrom and Derrin Giles, about what they do all day at work, and most importantly whether pizza is on the menu.Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

Gwen is back with a super fun episode and some great life lessons from Gail, the Artistic Director of Acorn, a performing theatre company. She says Acorn is a family, a tribe, a team of all ages who work together to produce creative, original performances using live music and dynamic physical theatre. Gwen finds out how Gail came to bring her vision to life and what running it day to day is really like.Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults in their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

This week's episode is one for everyone who loves doing art and creative projects and of course for anyone who loves flowers!Gwen is talking to Joanna, a top London florist who creates amazing floral displays or weddings and for people's homes - she EVEN does flowers for Buckingham Palace! You can see loads of pictures and read more about the different types of jobs florists do at Joanna's company's website: hayfordandrhodes.co.uk/Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults like Jo at their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Media Production: enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

We hope you enjoy this episode with Tracy the Biotech Scientist! It's pretty cool stuff. Tracy works for Orbit Discovery. They look for new drugs and so are at the very start of the discovery process. If you are interested check out the video they made about their DNA encoded peptide display technology which you can watch here or at orbitdiscovery.com. Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: https://gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults like Tracy at their places of work. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Records Production: https://enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show

Suzi is not just any librarian.....she is a Subject Librarian. That means she specialises in one topic, working in a university library focussed on art. She and Gwen have a lovely chat about books, libraries and what Suzi gets up to on a normal day in the library.Every week in the Gwen Gets To Work podcast, Gwen finds out about what a different adults does all day at work. Visit our website for past episodes and videos: https://gwengetstowork.com/Help us out! Gwen is fundraising for some better equipment so that she can get out and about and interview adults like Elaine at their places of work, once it is safe to do so. Here is her Go Fund Me link.An Enigma Records Production: https://enigmarecords.co.uk/Gwen Gets To Work uses Buzzprout and we think it is a really user-friendly platform for new and seasoned podcasters. Use Buzzsprout to launch your podcast!Support the show