https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/if-women-were-meant-to-fly-the-sky-would-be-pink--4402796enAviationCopyright Enid Otunhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e0ddeaf935c5b70eefc305f358859363.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/if-women-were-meant-to-fly-the-sky-would-be-pink--4402796Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:38:55 +0000Enid OtunEnid Otunenidotun19@gmail.comMy life as one of the first women pilots in Africa in the 80’s and 90’s. The ups and downs of existing in a mans world, and my determination to make a difference.falsee18b5e6e-f30e-55a1-b887-002ecef0e62depisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep4-alive-kicking--45927727Buzzsprout-8956384Sun, 01 Aug 2021 17:00:00 +0000Enid OtunLet me just say that it’s great to be back. It has been almost 2 months since my last episode, work and personal commitments kept me busy. It was also a time for some reflection. Looking back on your past is an interesting but sometimes complex task....787aviation,empoweringwomen,enidotun,pilots,pinksky,pinkskypodcast,strongwomen,womeninaviationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep3-let-the-fun-commence--44719584Buzzsprout-8484946Sun, 09 May 2021 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode:·     I re-write the complete company operations manual, along with processes and company operations procedures, ·     staff, and re-train the flight operations team and flight crew ·     and start to transform the aspirations and...960aviation,empoweringwomen,enidotun,pilots,pinksky,pinkskypodcast,strongwomen,womeninaviationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep-2-the-female-chief-pilot--44477058Buzzsprout-8398523Sun, 25 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000Enid Otun•In this episode •The decision about my future must be made, as the offer will not remain on the table for much longer •The deed is done, •And I start the next phase of my journey.751aviation,empoweringwomen,enidotun,pilots,pinksky,pinkskypodcast,strongwomen,womeninaviationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s3-ep-1-the-next-phase--44291310Buzzsprout-8311156Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode •I have a critical career decision to make at Bristow Helicopters. •Do I go ahead, take a chance, and make history as the first Female Chief Pilot in Nigeria or do I stay safe? •Is loyalty to my company an insurmountable stumbling...1090aviation,empoweringwomen,enidotun,pilots,pinksky,pinkskypodcast,strongwomen,womeninaviationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e12-would-i-should-i-could-i--43460344Buzzsprout-7856107Sun, 14 Feb 2021 14:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode: I reflect on my years with Bristow’s as I am encouraged to broaden my horizons I find myself in the palace of the Emir of Kano And I make the very difficult decision to leave Bristow Helicopters.972aviation,empoweringwomen,enidotun,pilots,pinksky,pinkskypodcast,strongwomen,womeninaviationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e11-death-of-reason--43332587Buzzsprout-7720924Sun, 07 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode, I have a heated argument on the ramp with the CEO of Shell Oil, and I transport a recently deceased oilman out of Port Harcourt on his final journey home to the US.939aviation,empoweringwomen,enidotun,pilots,pinksky,pinkskypodcast,strongwomen,womeninaviationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e10-life-lessons--43212074Buzzsprout-7583815Sun, 31 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode * I have another horrible few weeks as I battle more weather and aircraft technical issues. * I have an argument with two storm cells * And I learn a valuable lesson when dealing with an attempted armed robbery1019aviation,empoweringwomen,enidotun,pilots,pinksky,pinkskypodcast,strongwomen,womeninaviationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e9-when-things-go-wrong--42976196Buzzsprout-7321336Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode: The King Air becomes my home, as I ramp up the hours. More incidents help to shape my command experience. And I keep learning good lessons834empoweringwomen,enidotun,pinkskypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-ep-8-charter-mania-mother-nature--42748340Buzzsprout-7089307Fri, 01 Jan 2021 14:00:00 +0000Enid OtunHappy New Year to all listeners. In this episode *My new co-pilot is rostered with me as permanent crew *We take on more charter contracts in a now very busy operation *I experience several incidents that start to demand more of me as a Captain1009empoweringwomen,enidotun,pinkskypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e7-hell-yes-she-s-a-girl--42644860Buzzsprout-6984277Thu, 24 Dec 2020 06:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode Planning for the new charter department takes shape. I set off to the Uk for my King Air training and ferry flight, and after my return, I set about choosing staff and flight crew for my new department. From all the crew at the...911empoweringwomen,enidotun,pinkskypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e6-a-competent-performance--42464555Buzzsprout-6821278Sun, 13 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000Enid OtunI meet the Shell Training Captain/Operations Manager to discuss my Bristow/Shell command, a small ceremony is held to award me my 4 bars, I become A Shell Captain, the first woman to achieve this in Nigeria, And I come up against the bureaucracy that...856empoweringwomen,enidotun,pinkskypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pinkskyinspired-conversations-with-gemma-lea--42104527Buzzsprout-6484318Sun, 22 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000Enid OtunPink Sky Inspired conversations with Gemma Lea2495empoweringwomen,enidotun,pinkskypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e5-a-lifesaving-delivery--41986253Buzzsprout-6379789Sun, 15 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode, I will be telling a side story about a very special Lifesaving flight that I was a part of early on in my career with Bristow Helicopters.633empoweringwomen,enidotun,pinkskypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e4-every-cloud-has-a-silver-lining--41860115Buzzsprout-6270898Sun, 08 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000Enid Otun•In this episode My flight rostering goes crazy as I fly as often as I can to build my Left-hand Seat hours, some passengers clutch their pearls as I take control of flights, and I get the opportunity to lend my voice to our Helicopter safety videos...670empoweringwomen,enidotun,pinkskypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e3-one-step-forward-two-steps-back--41743502Buzzsprout-6155221Sun, 01 Nov 2020 12:00:00 +0000Enid OtunI land in Houston for 2 months of intensive training for my ATPL, I am reminded of blatant and institutional racism whilst in the US, and I return to Nigeria with a renewed sense of optimism and excitement as I can almost reach out and touch my command.785falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e2-challenges-ahead--41630092Buzzsprout-6049459Sun, 25 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode I prepare for 2 months in the US to obtain my ATPL, I experience an interesting medical issue that I could only laugh at years later, and political upheaval rocks the country.750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-e1-back-on-board--41520421Buzzsprout-5943496Sun, 18 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunHello and welcome to the new season of If women were meant to fly, the sky would be pink, season 2 Episode 1, Back On Board - I am Enid Otun. •In this episode: I am still uncertain about job offers and leaving for greener pastures, I seem to...698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-20-to-the-rescue--41179365Buzzsprout-5634763Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunOur 20th Episode and the end of Season 1. In this episode: Aviation Accidents are on the increase and I lose some very good friends, I am offered another job and a contract is hard to refuse, and I experience my first piranha fish encounter on a...889empoweringwomen,enidotun,pinkskypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pinkskyinspired-conversations-with-susannah-close--41080743https://www.letstalkaboutpoo.com/]]>Buzzsprout-5568193Wed, 23 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIN 2019, having just run a PB in the Cambridge Half Marathon, Suze was pretty shocked to discover she in fact had advanced stage 3 bowel cancer. She was only 36, fit and healthy, forced to re-evaluate her life in an instant. In an attempt to organise...https://www.letstalkaboutpoo.com/]]>2853empoweringwomen,enidotun,letstalkaboutpoo,pinkskypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-19-nose-up--41038041Buzzsprout-5531020Mon, 21 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode: I am promoted to Senior First Officer, there are more fun and games at the Lagos Flying Club as students learn to fly, and I suffer a series of setbacks on a personal level and fight to be exonerated.931falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-18-caught-short-in-niger--40879316Buzzsprout-5415346Sun, 13 Sep 2020 14:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode, more encounters and emergencies as I near Senior First officer promotion. I get the opportunity to join a ferry crew bringing our HS125 back from the UK, and I am faced with a terrified student at the Lagos Flying Club.1020falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pinkskyinspired-conversations-with-faye-rackham--40798147Buzzsprout-5327380Wed, 09 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunShe’s a mum, artist and jack of all trades. When she’s not working, she likes to spend time with her daughter in their mini zoo and sketch when she gets the chance. Faye has three passions in life, nature, anything prehistoric and Tina Turner. Her...2022falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-17-if-you-wont-listen--40728036Buzzsprout-5308396Sun, 06 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode, training continues at the Lagos Flying Club, and I fall out with some private members who know better than I do, when it comes to training pilots, even though they have no instructor qualifications. My secondment comes to an end, and...839falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-knowledge-and-wisdom--40576964Buzzsprout-5200507Sun, 30 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode, The Lagos Flying Club takes shape and I take on students at the weekends, more interesting tales from my secondment as I travel to Canada for my Twin Otter simulator training, and I learn valuable lessons on what not to do as a pilot.991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-back-to-basics--40459149Buzzsprout-5108848Sun, 23 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode my I take the opportunity to use my flight instructors license at the resurrected Lagos Flying Club. Seniority brings its perks and I finally have a social life!! Who would have thought?883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-you-take-the-rough-with-the-smooth--42448888Buzzsprout-5009630Sun, 16 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode my flight time increases substantially on my way to becoming a Senior First Officer, I am seconded to another company as a co-pilot for 6 months and some colleagues pay a heavy price as Aviation grows quickly in Nigeria.1001falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-a-heartfelt-tribute--42448885Buzzsprout-4867682Sun, 09 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunI would like to dedicate this one-off special episode to an amazing Pilot and Human Being, Captain Christopher John Puddy.488falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changing-perceptions-part-2-getting-on-with-business--42448884Buzzsprout-4813976Sun, 02 Aug 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode, as I continue to build my flight hours for promotion to First Officer, I decide to take on my detractors, I meet many different characters on board some of my flights, more interesting weather comes my way, and I find that I cannot...928falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/changing-perceptions-a-pride-special--42448883Buzzsprout-4716755Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunFor this episode and in celebration of PRIDE, I would like to share my experiences as a black, gay woman who just so happens to be a Pilot.760empoweringwomen,enidotun,pinkskypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-lets-fly-this--42448881Buzzsprout-4534193Sun, 12 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0000Enid OtunIn this episode, my schedule gets busy as I build my flight hours for promotion to First Officer. I meet many different characters onboard and I meet my match in the rainy season with some spectacular flights, emergencies and weather.824pinkskypodcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-i-got-stripes--42448879Buzzsprout-4438100Sun, 05 Jul 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid Otun•In this episode I start work as a second officer at Bristow Helicopters in Lagos on the DHC-6 Twin Otter, twin engine turboprop. I realise pretty quickly that having a woman up front at the sharp pointy end is a novel idea to most people at that...863falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-coming-back-down-to-earth--42448878Buzzsprout-4259003Sun, 21 Jun 2020 16:00:00 +0000Enid OtunHello and welcome to the 8th episode of If women were meant to fly, the sky would be pink, - Coming Back Down to Earth. I am Enid Otun. I am mixing in a little childhood memory with the continuation of the next stage of my flying career. I return from...884falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-remembering-my-lagos-childhood--42448876Buzzsprout-4046324Sun, 07 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunI am deviating slightly from my flying career this episode, and giving you a glimpse into my Lagos childhood. In many ways this snippet of my young life may give you an insight into me as a person and what shaped me in my later years. Everyone’s...741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-mothers-day--42448875Buzzsprout-3977168Sun, 31 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunThis episode I will be giving you some insight into my new flying assignments, I welcome my mum to San Francisco on her first ever trip to the USA, and I embark on my new journey as a Flight Instructor and my first officially assigned student.1033falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-the-gambler--42448874Buzzsprout-3791930Sun, 17 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunThis episode I will be facing down the temptation to fly under the famous Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, something few people have done successfully, but it is always a temptation. I turn down offers of money for dodgy flights, fly to Las Vegas...918falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-top-of-a-fault-line--42448873Buzzsprout-3696883Sun, 10 May 2020 12:00:00 +0000Enid OtunThis episode I am carrying out my long cross country flight to Palm Springs. I realise that I need additional help with my instrument rating theory, as well as my mental health, and I also receive my first flying assignment as a qualified commercial...1040falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-reality-sets-in--42448872Buzzsprout-3594004Sun, 03 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunHello and welcome to the third episode of If Women were meant to fly, the sky would be pink:REALITY SETS IN.This episode I will pick up from the taster and introduce you to the next phase of my training, my struggles with childhood trauma, and my...943falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-taster-for-ep-3-reality-sets-in--42448871Buzzsprout-3564346Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000Enid OtunA TASTER bite for Ep 3, Reality Sets In250falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/san-francisco-beckons--42448870Buzzsprout-3537856Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:00:00 +0000Enid OtunHello and welcome to the second episode of If Women were meant to fly, the sky would be pink:SAN FRANCISCO BECKONS.This episode I will be expanding on the individuals who were instrumental in starting me on my path to becoming a Professional Pilot in...1138falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-beginning--42448867Buzzsprout-3513922Sun, 26 Apr 2020 21:00:00 +0000Enid OtunHello and welcome to the first podcast episode of If Women were meant to fly, the sky would be pink.THE BEGINNING.I am Enid Otun.This episode I will be introducing you to the start of my aviation career as a woman in the 80's and 90's. How it all...621falsefull