What happens when you retire after nearly 40 years with the same company… and then decide to start an entirely new career?Neal spent almost four decades working for @marksandspencer , building a long career that eventually took him into a globe-trotting senior role. But as retirement approached, and after a difficult period that affected his mental health, he knew it was time for something different.Retirement, however, didn't mean slowing down.In this episode of *Then What Happened?*, Neal talks about leaving M&S, adjusting to life after such a long career, and the decision that eventually took him in a completely different direction: applying to become cabin crew with @jet2com .We talk about starting again later in life, going through cabin crew training, swapping the office for 30,000 feet, dealing with passengers, the realities of the job — and why age shouldn't necessarily stop you from trying something completely new.It's a conversation about retirement, reinvention and having the nerve to think: **why not?**✈️ If you've ever wondered about changing career later in life, finding a new purpose after retirement, or what it's really like to become cabin crew, Neal's story might just give you the push you need.This is an independent interview produced by KPB Presents and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Marks & Spencer or Jet2.*Then What Happened?** is the interview series from KPB Presents about the bit of the story that often gets missed: what happened next.Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention, second acts and unexpected new chapters.Follow across social media on @KPBpresents or visit www.kpbpresents.com#ThenWhatHappened #CareerChange #CabinCrew #Retirement #SecondCareer

What happens when you reach the top of your career — and realise you can no longer hide who you really are?Jo had built a successful career as a senior retail executive, working at the highest levels of the industry. But behind the professional success was a much more personal story.In this episode of **Then What Happened?**, Jo talks about coming out as transgender later in life, transitioning while in a senior leadership role, and returning to work as herself.We talk about the reaction from colleagues, the realities of transitioning in the workplace, the effect on family and relationships, and what happened to Jo's career afterwards.It's a candid conversation about identity, work, reinvention and what happens when the life you've carefully built suddenly has to make room for the person you've always been.**Then What Happened?** is the interview series from KPB Presents about the bit of the story that often gets missed: what happened next.Subscribe for more conversations about reinvention, second acts and unexpected new chapters.Follow across social media on @KPBpresents or visit www.kpbpresents.com#ThenWhatHappened #TransgenderStories #Reinvention

What happens when your conscience leads you in a different direction from your faith?In this episode of Then What Happened?, former Church of England vicar Sandra Sykes reflects on a lifetime of faith, challenging authority, and standing by her beliefs—even when it came at a personal cost.Known by some as "The Rebel Vicar", Sandra speaks candidly about sexism, misogyny and prejudice within the Church, blessing lgbt+ couples before it was officially permitted, and why she believes "the Church is fighting for survival."She also shares the deeply personal story of discovering her faith later in life after serious illness, becoming one of the relatively few female vicars of her generation, balancing her conscience with church doctrine, and the circumstances that ultimately led to her being asked to leave ministry.This is an honest conversation about faith, equality, inclusion, leadership, conscience, the future of Christianity, and what happens when doing what you believe is right comes with consequences.Then What Happened? is a series of honest conversations with people whose lives took an unexpected turn—and what came next.If you enjoy thoughtful interviews, inspiring life stories and conversations about reinvention, second chances and social change, please consider liking the video, subscribing to the channel and sharing it with others.The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of KPB Presents. This interview represents the guest's personal recollections and experiences.Find more @KPBpresents on Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and Facebook or on www.kpbpresents.com#ThenWhatHappened #ChurchOfEngland #LGBTQInclusion #lgbt #faith