No U-Turn

Chris, Ravi, and Basil
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Discussions related to the future of transportation, technology, and our society. 

  1. 2d ago

    Episode 68: Nicole Carcel - Taking Public Service to New Heights!

    Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join the guys as we welcome Nicole Carcel, Director of Major Event Operations & Stakeholder Engagement for Los Angeles World Airports! What a guest! From City Hall in Los Angeles to the transforming world of airports, Nicole has had a fascinating career!  When you think impact, Nicole Carcel is a person that immediately comes to mind.  Tune in to hear about the path Nicole took which led her to the aviation world. We are glad things worked out the way they have for Nicole. Even though we would have loved to meet Dr. Nicole Carcel, we are very happy to have her as an impactful part of the aviation world!  Nicole Carcel: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-carcel-36b99731  Los Angeles World Airports: https://www.lawa.org/ Click subscribe and please leave a rating and review! We appreciate all of our listeners! Please leave a comment and rating via the podcast platform you use to enjoy your podcasts! Make sure to follow the No U-Turn Podcast crew on Linked In and Instagram! Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-u-turn-podcast/  Instagram: nouturn_podcast Follow the guys on Linked In: Ravi Singh: www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-h-singh-1508006 Chris Fernando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fernando  Basil Yap: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basil-yap-461b1975  Check out Terry Ann Fernando, the designer of our No U Turn logo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-ann-fernando-70b5b07

    Episode 68: Nicole Carcel - Taking Public Service to New Heights!

  2. Oct 14

    Episode 67: Crystal Garcia - Drawing Her Own Blueprint!

    Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Join the No U-Turn Podcast team as they welcome to the podcast the one and only..... Crystal Garcia, Western Pacific Region Business Development Manager with C&S Companies! What a guest! The energy, positivity, and humility really comes through in speaking with Crystal. Her story inspires and the way in which she carries herself and cherishes those important people, starting with family, who have made an impact on her life and career leaves a lasting impression. Tune in! Side Note: Crystal would like folks to know...C&S Companies is hiring and you should reach out to her regarding your interest!  See her Linked In profile below where you can direct message her! Also see the company website link below! Crystal Garcia: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-j-garcia  C&S Companies:  Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/c&s-engineers-inc-/  Website: https://www.cscos.com/ Click subscribe and please leave a rating and review! We appreciate all of our listeners! Please leave a comment and rating via the podcast platform you use to enjoy your podcasts! Make sure to follow the No U-Turn Podcast crew on Linked In and Instagram! Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-u-turn-podcast/  Instagram: nouturn_podcast Follow the guys on Linked In: Ravi Singh: www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-h-singh-1508006 Chris Fernando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fernando  Basil Yap: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basil-yap-461b1975  Check out Terry Ann Fernando, the designer of our No U Turn logo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-ann-fernando-70b5b07

    Episode 67: Crystal Garcia - Drawing Her Own Blueprint!

  3. Aug 28

    Episode 66: Hey, Guys! We Are Back!

    Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Hey, guys!  Join us as Basil, Chris, and Ravi we quickly catch up on the past year as we took a hiatus from the pod and get reflective and re-energized for the opportunity ahead of us to touch on some topics that excite us and lets peel back some layers of that onion and get into it! Glad to be back together and its been long overdue! Older and wiser and refocused, but we still have that humor at the forefront! Let's go! Click subscribe and please leave a rating and review! We appreciate all of our listeners! Please leave a comment and rating via the podcast platform you use to enjoy your podcasts! Make sure to follow the No U-Turn Podcast crew on Linked In and Instagram! Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-u-turn-podcast/  Instagram: nouturn_podcast Follow the guys on Linked In: Ravi Singh: www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-h-singh-1508006 Chris Fernando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fernando  Basil Yap: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basil-yap-461b1975  Check out Terry Ann Fernando, the designer of our No U Turn logo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-ann-fernando-70b5b07

    Episode 66: Hey, Guys! We Are Back!

  4. 12/31/2025

    Episode 65: Yippee Ki-Yay! Thoughts on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

    Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Well, 2025 is done and 2026 is standing there ready to go! The guys catch up and touch on professional and personal thoughts regarding 2025!  The No U-Turn team THANKS our listeners and looks forward to our list of guests coming up for 2026! Happy New Year and keep the glass half full and keep it on the centerline!  Click subscribe and please leave a rating and review! We appreciate all of our listeners! Please leave a comment and rating via the podcast platform you use to enjoy your podcasts! Make sure to follow the No U-Turn Podcast crew on Linked In and Instagram! Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-u-turn-podcast/  Instagram: nouturn_podcast Follow the guys on Linked In: Ravi Singh: www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-h-singh-1508006 Chris Fernando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fernando  Basil Yap: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basil-yap-461b1975  Check out Terry Ann Fernando, the designer of our No U Turn logo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-ann-fernando-70b5b07

    Episode 65: Yippee Ki-Yay! Thoughts on 2025 and Looking Ahead to 2026

  5. 12/12/2025

    Episode 64: The Guys and Greg Dyer Chat ATC Reform

    Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss The guys get together with former guest and special co-host, Greg Dyer! Greg brings his many years of experience in air traffic control to the discussion on air traffic control reform and the recent award by the FAA of Peraton to oversee this complex undertaking.  We dive into some valid concerns and collectively are cautiously optimistic this can get done. Give it a listen! Connect and learn more about our special guest co-host, Greg Dyer: Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-dyer-aviation  Click subscribe and please leave a rating and review! We appreciate all of our listeners! Please leave a comment and rating via the podcast platform you use to enjoy your podcasts! Make sure to follow the No U-Turn Podcast crew on Linked In and Instagram! Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-u-turn-podcast/  Instagram: nouturn_podcast Follow the guys on Linked In: Ravi Singh: www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-h-singh-1508006 Chris Fernando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fernando  Basil Yap: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basil-yap-461b1975  Check out Terry Ann Fernando, the designer of our No U Turn logo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-ann-fernando-70b5b07

  6. 11/22/2025

    Episode 63: The Guys Catch Up on Some Industry News

    Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Episode 63 is out! The No U-Turn guys, Chris, Ravi, and Basil get together and catch up on aviation news including the horrific UPS crash, continued progress being made with Advanced Air Mobility, Basil's involvement with the recently released North Carolina AAM Weather Study, and what lies ahead for the next episodes focusing more on topics such as modernizing the Air Traffic Control System, privatization, and other topics front and center in the aviation industry.  Let's not forget....exciting guests who continue to inspire and push us forward! We also chatted about turkey day!  Don't forget....leave us your rating and comments on the podcast platform you use to listen to our show! Click subscribe and please leave a rating and review! We appreciate all of our listeners! Please leave a comment and rating via the podcast platform you use to enjoy your podcasts! Make sure to follow the No U-Turn Podcast crew on Linked In and Instagram! Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-u-turn-podcast/  Instagram: nouturn_podcast Follow the guys on Linked In: Ravi Singh: www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-h-singh-1508006 Chris Fernando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fernando  Basil Yap: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basil-yap-461b1975  Check out Terry Ann Fernando, the designer of our No U Turn logo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-ann-fernando-70b5b07

  7. 11/07/2025

    Episode 62: Making Good With Caitlin Bryant

    Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss Wow! Episode 62 is here and what a special one. She puts the Angel in Los Angeles and her positive mindset is inspiring and left the guys in awe! Caitlin Bryant, CEO and Founder of Make Good Company, joins the guys.  Caitlin's story and her nontraditional path into aviation as well her drive should be a story that everyone listens to and uses it to motivate you and your dreams...and do it with a smile! Tune in as we cover (along with her happiness about the LA Dodgers): Caitlin's Start in the Hospitality Industry and The Places It Took Her To Her Unique Intro to the Airport Space Understanding Airport Concessions and Customer Experience Personal Growth, Importance of Family & Ancestors, and Cultural Heritage WBE Owned and Led, Staying True to Yourself and Keeping That Glass Half Full and of course....Fun Question to End the Show! Learn More About Caitlin:  Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-bryant-66867922  Make Good Company: https://makegoodcompany.com/ Click subscribe and please leave a rating and review! We appreciate all of our listeners! Please leave a comment and rating via the podcast platform you use to enjoy your podcasts! Make sure to follow the No U-Turn Podcast crew on Linked In and Instagram! Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-u-turn-podcast/  Instagram: nouturn_podcast Follow the guys on Linked In: Ravi Singh: www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-h-singh-1508006 Chris Fernando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fernando  Basil Yap: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basil-yap-461b1975  Check out Terry Ann Fernando, the designer of our No U Turn logo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-ann-fernando-70b5b07

  8. 10/25/2025

    Episode 61: Patti Joins the Guys to Chat Continuing to Support Inclusion in Aviation

    Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discuss A close friend of the pod and former guest, Patti Harburg-Petrich of Swinerton, joins Chris and Ravi as a guest host while Basil is away.  Wow....Patti gives and impacts!  We touch on: Diversity and Inclusion Rollbacks in AviationRole and Importance of Support OrganizationsChallenges and Strategies for Fostering Inclusive Work EnvironmentsUpcoming Jet Fuel Women in Aviation Webinar with Amy Imamura on Nov 13!Link to Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jet-fuel-webinar-amy-imamura-director-of-transformation-lawa-tickets-1782197804609?aff=oddtdtcreator Connect and Follow Patti on Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattiharburgpetrich  Click subscribe and please leave a rating and review! We appreciate all of our listeners! Please leave a comment and rating via the podcast platform you use to enjoy your podcasts! Make sure to follow the No U-Turn Podcast crew on Linked In and Instagram! Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-u-turn-podcast/  Instagram: nouturn_podcast Follow the guys on Linked In: Ravi Singh: www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-h-singh-1508006 Chris Fernando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fernando  Basil Yap: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basil-yap-461b1975  Check out Terry Ann Fernando, the designer of our No U Turn logo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-ann-fernando-70b5b07

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Discussions related to the future of transportation, technology, and our society. 

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  • Creator
    Chris, Ravi, and Basil
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    68
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 No U-Turn
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