Joivan Wade and Percelle Ascott talk to Elhum Shakerifar about how she got here. In this episode, Joivan & Percelle talk to Elhum about her career and inspiration. From working with refugees and badly playing ping pong to cinematic releases of her documentaries and BAFTA nominations.

Throughout the series Joivan and Percelle will be talking to people who have made their own success and taken their ideas from bedroom to boardroom. Guests include comedy writer/performer Kayode Ewumi, agent Dumi Oburota, entrepreneur Tara Button, model agency director Chams Hayden and comedian Mo Gilligan. This podcast is created in association with Radio 1’s Academy. Discover more at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy