And What Do You Do?

Hi everyone. This episode I spoke with Shenda, a Stott Pilates instructor and personal trainer. We talked about training (and re-training), delved into some nutrition stuff and things of that nature, but it was mainly about the job itself; what it is like to work with clients, how to juggle the demands of the job, and ways to keep the job evolving as time goes on. I really enjoyed this one, it gave me loads to think about. Have a listen!

This episode, I spoke with Jay, an implementation specialist working in finance (though we discuss general things rather than anything specific to that industry). Lots of little insights into a world I’m completely unfamiliar with, and eventually even Brexit rears its head - I know we’re all sick of hearing about it, but it crops up in an unusual way. Have a listen!

Hello everyone, sorry the update is a little late. Here’s Tracey, who runs a sewing studio! We talk about some of the ins and outs of running community projects, drift into fashion (I fail to pronounce ‘fast fashion’ properly and can’t even disguise it in the edit…), and even touch on environmentalism and consumerism. Which sounds a bit heavy when I write it out, but it’s interesting stuff!

Hi everyone, another little break before we’re back with a new set of episodes. Not much to say other than to request some more interviewees! Get in touch at [email protected]

This episode, I chat with Sarah, about 'fixing' ships all over the world. Nope, I didn't know what it meant either! As well as an explanation of what that actually is, we cover why it is hard to arrange to 'accidentally' arrange holidays in Fiji (it makes sense in context, honestly) and lots more besides.

Another new episode for 2021 (the excitement will wear off soon, I’m sure)! This time, I spoke to Harry. He’s a designer, mainly based in Sweden at the moment, and we talk about the specifics of his work. We wander through things like design ethos, turning designs into a business, and a little bit about the industry in general. It’s good stuff, have a listen!

Sophie is an optometrist - it might not actually mean what you think it does, so give this episode a listen!

We talk about various things, including seeing with your brain and not your eyes, why putting glasses on a squid probably isn’t in Sophie’s future (this… sort of makes sense once you listen). Also why, professionally speaking, it’s not always a case of “an eye is an eye” everywhere in the world.

Again, this makes sense during the episode.

I spoke to Gav about the realities of working as an independent musician, various aspects of the music industry itself (and speculated about possible futures). All good stuff, please have a listen.

Also, and it is my fault for not mentioning it recently, Gav actually created the music for the podcast. Check out more of his stuff at gavprentice.co.uk

I spoke to Devia, working in construction as a Resident Liason Officer. We talk about various aspects of working in public engagement, trying to get people to be nice (!), common aspects of working in construction even when the projects are very different… all sorts of things really. Have a listen!

Hi everyone, welcome to the first episode of season 4 of And What Do You Do?

I’m talking to John at Fuse Events. This time, although we do talk quite a bit about John’s specific role, I would say we spend more time talking about the company itself, particularly its structure and activities (and perhaps just as importantly its ethos) as a social enterprise.

What’s a social enterprise? How does that relate to running events? Aha, well, that’s the heart of it, so you’re going to have to listen and find out...