By Ellie Long
The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.
In this episode host Ellie chats to Nicola, who shares her journey since leaving university and starting a career in publishing. Nicola opens up about having cystic fibrosis, and how this has impacted her decisions as she navigates the world of work. We hear about the highs and lows, talk practical advice, and show that an invisible illness or disability does not have to hold you back! We also chat about all things publishing and writing, for any fans of literacy!
Credits Host: Ellie Long Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
This years theme for International Women's Day is #ChooseToChallenge, and in this episode host Ellie chats to 3 female entrepreneurs, Abigail, Charlotte and Louisa. They chat about challenging misconceptions, stereotypes and the assumptions made when somebody says they "want to start a business". This episode is about celebrating the achievements of women, and showcasing three hardworking, bold and determined entrepreneurs.
To learn more about the women featured in this episode, check out their businesses; M and H Cake, Artemis and Louisa Elizabeth.
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Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
In our second National Careers Week episode we chat to Priyanka, a Law student and Chair of the Youth Group Advisory Board. Wondering how you choose your A Level subjects? And how you then narrow that down further into a degree subject or career direction? Priyanka shares the her top tips and shows that you don't have to make all your career decisions in one go, take each step at a time!
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Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
It is National Careers Week, and this is the first of our two part series around working out what on earth you want to do after school or university? How do you understand what sort of career path you'd like to follow? We chat to Georgina and Holly from Project Set who share their personal experiences, and some really practical advice for those people feeling a bit lost.
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Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Calling all nerds, we have a special episode with entrepreneur Barney Menzies. Barney talks about how he started his business selling Magic: The Gathering cards from his bedroom to now owning his own store and co creating a table top roleplaying game. Nerds you are in for a treat and everybody else, you’ll hear how you too can grow your business from something that you love, how you set yourself long term goals and go from entrepreneur to managing director.
We've got six apprentices talking about the good, bad and most importantly the brilliant things about doing an apprenticeship. You've asked us questions, and we have got these answered! Listen to our National Apprenticeship Week special to hear first hand about apprenticeships across different industries and subject disciplines.
Apprenticeship Guests: Chloe Blackwell-Tomlinson (Morrisons), Kieran Borden (L'Oreal), Lewis Gaynor (E.ON), Isra Jawaid (PWC), Samah Rafiq (Coca-Cola European Partners) and Teagan Williams (Severn Trent Water).
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A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
In this episode we sadly do not talk about lasagna! Instead we open up about teen pregnancy, Alexandra and Kalon tell us about how amazing being a parent is whilst honestly talking about how this life-changing event will also usher in a host of responsibilities. How do you balance being a parent with finishing collage and starting a degree apprenticeship. Alexandra and Kalon share their experiences as young parents and give advice to others starting out on their career paths. And yes, you'll have to listen to understand the lasagna reference!
Credits
A special thank you to everybody who has been part of creating the HY Up Podcast Series
Host: Ellie Long
Editing: James Long & Charlie Menzies
Music: Phillippe De Silva (Premium Beat)
Branding: Laura Short
The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.