I talk with my youngest guest so far, Olivia Girling who was just 16 when she decided to leave school and join Digital Storm as an apprentice. Olivia showed a very clear mindset on what she wanted and showed what you can achieve when you are determined.

It is never too soon

I have spoken in many state schools over many years to children and young adults about getting into advertising. I have welcomed small groups into Spotify for work placement schemes and been impressed by how bright and determined they are. At the same time, our industry is still a Graduate first industry, much as we talk about diversity and inclusion, it remains a blind spot. We are used to hearing from successful people and their advice, but I thought it might be interesting to hear from those who have left school and come into advertising or are trying. Perhaps we could learn from them.

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It is never too soon

It is never too soon