Do you struggle with self-doubt? Imposter syndrome? Or maybe you’re just tired of second-guessing yourself in work, relationships, or social settings? This one’s for you.

This week on the pod, we’re diving into a Quarter-Life Question that so many of us have asked at one point or another: How do you actually build lasting confidence?

Joining me is certified confidence coach Tamsin Broster, founder of Unshakable Confidence. Tamsin helps women stop waiting to feel “ready” and start showing up exactly as they are - and she shares her top tips when it comes to building confidence from the inside out.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• What confidence really is — and where it comes from
• Why you don’t need to be “loud” to be confident
• The biggest myths about self-confidence (and how they hold us back)
• Practical tools to help you feel more confident in everyday life

💬 More about Tamsin:

Tamsin Broster is a certified coach and the founder of Unshakable Confidence, a coaching practice dedicated to helping women let go of self-doubt and feel powerful in their own skin. With a background in leadership coaching and a warm, no-BS approach, Tamsin’s helped countless clients find their voice and stop playing small. She has a podcast too: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/unshakeable-confidence/id1739103221

Website: unshakableconfidence.co.uk

Instagram: @unshakableconfidence_

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Grace x

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Ever dreamed of turning a side hustle into a thriving business? Or maybe you’ve got an idea but no clue where to even start? This episode is for you.

This week, we’re tackling a big Quarter Life Question so many of us ask ourselves: How do you actually start and grow a business?

To help me answer this, I’m joined by Lucy Hitchcock, founder of the viral brand Partner in Wine and the creative force behind Sassy Digital. Lucy went from launching a lockdown side hustle to building a business that’s been featured on This Morning and in OK! and Heat magazine - and in this ep, she’s sharing how she did it.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• How Lucy turned a lockdown idea into a viral brand
• The biggest challenges (and lessons) of starting a business from scratch
• The benefits of being a solopreneur 
• Why authenticity matters more than perfection when building your brand
• Social media tips for standing out (and even going viral!)

💬 More about Lucy:

Lucy Hitchcock is the founder of Partner in Wine, the insulated wine bottle and tumbler brand that took Instagram by storm, and Sassy Digital, a digital marketing & web design company helping businesses create stand-out brands online. Check her out: 

Websites: partnerinwine.co.uk | sassydigital.co.uk

TikTok: @partnerinwineuk | @lucyhitchcock

Instagram: @partnerinwineuk | @sassydigital | @lucyhitchcock_

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Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you!

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Grace x

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This week we’re diving into everything you need to know about apprenticeships - what they are, how to find them, how the application process works, what kind of money you can earn, and how to make yourself stand out and bag your dream one.

And here to answer all of this and more as well as sharing his own personal experience is Elijah Olanipekun from the Black Apprentice Network, he’s done one and has lots of tips and advice from his own personal experience landing his dream apprenticeship role with one of the biggest tech companies in the world: Salesforce. They even paid for his degree too! 

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• What an apprenticeship actually is (hint: it’s a real job and you get paid)
• The different levels and types of apprenticeships available
• What the application process involves (plus Elijah’s top tips for standing out) 
• How much apprentices are paid and what kind of benefits are included

💬 More about The Black Apprentice Network:

Elijah is part of the team behind the Black Apprentice Network, a community platform supporting Black apprentices across the UK. The network offers guidance, events, peer support, and visibility for apprentices at all levels. Find out more here: https://www.blackapprenticenetwork.co.uk/

📸 Instagram:@blackapprenticenetwork

🎥 TikTok:@blackapprenticenetwork

📍Where to find apprenticeship opportunities: 

• GOV.uk Apprenticeships: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
• UCAS: https://www.ucas.com/apprenticeships
• Amazing Apprenticeships: https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/employers/bbc/#programme-details
• Not Going To Uni: https://notgoingtouni.co.uk/opportunities#

📲 Want to get involved?

Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you!

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Grace x

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Ever thought about packing a bag, quitting your job (or just pressing pause!), and heading off on a gap year adventure? Whether you’re fresh out of uni, stuck in the 9–5 rut, or just craving a break from everyday life, this episode’s for you.

This week, we’re diving into a big Quarter Life Question that I’m sure many of us have asked ourselves at some point which is:

Should I take a gap year? And how do I actually make it happen? To help me answer this, I’m joined by Casey from Gap 360 - a travel expert who’s not only helped loads of people plan their dream trips, but has done her own gap year adventure too. 

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• Casey’s gap year experience around Central and South America 
• Why a gap year isn’t just for 18-year-olds
• Going solo and safety advice 
• Packing essentials - what to take with you 

💬 More about Casey:

Casey is a Travel Advisor at Gap 360, a UK-based company that helps you plan epic gap year trips with loads of support (perfect if the whole thing feels a bit overwhelming). They specialise in gap year and adventure travel for 18–30-year-olds - check them out here: www.gap360.com

🎥 TikTok: @gap360official

📸 Instagram: @gap360official

📲 Want to get involved?

Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you!

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Grace x

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Politics can often feel messy, confusing, and - let’s be honest - sometimes it’s completely out of touch with the average working person. When headlines are about yet another scandal and politicians feel hard to trust, it’s no surprise that so many young people are switching off.

But here’s the thing: politics affects everything — from the price of your rent to the apps you use, to your rights at work.

So this week, we’re tackling a big Quarter Life Question: Why should we care about politics — and can we even trust politicians anymore? To help me break this down, I’m joined by Alex and Isaac, the brilliant duo behind Pop and Politics, a podcast making politics digestible and fun. They’re on a mission to get more young people engaged in politics without the boring jargon.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• Why politics matters, even if you feel like it doesn’t
• Whether politicians can be trusted
• The role of pop culture and social media 
• Tips for staying informed without feeling overwhelmed

💬 More about Pop and Politics:

Alex Charles and Isaac Male talk to some of the most influential MP's about the music that has sound tracked their lives and impacted their political views. 

Check them out here:

📸 Instagram: @popandpoliticsuk

🎥 TikTok: @popandpolitics

My recommendations for good instagram accounts to follow for politics news: 

@ukfactcheckpolitics

@simplepolitics

@politicsjoe

@girlswhotalkpolitics

📲 Want to get involved?

Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you!

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Grace x

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We all know that eating well is important, but when your budget is tight, it can feel very difficult. The cost of living crisis is no joke and it impacts all of us in some way or another and especially what we eat. 

So this week, we’re diving into a very relatable Quarter Life Question:

How can I eat well on a budget? 

To help me answer this, I’m joined by Emelia, a registered nutritionist and the creator of Eat with Emelia - a brilliant resource full of realistic, affordable nutrition tips that actually make sense. No fad diets. No calorie-counting apps. Just simple, supportive advice to help you nourish your body without stressing about your bank account.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• What should we be eating/ avoiding
• Easy food swaps to make your meals more more healthy
• Easy meal ideas and meal prep hacks 
• Why perfection isn’t the goal when it comes to healthy eating

💬 More about Emelia:

Emelia is a registered nutritionist who’s passionate about making good nutrition more accessible and less overwhelming. Her Instagram and TikTok accounts are full of brilliant tips, meal ideas, and myth-busting facts.

Check her out here:

📸 Instagram: @eat.with.emelia

🎥 TikTok: @eat.with.emelia

📲 Want to get involved?

Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you!

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Grace x

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Moving abroad sounds exciting, but let’s be honest — it also sounds really overwhelming. Between finding work, making new friends, and adjusting to a totally different culture, where do you even start?

I haven’t done it myself (yet!), but I’ve always wondered how people make it work. So this week, I’m chatting to someone who has done exactly that.

Meet Naomi Cambridge, a fellow podcast host and all-round lovely person  who moved from Barbados to England just over a year ago. She shares her honest experience of navigating culture shock, finding a job, and learning to feel at home in a completely new place.

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• The emotional roller-coaster of starting over in a new country
• How Naomi found work and adjusted to a new working culture 
• Dealing with homesickness 
• What the phrase “tuck in” means and how it’s helped Naomi 

💬 More about Naomi Cambridge:

Naomi hosts her own podcast called Notes and Quotes. She unpacks meaningful quotes and uses them as a catalyst to spark conversations about a whole range of topics from navigating life in your 20s to social justice to sustainability staying grounded through it all. Go check her out on socials — she’s an absolute gem!

Listen to Notes and Quotes: 

APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/notes-and-quotes/id1757022046

SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/3ur2WeW4VHnKUb1AQ3Lst0

INSTAGRAM: @notesandquotespod @naomiacambridge

TIKTOK: @notesandquotespod

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@NotesandQuotesPod

📲 Want to get involved?

Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ — I’d love to hear from you.

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In this week’s episode of Quarter-Life Questions - adulting made easy, we’re diving into the world of habits, routines, and goal setting… but in a way that actually feels realistic and sustainable. And no, I’m not going to try the 75 Hard Challenge or the 5-9 routine - in the episode I explain why. 

Luckily, I’m joined by the incredible Abigail Jane, certified coach and founder of Abigail Jane Coaching. She’s all about helping people design lives rooted in self-trust, intentional habits, and growth that doesn’t feel like hustle-culture burnout. 

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• What are the best daily habits for staying focused
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• Habit tracking and how to actually stick to them
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• The truth about “morning people” and how to find your own rhythm
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• Setting realistic goals and the best ways to work towards
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💬 More about Abigail:

Abigail Jane is a certified life coach, habits expert, and founder of Abigail Jane Coaching. She specializes in helping people build self-trust, find clarity, and create lives they genuinely enjoy — without burning out or constantly starting over. Her coaching approach blends practical tools with mindset shifts that go deeper than just ticking boxes.

You can follow her work below:

INSTAGRAM: @abigailjanecoaching

WEBSITE: https://www.abigailjanecoaching.com

You can download Abigail’s free habit tracker here: https://abigailjanecoaching.com/free-habit-tracker/

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Style boredom, impulse buys, and the overwhelming world of what’s in vs. what’s you — yep, this week we’re tackling the wardrobe identity crisis so many of us hit in our twenties.

In this week’s episode of Quarter-Life Questions, we’re asking: How do I find my personal style? And how can I do it without falling into the trap of fast fashion hauls or two-month trends?

Luckily, I’m joined by the brilliant Emma Lightbown, stylist, fashion expert and host of fashion podcast ‘Off the Hanger’ to help us find confidence in our personal style, and clothing choices. 

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• Why your personal style might not be what social media is telling you it is
• How to experiment with your style without losing your sense of self
• The do’s and don’ts of finding your personal style
• Where to go for style inspiration 

Emma Lightbown is a stylist, presenter and podcast host. With over 20 years of industry experience her content shows how fashion can be fun, sustainable, and affordable. Emma’s podcast Off the Hanger recently hit the top 10 in the UK Fashion & Beauty charts. In each episode, she chats with guests about their most-loved fashion pieces - it’s a great listen check it out here: 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/off-the-hanger/id1703045189

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/06FeHK9UeTBqlABonOYEtk?si=331f967dd4c64599

INSTAGRAM: @emmalightbown

TIKTOK: @emma_lightbown

WEBSITE: https://www.emmalightbown.com/

Got a Quarter-Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ – I’d love to hear from you!

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Thanks for listening — and I’ll see you next week!

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Impulse spending, money guilt, and trying to save while still living your life – Yep, we’re talking about arguably one of the biggest adulting struggles and that’s budgeting.

In this week’s episode of Quarter-Life Questions, we’re asking How can I budget my wage to make it last until payday? And how do we actually get better at managing our money without feeling too restricted. Luckily, I’m joined by personal finance coach and budgeting expert Leila from Personal Finance with Leila  to unpack the emotional side of money, how to build a budget you’ll actually stick to, and how to stop living paycheck to paycheck. 

✨ In this episode, we cover:

• Why budgeting feels so restrictive (especially in your ‘I’m only in my twenties once’ era)
• How to build a flexible budget that actually works for your lifestyle
• Dealing with debt - and how to bounce back
• Tips for sticking to your budget without cancelling all joy and takeout

💬 More about Leila:

Leila is a certified personal finance coach and creator of the viral series “Budget With Me.” Through her relatable and judgment-free approach, she’s helped thousands of people take control of their finances, feel confident with money and work towards achieving financial freedom.

YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PersonalFinancewithLeila

TIKTOK: @debtoverit

WEBSITE: https://debtoverit.com

Here’s a link to Leila’s FREE budgeting Google sheets template: https://subscribepage.io/VILOw8

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Got a Quarter Life Question you’d love to hear answered on the pod? DM me on Instagram @gracemcintosh1 or TikTok @gracemcintosh_ - I’d love to hear from you.

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