What does it really take to reinvent yourself and start something completely new? 

In this special bonus episode, I’m joined by Casyo Johnson, better known as rapper Krept from Krept and Konan, who has carved out a whole new career in business.

He’s the founder of Nala’s Baby, the skincare and haircare brand he created with his former partner Sasha after the birth of their daughter Nala. Since launching in 2020, the business has grown into a brand stocked in thousands of stores across the UK, and has just been named one of the four winners of Channel 4 and Lloyds’ Black in Business initiative.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• How to make a career pivot when you’re entering unfamiliar territory
• How to turn an idea into an actual business
• The practical realities of securing investment 
• Why your career doesn’t have to follow one straight line

💬 About Casyo:

Casyo Johnson, also known as Krept, is one half of rap duo Krept and Konan and the founder of Nala’s Baby. Alongside music, he’s built a successful career as an entrepreneur, investor and mentor, sharing his experiences and advice with the next generation of business owners.

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Thinking about starting over and changing careers in your 20s, don’t panic, it might be the best decision you ever make. 

I'm joined by Helen Wingrove-Sanders, who went from bluffing her way into radio as a teenager to becoming the BBC's first female football commentator in the 1990s, before making a huge career pivot into recruitment, where she's spent the last 27 years helping businesses build teams that truly fit.

We talk about why changing careers isn't a failure, how every role adds something valuable to your skillset, and why it's never too late to change direction.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• Why your twenties are the perfect time to experiment with different careers
• How changing jobs can actually make you more employable
• How to know when it's time to make a career pivot
• Why trusting your instincts is often the best career advice you'll ever get

💬 About Helen:

Helen Wingrove-Sanders spent her twenties building a career in radio before becoming the BBC's first female football commentator, a trailblazing role she earned at a time when women weren't even allowed in many football press boxes! She later transitioned into recruitment, where she's spent more than 27 years helping founders build high-performing teams. Her career is proof that changing direction can open doors you never expected.

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Just a quick update from me to say we're taking a little summer break for the next couple of weeks! I'm juggling lots of work, a bit of travelling, and taking some time to rest and recharge before bringing you more episodes. 

In the meantime, why not have a scroll through the back catalogue? 

There are nearly 50 episodes covering everything from dating tips, careers advice and travel inspo. 

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I'll be back with a brand new episode on Monday 17th August. 

See you then!!

Grace x 

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From acne and dark marks to SPF, retinol and preventing the visible signs of ageing, we're cutting through the myths and confusion and sharing the skincare essentials every twenty-something should know.

I’m joined by skincare expert and vice president of Elizabeth Grant skincare Margot Grant Witz to answer the skincare questions we were never taught in school.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• The biggest skincare mistakes people make in their 20s
• Whether you should already be thinking about anti-ageing
• How to deal with acne, breakouts and post-acne marks
• Why prevention is always better than cure

💬 About our guest:

Margot is the Vice President and global on-air spokesperson for Elizabeth Grant Skin Care. Raised in a family that built one of the world's leading luxury skincare brands, she has been immersed in skincare from an early age. She regularly educates audiences worldwide on skincare ingredients, routines, and solutions, making complex skincare science accessible while sharing expert advice backed by decades of the brand's heritage and research.

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Got a job interview coming up? In this bite-sized ‘Adulting Answered’ episode, careers expert Hannah from Momentum Careers shares her top tips to help you feel confident and prepared. 

From avoiding over-preparing to tackling group interviews, presentations, interview nerves and knowing the best questions to ask at the end. It's everything you need to smash your next interview in under 20 minutes.

Check out Hannah’s fabulous TikTok here: @hannahmomentumcareers she shares loads more helpful tips on pretty much a daily basis. 

Or visit her website: www.momentumcareersadvice.com

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How do you find a hobby as an adult? In this week’s episode, we’re diving into why so many of us lose our hobbies as we get older, and how to rediscover joy outside of work, routines and endless life admin.

I’m joined by Emma, who’s taken on the incredible challenge of trying a brand new hobby every single week for the whole year. From stepping outside her comfort zone to embracing being a total beginner, Emma is on a mission to inspire more adults to make time for hobbies again.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• How to find a hobby as an adult
• How productivity culture can stop us doing things just for fun
• Why being bad at something can actually be good for you
• How hobbies can improve confidence, wellbeing and social life

💬 More about Emma:

Emma is in her twenties and is currently documenting her challenge of trying 52 hobbies in 52 weeks. Through sharing her journey online, she hopes to encourage more adults to embrace curiosity and try new things, without worrying about being perfect.

TIKTOK: @emmadean05

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In this episode we’re talking about what life looks like for young people leaving care and navigating adulthood, often without the safety nets many of us take for granted.

After being invited to the Department for Education to learn about the government’s new Enduring Relationships Programme, I wanted to find out more about what happens when you leave the care system at 18 and how do you cope with adulting when you’re doing so much of it alone.

I speak to care leavers Hannah and Mackenzie about their experiences of leaving care and how programmes like Lifelong Links have helped them reconnect with important people in their lives.

You’ll also hear from Josh MacAlister, Minister for Children, Families and Wellbeing, and Cathy Ashley, Chief Executive of Family Rights Group, about why long-term relationships, stable housing and practical support matter so much for care experienced young people.

It’s honest, it’s emotional and it’s very eye-opening. 

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• What it’s like to leave care at 18
• How Lifelong Links helps care leavers reconnect with family and friends
• The government’s new Enduring Relationships Programme
• Why relationships and practical support both matter for long-term outcomes

💬 About Lifelong Links & Family Rights Group

Lifelong Links is a family finding programme developed by Family Rights Group. It helps children in care and care leavers build lasting support networks by reconnecting them with relatives, friends, neighbours, teachers and other trusted adults who can offer lifelong support.

Family Rights Group is a charity working to improve the lives of children who live in or are at risk of entering the care system by helping families stay safely connected wherever possible. Website: https://frg.org.uk

Here are some other useful support & resources for care experienced young people:

Become (charity for children in care and care leavers)

Support, advice and campaigning for children in care and young care leavers.

https://www.becomecharity.org.uk

Care Leaver Covenant

A national organisation providing opportunities, discounts and practical help for care leavers.

https://mycovenant.org.uk

Drive Forward Foundation

Employment support, coaching and opportunities for care experienced young people.

https://driveforwardfoundation.org

Barnardo’s

Support services for children, young people and care leavers across the UK.

https://www.barnardos.org.uk

Information from Department for Education 

About review into deaths of care leavers 

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-examine-deaths-of-vulnerable-care-leavers\

About Enduring Relationships programme 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/enduring-relationships-for-care-experienced-children/enduring-relationships

Centrepoint

Support for young people facing homelessness or housing insecurity.

https://centrepoint.org.uk

Shelter

Housing advice and homelessness support.

https://www.shelter.org.uk

Mind

Mental health support and information.

https://www.mind.org.uk

YoungMinds

Mental health resources for young people.

https://www.youngminds.org.uk

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I’m sure we can all agree that adulting can feel overwhelming at the best of times. You're trying to navigate work, relationships, friendships, finances, mental health and all the other responsibilities that come with adulthood.

But what happens when you're also helping care for someone you love?

To mark National Carers Week, I’m chatting with Hannah who’s a young adult carer and knows the unique challenges, responsibilities and emotions that can come with balancing caring duties alongside your own life.

From feelings of guilt and frustration to family communication and finding support, this conversation offers an honest insight into a role that often goes unseen.

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• What it means to be a young adult carer
• How caring responsibilities can impact your twenties
• The emotional realities of caring, including guilt, resentment and burnout
• Why communication and support are so important
• Advice for other young adult carers who may be struggling

💬 About Carers UK

Carers UK is a leading charity supporting unpaid carers across the UK. They provide practical advice, information, campaigns and support services for people who look after a family member, partner or friend who couldn't cope without their help due to illness, disability, mental health challenges or addiction. The charity works to ensure carers are recognised, valued and supported, while also providing resources to help carers manage the challenges they face in everyday life.

Website: https://www.carersuk.org

Here’s some other useful support & resources for Young Adult Carers: 

Carers Trust:

https://carers.org

Mobilise (online support community for carers):

https://www.mobiliseonline.co.uk/young-adult-carers

NHS Support for Carers:

https://www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support-guide/support-and-benefits-for-carers

YoungMinds Mental Health Support:

https://www.youngminds.org.uk

Mind:

https://www.mind.org.uk

If you're a Young Adult Carer in Manchester aged between 16-25 you can take part in this survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN6LqozERDnRZeUOK8VJ-4LlISt4krCSq2AUhQT3sytlTFKw/viewform

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Travelling the world can often feel completely out of reach when you’re trying to save money, pay rent and keep up with the rising cost of living, but budget travel is far more realistic than you might think.

This week I’m joined by Will and Eve, a couple who quit their jobs six months ago to travel the world on a budget with a one-way ticket and a mission to go as far as their savings will take them. 

From overnight buses and budget hostels to money-saving hacks and travelling slower, they share how to travel on budget without it feeling restrictive. 

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

The best ways to save money travelling in the UK

How to save money on accommodation

Best way to save money on flights and trains

Tips for anyone wanting to travel without spending a fortune

💬 More about Will & Eve:

“Ey up! We’re Will and Eve. Travel lovers and money saving enthusiasts. We’ve packed in our jobs and are currently travelling on a one way ticket, going as far as the brass’ll stretch. Which knowing us, should last us yonks! Follow along to learn how we explore the world while being as tight as a ducks a***.”

INSTAGRAM: @tighttravellers

TIKTOK: @tighttravellers

BLOG: https://tighttravellers.co.uk/

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Politics shouldn’t feel confusing, intimidating, or completely inaccessible, yet so many of us young adults feel disengaged or shut out from issues that affect our everyday life.

Well not anymore.

This week I’m joined by Georgia Richardson, Head of Communications at Girls Who Talk Politics, to chat about everything about politics we probably should have learned in school.

From elections to voting, the Green Party to Reform UK, we’re stripping politics right back to basics while having a debrief about last week’s election results. 

✨ In this episode, we chat about:

• The politics basics many of us were never taught in school
• Why it’s important to vote
• How political decisions affect your everyday life
• The significance of the most recent set of UK elections 
• How to avoid misinformation online 

💬 More about Georgia & Girls Who Talk Politics:

Georgia is the Head of Communications for Girls Who Talk Politics, a grassroots educational platform dedicated to making politics more accessible for young women. GWTP has grown from an Instagram page to a multiplatform community, hosting sold out parliamentary events and interviewing key political figures including the Prime Minister, among others. The platform is all volunteer run, with every member of the team also working fulltime. For her day job, Georgia works in Public Affairs in Westminster and also volunteers with the Adult Literacy Trust.

Instagram: @girlswhotalkpolitics

TikTok: @girlswhotalkpolitics

LinkedIn: Girls Who Talk Politics

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