Take A Chance On You

Season 1 - episodes produced by Bloomsbury Institute.

Welcome to Take A Chance On You hosted by Alexandra Forsyth, cyber security expert, advisor, coach and public speaker. 

Today’s guests, are two wonderful ladies, Aleksandra Werstak and Ines Ribeiro, second year fashion students studying at Kingston university - course Fashion, Communications and Promotions. 

Aleks and Ines will be discussing the topic and theme for this podcast episode which is: 

'Having a sense of self and identity in the fashion space'. 

I met Aleks and Ines during London Fashion Week in September 2024, and listened to their stories while waiting in the queue to enter a show, however had no luck because of arriving late. In the meantime, I got to know the girls and later invited them both on the podcast.

Aleks originally from Poland, emigrated to the UK, and has since grown up in the south London town of Croydon. Aleks originally studied Textiles, learning the fundamentals of fashion, alongside having teachers to help ground her, before going onto continue studying Textiles at A-Level. From there, Aleks navigated Ravensbourne university, learning about pattern cutting, and then transferred to Kingston. 

Ines born and raised in Lisbon, Portugal, arrived in London during 2023 to attend Kingston university, meeting Aleks along the way. Ines developed a love for fashion from an early age, which began with making costumes for carnivals, an activity emphasised in her hometown. 

In this episode, Aleks and Ines discuss the importance of collaboration in fashion, putting yourself out there to gain opportunities for volunteering and internships, networking to meet people in the industry, and building resilience towards rejection, knowing your sense of self worth. 

Follow along with Aleks and Ines journey! 

Aleks - ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠

Ines - ⁠LinkedIn ⁠and ⁠Instagram⁠

This podcast episode has been 'produced by Bloomsbury Institute'. Thanking the organisation for their kind help.

Season 1 - episodes produced by Bloomsbury Institute.

Welcome to Take A Chance On You hosted by Alexandra Forsyth, cyber security expert, advisor, coach and public speaker.

Today’s guest is my wonderful friend Naychi Htet, who will be discussing the topic and theme for this podcast episode which is: 

‘Exploring Culture, Growth and Learning’. 

Naychi is originally from Myanmar, Southeast Asia, where she grew up, studied and had her first role in marketing, before moving to Nottingham, UK to further study marketing as part of her postgraduate degree; eventually moving to London and working in project management and client services.

Naychi dives into the importance of knowing which career path to explore, however remaining open minded to the world around her, including varying perspectives. Culturally, Naychi has had to adapt and build resilience, which shines through her story, sharing experiences of community, networking, and self-belief.

Remember to follow along online, subscribe and get involved in conversations!

Naychi's Linkedin ⁠⁠(business) and Instagram (personal)

TACOU - podcast and social ⁠links

This podcast episode has been 'produced by Bloomsbury Institute'. Thanking the organisation for their kind help.

Season 1 - episodes produced by Bloomsbury Institute.

Welcome to Take A Chance On You hosted by Alexandra Forsyth, cyber security expert, advisor, coach and public speaker.

Today’s guest is my dear friend Yevgeniya (a.k.a. Yev), who will be discussing the topic and theme for this podcast episode which is: 

‘Are You Really Where You’re Meant to Be in Life’. 

Yev was born and raised in Ukraine, before studying her Master's degree in petroleum engineering, and later moving to the UK to enrol in  Fashion Design and Development at the London College of Fashion. 

Yev has a very interesting background, pivoting careers, and getting opportunities to travel the world, learning the importance of networking, interning with fashion designers and building a solid foundation ready to launch her brand ROQSOIR!!

Remember to follow along online, subscribe and get involved in conversations!

Yev's Instagram (personal) and fashion brand ROQSOIR

TACOU - podcast and social links

This podcast episode has been 'produced by Bloomsbury Institute'. Thanking the organisation for their kind help.

Season 1 - episodes produced by Bloomsbury Institute.

Welcome to Take A Chance On You hosted by Alexandra Forsyth, cyber security expert, advisor, coach and public speaker. 

Alexandra's mission is simple: live a life of service to others and get people where they need to be.

In this episode of Take A Chance On You, Alexandra shares her backstory, from growing up in a small town, to studying Criminology at university, before deciding to start a career in cyber security, only to be disadvantaged by the outbreak of COVID-19 virus, heavy rejection from interviews and more!

Alexandra understands the meaning of failure, and how it can sometimes overshadow success in many ways. However, through a shift in mindset, resilience, and taking the road less travelled, she will guide listeners throughout, anticipating what is to come for guests with this new platform of potential.

Remember to follow along online, subscribe and get involved in conversations!

Website (Coaching Services & Newsletter Signup)

Instagram, TikTok and YouTube

Happy listening.

This podcast episode has been 'produced by Bloomsbury Institute'. Thanking the organisation for their kind help.

Alexandra welcomes listeners to her new podcast Take A Chance On You, and provides insights into why she has decided to create this new space for emerging talent, visionaries and challengers. 

Alexandra believes we all start somewhere and have experiences we should be sharing earlier than we often do, waiting until huge success before reflecting on our journey. 

The truth is, why not start now? No matter what stage of life, whether studying, early careers, navigating a new industry, or even a few steps ahead of the curve; Alexandra wants to spotlight out the magic that is often lost in the pursuit of becoming. 

Throughout each episode, Alexandra will pass the mic over to her guests, who will guide listeners through their lives so far, offering moments of reflection and introspection, before providing resources and handy tips to help anyone a few steps behind achieve their dreams. 

This podcast episode has been 'produced by Bloomsbury Institute'. Thanking the organisation for their kind help.