In this special bonus episode Freddie and I discuss our key takeaways from the season so far. We want to wish you a VERY happy New Year and, as New Year is all about reflecting and thinking about the future, we thought we would share our lessons learned from Season One. We also have an EXTREMELY exciting announcement ant the end of the episode so be sure to keep listening and follow us on @talkingtothetop for updates…

In this episode, Freddie and I had the incredible privilege of speaking with the AMAZING Preet Chandi MBE. She discusses breaking not one, but two world records for the Longest Solo Unsupported Polar Ski Journey ever and being the First Woman of Colour to achieve this feat. Preet delves into her educational journey, unveiling the invaluable lessons she learned during her expeditions. We explore the profound impact of these ventures on her mental well-being and discuss the pressures and expectations that come with such remarkable achievements. We both loved this conversation and found Preet so inspiring so we genuinely hope you do too. If you enjoyed this episode as much as we did, we'd love to hear your thoughts through a rating and review. Also, don't forget to connect with us on Instagram @talkingtothetop for more engaging content and updates...

In this episode, Freddie and I speak to James Palmer, Managing Director and Head of Europe, the Middle East, and Africa Equity Capital Markets for the Bank of America. James shares his experience of moving from a degree in History to a career in finance. He discusses his advice for the next generation, how he deals with rejection, and the highs and lows of his career. From receiving death threats in the New York Stock Exchange to being driven around Italian race tracks, James is not short of a few stories to tell. Both Freddie and I really enjoyed this interview, so we hope you do too! If you enjoy this episode please leave us a rating and review to let us know your thoughts. Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram @talkingtothetop or send us an email at [email protected] for more content and updates...

In this episode, Freddie and I speak to the President of the Royal Academy of Arts, Rebecca Salter, uncovering what fundamentally shaped who she is now and the career she went on to follow. As the President of an Academy with a rich history spanning 254 years, Rebecca shares her perspective on the pressures and expectations of being the first Female President and the challenges the Academy faced through the pandemic. Rebecca discusses the importance of young people in contemporary society, speaking about the rejection and challenges she faced as a student. We hear about her hugely influential time in Kyoto, and the impact this had on her, and finally, we uncover her own personal thoughts on education as she reflects on the future of the Arts and their importance. Both Freddie and I really enjoyed this interview, so we hope you do to! If you enjoyed this episode as much as we did, please consider leaving a rating and review to let us know your thoughts. Don't forget to connect with us on Instagram @talkingtothetop for more engaging content and updates...

In this episode, Freddie and I speak to film editor, Eddie Hamilton ACE, uncovering how he became one of the most succesful film editors of today, working on hit films such as Top Gun: Maverick, Mission Impossible, Kingsman, X-Men, and many more. We discover how he knew he wanted to be an editor and the difficulties he faced when trying to accomplish this. Eddie talks passionately about his career and we learn more about how his journey through education led to the amazing point he is at now. He speaks on the difficulties of the reality of working in Hollywood, and provides a fascinating insight into working as a film editor. So sit back, relax, and join us as we dive deep into conversation with Eddie Hamilton ACE.

Hello and welcome to Talking to the Top, the podcast where we chat to extremely successful individuals as they uncover the steps to success and share their journeys through education and into the working world. In this episode Freddie and I chat with Hugh Bonneville about how he decided what career to go into, how he came to this decision, and what his journey as an actor has been like so far. We discover the highs and lows of his career, exploring what fuels his passion for acting and how he made his way into such an exciting career. So sit back, relax, and join us as we dive deep into conversation with Hugh Bonneville.