Thinking about a career in marketing or looking to take the next step?

Welcome to Tea Time Tips, the career podcast for aspiring and early-career marketers in the UK. Hosted by growth marketer, World Economic Forum Global Shaper, and Girls in Marketing's Top 26 Marketers to Follow in 2026 Anna Nguyen, each episode features practical career advice and honest conversations with marketers, founders, and industry leaders.

Follow the podcast and join the Tea Time Tips community for career resources, networking opportunities, and events designed to help you grow your career with confidence.

Mentorship can shape every stage of your career - but only if you know how to make the most of it. In this episode, we sit down with Irene Veng, Founder & CEO of Sertie, to discuss how mentorship supported her journey from consulting and KPMG to venture capital, entrepreneurship and mentoring the next generation of professionals. You’ll learn how to find the right mentor, build genuine long-term relationships, transition between industries, and stand out as a mentee.

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What does it really mean to show up for your career - even when you don’t have it all figured out yet? In this special episode of Tea Time Tips, we’re joined by Dalila Margiotta and Erica Somer, co-founders of House of Marketing, to explore the art of showing up and how early-career marketers in the UK can set themselves up for long-term success. Drawing on their own journey from feeling lost after graduation to building a global community, we discuss consistency, routines, self-belief, perfectionism, and staying grounded when progress feels slow. 🍵 Listen & subscribe for the latest tea: https://linktr.ee/teatimetips

Struggling to break into remote marketing or figure out what actually makes you stand out as a job seeker today? Join Tea Time Tips as we unpack how to rebrand your career, break into remote work, and grow your influence with Gina Sapién, Founder & Career Coach of The Remote Marketer.

In this episode, we dive into living abroad, the skills remote hiring managers really look for, the mindset shifts that accelerate your career, and how Gina grew from 1K to 45K followers on LinkedIn in 12 months.

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How do you actually build a personal brand on LinkedIn that feels authentic and helps you stand out as a marketer? Join Tea Time Tips as we chat with Kamya Marwah, Content & Community Lead at Jely and LinkedIn Top 1% Creator, about how personal branding and community can shape your marketing career. You’ll learn how to show up online authentically, create valuable connections, and use LinkedIn strategically to grow your visibility and confidence as a new marketer.

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How can the marketing industry become more inclusive for young, underrepresented talent? Join Tea Time Tips on our latest episode as we hear from Mercy Abel, a multi-award winning marketer, Co-founder and former Director the award-winning UNLOCKED Internship Programme. Mercy shares how she turned her early career challenges into a movement helping underrepresented talent access opportunities in marketing. Tune in & get ready to be inspired!

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Instead of overthinking your next move, why not test your ideas in small, low-risk ways - just like testing a hypothesis? Join Tea Time Tips on our latest episode with Jason Lai, Content Creator (30K+ followers) and Head of Growth at Thunder.vc, as we talk about growth strategies, personal branding, and the intersection of product, marketing, and experimentation. If you’re figuring out your next step in marketing or content creation, this might help you find your path a little sooner.

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Aspiring marketers: here’s why curiosity might be your strongest edge. Join Tea Time Tips on our latest episode with Juliet Sharkey, Head of Growth at Connectome Health, to explore how curiosity can open doors, fuel career growth, and help you create opportunities that don’t even exist yet. If you’re ready to stop waiting for opportunities and start creating them, this conversation is packed with insights you can put into action today.🍵 Listen & subscribe for the latest tea: https://linktr.ee/teatimetips

What if your personal story was the key to unlocking your biggest career opportunities? Join Tea Time Tips as we sit down with Yunsu Tang - 2x TEDx Speaker, 2x Founder of Syncro & Senie, and London School of Economics (LSE) graduate - to explore how embracing your unique background can set you apart and fuel authentic connections. From navigating cultural traditions in Hong Kong to launching startups in the UK, Yunsu shares how authentic storytelling can transform the way you stand out in marketing, business, and beyond.

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What makes a job application impossible to ignore? Join Tea Time Tips on our latest episode with Duong Tran, Campaign Manager at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Duong shares how she went from marketing at a Vietnamese edtech startup to landing multiple job offers in the UK - including at the University of Oxford and the University of Edinburgh - in just two months. Whether you're a marketing student, job seeker, or career switcher, this episode is your practical guide to standing out and showing your value.🍵 Listen & subscribe for the latest tea: https://linktr.ee/teatimetips