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We chat with Holly about life as an Illustrator in the fashion world. Holly has been sketching her whole life, developing her skill set over time, from having lessons in childhood to focusing on art at High school, this all lead to Holly going to Art school to study fine art. Around the end of Holly's time at university she started her instagram page and started to showcase her fashion inspired art, the page started to grow rapidly and brands started to approach Holly to commission work for all sorts of marketing and promotional campaigns. So much great advice for any aspiring Artists who want to learn about the industry, from selling prints to licensing work, always having a contract in place with perspective clients and building your own personal style. We also chat about traditional methods of working Vs digital illustration as well as Hollys new book coming out April 13th in which she teaches her techniques and ways of working. A great chat with a super passionate artist who is also passionate about sharing her knowledge with those who want to learn.   

We chat with Tom Stanley about life as a Horse racing Presenter/Broadcaster. Tom's Dad had a big influence in introducing him to the sport and over the years Tom developed a love for the sport but he never thought he would work in the industry itself, instead he dreamed of becoming an actor. Around tom's mid twenties he decided that although he enjoyed acting and was landing some great roles, it wasn't really secure enough for him, so he decided to go down a different path which led to him becoming a presenter were he was able to combine the skill set he had built up in his acting career with his love for horse racing. We talk about getting into the industry, the importance of work experience and putting yourself out there by reaching out to as many different people/companies as you can to try and gain some experience. We also talk about the importance of creating your own content to showcase your skill set and build an audience. Tom gives loads of great advice and insight into the industry, from how to get into it, to the skills necessary to succeed as well as how the industry may change over the coming years. A real pleasure to chat with Tom.  

We chat with Jenny about life as a Videographer. From studying film and TV production at university to working in a marketing company with a focus on media, to working on a cruise ship as a photographer and videographer traveling all across the world to going freelance as a full time videographer Jenny gives us an insight into her journey to finding her dream career. We chat about the growth and development of the industry and how jobs and opportunities in this field are becoming more common place, with businesses starting to see the value high quality video content can provide. We also discuss the age old question of equipment vs talent and the importance of putting yourself out there and reaching out to businesses or people you would like to work with. A Super honest account about the industry, if your willing to work hard, develop your skill set and build your personal brand it can be an amazing career. A pleasure to chat with Jenny. 

We chat with George about life as a classical Architect. George has always had a connection to Architecture and specifically classical architecture because his grandfather was an Classical Architect himself, and was quite unusual for his time as most architects had rejected Classical Architecture in favour of Modernism. George takes us through his experiences within the industry and the change he has seen over his time as an Architect. We chat about university, placements, the development of Architecture and the tools available to Architects, planning, as well as the industry itself and what you can do to stand out in the industry. A great chat and loads of helpful information about the industry and what you can expect to deal with in the career.

We chat with Lauren about life as an interior Designer. Ever since Lauren can remember she has had a love for all things interior design, Regularly redesigning her and her siblings bedrooms, this progressed through the years culminating in Lauren attending Chelsea college of art to study Interior and Spatial Architecture. Lauren then went of to work for a Luxury brand in central London for the next five years learning as many skills as she could until she made the leap into the world of Interior design, Lauren has always wanted to have her own business, being inspired by her father who was an entrepreneur himself. If you are interested in Interior design this is a must listen, Lauren provides so much helpful information on the Industry, its processes, the challenges you will face as well as the amazing opportunities the industry can provide. We also chat about what you can do to stand out in the application process for jobs in the interior design industry. A really enjoyable chat with a super passionate Designer. 

We chat with Siena about life as a Digital Illustrator and commerce business owner. Siena never knew what she wanted to do for work once she left school but has always loved art, so she applied to do a foundation year Graphic design course at university, but after deciding university just wasn't the right path for her, Siena needed a new plan. A few months later Siena would have a growing Ecommerce business, which uses her skill and passion for art. The business has grown so much that Siena got her sister Ellie involved in the business, she now helps to deal with all of the admin and day to day running of the behind the scenes elements. A great example of the opportunity that is now available to all who have an idea and a passion in the age of social media. 

We chat with Nick Butter about life as an Adventurer, Speaker, Writer and Running addict. Nick is best known for being the first person to run a marathon in every country in the world, as well as many other feats of endurance counting nearly 100 Ultra Marathons, 828 marathons and over 45,000 Miles among them. Having developed a love for running from a very early age, Nick always kept his passion burning in the background attending running events and competitions, even whilst he started down the normal everyday path of getting a 9-5 job, a mortgage etc, however Nick came to realise that he didn't want to sit in an office everyday, he wanted to do something different, and what a life and career he has built for himself. We chat about the realities of the relativley safe route through life Vs what is takes to follow your passion, from self doubt to loosing the security of a regular pay-check on one hand to the excitement and potential to build a life on your own terms on the other, there are positives and negatives to both paths, if your thinking about turning your passion into a career or just want more out of life take a listen to Nick, super motivating.  

We chat with Chris Page about life as a Weather presenter and Meteorologist. Chris has always had a love for learning about how and why the natural world works, conducting science experiments in his back garden since he was a kid, This led Chris down a path that would end up with him working at the MET Office and eventually as a weather presenter on ITV. We chat about Chris's time at the MET office and what working their involves, before speaking to Chris we had never really thought about how many industries and companies rely on accurate weather reporting to function day to day, from the RAF, to supermarkets, to farmers, to space agencies. Chris also gives us an insight into what its like to be a weather presenter, from presenting in a Kayak to a zip wire, the job takes Chris all over the country, however their is much more to it than the two minutes we see on our screens. A really interesting chat with loads of great info for anyone thinking of getting into the world of meteorology or any related topics that seek to understand our planets natural environments. 

We chat with Ed from Stephenson Law about life as a Tech Lawyer. We chat about the ever growing world of tech law, the advent of the internet and everything from Social media to AI to personal data has brought about new challenges for law makers, each new innovation brings with it, it's own unique set of problems and challenges for both companies and consumers. It is a Tech Lawyers job to help their clients make sense of what they can and can't do in the ever changing digital world. We talk about the positives, negatives, opportunities and potential salary expectations for Lawyers. We also discuss how tech is shaping age old financial industries as well as shaping Law itself with the advent of Law Tech. It was a real pleasure to chat with Ed, loads of great info if you thinking about a career in Law. 

We chat with Lucas about life as a Landscape artist. From a very young age Lucas started to create art, having been inspired by both his farther and grandfather, who were both brilliant artists. We talk about the positives, negatives and opportunities being an Artist can offer. Lucas story is super interesting, from living in South America, Europe and now Canada, to Studying design in Austria and meeting his childhood sweetheart when he returned to his native Argentina, packing their life up and moving to Canada with no real action plan but a desire to succeed. Lucas is now a full time landscape painter, and his work is truly amazing being inspired by the beautiful places he has visited around the world. Even if your not thinking of becoming an Artist Lucas's Story is really worth a listen.