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What does it take to turn a hand-drawn sketch into a 50-foot mural? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Chanel Dehond, large-format illustrator, trained architect, and global creative director, to explore how art can scale from personal projects to public landmarks. From illustrating children’s books at nine years old to designing massive Manhattan maps for Metropolis and Ar...

What does it really take to become a personal trainer and turn it into a thriving online coaching business? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Mark to explore how he transitioned from corporate sales into fitness and built a career training clients in London and across the world. From qualifying as a tennis coach at 16, to becoming a scuba dive master in Australia, to grind...

What does a film producer actually do? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Ollie to unpack the true role of a producer, the “glue” of a film production and the person who is first in and last out of every project. From raising finance and optioning rights, to hiring directors and cast, solving crises on set, navigating contracts, and fighting to get films distributed, this i...

What does it really take to become Chief Officer on a super yacht? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Theo to uncover what life is truly like working in the luxury yachting industry, beyond the glamour. From knocking on yacht doors with a stack of CVs (“dockwalking”) to navigating storms, managing crew, handling onboard emergencies, and preparing to step into his first Chie...

What if your wardrobe could fund your future? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Jess, founder of Jess With Dresses, to explore how you can build a fashion business without quitting your 9–5. Jess works full-time in marketing for a global spirits company, but alongside it she’s built a sustainable fashion rental and resale business that empowers women to turn their wardrobe...

What does it really take to become a tailor and can you turn a centuries-old craft into a modern global business? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Robin to unpack the world of tailoring - from Savile Row to scaling a tech-enabled tailoring platform across 10 countries. Born into a family tailoring business in Belgium, Robin didn’t always plan to follow in his father’s foo...

What happens when you combine chef training, startup marketing, nutrition, wine, and a little bit of chaos? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Clem, Culinary and Marketing Director of The Salad Project, to unpack one of the most unexpected (and inspiring) career journeys yet. From almost becoming an endocrinologist, to studying Art History at Oxford, to passing out in a con...

What does a script editor actually do and how do you break into one of the most competitive industries in the world? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Liz to unpack the real role of a script editor, from being a writer’s biggest hype person to managing story crises on set. Liz shares her journey from studying Religious Studies at university to landing a traineeship at East...

What does it actually take to become a Mayor in London, at just 27 years old? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with John-Paul Ennis , the youngest Mayor in London and the youngest ever Mayor of Lambeth, to unpack the real journey into civic leadership. From selling sweets in the playground and dreaming of being a footballer, to dropping out of university to focus on grassroots...

What does it really take to build a talent agency from your parents’ conservatory at 25 and grow it into a thriving, multi-service management company? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with the founder of Season 25 Talent Management, Jessica Joseph, to unpack the real journey behind building a modern talent agency in the fast-moving world of digital creators, influencers, and e...

What does it really take to build a restaurant from scratch; with just £10,000, no business plan, and a lot of belief? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Tas and Alex, founders of Brother Marcus , to unpack their journey from actors, photographers, and street food workers to multi-site restaurant founders. They share the full story - the scrappy beginnings in Balham, buildi...