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What does a financial advisor actually do and is being “good with numbers” really the most important part? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Eliana about a career that she describes as being surprisingly close to counselling: understanding what people actually want from their lives, challenging their decisions and helping them use money to make those goals possible. Eliana’s ro...

What happens when an injury ends the career you’ve worked towards your entire life? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Roxy, an immersive show director and founder of her own creative agency, about going from professional dancer to creating extraordinary live experiences. After performing professionally for seven years, an injury forced Roxy to rethink everything. Two weeks afte...

What does an ecologist actually do and can we really balance building more homes with protecting nature? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Evie about her career in ecology and the surprising relationship between conservation, farming and development. Evie explains how ecologists work with developers and landowners to protect and restore habitats, including the new world of Biod...

What exactly is a live seller and how do you turn selling clothes from your wardrobe into a business generating over £500,000 in sales ? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Connor about his journey from logistics and the British Army to becoming a full-time live seller on Whatnot. What started with his own wardrobe, charity shop finds and car boot bargains has grown into 70,000 i...

What does a property stager actually do and can styling a home really help it sell faster? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Sallie about her unconventional journey from law to entrepreneurship, furniture design and eventually property staging. After training as a lawyer and spending six years in the profession, Sallie realised the career she'd worked so hard for wasn't making...

What does it actually take to build a successful podcast and what happens when your first media business burns through millions? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Jack, founder and host of The Upshot , the sports podcast and newsletter dedicated to the funniest, wildest and most ridiculous stories from the world of sport. Jack’s journey started long before podcasting. After bei...

What if you don't want to choose just one career? In this episode of How To Become A... , Grace speaks to Lize about building a career as a multi-hyphenate creative, working across photography, writing, creative direction and more. Growing up in Lagos, Lize originally thought she'd become a doctor, scientist or psychologist. Creativity was always part of her life, but for years she saw it as a hob...

How do you actually get people to care about the world's biggest problems? In this episode of How To Become A... , Grace speaks to Paul about his unconventional journey into impact campaigning and how creativity, entertainment and storytelling can be used to create real-world change. From starting his own company at just 16 to working across marketing, comedy, comics, TV and film, Paul eventually...

What does it really take to become a dentist and what happens after you qualify? In this episode of How To Become A... , Grace speaks to cosmetic dentist, clinic owner and entrepreneur Dr Rhona , who shares her journey from dreaming of dentistry at just 12 years old to building her own award-winning clinic, launching a successful oral care brand and becoming one of the UK's leading voices in cosme...

What does a defence lawyer actually do and what’s it really like defending people in court? In this episode of How To Become A... , Grace speaks to criminal defence solicitor and law firm founder Shazia , who shares the realities of working in criminal law, building her own legal practice, and dedicating her career to helping people through some of the hardest moments of their lives. From police s...

*Explicit Content* What does it take to build a successful business in one of the world's most misunderstood industries? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks with Anna , founder of FrolicMe , an award-winning erotic platform dedicated to female pleasure, healthy sexuality and beautifully produced erotic content. Leaving behind a successful career in branding and marketing, Anna spott...

What does it really take to become a Counter Terrorism Bomb Disposal Expert? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace sits down with Matt , Head of the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Bomb Disposal Unit, to uncover one of the most specialised and high-pressure careers in the UK. From World War II munitions to suspected terrorist devices, Matt explains what his team really does, how they...

What is a life design coach and how do you redesign your life from the inside out? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Michelle about combining two completely different worlds: interior design and holistic health coaching. After spending 17 years in the high-pressure world of workplace design, working on huge projects including Spotify’s London headquarters, Michelle experienced...

What happens when the host becomes the guest? In this special bonus episode of How To Become A… , Grace hands over the microphone to her 11-year-old little brother, Jack, for a fun, casual role reversal. Jack asks everything you've probably been wondering... Why did Grace start the podcast? What's her dream for How To Become A… ? Who have been her favourite guests? What's the hardest part of creat...

What does it really take to build a career as an artist in today's world? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to digital artist Doddz , whose work blends physical art with cutting-edge technology to create immersive experiences that have captivated brands, galleries and audiences around the world. From painting street art anonymously to creating AI-powered installations and augmente...

What does a wine educator actually do and how do you turn a passion for wine into a career? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Abbie about her fascinating journey from archaeology and BBC journalism to becoming a respected wine educator, writer, and Chair of the Association of Wine Educators. From producing the BBC’s 6 O’Clock News and 10 O’Clock News to teaching people how to u...

Recorded live at Sony Music, this special episode of How To Become A… features entertainment industry leader Elliott Linger , whose career has taken him from advertising agencies to PlayStation, Universal Pictures, LEGO, and some of the biggest cultural brands in the world. In front of a live audience, Elliott shares how he built a career at the intersection of entertainment, strategy, audience in...

What does it take to build a successful design, build, and facilities management company from scratch? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Matt about creating MWA, a company that designs, builds, and maintains commercial spaces for major global brands including Nike, Converse, Jimmy Choo, Net-a-Porter, and more. Matt shares the reality of building a business over 24 years in one...

What does it really take to become a Nike Coach? In this episode of How To Become A... , I sit down with Harriet Wright, Nike Coach, women's health advocate, marathon runner, founder of the Like A Girl community, and full-time market researcher. Harriet shares her unconventional career journey, from studying Business & Management and building a successful corporate career, to becoming a qualif...

What does it really take to become a plastic surgeon and what actually happens behind the scenes? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Shan Shan about building a career in plastic surgery, from trauma reconstruction to cosmetic work, and the years of training, discipline, and resilience it takes to get there. Shan Shan breaks down: What plastic surgery actually involves beyond the...

What does it really take to become a hairdresser and how do you turn a passion for hair into a career? In this episode of How To Become A… , Grace speaks to Jomelyn about building a career in hairdressing, specialising in colour, and creating a private one-to-one hair experience for clients in Hackney Wick. From doodling hairstyles in school books to running her own hair suite, Jonalyn shares the...

What does a policy advisor actually do and how do you get into the civil service? In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace speaks to Adam about building a career as a policy advisor in the UK civil service. From working on Brexit to shaping tech regulation, Adam breaks down what policy work really looks like behind the scenes and why it’s one of the most impactful (and misunderstood) career path...

What does it take to build a career in football as a woman? In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace speaks to Priyanka about working in football, from her role at Sky Sports to her powerful work tackling sexism in the game. Priyanka shares how she combined a corporate marketing career with her passion for football, and how that passion led her into advocacy, public speaking, and real change wit...

What is a somatic coach and how do you actually become one? In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Hannah to explore the world of somatic coaching, a fast-growing field focused on healing the nervous system and creating real, lasting change. From studying criminology to travelling the world, discovering Pilates, and eventually finding somatic work, Hannah’s journey shows how fol...

In this episode of How To Become A…, Grace sits down with Nikki, a DJ, producer, music director and founder of Mums That Rave, to unpack what a career in DJing actually looks like behind the scenes. From playing illegal raves as a teenager to touring the world and working with global artists, Nikki shares the reality of building a long-term career in music, and why being a DJ today is more about e...